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Roland | Boutique JX-03

Description

The Roland Boutique JX-03 module continues the legacy of the JX-3P synth. The original model was launched when button-driven interfaces were popular, so it was designed to give immediate access to preset sounds. It was actually highly programmable though, especially when used with the optional PG-200 controller that added 24 rotary knobs for instant sonic sculpting. 

The limited-edition 4-voice JX-03 inherits all 24 knobs from the PG-200, as well as the distinctive JX tonal character. We’ve also added some extras not present in the JX-3P including new waveforms, expanded DCO range and cross modulation options. You can even slide the JX-03 into the optional K-25m keyboard unit for a self-contained, go-anywhere synth experience.

Develop Your Ideas with a 16-Step Sequencer

The onboard 16-step sequencer is a sonic scratchpad that lets you try out new ideas without bringing lots of gear – it can even be used without a keyboard. And if there’s no keyboard connected, the ribbon controller lets you preview the sound, making it an ideal way to program patches quickly and easily.

Optional K-25m Keyboard Unit

The JX-03 works especially well with the K-25m, an optional 25-key velocity sensitive keyboard that takes your music making to the next level. Once docked in the keyboard, the module’s front panel adjusts to three positions for convenient access to the knobs and sliders.

Battery or USB Bus Power

Some of the best music is made away from the studio, so the Roland Boutique series runs on 4 x AA batteries, ready for when inspiration strikes. Alternatively, you can power the JX-03 via USB bus power.

USB Audio Interface for Direct Recording into Your DAW

The built-in USB port also functions as a high-quality 24bit, 44.1 kHz audio interface, for a fast, simple and reliable way of recording directly to your DAW application. You can keep your favorite patches and sequencer patterns safe too, via the USB data backup function.

Hidden feature:

It is possible to play 2 sounds simultaneously on the JX-03. (Dual function).
In this case, one of the sounds goes out to the right and the other to the left on the Output and Phones jacks.

The CC # 80 activates the dual mode for values greater than 63.
The CC # 81 permits to switch between the first layer (from 0 to 63) or the second layer (from 64 to 127).

Once the layer is selected with CC # 81 it is possible to choose which patch to use and to edit it with the JX-03 panel.
We therefore find ourselves with two stacked sounds separately editable.

BrandRoland
ModelBoutique JX-03
DeviceSynth
TypeDesktop
Engine TypeDigital
EngineVA, ACB
Voices (max)4
Multitimbral1
Oscillators2
LFO1 Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Saw Down, Sine, Square, Triangle
Engine Detailed2 OSC, Sine, Triangle, Saw up, Square, Pulse, noise.
Filter (VCF)1 High Pass, Low Pass, Resonance
FXChorus, Delay
Memory64
Sequencer16 step, 16 patterns
Keys0
Key typeN/A
VelocityN/A
AftertouchN/A
MidiI-O, USB
Produced:2015
Legend: Obvious Y: Yes, N: No, N/A: Not Applicable
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator DCO Digital Controlled Oscillator
LFO Low Frequency Oscillator Sub Sub Oscillator
VCF Voltage Controlled Filter VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier
Velocity As with a piano, the harder you hit a key, the louder the sound, unlike most organs which always produce the same loudness no matter how hard you hit a key. Aftertouch Pressing a key after you activated it. Channel Aftertouch, no matter which key, it will send a Channel message. Poly Aftertouch, sends the pressure per key instead of the whole channel.
Values for OSC, LFO, Filter, Envelope are per voice unless stated otherwise.

Manuals, patches etc.

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