Roland Jupiter-Xm User manual

Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the JUPITER-Xm.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Reference Manual
This explains all functions and parameters of the JUPITER-Xm.
5 Parameter Guide
This explains parameters of the unit.
5 Sound List
This lists the sounds that are built into the unit.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your
computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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2. Choose “JUPITER-Xm” as the
product name.

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Contents
Introduction.................................. 3
:An Overview of the JUPITER-Xm ................ 3
Panel Descriptions ........................... 4
:Top Panel .................................... 4
:Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)............... 6
:Bottom Panel................................. 8
Installing the Batteries........................... 8
:Turning the JUPITER-Xm On .................... 8
Turning Off the Power ........................... 8
:Adjusting the Overall Volume (Master Volume) ....... 8
:Using the Built-In Speakers..................... 8
Using the Scene Function (SCENE).............. 9
:Recalling/Saving a Scene....................... 9
:Scene Edit ................................... 9
:Using Performance Functions................... 9
:Performing with a Connected Pedal ............. 9
Selecting and Playing Tones (MODEL BANK) ..... 10
:Selecting a Tone .............................. 10
Assigning the Desired Model or Category to the [1]–[16]
Buttons ...................................... 10
:Using the Performance Functions ............... 10
:Performing with a Connected Mic (Vocoder) ........ 10
Adjusting the Mic Settings ....................... 11
Editing the Sound (TONE EDIT) .................. 12
:Basic Editing Operations ....................... 12
:OSC (Oscillator) ................................. 12
:FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
:LFO (Low frequency oscillator) ....................... 12
:ENVELOPE ................................... 12
:EFFECTS ..................................... 12
:Saving a Sound You’ve Created (WRITE)............ 12
Using I-ARPEGGIO ............................ 13
:Turning the Arpeggio On/Off ................... 13
:Continuing the Arpeggio Even After Releasing Your
Hand (I-ARPEGGIO HOLD) .......................... 13
:Selecting the Arpeggio Type.................... 13
:Selecting the Type of Rhythm................... 13
:Changing the Arpeggio Tempo ................. 13
:Automatically Changing the Arpeggio
(PLAY DETECTOR)................................. 13
:Editing Individual Steps of the Arpeggio Perfor-
mance (STEP EDIT) .............................. 14
Using Step Edit Data for Arpeggio Performance....... 14
Using the Bluetooth® Functionality .......... 15
:Using the JUPITER-Xms Speakers to Hear Music
from a Mobile Device .......................... 15
Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing) ................ 15
Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device ........ 15
Playing Music from the Mobile Device .............. 15
:Using the JUPITER-Xm to Control a Mobile Device . 15
Using the JUPITER-Xm as a MIDI Keyboard for a Music
App ......................................... 15
:Differentiating Multiple JUPITER-Xm Units
(Bluetooth ID) ................................... 16
:Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality ........... 16
Connecting External Equipment ............. 17
:Connecting a Computer (USB COMPUTER Port) ........ 17
Installing the Dedicated Driver .................... 17
Port Names When Using the VENDOR Driver ......... 17
:Connecting a USB Flash Drive (USB MEMORY Port)..... 18
Formatting a USB Flash Drive (FORMAT USB MEMORY) ..... 18
Backup/Restore ................................ 18
Export ....................................... 18
Settings for the Entire Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
:Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a
Time (Auto Off) ................................. 19
:Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) .... 19
:Saving the System Settings (SYSTEM) .............. 19
Saving the System Settings (System Write) ............. 19
Main Specifications .......................... 22
USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................... 23
IMPORTANT NOTES........................... 23
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”(the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p.
23)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2019 Roland Corporation

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An Overview of the JUPITER-Xm
Introduction
Model
A “model” is a sound engine that reproduces a specific vintage unit or a sound engine that is optimized for specific functionality.
For example, there is a model that reproduces the vintage JUPITER-8 synthesizer.
Each model is equipped with different unique parameters and effects, and the effect of operating the knobs and other controllers will also differ. This means that you can
use a single JUPITER-Xm unit as if you owned a variety of units.
There is a model that reproduces the vintage JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106 synthesizer.
You can create tones for each model.
Tone
The sound assigned to a part is called a “tone.”
For each tone you can make settings such as oscillator, filter, and effects (MFX). The structure and effects of a tone differ depending on the sound engine (model).
Part
To each of the five parts, you can assign a sound (tone), and specify pan and EQ settings.
You can assign a tone to each part and play it.
There are five parts. You can assign a synthesizer tone to each part 1–4, and a rhythm tone to part 5.
Certain sound engines (models) can be assigned only to part 1.
I-ARPEGGIO
Based on an analysis of your keyboard performance, this plays an optimal arpeggio pattern using multiple parts.
Simply by selecting a TYPE and RHYTHM, you can use I-ARPEGGIO with a wide variety of settings.
For example, when thinking of ideas for a song, you can change the settings while trying out various keyboard performances; when you find a good phrase use the STEP
EDIT function to capture and edit it, then import it as MIDI data into the DAW on your computer.
Scene
Settings for all parts, the I-ARPEGGIO settings, and the scene effect settings are all saved together as a“scene.”
A scene stores the entire state of your favorite performance settings, including settings for each part (such as tone number, pan, and volume), settings common to all parts
(such as reverb, delay, and chorus), and sequence data for each part.
It is convenient to save your settings beforehand as scenes, and then switch between these scenes while you perform.
You can save a total of 256 scenes, which are organized as 16 scenes × 16 banks.
Controller
Keyboard Button / knob / slider Pitch bend / modulation
Tone
Filter type = TVF
TVA PAN
L #R
TVF 3Band EQ
Filter type = VCF
VCFHPF
LFO 1/2
Pitch Env
OSC
Interface
USB computer
(Audio / MIDI)
USB flash drive
(File)
Pedal operation
(CTRL / HOLD)
MIDI input /
output
USB computer
(Audio / MIDI)
Microphone input
AUX input
Scene System
System effect
MASTER
EQ/COMP
MIC
NS/COMP
OUTPUT
PHONES
I-ARPEGGIO
PART 1 Tone MFX PAN/EQ
PART 2 Tone MFX PAN/EQ
PART 3 Tone MFX PAN/EQ
PART 4 Tone MFX PAN/EQ
PART 5 Tone (Drum Kit) PAN/EQ
Scene effect
DRIVE
CHORUS
REVERB
DELAY
Some models can be selected only for PART 1.
Drum kits can be selected only for PART 5. Speakers
* Bluetooth audio supports only input. Audio cannot
be output to Bluetooth speakers or headphones.

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Panel Descriptions
1 VOLUME
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the overall volume.
[SL1] [SL2] sliders
Control the parameters that are assigned to the sliders.
[S1] [S2] [S3] buttons
Control the parameters that are assigned to the buttons.
2 I-ARPEGGIO
[TYPE] knob
Selects the arpeggio type.
[RHYTHM] knob
Selects the type of rhythm.
[TEMPO] knob
Sets the tempo of the arpeggio.
[HOLD] button
Turns the hold function on/off.
When hold is on, the pitch of the last-played key is held.
[ON/OFF] button
Turns the arpeggio function on/off.
PLAY DETECTOR [KEYS] button
When this is on, the arpeggio pitches change according to the keys
that you press.
PLAY DETECTOR [BEAT] button
When this is on, the arpeggio pattern changes according to the
timing at which you play the keys.
3 OSC
[TYPE] knob
Selects the oscillator waveform.
[PITCH] knob
Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator.
[LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the volume of the oscillator.
[MOD] knob
Adjusts the depth of modulation.
[RING] button
Produces a metallic tonal character by multiplying OSC1 and OSC2.
Use the [MOD] knob to adjust the amount of change.
[SYNC] button
Creates a complex waveform by forcibly restarting OSC1 in
synchronization with the cycle of OSC2.
[XMOD] button
Specifies the amount by which the OSC2 waveform varies the
frequency of OSC1. Use the [MOD] knob to adjust the amount of
change.
4 LFO
[TYPE] knob
Selects the LFO waveform.
[RATE] knob
Specifies the LFO’s modulation speed.
[FADE TIME] knob
Specifies the time from when the tone sounds until the LFO
reaches its maximum amplitude.
Top Panel
1 2 3
4
10
5
11
6
8
7 9 12
13
* The parameters adjusted by each controller vary depending on the mode. Some controllers might not be operable. For details, refer to “Reference Manual”
(PDF).

Panel Descriptions
5
[DEPTH] knob
This specifies the depth of the LFO.
[LFO 2] button
There are two LFOs. If you press this button to make it light, the
controls of the LFO section make settings for LFO2.
When the button is unlit, this section makes settings for LFO1.
DEPTH [PITCH] button
If you press this button to make it light, the [DEPTH] knob adjusts
the vibrato depth.
DEPTH [FILTER] button
If you press this button to make it light, the [DEPTH] knob adjusts
the wah depth.
DEPTH [AMP] button
If you press this button to make it light, the [DEPTH] knob adjusts
the tremolo depth.
5
Display
Shows various information for the operation.
[1] [2] knobs
Use these knobs to move the cursor or change a value.
PAGE [<] [>] [ ] [ ] buttons
Move the cursor position up/down/left/right.
These buttons also switch between screens.
[EXIT] button
Returns you to the previous screen.
In some screens, this cancels the operation currently being
executed.
* By holding down the [EXIT] button and operating a knob or other
controller, you can check its current value. This lets you check a value
without modifying the sound.
[ENTER] button
Press this to confirm a value or execute an operation.
6 FILTER
[TYPE] knob
Specifies the type of filter.
[CUTOFF] knob
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter.
[RESONANCE] knob
Resonance emphasizes the sound in the region of the filter cutoff
frequency.
LPF HPF BPF PKG
Cutoff frequency
Resonance
Cut region
[KEY FOLLOW] knob
Allows the filter cutoff frequency to vary according to the key that
you play.
If this knob is turned toward the right, the cutoff rises for higher
notes. If it is turned toward the left, the cutoff falls for higher notes.
VINTAGE FILTER [R] [M] [S] buttons
If a vintage type model is selected, these buttons change the type
of filter.
[R] models a Roland filter, and [M] and [S] model the filters of
vintage synthesizers made by other manufacturers.
7 AMP
[LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the volume.
8 ENVELOPE
[A] [D] [S] [R] knobs
A: Attack time
D: Decay time
S: Sustain level
R: Release time
[DEPTH] knob
Used in conjunction with the [PITCH] button and [FILTER] button,
this knob specifies the depth of each envelope. If the knob is in the
center, no effect is applied.
[PITCH] button
If this button is on (lit), the [A] [D] [S] [R] [DEPTH] knobs edit the
PITCH envelope.
[FILTER] button
If this button is on (lit), the [A] [D] [S] [R] [DEPTH] knobs edit the
FILTER envelope.
[AMP] button
If this button is on (lit), the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs edit the AMP
envelope.
9 EFFECTS
[MFX] knob
Adjusts the MFX depth (individually for each part).
[DRIVE] knob
Adjusts the amount of distortion (for all parts together/valid only
for parts whose Part: Output is “DRIVE”).
[REVERB] knob
Adjusts the depth of reverb (individually for each part).
[CHORUS] knob
Adjusts the amount of chorus (individually for each part).
[DELAY] knob
Adjusts the amount of delay (individually for each part).
[DELAY TIME] knob
Adjusts the delay time (for all parts together).
10 Common section
[TRANSPOSE] button
By holding down this button and using the OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP]
buttons you can transpose the pitch of the keyboard in semitone
units.
OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] buttons
Shift the pitch of the keyboard in units of one octave.
[STEP EDIT] button
Chooses step edit mode (p. 14).

Panel Descriptions
6
[PART] button
Chooses part select mode.
[MODEL BANK] button
Chooses sound select mode, allowing you to select sounds of the
various models.
11 MODEL buttons
[1] –[16] buttons
These buttons have various functions depending on the mode.
Sound select mode
The buttons select tones of the models that are assigned to the
buttons.
By holding down the [MODEL BANK] button and pressing one of
[1]–[16] buttons, you can specify the model or the Category that is
assigned.
Part select mode
The buttons switch the current part ([1]–[5]) or turn parts on/off
([6]–[10]).
Various performance functions are assigned to buttons [11]–[16].
For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Scene select mode
The buttons switch scenes.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing a button, you can
switch between scene banks 1–16.
Function mode
The buttons select the oscillator to edit ([1]–[4]) or turn oscillators
on/off ([6]–[9]).
Buttons [11]–[16] are assigned the same performance functions as
in Part Select mode.
Step edit mode
The buttons edit each step of the arpeggio that you recorded.
For details, refer to “Editing Individual Steps of the Arpeggio
Performance (STEP EDIT)” (p. 14).
12 Others
[MENU] button
The MENU screen appears.
[WRITE] button
Saves sounds and system settings.
[SHIFT] button
If you hold down this button and operate a knob, slider, or button,
the display shows the corresponding edit screen.
* By holding down the [SHIFT] button and operating a knob or other
controller, you can jump to the edit screen for that parameter.
[SCENE] button
Chooses scene select mode.
[FUNCTION] button
Chooses function mode.
13 Pitch bend/modulation
[PITCH] wheel
This varies the pitch. Moving the wheel toward yourself lowers
the pitch. Moving it away from yourself raises the pitch. When you
release your hand from the wheel, it returns to the center.
[MOD] wheel
This applies vibrato. When the wheel is all the way toward yourself,
no effect is applied. Moving the wheel away from yourself increases
the effect. The wheel does not move from its position when you
release your hand.
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
F AUX IN jack
Connect an audio device.
K USB port
C MIDI ports
Connect a MIDI device.
H OUTPUT jacks
J PHONES jack
G MIC
I OUTPUT (BALANCED) jacksD CTRL jack
E HOLD jack
A B
Expression pedal (EV-5)
or
Pedal switch (DP series) Mixer
Dynamic microphone Electret microphone
(mono)
Monitor speaker
(Amplifier built-in) USB flash drive Computer
Headphones

Panel Descriptions
7
A [L] switch
This turns the power on/off (p. 8).
B DC-IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* Fasten the AC adaptor cord into the cord guide on the bottom surface as
shown in the illustration.
AC Adaptor
C MIDI (OUT/IN) ports
Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of
MIDI messages.
D CTRL jack
Connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately).
* Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the
unit.
E HOLD jack
Connect a pedal switch (DP series; sold separately).
F AUX IN jack
Connect an external audio device.
Use a stereo mini plug for this connection.
G MIC
[MIC GAIN] knob
Adjusts the volume of the mic input.
MIC IN jack
Connect a dynamic microphone or electret microphone (mono)
here.
* Pin assignment of MIC IN jack
1: GND2: HOT
3: COLD
※ 入力端子の場合
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
※ 出力端子の場合
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
H OUTPUT L/R jacks
These are output jacks for audio signals.
I OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/R jacks
These are output jacks for audio signals.
* Pin assignment of OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/R jacks
1: GND2: HOT
3: COLD
※ 入力端子の場合
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
※ 出力端子の場合
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
J PHONES jack
You can connect a set of headphones here.
K USB port
USB MEMORY port
You can connect a USB flash drive here.
Connect or disconnect the USB flash drive while the JUPITER-Xm is
powered-off.
* Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during a
process, such as while the“Executing…” display is shown.
USB COMPUTER port
Use a USB cable to connect this port to a USB port of your
computer.
This allows the JUPITER-Xm to operate as a USB MIDI device.

Panel Descriptions
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Bottom Panel
L
L Battery compartment
Install eight Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6).
&“Installing the Batteries”(p. 8)
Installing the Batteries
Eight Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6) are required to run the JUPITER-Xm on
battery power.
With these batteries you can expect about 3.5 hours of continuous
operation, although this depends on how the JUPITER-Xm is being
used.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and
knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage.
Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries
that are listed in“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”
(leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s manual (p. 23).
1. Turn off the power of the JUPITER-Xm.
2. While pressing inward on the tabs of the bottom panel
battery compartment cover, remove the cover.
3. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, taking
care to observe the “+” and “–” polarity.
Be sure that the “+” and “-” markings on the batteries are oriented
correctly.
4. Close the battery compartment cover.
Turning the JUPITER-Xm On
1. Power-on the equipment in the order of JUPITER-Xm 0
connected devices.
* In order to protect its circuitry, the JUPITER-Xm waits for a while after
being powered-on before it begins operating.
2. Switch on power to the connected equipment, and raise the
volume to an appropriate level.
* The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a
predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for
playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off
function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto
Off function.
&“Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off )” (p. 19)
5 Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Before turning the power off,
save the data that you want to keep.
5 To restore power, turn the power on again.
Turning Off the Power
1. Power-off the equipment in the order of the connected
devices 0JUPITER-Xm.
Adjusting the Overall Volume (Master Volume)
Adjusts the overall volume.
1. Adjust the [VOLUME] knob.
Using the Built-In Speakers
This unit contains built-in stereo speakers. If the built-in speakers are
turned on, you can play sound from this unit.
Speaker locations
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the [1] knob to select “SYSTEM,” and then press the
[ENTER] button.
You can also make this selection by using the PAGE [ ] [ ] buttons
instead of the [1] knob.
3. Use the [1] knob to select “Speaker Sw,” and use the [2]
knob to specify “ON” or “A U TO .”
Parameter
[1] knob
Value
[2] knob Explanation
Speaker Sw
OFF Sound is not output from the speakers.
ON Sound is output from the speakers.
AUTO “OFF” if headphones are connected,
“ON”if headphones are not connected.

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Using the Scene Function (SCENE)
Performing on the keyboard
You can use the wheel to modify the pitch, or apply vibrato.
Using the controllers to modify the sound that you’re playing
You can use controllers such as the [S1]–[S3] buttons and the [SL1] [SL2]
sliders to modify the sound that you’re playing.
Playing arpeggios
You can use I-Arpeggio to perform by combining various arpeggio
phrases.
Recalling/Saving a Scene
Recalling a scene
1. Press the [SCENE] button.
The SCENE SELECT screen appears.
2. Use the [1]–[16] buttons to select a scene.
Recalling a scene bank
1. Hold down the [SCENE] button and press the [1]–[16]
buttons to select a scene bank.
Saving a scene
The edits that you make to a part or tone, or the data that you record,
are temporary. They are lost when you turn off the power, or when
you select another scene or tone. If you want to keep the result of your
editing or recording, you must save it to a scene.
* If you want to save a tone individually, use the tone write operation (p.
12).
1. Press the [WRITE] button.
The WRITE MENU screen appears.
2. Use the [1] knob or [2] knob to select "SCENE," and then
press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the [1] knob or [2] knob to select the save-destination,
and then press the [ENTER] button.
If you want to rename the scene that’s being saved, use the PAGE
[<] [>] buttons to move the cursor and use the [2] knob to specify
characters.
4. Press the [ENTER] button.
A confirmation message appears.
5. To execute, press the [ENTER] button.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
Scene Edit
Here’s how to edit the scene parameters.
1. In the model bank screen, press the PAGE [>] button to
move the right page.
2. Use the [1] knob to select a parameter.
3. Use the [2] knob to edit the value.
4. When you’re finished editing, press the [EXIT] button to
return to the scene screen.
&“Reference Manual” (PDF)
Using Performance Functions
Splitting the Keyboard to Play Different Sounds (Split)
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light.
Chooses function mode.
2. Press the [15] button.
Split turns on.
The part 1 tone sounds in the right-hand region of the keyboard,
and the part 2 tone sounds in the left-hand region.
To return to the original state, press the [15] button once again in
function mode.
To change the split point, use SCENE ZONE EDIT to specify the KEY
RANGE. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).
Layering Two Sounds (Dual)
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light.
Chooses function mode.
2. Press the [16] button.
Dual is turned on.
This layers the part 1 tone with the part 2 tone, so that they are
heard together.
To return to the original state, press the [16] button once again in
function mode.
Performing with a Connected Pedal
Sustaining the notes (Hold)
If a pedal switch (sold separately: DP series) is connected to the HOLD
jack, the sound is sustained as long as you continue pressing the pedal
even after you remove your hand from the keyboard.
Adding expression to your performance (Expression)
If an expression pedal (sold separately: EV-5) is connected to the
CTRL jack, you can use the pedal to modify the volume, making your
performance more expressive.

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Selecting and Playing Tones (MODEL BANK)
Selecting a Tone
In MODEL BANK mode, you can use the [1]–[16] buttons to select the
models that are assigned to that button (BANK) and play them.
Assigning the Desired Model or Category to
the [1]–[16] Buttons
1. Hold down the [MODEL BANK] button and press the button
([1]–[16]) that you want to assign.
2. Press the PAGE [ ] button.
3. Choose whether you want to assign a model or a category.
4. Select a model name or a category name to assign it.
* Up to eight models or categories can be assigned to a button.
* You can’t assign both models and categories to a button simultaneously.
5. If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write
operation.
&“Saving the System Settings (System Write)” (p. 19)
Using the Performance Functions
Transposing the keyboard in octave units (Octave)
1. Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] button.
To return to the original state, press the OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP]
buttons.
Transposing the keyboard in semitone steps (Transpose)
1. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the OCTAVE
[DOWN] [UP] button.
To return to the original state, hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button
and press the OCTAVE [DOWN] button and [UP] button.
Playing single notes (Monophonic)
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light.
Chooses function mode.
2. Press the [11] button.
Mono turns on.
To return to the original state, press the [11] button once again in
function mode.
Layering the same tone to thicken the sound (Unison)
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light.
Chooses function mode.
2. Press the [12] button.
Unison turns on.
To return to the original state, press the [12] button once again in
function mode.
Preventing dynamics changes in your performance (Velocity Off)
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light.
Chooses function mode.
2. Press the [13] button.
The velocity off setting is enabled. Your keyboard dynamics will not
affect the sound.
To return to the original state, press the [13] button once again in
function mode.
Smoothly changing the pitch (Portamento)
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light.
Chooses function mode.
2. Press the [14] button.
Portamento turns on.
To set the portamento time, edit the parameter in the screen.
&“Reference Manual” (PDF)
To return to the original state, press the [14] button once again in
function mode.
Performing with a Connected Mic (Vocoder)
The “Vocoder” adds effects to a human voice. If you run your voice
through the vocoder, you can give it a toneless, robotic tone. Control
the pitch by playing the keyboard.
1. Connect a microphone to the rear panel MIC IN jack.
NOTE
The JUPITER-Xm supports dynamic microphones and electret
microphones. It does not support condenser microphones.
2. Use the rear panel [MIC GAIN] knob to adjust the volume.
Make detailed adjustments to the MIC IN volume after you select
the sound.
Initially, set the knob to approximately the center position.
3. While holding down the [MODEL BANK] button, press the
[1]–[16] buttons to which you want to assign the vocoder.
4. From the models, select “VOCODER.”
5. Press the assigned button to recall “VOCODER.”
6. While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the microphone.
Use the [MIC GAIN] knob to make fine adjustments to the volume.