Roland Jupiter-Xm

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Roland Jupiter-Xm

Roland

Jupiter-Xm

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 473329
Brand: Roland
Model: Jupiter-Xm
Price: $1,710.50

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The Jupiter-Xm is a surprisingly powerful and portable synthesizer, offering a fantastic taste of Roland's legacy sounds. It’s a sweet deal for producers, songwriters, and gigging musicians wanting a compact, versatile sound module with classic vibes and a modern engine—just be aware of the keyboard limitations if you're a seasoned pianist.

Product Description

  • Roland Jupiter-Xm
  • Digital Synthesizer
  • ZEN-Core Sound Engine
  • 4 Synthesizer parts and 1 rhythm part
  • Emulation of the Jupiter-8
  • Juno-106 and SH-101 synthesizers selectable per par
  • Rhythm part provides emulations of the TR-808
  • TR-909
  • TR-707 and CR-78 drum machines
  • 37-Key mini-keyboard (velocity sensitive)
  • Pitch- and Modulation wheel
  • 2 Programmable faders
  • Intelligent I-arpeggiator per part
  • Effects: EQ
  • overdrive and multi-effects for each part (90 different effect types)
  • Master effects: compressor
  • reverb
  • delay
  • chorus
  • More than 4000 preset sounds and more than 90 drum kits
  • Display: 128 x 64 dots graphic LCD
  • Speaker: 2 x 4 Watts
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • Built-in USB audio/MIDI interface
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 576 x 308 x 93 mm
  • Weight: 4.4 kg
  • Includes external power supply unit (PSB-5U) and mains cable
  • Suitable cases: Art. #503279#
  • Art. #504819# (both not included)
  • *Connections*
  • Stereo output: XLR
  • Stereo output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Microphone input: XLR/TRS combo connector
  • Stereo Aux-in: 3.5 mm jack
  • Pedal and foot switch input: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI in/out
  • USB B port for computer connection
  • USB-A port for storage devices
PROS
  • • ZEN-Core engine delivers genuinely impressive, classic Roland tones
  • • Compact size and lightweight design allow for excellent portability
  • • The inclusion of TR drum machine emulations adds immediate rhythmic possibilities
  • • Programmable faders offer intuitive, hands-on sound sculpting.
CONS
  • • The 37-key mini-keyboard limits expressive playing for experienced pianists
  • • Limited polyphony compared to higher-end synthesizers can be a constraint
  • • Sound engine, while versatile, can feel overwhelming for complete beginners.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 37
Key Type Mini-keyboard, velocity-sensitive
Synthesis Type Digital, ZEN-Core
Polyphony 32 voices
Effects 90 types per part + master effects (compressor, EQ, reverb, delay, chorus)
Connections USB audio/MIDI, Bluetooth 4.2
Weight 4.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're remarkably convincing, capturing the essential character of those iconic synths—warm, lush pads and punchy leads, though not perfect recreations.
Absolutely, the built-in USB audio/MIDI interface makes connection and control within a DAW straightforward.
Yes, it’s surprisingly flexible for creating complex patterns and sequences, but it's more of a performance aid than a full-blown drum machine.

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