The Roland Jupiter-X is a powerful synth with a flexible engine that can reproduce sounds from different Roland eras, from the Jupiter-8 to the XV-5080, including modern RD pianos. The build quality is very good, and we like that it has wheels in addition to Roland’s classic pitch lever. Although the panel is large and clearly laid out, sometimes it can be confusing to navigate, depending on the engine you are working on. We wished the display were located in the middle of the panel instead of being to the left. When controlling Omnisphere, the Jupiter-X must be set to the Jupiter model, and that will give you control over two layers, two LFOs, Filter and Amp Envelopes, and several effect units. If you like the idea of having access to multiple Roland engines but find it too pricey, you may want to consider the smaller Jupiter-Xm.
Roland Jupiter-X Strengths:
- Good Build Quality
- Multiple Sound Engines
Roland Jupiter-X Details:
| Retail Price | $3,189 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Keyboard Type | Unweighted |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | Multiple Sound Engines |
| Dimensions | 42-15/16” W x 17-5/8” D x 4-11/16” H |
| Weight | 37 lbs. 5 oz. |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Yes |
| Mod Wheel | Yes |
| Sends Aftertouch | Yes |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | Yes |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | Master Volume Controls not available in the “Jupiter” model |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | No |
| MIDI Messages | Sysex |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Roland Jupiter-X:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 2 |
| Number of Wavetables | 5 |
| Number of Envelopes | 2 |
| Number of LFOs | 2 |
| Filter Types | Jupiter LPF 2-pole Jupiter LPF 4-pole Beefy LPF 2-pole Beefy LPF 4-pole Classic LPF 2-pole Classic LPF 4-pole |
| FX Units | Global Ambience Global Limiter Analog Chorus Tube Overdrive Magnetic Echo |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | No |
Ratings
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