Roland JUPITER-X Reference Manual

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Q&A
Sound Engine
15 What is the meaning of “MODEL” in a model
bank?
A model is a sound engine that reproduces the sounds and parameter
changes of famous vintage analog synthesizers and other historical
instruments.
Some models provide not only the sounds that were found on the
original, but also newly re-created sounds.
16 What varieties of “MODEL” are provided?
Seven types are provided: JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P, SH-101, XV-
5080, RD (Piano), and VOCODER.
17 Can a model be used with more than one part?
This depends on the model.
“RD” and “VOCODER” can be used only with part 1.
Other models can be used with parts 1–4.
18 Can a drum kit be used with any part?
No, a drum kit can be used only with part 5.
It cannot be used with parts 1–4.
19 Is the unit equipped with a vocoder?
Yes, it is.
To use the vocoder, proceed as follows (with the factory settings).
1. Connect a dynamic microphone or an electret
condenser microphone to the rear panel MIC IN jack.
2. Adjust the MIC GAIN.
3. Select part 1, and then press the [MODEL BANK]
button to make it light.
4. Press the [MODEL BANK] button and then press
button [15].
* With the factory settings, “VOCODER” is assigned to the model bank of
the [15] button.
You can change the model bank that is assigned.
& “Customizing the model bank” (p. 15)
5. Use knob [1] to select a vocoder sound (two types).
6. While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the
microphone.
The vocoder eect is applied.
* Phantom-powered condenser microphones are not supported.
20 Can I input audio playback from my computer
instead of audio from the mic input, and apply
the vocoder?
Yes, you can.
1. Connect the JUPITER-X/Xm with your computer via
USB.
2. Choose “OUT MIC” as the audio output device of your
computer.
Now the audio playback of your computer can be used for
vocoder performance.
21 What is the maximum simultaneous
polyphony?
It diers depending on the type and combination of models.
As an example, if the JUPITER-8 is assigned to all four parts, the
maximum simultaneous polyphony will be 32 voices (up to eight
voices per part).
In the case of PCM sounds, up to 256 notes (for MONO) can be
produced.
22 When JUNO-106 or SH-101 is selected, why
can’t the OSC [TYPE] knob change the type?
On the JUNO-106 and SH-101 synthesizers, the sound is created by
adjusting the volume of (or turning on/o) PW (square wave / pulse
wave), SAW (sawtooth wave), SUB OSC (sub oscillator), and NOISE
(noise) respectively.
This means that these models do not use the concept of selecting an
oscillator waveform, and therefore the OSC type cannot be changed.
Create the sound as follows.
1. Select JUNO-106 or SH-101.
If you want to start editing from the simplest possible sound,
use “TONE INITIALIZE” to initialize the tone.
& “23 Can I edit from the initialized sound of a model?” (p. 55)
2. Use the [OSC1]–[OSC4] sliders to adjust the volume
(or turn it on/o).
[OSC1] slider: PW (square wave / pulse wave)
[OSC2] slider: SAW (sawtooth wave)
[OSC3] slider: SUB OSC (sub oscillator)
[OSC4] slider: NOISE (noise)

Roland JUPITER-X Specifications

Power

power supply	AC 117–240 V, 50/60 Hz
power consumption	20W

Sound and Effects

preset tones	4, 000 or greater
user tones	256
drum kits	90 or greater

Connectivity

bluetooth profile support	A2DP, GATT
headphones jacks	Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
main out jacks	1/4-inch phone type, XLR type

Weight and Dimensions

width	1, 090 mm
depth	447 mm
height	119 mm
weight	16.9 kg