ROLAND JUPITER Xm - Quick Start Tutorial

[@godzil42]

So my own experience with the XM a bit more of a year with one, this is a beast in all possible way. Capable of impressive sounds like a fantom could do (without most of the engine sadly) but yet, Zencore do marvel and I can really feel the D-50 heritage in it! It's also a monster which it's impressive internal speakers, I have to say, they are one of the best I ever encounter up so far, especially for the compact size of the beast. It's also a beast when it come about presets. Something like more than 3500? The key are really good, there are a LOT of controls, but that's also where the other type of monster come into play. The interface is monstrous in both way, but especially in the hard way.Really deep menu diving, way too many modes and how the controls work in each mode is not clear without spending a lot of time with the since (LEDs like on the System 8 would do marvel here) and the screen! that screen! I know the space is limited on the XM, but I would probably have traded some control for a bigger colour graphic screen with touch. Yes you can edit all the parameters from zencore but hell. That's a lot of parameter to remember.. I would not do sound design on the X/XM.. At least zenology help on that. The I-Arpeggio is also a beast, but a really hard one to tame. It can produce some really really interesting pattern, but it is also really easy to go overboard and get something that no longer work. The TR-Rec mode is not that hard to use once we played with it a couple of times, but again there are lots of parameters, I'm far from understanding 10% of them. I think the X / XM would benefit a proper interface. I still don't understand why the System-8 and other can be directly controlled by their VST counterpart (and vice-versa) but not the XM, even connected to a PC, you need to use a thumbdrive to transfer data... Roland please! Last but not least, user patch storage. this is ridiculous, there is what something like 256 bank of storage. Don't tell me that this just have 2MB of user space storage!(I don't know just put a random low number there) A bit before the end of last year, Roland gifted a large set of zencore sound packs (I own 46 of them). I can load less than 10 of them or something like that before the user memory is full, and the Xm does not even allow to load custom zencore dumkit. Why? I said 2MB earlier, but it must be way lower than that. I've just checked the size of all the .sdz files I have combined, it is 2.1MB.... It's really sad because it is a huge limitation and importing tones is not too hard, but time consuming especially when it come to slot management, you need to select which tone to overwrite when it is full.. Other than that, it's a really great synth!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanks for the long-term insights, instant pin!

[@jakenewcomb8897]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thanks for the video. Super helpful. Did you make any more on this unti or was this about it? I cant find any more on your page but myabe I should dive deeper. I saw the big sounding layered synth and 'barely recognizable tunes....'

[@r.mattcoker4184]

👎 "Beast"

[@rth314]

Does it allow using a USB drive for your sound packs to get around the lack of internal storage? The Juno-X allows this, and these synths seem very similar.

[@cliffordnealon]

I just purchased an XM and this video will definitely help. I also love the way you always work my favorite 1980's synthpop tunes into your videos.

[@beesting6135]

This synth is very impressive, thanks Roland once again!!!

[@DJMROK]

Best tutorial I've seen for beginners such as myself. The way you showed and explained everything is perfect (at least for my brain). Thank you for taking the time to make this. I went from knowing nothing to knowing enough to be dangerous 😎

[@tomhanhart5921]

This video helped me to finally understand the handling of this Part and Model Bank thing. Thanks a lot!

[@simonmcg23]

Brilliant tutorial. I got an Xm the other day and I was hopelessly confused but this tutorial brought it all together for me. The best one on the Internet I reckon

[@WoodyPianoShack]

nice of you to say so, and huge congrats on your jup! there's been a few major firmware updates since I made my vid.

[@GeorgeSundancermusic]

Nice demo, Woody. I have my Xm for a few weeks now. Choosing and layering sounds is easier than it looks. I actually found it to be user friendly. The sequencer is an entirely different story, where I wished they would have used the JD-XI's approach. Oh well, not complaining, I love my Xm. :)

[@MasterMainak]

This is a very detailed tutorial and informative. Love those multi part arps! Thanks for making this my man! Cheers!

[@josephsacher1048]

Thank you so much for this and other videos. I learned more from this 2 minute demo than manual reading (which I am still doing) and trying to figure it out with the less than intuitive UI. But, what a synth! Love it. Cheers!

[@abcoates]

I like the jungle vibe with the vines!

[@thegood9]

got a jupiter x on the way...love the aesthetics!

[@alexandrosroussos]

To get a both init scene + sound : - you just need to scroll to an Init scene - then select a part/model and scroll again to an Init tone Notice the left encoder under the screen will get you to the Init scenes and tones faster.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

top tip, thanks!

[@supracer2007]

Just got one today. Thanks for posting this.

[@Pulse2AM]

I see people post it's just a VST in a box with keys, well I have never heard a VST sound that good.

[@interstellarhijackers-offi3914]

This is the nicest synth review I've ever seen so pleasant to watch and very helpful at the same time....Thank You so much!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

appreciate that, thanks!

[@thierryruquier9416]

Thanks for this instructive video and for the OMDy mood.

[@paulburkhart2619]

Great demo! Also, that’s a smart looking watch.

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

Glad to see you healthy Woody! I was strongly advised to buy the big version of this, the JupiterX61 for anyone who wants to sound design with much more ease than the Xm.

[@666JGNotts]

I was thinking that the big version would suit me better, but then I saw the size of it and realised it's just too big to fit on my stands where I have them at the moment. It seems to be more like the length of the 76 key MODX and the depth of the Jupiter X isn't small either!

[@jakenewcomb8897]

Mine arrives in the mail on Friday - CAN NOT WAIT. Your videos will be SO helpful. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that's awesome jake, congrats on the subscription (and the xm) :D

[@jakenewcomb8897]

@@WoodyPianoShack just opened it up. gonna dive into your channel tonight.

[@alanblight9233]

Thanks . This is useful .a way into the labyrinth. This is a fun machine that sounds awesome . Thanks again .

[@alexandrosroussos]

Thank you woody for this nice quick start overview. Not an easy task I have to say. I wish I could have this video when I received my Xm back in December when I was totally lost :) The Jupiter Xm is a synth you learn to love. But once you’ve learned... 🤩🥳🥰

[@WoodyPianoShack]

really glad to hear that, yes it seems to take a bit of a time investment to learn it!

[@messingband2298]

Wow thank you so much for this very informative vid! Curious little machine for sure! God bless.

[@andysw3]

Thanks Woody. The RD model I think can only go into part 1, but as far as I know that’s the only limitation. You can also disable the arp from changing the model selections in the settings menu. I think the software engineer in you is coming out when you slip up with “modal” :)

[@xp50player]

Andy Sweetman - where does it say about the piano only on part 1?

[@btaylo24]

Good quick summary Woody. The iARP is fun ,but do find the screen way too small. Really needs a PC companion for sound creation (or I need better glasses!) Think the sound engine is good, lots of potential. That "Awakening" default scene is a beauty!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi Mr Taylor! i agree with your points, for me, the new Zenology is the solution to all this!

[@HappyOrganMan]

Great demo. Thanks a lot 👍🤩

[@alexandrosroussos]

An alternative to select scenes after 16 : shift + the scene buttons become bank selection

[@haatock]

Woody made me dance on this demo

[@tonyjones6256]

Look forward to an in-depth and your thoughts. I keep thinking about getting this but it's a bit beyond my budget. I'm hoping you'll touch on how much just an MC101 would cover some of the same ground (without layering /sculpting / iArpeggio...). Also how well it sits besides a MODX!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i'm wondering the same stuff myself...

[@mr_floydst]

I hear OMD, I approve. Good demo.

[@paulmcnamara9777]

Very enjoyable and informative video......

[@philipslade6810]

Nice demo Woody, but SH 101 is now Polyphonic by default. You can select Mono though. Also you failed to mention the powerful Zen Core engine in addition to the pre loaded classic synths. The Zen Core is where you can really get creative all be it with a bit of menu diving.

[@andrewmountainpike8264]

Thanks Woody

[@80snostalgiafan79]

Hi Woody can you do an XM demo where you can show more famous cover versions of songs with presets? That's the selling point that would make me buy one as well as it having speakers 😊

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that might be fun yes!

[@80snostalgiafan79]

@@WoodyPianoShack That's fabulous! Looking forward to seeing you play it soon! Always great to hear your reviews on Synthesisers.

[@brianptguitarkeyboardcover9957]

Thanks for the Demo Woody, I’m torn between the Jupiter XM or the Yamaha MODX

[@Blueberrystop]

❤

[@laurentb.2064]

Thank you very much for this "Quick Start tutorial". Very interesting ! Could you, please, do an in-depth tutorial ? :-) A few years ago, I learned to use the Korg Electribe 2 thanks to your great videos, where you explained step by step how to create a music. I can even say that it is thanks to you that me, who had never learned music before, still makes it today for my pleasure. Big thanks Woody !

[@robinspiers8109]

Go to kzbin.infoplaylists for 29 tutorial videos, or kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWGrhZWprbWbqdU, or another in-depth video can be found at kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYSWaaONn8mUe6M, or you can type in roland jupiter x in "search" as other than size it's basically the same synth.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you're welcome, probably won't go into more depth than this.

[@laurentb.2064]

@@robinspiers8109 Thank you very much for the links :-)

[@robinspiers8109]

@@laurentb.2064 You're welcome!

[@Gudiksen82]

Hi Woody, thanks alot for another great video, it sounds amazing. Will you be doing a video with the Fantom as well? Btw I loved your vidoes with the Nord Lead A1, it made me look at the Nord Stage 3 which I decided to buy, also an amazing keyboard really.

[@harisnasri5450]

👍

[@jimlutz1290]

Combining a Yamaha P515 with the Jupiter Xm as a work station would be all a guy would need yes? OR, Can a Jupiter X do it all and save some cash? What would Woody do? Mmmmm ? thanks for your advise.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

get a fantom instead of either of those probably, since jx does not have great piano.

[@playersolo158]

Vidio yang bermanfaat bro, pacu terus bro semangat nya, kami.bisa menikmati vidionya dengan jelas, semoga kita bisa jadi youtube partner ya bro...

[@dykodesigns]

It’s a complicated looking interface, it could have benefited from a larger screen and a more gui based approach to make the powerfull features a bit more clear to the user. Good explanation though.

[@thetearsofthekingdom]

I did not find it useful but if you do a quick tutorial where you teach how to solo drums then that might be useful. Cheers!

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Odd question, I also have an MC101 and have 46 of those SDZ Tone Packs for it. Are the ones for the X/Xm the same or do I need to download specific ones for my Xm? Thank you

[@WoodyPianoShack]

don't know, hope someone can help.

[@Madmohawkfilms]

@@WoodyPianoShack asked Brian Lamb from Roland on the X/Xm group thanks anyway man. Feeling they exactly same but who knows

[@IRIDEHARLEYS]

I'm really liking the XM. I also like the System-8. How is both the UI and menu diving on the XM? I've heard its a bit of a pain and more for someone with quite a bit of synth experience. I'm not a fan of a lot of menu diving. $1500 USD is a bit pricey for smaller unit IMO. I'd be inclined to go for a totally different synth like the Korg Prologue 16 at that price.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

many people say the menu-diving is a pain, i tried to avoid it, it wasn't a great screen, small text and old eyes etc. yeah, it's steeply priced, no denying. hope to see the same sound engine in some other trickle-down synths in the future.

[@IRIDEHARLEYS]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thanks for your reply. As much as I like what I see/hear, the menu driving would probably bug me. I've only played on synths for less than a year. Maybe I'll consider the System-8 instead as it seems more straight forward.

[@MrKeys57]

How many sounds/layers at the same time? - choosing between this and Korg Wavestate, and yes, i know this is double the price of the wavestate, but do you get double as much synth for your money..??

[@WoodyPianoShack]

check the specs to be sure, if i recall 4 or 5 parts?

[@brianehugo6243]

Hi, can you demonstrate how to create a full song on the MODX new updated sequencer 2.0 please

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you can already watch the video showing my failed attempt to use it :)

[@bd594]

What modal...I mean what model of watch are you wearing?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

people are curious about that, it's a cheapo casio waveceptor!

[@bd594]

@@WoodyPianoShack I'm ordering one. Thank you very much :)

[@rxyzr]

What was the intro song you played?

[@MusicZeroOne]

Enola Gay by OMD

[@marcoagius6926]

1500 euros for a 3 octave minikeys synth! c,mon roland!

[@Dubb1000]

Are the keys sized the same as th jdxi..? I'm kinda struggling to play well on my jdxi.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i'd say they might be a touch bigger, but without doubt much higher quality and nicer to play

[@Dubb1000]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thanks for the info, I swear, today, I've sailed the rocky seas of the internet trying to find information on the XM's key size, so I really appreciate you clearing that up for me. I was going to buy the XM, but I just can't justify spending so much on it. It has has everything I want it to, such as speakers, battery powered option which is perfect for portability, but, I guess I'll rock with the JDXi for a few years until the XM's price drops. I really love the JDXi, but, the keyboard, it's worst than the key on my Yamaha PSS-16 keyboard.

[@jrf1962]

Drums beat too far may vol +++