JDXI Manager - Quick Look - Editor for Roland JD-XI Synthesizer

[@chillmech3381]

Holy cow, so looking forward to tinkering around in there!

[@loughkb]

And it has a native linux version! I've been on the fence about a couple of different synth choices and this software just might have put me in the JDXI camp. Purely a linux user, learning LMMS and looking for a real synth to record with. This JDXI covers just about everything in one box.

[@abdeboer]

Great editor! It's a pity it stays in the alpha fase for years and years now. Is there any chance you're finishing it and the greyed out functions (e.g. Vocoder) will be functional too? Or is the editor "left behind" ? (i REALLY hope not)

[@ET2carbon]

Wow you can even edit the drums in the editor wow.great work

[@DALTRON666]

Any way I can CC "learn" these parameters to a Midi Controller?? Its unbelievable there is NO actual controller for ALL of the JDXI parameters availibe even in 2023. Its INSANE no one has been able to come up with a good template or Controller for this synth. If this thing has an external controller or if this was able to "Learn" CC messages this would kill many other synths on the market. The menu diving on this thing is what scares people away and rightfully so, But Im keeping mine and going to keep searching for a way to get this set up with a Faderfox to access all of these parameters.

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

Absolutely incredibly piece of software artistry! My synth is in shipping but the manager is installed and ready!

[@laurajohnson4086]

great video! This explains more of what's "INSIDE" the JD-Xi than other videos I've watched ♥♥♥

[@reardondearborn]

Ok. After watching your videos, and playing around, I think I've got it figured out. Awesome. Thanks!

[@ThinkerThunker]

Great product! Just found it, doing some exploring. Very impressed with the possibilities. Is there a way to load new wav samples in and make brand new presets? Thanks.

[@ranzee]

Hi ThinkerThunker, sorry no way to load samples.

[@chrisgardiner8380]

this looks great, is there a way to control the editor sliders with a midi control surface?

[@isoldeisobelle552]

Great editor in the making, many thanks to Baz55 for taking the time and effort to create this for the community. Cheers for the video, too. :)

[@ranzee]

Hi Isolde & Isobelle, agreed! thanks for watching :)

[@jg5966]

Great manager, hopping to get new version

[@Esch47on]

Heyman Can you tell me if this can be used as a plugin to control the jdxi within a daw? Or is it a standalone.

[@ranzee]

No it's stand alone.

[@ReasonedWhistle]

thank you for your effort :) really looks easy. one question - is it possible to run this software via iPad or an Android Pad?

[@ranzee]

Hi ReasonedWhistle, thanks for watching :) Not as far as I'm aware - The software runs on Windows XP SP3 and newer (Vista, 7, 8, and 10) - and Linux. I haven't tried it on my Linux computer yet - that's the next video :) You could pop over to the author's website (link in the description here) - and send him an email :) Good luck!

[@nsera9462]

Hi Ranzee, I really find your videos helpful. I have had my JDXi for just over a year and the have just started using the manager. Could I ask you, I have made a riff in one program and followed by some string chords in another program. When I change from one program to the next there is a slight lag. I was wondering whether there is anything I need to change in the menu so that it changes seamlessly? Thank you

[@ranzee]

Hi Nsera, not aware of anything - other than sending a program change message via MIDI CC - have you tried that?

[@nsera9462]

Hi Ranzee, thanks for your quick response. Silly question, but what does the CC refer to? Do I go into system and change something in the MIDI settings?

[@ranzee]

@@nsera9462 no MIDI control change (CC) are MIDI messages sent from a MIDI controller or computer to your JD-XI - there's a video on my channel all about it :)

[@nsera9462]

Thanks Ranzee, I will have a look at the video. Much appreciated. I really like the manager for the JDXi, it makes it so much easier to edit rather than the menu diving.

[@88SPIKE]

Excellent video, thank you. I've downloaded it but what Midi settings are required in the JD-Xi?. The test is ok but the adjustments within the editor don't seem to transfer to the JD-Xi in spite of selecting 'read from'.

[@ranzee]

You set the MIDI on the first screen (the control panel) - if you aren't seeing the JD-XI on the dropdown options - then it's likely you haven't install the JD-XI drivers.

[@88SPIKE]

@@ranzee Thank you but I was referring to the midi settings in the JDXi - like USB 'Vendor' . I've got the midi channels the same and some adjustments don't seem to do anything. I'll persevere and will get there eventually. Keep up the good work

[@ranzee]

@@88SPIKE ah OK - try the other USB mode: USB Generic

[@88SPIKE]

@@ranzee Will do, thanks

[@stingylizard]

This is awesome. Thanks!

[@ranzee]

Glad you like it!

[@EnorasisProject]

Very nice and useful video tutorial ! Can make new sounds-patches from scratch (initial) with the analog or digital sections ? Cheers !

[@ranzee]

Hi Enorasis Project! Thanks :) You can make patches from init, with the firmware 1.5 update - there are extra "user" banks - all of these are init patches. Just choose one, import it from the edit buffer - and you're away!

[@EnorasisProject]

ranzee av Thank you so much for your answer and quick response ! I subbed 😉

[@ranzee]

Thanks for the sub :) More videos to come in the next few days! I also sub'd to you :)

[@Pulse2AM]

Thanks. What is edit select for at the top?

[@ranzee]

Hi Pulse2AM, the Edit Select is for the Digital Partial (1, 2 or 3) that you are editing. Each digital voice has 3 partials - which is how the Roland SuperNatural sound engine works. You can also edit them individually or combined. More is explained here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHO0eaSve8h6fJY

[@rainrainbow2282]

Great video! Thanks! But still I didn't understand how to save the synthesizer in banks so that I could then open it without the participation of this application? For example, in a live performance. Or are these saved patches somehow copied to the synthesizer?

[@predaclone674]

Can you mention what connections and routings you had, specifically? Did you only have midi connected and nothing else? If so, how/where were you routing the sound (obviously midi doesn't make a sound on its own)? Great vid!

[@ranzee]

Hi Eric, The JD-XI was connected via USB to the PC. The audio was connected to a mixer (MX-1) via the audio output on the JD-XI (specifically for recording the video). You can use the JD-XI as an audio interface too.

[@predaclone674]

+ranzee av Ah... I had my audio connected wrong, so wasn't getting sound. Got it now. Thanks!

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

I've just noticed that by keeping your finger pressed on the shift button can make single key changes when playing

[@fefeBottaro]

Hi Ranzee, i have my synth connected to my computerr and its output to my interface, but the manager doesn´t recognize it. (for output and input midi device i selected 2-JD-Xi) Do you have any idea of how could i solve it. Im looking foward to learn how the manager works with your tutorials. Thank you very much!

[@ranzee]

Hi Federico, please ensure you install the Roland JD-XI drivers from their website. The JD-XI isn't USB class compliant. If you have done that already - then you will need to select it in the setup MIDI section. Ensure you haven't anything else running (no Ableton or another DAW for example).

[@ColossusBall]

No matter what I do, I can not get this program to send a signal to the JDXI. The JDXI USB drivers are installed. The JDXI shows up as an option in the MIDI Device drop downs. I hit Test, nothing happens. Edit: Test makes a noise, but still no other communication.

[@geoffdeanthemeparks]

Hi Can you tell me how to do the input and output devices. I am plugged in to the computer but nothing comes up on the manager. Many Thanks.

[@ranzee]

Hi Geoff, it could mean that either a) you haven't installed the JD-XI USB driver from the Roland JD-XI download webpage or b) you haven't restarted your computer since installing it - or maybe you might have too many USB devices hanging off your one USB port (a USB hub perhaps?). Try these things see how you go. All the best luck with it mate. Cheers, Ranzee.

[@geoffdeanthemeparks]

Thank you Ranzee. I eventually found the problem. It was changing the midi setting to Generic within the Synth and not the recommended setting that Roland suggest that you do on their web site. Thank you for getting back to me and hope that this is something else that will help others that may find themselves in the same situation as myself.

[@GameInterest]

Awesome. Thanks for the video!

[@ranzee]

Cheers Game Interest.

[@alanscase1740]

Nice editor. Very easy to use.

[@ranzee]

Hi Alan Scase, thanks for watching!

[@ambidex]

This is a great tutorial and incredible software. Does anyone have any idea on whether additional PCM waveforms can be added (or saved in the JD-Xias PCM for local editing availability)?

[@ranzee]

PCMs are fixed - as they are part of the SuperNatural engine. There's a lot to choose from here!

[@ambidex]

@@ranzee thanks for clarifying. I don't regret buying one, as I only spent $240 and it's a powerful device, but I sure wish I'd have done more research about the SuperNATURAL engine to understand its limitations. I thought I was getting a basic entry into having an analog mono-synth AND a wide open access to a modern Digital synth and library. The sounds from my old Yamaha SY-22 are superior to many of the digital tones available and the lack of extensive libraries for a device this popular surprises me. I still love the little thing so far and look forward to using it for its own sound generation as well as a little Softsynth controller. The Drum and Vocoder aspects alone make it a worthy little device.

[@erickrincon7215]

It could be open as a VST into a Daw?

[@elijahlucian]

yo sick! I am gonna give this a try!

[@ResnauvStreams]

how's this working for you?

[@pluckasshed5343]

me did be getting this mr ranzee thanks for da enlightenment of which i not knowing it existed until now thanking you muchly sir yayy and have a great day :)

[@ranzee]

Hey PLUCKA, the software is really easy to use - no installation, just download and run.

[@pluckasshed5343]

sweet i,m not usually a puter person with music i looking forward to when i have a crack at it the drum section looks really good

[@DjTroublemaker]

the link is not working, does anyone have the windows version?

[@antoniolandriscina9131]

Who can help me???? I connect the Roland to the computer, I turn on the Editor but only the wording Microsoft Wavetable Sinth comes out in the MIDI DEVICE OUTPUT....

[@LeadingMotive]

Seems the MIDI device is not recognized on your PC. Is it connected by USB? Then check the JD-Xi's "USB Driver Mode" setting: "Generic" is for MIDI transfer. The other one, "Vendor," requires you to install Roland's driver.

[@one.0921]

Excellent ...

[@ranzee]

hi One.0 - thanks!

[@sigzil1985]

Nice video mate thanks!

[@ranzee]

Hi Andrew Daffern, thanks for the nice comments.

[@janghyunlim6681]

hi, i can't figure out the pc connection of software to JDXI as the program and the synth is not being synced.. can you please help?

[@ranzee]

Hi Janghyun Lim, thanks so much for your question. Before I go into any troubleshooting, can you please confirm that you've followed the instructions on connecting your JD-XI to your computer via this Roland Support KB article: www.rolandus.com/support/knowledge_base/205037095

[@janghyunlim6681]

hello, yes it's been installed correctly following the instruction yet the program can't sync with the synth

[@ranzee]

Hi again, and you've got the Output and Input MIDI Devices set to JD-XI correctly in the JDXI-Manager as shown here in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHabfoOXgbuJacU ? If that is all done correctly - I'd try different USB ports, disconnect other USB devices and troubleshoot that way. Are you able to use the JD-XI as an audio interface?

[@janghyunlim6681]

problem solved! thank you !

[@geoffdeanthemeparks]

Hello. I've done everything exactly as it should be from the instructions above. The problem I am having with the manager is that there is only a Microsoft wave-table synth available in the drop down menu for the output device and completely blank for the input device? any ideas. I have a good connection via usb with the computer as I've tried the backup and restore mode which appears to work fine, and this is the only time I happen to see the driver appear in my computer . many thanks.

[@MarctheDarc]

Cool video, and looks like a pretty cool editor (as far as those things go). Personally I think editors are the devil! I curse the day synth makers thought it right to skimp on the front panel controls, and "replace" the functionality with a computer based editor. It's such a pity the JD-Xi is limited that way, because it's a cool and great sounding synth on the cheap. Of course a good editor is better than nothing, but would always prefer a good physical control surface. Excellent work mate! :-)

[@ranzee]

Hi Marc :) Thanks for the nice words. Although I agree with you in theory, I think the JD-XI is actually one of the best synths to be released in the past 5 years. The depth of this synth is a lot more than what the physical product gives itself credit for. After seeing how much editing ability the drum part has - I'm blown away by this ... another video to come just on that!

[@Spludgeroo]

Who knows what the Edit Select: P1 P2 P3 buttons (Top middle) do?

[@reardondearborn]

Partials. They have to be clicked on to work. Default is just partial 1 on.

[@errolalvarez]

wow!!!

[@ranzee]

Hi Errol, Thanks :)

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

the windows version looks so much nicer than the macs :(

[@ranzee]

Two different developers - but yeah, this one is the best :)