The Roland JD-Xi is a good option if you want some basic control over Omnisphere in a portable format. You have access to multiple Filter types, an LFO, and a pretty capable FX section. The main downside is that the Envelope is adjusted from a single knob, so you are pretty much choosing between preset shapes. On the other hand, it has a pretty cool sequencer that records both the notes you play and the knobs you move, and sends that via MIDI to Omnisphere — not bad for a small package! If you’re looking for something portable, this is a decent choice.
Roland JD-Xi Strengths:
- Parameter Sequencing
- Multiple Filter Types
- Effects Controls
Roland JD-Xi Details:
| Retail Price | $600 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Keyboard Type | Unweighted, Mini |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | Parameter Sequencing |
| Dimensions | 28” × 13’ × 5” |
| Weight | 8 lbs |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Yes |
| Mod Wheel | Yes |
| Sends Aftertouch | No |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | No |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | Master Volume Digital Synth Tone +/- Vocoder / Auto Pitch Wheel Osc Waveform Sub Osc Pulse Width |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Messages | CC, Sysex |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Roland JD-Xi:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 1 |
| Number of Wavetables | 0 |
| Number of Envelopes | 1 |
| Number of LFOs | 1 |
| Filter Types | Jupiter LPF 2-pole Jupiter HPF 2-pole OB BPF 2-pole State Variable OB |
| FX Units | Global Ambience Global Limiter Analog Flanger Analog Phaser Stompbox Modeler Toxic Smasher Pump-O-Matic |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | No |
| Ring Mod | Yes |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | No |
Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
|---|---|
| Panel Layout | |
| Ease of Use | |
| Keyboard Feel |  |
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