Roland JD-Xi "Summer Madness" Ad Lib

[@KutWrite]

Nice. One of my favorites from the era. Love the sleeping (or deceased?) dog. Adds a touch of the ephemeral.

[@zibbybone]

My Jack Russell Terrier, Geddy, loves to hang out with daddy. He's got his own KZbin channel, too!

[@KutWrite]

@@zibbybone LOL a cute musical name.

[@andreschato]

Sweet music, but please do tell me: HOW DID YOU GET YOUR DOG TO CHILL IN THAT EXACT SPOT FOR THE CAMERA?

[@forrestcitygroove]

cool cover

[@johnwagner4776]

I love riffing over this song. An 8 or 9 minute version of your arrangement would be most welcome

[@Ironlakgrafff]

that dog must be so fuckin relaxed man.....

[@RolandBossio]

Im the dog in the floor just chilling

[@Gentleman183]

Actually, brother this cut is something that I would love to dance too. Your rendition of this cover is truly awesome thank you for that.

[@zibbybone]

Thank you for the kind words. I mainly made this video to show that other types of music can be made with it besides the EDM stuff that comes pre-loaded into it. The JD-Xi packs a lot of bang-for-your-buck and a lot of fun to play.

[@petetong9725]

Very good choice of sounds...no need for as much echo though.... portamento is really nice

[@schepler2]

Nice track. I went and listened to the original after seeing this video (I'd never heard it before, to be honest), and I think this is a pretty good cover. If nothing else, it shows the versatility of the JD-Xi.

[@zibbybone]

schepler2 Thanks! I'm really not into making covers, but people online kept griping about all of the crappy EDM preset stuff that is in the JD-Xi, so I thought I'd make a video showing that you can make any kind of music on the JD-Xi. And also how easy & great the work flow is.

[@masarukemono6251]

Cool sound and cute dog.

[@zibbybone]

Masaru Kemono I didn't even realize my dog was hanging out when I was making the video. He's in the perfect spot, too!

[@lukekelly677]

Love this can you share the Gaia patches

[@zibbybone]

Thanks for the kind words. I sold that Gaia about 4 years ago. The JD-XA was it's replacements. The patch I made was just deturned saw waves with open filter.

[@yourfriendlybeatmaker4520]

Hella smooth...nice grove and the drums compliment it well...Great job!

[@rhampton1914]

sounds like Herbie Hancock old school records...you takin me wayyyyyyy back buddy...

[@Glenfiddich101]

Very nice indeed, very ambient :-) I too have an SH-01 and am hoping to get the JD-Xi too soon hopefully which I think will be the more advanced machine best regards Glen :-)

[@kcook2952]

Dope

[@winstonwolfe5733]

Hello, congrats ! It's briliant. By any chance, do you know which keyboard is played in the original version ? I suspect a prophet, but can't really find out.

[@zibbybone]

Thanks for the kind words. Doing some quick Google'ing, it seems the general consensus is that the lead synth is an ARP 2600 - which is what is used in footage of live performances. The strings are from a Mellotron on the recording, but live an ARP "Solina" String Ensemble is used. The song is from 1974, so the 2600 makes sense as there weren't many choices for synths then.

[@winstonwolfe5733]

zibbybone thanks a lot.

[@randyraeno7261]

how much do those keyboards cost?? i wanna buy them.. nice work mate.. summer madness is my all time fav jam

[@zibbybone]

Randy raeno thanks for the kind words. The top keyboard, Roland JD-Xi is still in production after 5 years and can be purchased new at retailers for around $500. I see them used on online marketplaces for around $350. The bottom keyboard, Roland SH-01 Gaia, is no longer on production but I’ve seen them sell for under $500 used.

[@randyraeno7261]

@@zibbybone thanks budd

[@mikelstevenson4968]

Zibby: Thanks again. Finding all your videos informative. I'm running from the midi out on an old Yamaha keyboard to the midi in on the jdxi just for the bigger keys. But I can't get the arpeggiator or hold button to work on the external keyboard. Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm a guitarist new to keyboards, but I'm loving this little synth.

[@savanaviolenta]

mikel stevenson how are the keys of your JD Xi i heqrd many may guys broke their keys and reported they are very fragile and im kind of scared to pkay it hard.Very tempted to get one by the way.

[@Motifrs]

Hi zibbybone, I'm wondering if you may tell me if the Jd-Xi can be used as an external sequencer? I'm looking for an external sequencer that and can be connected to my Nord Lead 4. Never have liked/trusted a computer as sequencer. Thanks!!

[@zibbybone]

Motifrs Yes, the JD-Xi can be used to sequence external gear. You'll need to turn the volume down on whichever JD-Xi parts are playing external gear. I was actually working on a video using the JD-Xi to control a JD-800, but was having issues with the camera. I've been too busy since then to work on anything synth related. Stay tuned...

[@BigDaddyAlvrz]

0:39 Do you know how to do that sound effect?

[@zibbybone]

You mean the string sound? Good thing I still have this pattern saved on my JD-Xi. I used a preset from the STRINGS/PAD bank called "TrnsSweepPad" and I'm playing C# & F# together. On the original song, the strings sound came from an electro-mechanical keyboards called a Mellotron which has magnetic tapes of actual recordings that plays (up to about 8 seconds long) when each key is pressed.

[@BigDaddyAlvrz]

@@zibbybone Thanks!

[@leroilightning]

Really nice sound. I'm shopping and looking at choosing either the JD-Xi or the Gaia SH-01. From your point of view, which one is better? Which one sounds better?

[@zibbybone]

leroilightning Both synths are apples and oranges. If you are wanting to learn synthesis or create your own sounds, then choose the Gaia. I consider the JD-Xi a "groove box" with mini keys instead of buttons.

[@SynthCamiller]

I'm thinking about buying one of these amazing synths, which do you recommend me? Thankyou Zibbybine

[@zibbybone]

It depends on your needs. If you're new to synthesis and you'd like a keyboard to learn the basics of subtractive synthesis, then the Gaia is what you want. The Gaia is also good for intermediate synth programmers and/or musicians that need a full-size keyboard for performance. The Gaia is no longer in production, but can easily be found in the used market. The JD-Xi offers a lot of bang-for-your-buck. For under $500 USD, you get 2x polyphonic synth engines, 1x digital drum section with over 400 drum sounds to choose from, and 1x analog synth section. All four sections can be recorded into patterns up to 4 bars in length either in real-time by playing the keys or in step-time using the 16 step grid. I demonstrate both of these methods in the video. There is also built-in vocoder, but it take the place of 1x digital synth part and the analog synth part. The only negatives with the JD-Xi is having to "menu dive" to edit most synthesis parameters (there are real-time controls for common things like filter cut-off & resonance) and the mini-keys make it difficult to play chords with adjacent notes. I consider the JD-Xi as a "groove keyboard", great for laying down ideas.

[@jagarciabunuel]

What is the size comparison between the gaia and the cb-jdxi? I'm looking to get a case/gig bag for my gaia and apparently they were completely discontinued, so the only other similar case would be the cb-jdxi's case.

[@garycarter6019]

The Jd-xi is smaller all over than the Gaia... I have both and I am also looking for a Gaia bag...

[@musicthattouches17]

Great cover!

[@geoffmobile]

Thanks for the video!! Great to see the Gaia being used with the JD-Xi.

[@palmas8696]

this so goood... the only thing I noticed that was different was the string swell happens more often in your version... but who cares lol

[@zibbybone]

Thanks for the kind words. I made this video to show that you can make any type of music with the JD-Xi besides the EDM presets that come loaded by the factory. Yeah, the strings do come in more frequently since I only had the pattern set to 2 bars instead of 4. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more synthesizer goodness.

[@palmas8696]

zibbybone I definitely will

[@Gentleman183]

nice rendition man.

[@000777D]

fye

[@christoroppolo8742]

Very sweet. Peace Christo 👽

[@Motifrs]

Very nicely done! Can you please tell me how the Gaia was connected to the Jd-Xi? Can Jd-Xi be used as an external sequencer? Thanks

[@zibbybone]

Motifrs THANKS! Gaia MIDI OUT to JD-Xi's MIDI IN. The JD-Xi CAN be used to control external gear (video coming soon), but in this video, I used the Gaia as a controller when recording the electric piano (mini keys suck for playing those chords) while Local was turned OFF on the Gaia. Then, I changed the Gaia's channel to 8 (not being used on the JD-Xi), turned Local back on then started ad libbing. Audio from JD-Xi was routed into the Gaia's external input, then the mixed output from the Gaia ran straight into the camera.

[@Motifrs]

zibbybone Thanks for your answer (although it appears to be a little more complex than I thought. I thought the Jd-Xi could act like a loop station, which is capable of recording sound from an external device/instrument through its audio input and create a loop. We definitely look forward to see more wonderful works from you!

[@zibbybone]

Sorry, the JD-Xi is not capable of recording external sounds as loops or samples. Is a a groove workstation with a simple analog monosynth, drum part and 2 polyphonic digital synth parts that can be virtural analog, PCM or both along with an intuitive pattern sequencer and effects.

[@Motifrs]

zibbybone Thanks again. Can you please tell us what is the audio input on Jd-Xi is capable of? Again, we really enjoy your demo and look forward more wonderful works from you.

[@zibbybone]

Thanks for the kind words. I haven't explored the audio input yet. I can only assume it works just like the mic jack on front with the included goose neck mic: as vocoder or autotune. Maybe I'll check it out this weekend. Stay tuned!

[@timothytimothyb]

I would be vert grateful if you could offer the GAIA patches for me to recreate

[@zibbybone]

Tim Boyce I sold the Gaia nearly 2 years ago - replaced it with JD-XA. Only the sawtooth lead is the Gaia. Everything else is JD-Xi.

[@khalylehagood3222]

What made you sell the gaia?

[@zibbybone]

Khalyle , I bought the JD-XA. That replaced the Gaia.

[@FabioSantanna]

Nice man! I"m from Brasil

[@angelaweedon3193]

I love it. A. in Bournemouth

[@arthurerza3304]

love it

[@spawnmc4401]

QQ: can you trigger the Gaia with the JD-XI's sequencer or is it limited to internal sounds only?

[@zibbybone]

spawnmc Yes, the JD-Xi's sequencer can be used to trigger external MIDI instruments. A couple of months ago, I was working on a video of the JD-Xi triggering my JD-800, but was having some camera issues. I still plan to make that video, so STAY TUNED!

[@spawnmc4401]

zibbybone Can't wait... Just got my JD-Xi and I'm loving it... Now if I can just get my damn sequences to write to memory!

[@christoroppolo8742]

Your audience is so cute! Peace Christo

[@MarkT.63]

!!!

[@akhajem123]

Is it possible to connect a midi drumpad?

[@zibbybone]

Anders Hajem You bet! You can connect any type of MIDI controller. You will just need to set up your controller to the appropriate MIDI channel and MIDI note numbers.

[@akhajem123]

zibbybone Okay, thanks! So that means i would need a midi trigger with a midi output?

[@zibbybone]

Yes, any controller with MIDI OUT can be plugged into the JD-Xi. Just match MIDI channels & note numbers.

[@raultthierry6480]

Je possède ces deux synthétiseurs, mais ce n'est pas pour faire du crasseux avec.

[@cheifmouthnoshut]

The jd-xi arpeggio doesnt trigger using external keyboards ! Roland we need an update thats utterly ridiculous , tiny frail keys so naturally people will want to use a nice midi full size keyboard and the jd-xi as a sound module , yet you left this basic feature out of its design . Come on ! Give us a firmware update that enables arpeggiator via standard midi keyboards please . That should already be included for the price of these and the cheap key board design on the jd-xi - Pathetic , considering selling mine because of these issues .

[@zibbybone]

I can't think of any synthesizer whose arpeggiator is playable via MIDI controller.

[@woodswalker88]

I'll buy it! I have small hands (too small to play Beethoven / Chopin) so a small keyboard is great for me!

[@E40OR]

Wrong chords and bass line

[@zibbybone]

Title says "Ad lib"

[@wtewyweyewywey157]

I confess I interest your dog react more than your song.

[@zibbybone]

wtewywey ewywey He has his own KZbin Channel: kzbin.info/door/b5sJF_uUeBBoh2ZPUbeAYg

[@alisupershop2815]

Wrong chords and Bad bass line