Roland JX-10 User manual

POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER
SUPER JX
Jx-10
OWNER’S MANUAL – 2014 UPDATE
by
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Thanks to coolveco and Quavermass for their friendly an invaluable help
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1 - PANEL DESCRIPTION
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INTRODUCTION
The Roland JX-10 is a fully programmable 12 voice polyphonic synthesizer. Various sounds and performance
control functions can be stored, ready to be used.
•The JX-10 features the memory capacity that can retain up to 64 different programs (= Patch Memory) which
are the combinations of sounds (Tones) and performance control functions.
•Any of the Patch Memory can be called just by pushing appropriate buttons.
•The Patch Memory you have written into memory can be easily edited whenever you like
•Using the Memory Cartridges, it is possible to expand the memory capacity.
•Thanks to the new and refined MIDI implementation the JX-10 can be edited via sys-ex and dedicated Editor
Librarians such as emagic SoundDiver®, SoundQuest MidiQuest® and other editors expecially designed for
the Apple iPad. To dump and load patches there’s no need to keeping M-64C inserted
•The 76 key keyboard and MIDI functions make the JX-10 an excellent masterkeyboard
New midi implementation
•Each parameter is now OFF/RECV/SEND/ON, allowing fine control of what gets sent and what is filtered.
•Sysex support : allow edition of patch, tone A and tone B individually. (No need for M64 cartridge)
•Fast bulk dump/load : 4-5 seconds to dump everything. Can dump to/from cartridge and internal memory.
•Edition of parameters (patch and tones) sends sysex, so all editions can be sequenced. PG800 is also
supported here, so editions made from the PG800 can also be sequenced.
•Copy from/to cartridge to create a full backup of the internal memory (all settings are now copied to the
cartridge or restored from it)
Controls C1 and C2 enhancements
•Any tone parameter can be assigned to C1 or C2
•Any arpeggiator parameter can be assigned to C1 or C2
•C1 and C2 can be used, in tone edit mode, to modify upper/lower tone parameter. This allows quick editing of
tones for those who don’t have a PG800.
Arpeggiator
•8 arpeggiators “patches”
•Internal or external synchronization
•Supports up, down up/down, as played and random notes ordering
•Various arpeggio types
•Velocity setting (fixed or as played)
•Note duration (1-15 or legato)
•Use lower split point to control which notes are arpeggiated
PG-800 support
•New display options
•Control whether updates from sysex, PG-800 or controllers are displayed temporarily on-screen
Compatibility mode
•Allows to disable new features for full compatibility with old software (for example, sysex changes made to tone
A can be redirected to the currently selected tone, etc...)
Test modes
•Test hardware controllers (voices, A/D controllers (aftertouch, bender, C1/C2), keyboard)
•Test memory chips
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IMPORTANT NOTES
•The appropriate power supply for this unit is shown on its name plate. Please make sure that the line voltage in
your country meets the requirement.
•Please do not use the same socket used for any noise generating device (such as motor, variable lighting
system).
•This unit might not work properly if turned on immediately after turned off. If this happens, simply turn it off and
turn it on again a few seconds later.
•Before setting up this unit with other devices, turn all of them off.
•This unit might generate slight heat while operating, but there is no need to worry about it.
•Use a soft cloth and clean only with a mild detergent.
•Do not use solvents such as paint thinner.
•Avoid using this unit in excessive heat or humidity or where it may be affected by direct sunlight or dust.
•Save the necessary data on a cartridge or make data memo before having the JX-10 repaired, in case it should
happen to be accidentally erased.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the cartridge, be sure to set the Protect Switch to the ON position. To
prevent the accidental loss of the data, never move the Protect Switch to the Off position, unless it is
specifically instructed in the manual.
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2 – CONNECTIONS
1. Total Mix Output Jack
Connect this to the amplifier. To make the best use of the JX-10, use the amplifier and speaker of wide frequency
response and dynamic range such as keyboard amplifier or a studio amplified pair of monitors.
2. Parallel Output Jacks
These are also for connecting amplifiers. Different ways of connections will make various sound effects.
The following shows several different ways for using the Output Jacks.
Connection
Jack
Output Power
1 Jack
E
Monaural Output
2 Jacks
A D
Mixed output of Upper and Lower
B C
B: Monaural Output of Upper
C: Monaural Output of Lower
A B
Stereo Output of Upper
C D
Stereo Output of Lower
4 Jacks
A B
C D
Stereo Output of Upper and Lower
When the JX-10 is set to the Whole mode, connecting a stereo amplifier to the UPPER MONO and LOWER
MONO of the Parallel Output Jacks (output jacks C and D shown in the above picture) will cause the sounds to
be output irregularly through L or R. It is normal for this unit to behave like this.
3. Output Level Switch
Use this switch to select the output level depending on the amplifier connected to the Total Mix Output.
* This switch does not work on the signal sent from the Parallel Output Jack.
4. Headphones Jack
Connect stereo headphones to this jack.
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5. Hold Pedal Jack
By connecting the optional pedal switch DP-6 or DP-2, the Hold effect can be turned on or off by pressing the
pedal. "Hold" is the effect of keeping the sound even after the key is released.
6. MIDI Connector
This is for connecting to other MIDI device using the MIDI/SYNC cable (optional).
7. Programmer Connector
Connect this to the programmer PG-800 (optional) using the supplied 6P DIN cord.
8. Protect Switch
Always make sure that this switch is set to the ON position to protect the data in the JX-10, except when saving or
loading data.
9. Control Assign Jack
Use this jack when assigning the Control Changes with the expression pedal or pedal switch.
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3. OUTLINE OF THE JX-10
The JX-10 features the functions that are quite different from those of the past synthesizers. So, it is very important
to understand the functions. Read the following explanation, then go to “4. OPERATION”
1. The JX-10 retains 100 different sounds (Tones) – 50 of them can be rewritten, other 50 non-volatile – and
more, the 64 combinations of the Tones and various performance control functions (this combination is called
Patch Memory). That is, a Patch Memory consists of a Tone or a pair of Tones and performance control
functions which we call Factors in this manual. Normally, to change sounds during live performance, select a
different Patch Memory.
(See page 10 “1. Selecting a Patch Memory”)
2. The Factors of the Patch Memory can be edited easily whenever you want.
(See page 17 “a. Editing a Patch Memory”)
3. The Tone of a Patch Memory can be edited just like you would do on a usual synthesizer, A tone consists of
various parameters, and a tone is edited by changing these parameters.
(See page 20 “b. Editing a Tone”)
4. To write the edited Patch Memory into the JX-10’s memory, take an appropriate writing procedure
(See “a. Writing a Patch Memory” on page 30)
5. By using the supplied Memory Cartridge (M-64C), the following data transfer is possible.
a. Saving each Patch Memory or Tone to the memory cartridge and loading it back to the JX-10.
b. Saving the entire data (50 Tones and 64 Patch Memories) on the JX-10 to the memory cartridge and
loading it back to the JX-10.
(See page 35 “8. Memory Cartridge”)
6. Sequencer – not present anymore – there’s a programmable 8 memory arpeggiator in its place
7. All the Patch Memories and Tones have their own names which can be changed as you like.
(See page 32 “c. Naming”)
8. The JX-10 features the MIDI functions necessary for operating or being operated with other MIDI devices. The
MIDI functions can be changed according to your requirement.
(See page 40 “10. MIDI”)
9. To make the above operations quicker and easier, the JX-10 has a display window. If the operation is wrong,
the Display will respond with error messages.
(See page 39 “c. Error Message”)
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JX-10 BASIC OPERATION TABLE
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4. OPERATION
Set up the JX-10 with the external devices such as amplifier and speaker, then switch it on, and the JX-10 is ready
to be played with any of the 64 Patch Memories.
A Patch Memory is made of one or a pair of the 100 different Tones and various performance control functions
such as Split Point, Bender Sensitivity, etc.
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a. Selecting a Patch Memory
Make sure that the connections are made securely and correctly, then switch the JX-10 on.
The Display will show “ROLAND JX-10” for several seconds, then change to as below.
A. The 64 Patch Memories are stored either in the JX-10's internal memory or on the Memory Cartridge (M-64C).
The display here shows whether the Patch Memory currently selected is in the JX-10 or on the Cartridge.
I: Internal Memory of the JX-10
C: Cartridge Memory
B. The 64 Patch Memories are stored in the locations of 8 Banks (1 to 8) and the Numbers (1 to 8). The display
here shows the Bank and the Number of the Patch Memory.
C. Each Patch Memory can be named with up to 18 characters (this is called Patch Name). Here, the patch name
is displayed.
D. The numbers 1 to 100 are assigned to the 100 Tones in the JX-10’s memory. The numbers of the Tones used
for the Patch Memory currently selected are displayed here. The Tone number of the lower section of the
keyboard is shown at D.
E. The numbers 1 to 100 are assigned to the 100 Tones in the JX-10’s memory. The numbers of the Tones used
for the Patch Memory currently selected are displayed here. The Tone number of the upper section is shown at
E
*What are shown at A (Memory Mode) and at B (Bank and Number of the Patch Memory) are always displayed
there, except for in the Writing (see page xx) and Master Tuning (see page xx) modes.
To select a Patch Memory, assign the Bank and Number by using the Patch Memory Buttons.
The JX-10 is designed to produce no sound while you are changing Patch Memories. This serves to mute the noise
which otherwise would be heard. If you do not like cutting sound, instead of changing Patch Memories, change the
Tones (See page xx “Selecting a Tone Number”). In this way, you can call the sound you like without any silence at
all.
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b. Function of the Control Knobs
The following controls can be operated even while you are playing the JX-10.
a. Control Assign Sliders
Each of these two sliders can be used for controlling the performance control function you select with the Control
Assign Button. (See page 11 “3. Control Assign”)
b. Bender lever – Bend Range Switch
This Bender Lever can be used during live performance for creating guitar's chocking-like effect. The left and right
extremes of movement create the same amount of pitch bending effect. The maximum effect of the bender can be
selected with the Bend Range Switch: major 2nd, minor 3rd, major 3rd, perfect 5th, perfect octave higher or lower.
Pushing this lever forward will create the vibrato effect. When the tone you are using has already taken in a vibrato
effect, the effect will be deepened.
c. Aftertouch Fine Adjust Slider
The Aftertouch effect is the sound's alteration obtained by pressing the key stronger after playing it in a normal
manner. The JX-10’s aftertouch effect works on the Vibrato, Brilliance and Volume.
Vibrato:
The depth of the vibrato effect is deepened.
Brilliance:
The tone will become brighter.
Volume:
The volume of the sound will increase.
The setting of On/Off or value of each aftertouch
effect can be written in each Patch Memory
independently, but the Aftertouch Fine Adjust Knob
allows even more delicate adjustment of the effect
When this knob is set to the center position, the
same effect as set in the Patch Memory can be
obtained, and no effect is obtained at the lowest
position [-].
* Different On/Off settings and values of the
aftertouch and bender are written in each of the 64
Patch Memories. Therefore, those effects you
actually gain will greatly differ depending on how
these are set in the Patch Memories: No effect may
be obtained in some particular settings.
d. Voice Memory Switch
This switch selects which memory mode; the JX-10’s internal memory or the Cartridge memory to be used.
CART
INT
Patch
Memory
You can call a Patch Memory
in the Cartridge
You can call a Patch Memory in the JX-10
Tone
Tone Numbers 1 to 50
= Tones in the Cartridge
Tone Number 1 to 50
= Tones in the JX-10
Tone Number 51 to 100 =Tones in the JX-10
Even after you have changed the Memory modes with the Voice Memory Switch, the new position – does not affect
the memory unless you select a new Patch Memory.
When you select a new Patch Memory, “I” (internal) or “C” (cartridge) is shown at the left end of the Display,
depending on which position has been selected with the Voice Memory Switch.
* When the Memory Cartridge is not connected, be sure to set the Voice Memory Switch to the INT position.
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3. CONTROL ASSIGN
The JX-10 allows you to control some of the performance control functions with the Control Assign Knobs on the
control panel and the Pedal Switch (DP-6 or DP-2). This is excellent in live performance. However, the functions
which can be controlled are only two of the four with the two Control Assign Knobs and one of the four by the pedal
switch at a time. (See the table shown on the next page). The following explains how to assign the functions to the
knobs and the pedal switch. The function assigned to each knob is controlled by moving the slider, and the function
assigned to the pedal switch is controlled with the pedal operation. We call these eight functions Control Assign
functions.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the Control Assign Knob 1, 2 or Pedal
Switch where you wish to assign the function by
pushing the appropriate Control Assign Button;
C1, C2 or PEDAL SWITCH Button
The Display will show the Control Assign function
that is previously assigned.
2. Rotating the αDial, call the new function to be
assigned. (See the table shown on the next
page)
3. To continue to assign other functions, repeat the
step 1. and 2.
4. When you have completed assigning all the
Control Assign functions, push the Control
Assign Button currently in use.
The Display will return to the usual indication. While the Display shows Control Assign function, nothing can be
done on the JX-10 except for playing the keyboard. When the Expression Pedal EV-5 is connected to the Control
Assign Jack on the rear panel, the assigned Control Assign function cannot be controlled with the Control Assign
Knob but only with the pedal.
Writing the Control Assign
The Control Assign functions you have set can be written into the JX-10’s internal memory as follows.
After step 3, set the Protect Switch on the JX·10 to the OFF position, then push the WRITE Button.
The Display will respond with as above, then return to the usual indication.
WRITTEN CONTROL
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When C1 or C2 is selected , any of the following four functions can be assigned
“-” in the Display actually shows 1 or 2 depending which of or is pushed
**
shows the value set in the Patch Memory
Display
Description
Adjusts the volume balance of the Upper
and Lower.
Raising the Knob increases the Upper
volume, and lowering the Knob increases
the Lower volume.
Adjusts the Portamento Time.
Raising the Knob
makes longer
Portamento Time
Adjusts the volume within the range of the
maximum volume
set with the Master
Volu
me. Raising the Knob raises the
volume, reaching the maximum volume. At
the same time, the MIDI volume of the
Upper and the Lower change.
Controls the MIDI messages of the Upper
or Lower section
Refer to “MIDI” on page xx.
•With the new firmware, once C1 and C2 are assigned two different Factors, they will be controllable by C1 and
C2 sliders respectively, in real time.
*When PEDAL SWITCH is selected, any of the following four functions can be assigned.
Display
Description
Pressing the pedal changes the bank and
the number of the Patch Memory.
A1 → A2 ........ AB →B1 →B2 ........
Turns the Portamento ON or OFF.
Turns the Chase Play Function (p. xx)
ON or OFF.
Turns ON or OFF the Hold Effect of the
Upper and/or the lower section.
C - ASSIGn 11 u/l bal
**
C - ASSIGn 15 porta time
**
C - ASSIGn 18 total vol
**
C - ASSIGn 65 up midivol
**
C - ASSIGn 66 lo midivol
**
P5 ASSIGn patch shift **
P5 ASSIGn portamento **
P5 ASSIGn chase play
**
P5 ASSIGn upper hold
**
P5 ASSIGn lower hold
**
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4. QUICK EDIT OF A PATCH MEMORY
The following three Factors can be quickly edited even during live performance just by touching the relevant button.
•Key Mode Select: Whole (Upper, Lower), Dual and Split
•Tone Number: Tone(s) in a Patch Memory
•Chase Play: When the Key Mode is Dual, delay-like effect can be obtained
*The above editing function does not automatically rewrites the data in memory unless you take the appropriate
writing procedure explained on page xx. Therefore, selecting a new Patch Memory will erase the edited data.
a. Key Mode
There are following 6 Key Modes
1. UP WHOLE
2. LO WHOLE
3. DUAL
4. SPLIT
5. T-VOICE
6. X-FADE
1 to 4 Key Modes can be recalled with Quick Edit. 5 to 6 Key Modes can be set just when editing the Patch
Memory.
The three Key Mode Buttons are used for setting the Key Mode. The indicator of the pushed button will light up.
Split Mode
This mode divides the keyboard of the JX-10 into the upper and the lower sections where two different Tones can
be used. That is, the JX-10 works just like two sets of 6 voice synthesizers of different sounds.
The JX-10's unique Split system allows to set the lowest key in the Upper section and the highest key of the Lower
section separately on the same keyboard. The Quick Edit, however, does not include this function. This is possible
only when editing a Patch Memory.
PROCEDURE
While holding the SPLIT of the Key Mode Button down, press the key which is to be the
Split Point.
•While holding this button down.
•Push the Key where the keyboard should be divided into two sections, Upper
and Lower.
•The right side including the pushed key will be the Upper, and the left will be the
Lower keyboard.
Whole Mode
In this mode, the JX-10 can be used as a 12 voice polyphonic synthesizer. That is, all the 76 keys will have the
same Tone. Therefore, it is required to select one of the two different Tones provided for the upper and the lower
sections. When the Tone for the upper section is selected, it is called Upper Whole Mode, and when the Lower
Tone is selected, called Lower Whole Mode. Pressing the Whole Button will alternately select the Lower and Upper
Tones. The Display shows the Tone Number currently selected.
Dual Mode
The Dual Mode turns the JX-10 to the 6 voice synthesizer that allows both the Upper and the Lower Tones to
sound simultaneously. A richer sound is obtained. There are two independent parallel outputs for the upper and
lower Tones, which serve to create the effect as if two synthesizers were simultaneously played.
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b. Tone Number
To change the Tones in a Patch Memory, simply assign the Tone Number of the relevant Tone by using the Ten
Keys (i.e. Numeric Keypad).
PROCEDURE
1. Push the Upper or the Lower Button to select the Upper or Lower Tone which you wish to change.
2. Pushing the appropriate Ten Keys, assign the new Tone Number, then hit the Enter Key.
*”0” of the Ten Keys can be used instead of the UPPER and LOWER Buttons.
Even when using the Patch Memory of the JX-10’s internal memory, the Tone Number of the Cartridge can be
called.
After taking the step 1., change the Voice Memory Switch to the CART position. Then return it to the INT position
after taking the step 2.
If you call other Patch Memory without writing it into memory, the Tone called from the Cartridge memory will be
erased.
To call the Tone from the Memory Cartridge (M-16C), take exactly the same procedure as above. The available
Tone Numbers, however, are from 1 to 32.
c. Chase Play
The Chase Play function makes it possible to output the Lower sound slightly later than the Upper sound. This
function, however, is available just in the Dual Mode.
Depending on the delaying time and the Tone in use, the effects created differ; delay-like effect, sound-on-sound
like effect etc.
PROCEDURE
1. Push ON/OFF of the Chase Play Buttons: The corresponding indicator will light up, showing that now the
Chase Play function is turned on.
2. Set the following 3 functions: Time, Level and Mode so that the desired effect will be obtained.
The “Level” and “Mode” are alternately selected by pressing the FUNCTION of the Chase Play Buttons.
The Display shows the function selected. The “Time” function can be selected by pressing the TIME of the Chase
Play Buttons. The value of the selected function can be changed by using the αDial.
1) Level
This sets the level of the delayed sound (= lower sound). Rotating the αDial, set the value you like. The value
changes from 00 to 99, and the higher number sets higher level.
**: 00 to 99
51 chase play level
**
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2) Mode
This sets how the delayed sounds are output sequentially. As you rotate the a Dial, the Display changes as “U-L-
U“, “U-L-L-“ or “U-L”.
•Key Mode Select: Whole (Upper, Lower), Dual and Split
•Tone Number: Tone(s) in a Patch Memory
•Chase Play: When the Key Mode is Dual, delay-like effect can be obtained
******: U-L-U-
U-L-L-
U-L
Three Modes
3) Time
This sets the time between the first (Upper) sound and the second (Lower) sound.
Push the TIME of the Chase Play Buttons to turn to the Time adjusting mode, then change the value rotating the α
Dial. 01 to 99 are valid and the higher number is longer time.
**: 01 to 99
When you have completed editing all the functions, hit the Enter Key.
*As the level described on the previous page in “1) Level” is set higher and the key touch is stronger, more delay
sounds are obtained. If the Tone Parameter Number 63 “VCA Dynamics Range” is set to OFF, the volume of the
sound does not change, but repeats at the same volume.
52 chase play mode ******
52 chase play time **
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5. EDIT PATCH PARAMETERS
The Tones and Patch Memories written in the JX-10’s internal memory or in the cartridge memory can be edited to
your taste. This editing does not automatically rewrite the previous data. To write the edited data, take an
appropriate writing procedure as explained on page xxxx
a. Editing a Patch Memory
Each of the A-1 to H-8 Patch Memories consists of 39 different Factors and changing the values of the Factors will
edit a Patch Memory. Editing is quite simple; the value of each Factor has two figure number, so use the
appropriate number to call the Factor whose value you wish to change, then change it.
Patch Factors can be recalled through the numeric keypad 0 – 9.
Patch Factors can be assigned to C1/C2 sliders, pushing C1/C2 buttons and selecting the relevant Patch Factor
through αDial. In this way, two selected Patch Factors can be controlled in real time.
#
Parameter
Range
Description
11
UPPER/LOwER BALANCE
00 to 99
This Factor determines the volume balance of the
Upper and the Lower. When the value is about 50, the
volumes of the both sections
are the highest, and as
the value increases,
the Lower volume decreases, the
Upper volume remaining the highest. That is, when the
value in the Display is 99, only the Uppersound will be
heard. When the value is smaller than 50, the opposite
effect will be obtained.
12
DUAL DETUNE
-50 to 00 to +50
This Factor can detune the Lower sound from the
Upper sound. At “+” value, the Lower sound is raised,
at zero, the pitch is the same as the Upper, and at “-“
value, it is lowered.
13
Upper split point
E1 to g7
The Split Point set with the Quick Edit is restricted to
the lowest note of the Upper section. Here, however,
these two Factors are used for setting two different
Split Points;
the lowest note of the Upper section, and
the highest note of the Lower section. The value and
the note name. The lowers note is E1, the middle C is
C4 and the highest is G7. (“+” indication represents#.)
14
Lower split point
E1 to g7
15
Portamento Time
00 to 99
This Factoradjuststhe Portamento time.
Highervalue isthe longer Portamento time.
16
Bender ranGe
2, 3, 4, 7, 12
This Factor sets the maximum effect of the Bender.
The value in the Display represents semi-tone. 2 is
major 2nd, 3 is minor 3rd, 4 is major 3rd, 7 is perfect 5th
and 12 is perfect octave.
17
key mode
Up whole
Lo whole
Dual
Split
The Key Modes which can be selected with the Quick
Edit Function are restricted to four modes; Upper
Whole, Lower Whole, Dual and Split. Here, however,
two more KeyModes, altogether6 modescan be set.
T. VOICE and X-FADE can be selected by rotating the
αDial counterclockwise, and other
modes can be
selected by rotating it clockwise.
t.voice
x-fade
Touch Voice Select Mode (T. VOICE)
In this mode, either the Upper or Lower Tone is output
depending how you play the keyboard. That is, when
you play the keyboard
hard, the Upper Tone Is
selected, and when
you play softly, the Lower Tone
sounds. As
shown in the left picture, the key touch
pressure that selects the Upper or the Lower Tone
changes depending on the Upper Split Point (= Factor
13). When the Split Point is set tohigher note, stronger
key touch will be needed forobtaining theUpperTone.
Cross FadeMode (X-FADE)
This is a kind of Dual mode.
In this mode, the volume of the Lower Tone decreases
by stronger key touch, and the volume of the Upper
Tone decreases by weaker
key touch. This mode,
therefore can be effectively used to change the volume
balance of the Tones by changing the playing manners
when you are using different Tones for the Upper and
the Lower.
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#
Parameter
Range
Description
18
Total volume
00 to 99
This Factor allows to set an individual volume for each
Patch Memory. This is useful to reduce the volume
difference between the Patch Memories. 00 is the
minimum value and 99 the maximum.
21
After touch vib
00 to 99
The sensitivity of each Aftertouch can be set. At 00
value, the effect is off, and the higher value deepens
the effect.
22
After touch BRD
00 to 99
23
After touch VOL
00 to 99
31
Upper tone
1 to 100
These Factors select the Tones for the Upper and
Lower sections.
41
Lower tone
1 to 100
32
Up chromatic shift
-24 to 0 to +24
Using these Factors, you can shift the pitches of the
Upper and the Lower kyeboards separately in semi-
tone steps in the range of 4 octaves; 2 octaves upper
and lower. If a number higher than +5 is assigned, the
highest octave substitutes it, and the value lower than -
7 (such as -8, -
9 etc.) is assigned, the lowerst octave
substitutesit.
41
lo chromatic shift
-24 to 0 to +24
33
Upper key assign
Poly 1
Poly 2
Unison 1
Unison 2
Mono 1
Mono 2
POLY 1
This mode turns each of the Upper and the Lower
Keyboards of the JX-
1 0 to a 6 voice polyphonic
synthesizer assigning one synthesizer module to each
key pressed. This is suitable for the sound whose
envelope curve is similar to piano's or guitar's,
therefore chosen forusual performance.
POLY 2
This mode is very similar to Poly mode above
assigning only one synthesizer voice to each key
pressed. However, the same module as assigned to
the key previously played is
assigned to the note
played later. So, this
mode is suitable for the
performance with portamento effect.
UNISON 1
In this mode, two sound modules are assigned to each
key, therefore the created
sound is richer than in Poly
mode. That is,
each of the Upper and the Lower
sectionsbecomes 3 voice synthesizer.
UNISON 2
This is similar to the Unison mode above, but the one
of the two modulesis one octavelowerthan the other.
MONO 1
This mode turns each of the Upper and the Lower
Keyboard to a single voice synthesizer
that assigns
one module to each key.
MONO 2
This mode turns each of the Upper and the Lower
Keyboard to the monophonicsynthesizerthat assigns6
modules to one keypressed.
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Lower key assign
Poly 1
Poly 2
Unison 1
Unison 2
Mono 1
Mono 2
The Upper and the Lower sections of the keyboard can have different Key Assign modes, which makes various
interesting combinations. However, please note that when the Whole key Mode is selected, the Key Assign Factor
you set will be ignored, and when the Portamento is turned on, the Poly 2 is automatically selected, and when it is
off, the Poly 1 mode is selected. Also, when the Key Mode is either the Touch Voice or Cross Fade, the Key Assign
selected on the Lower will be ignored and the Key Assign of the Upper will work.
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Parameter
Range
Description
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Up unison detune
-50 to 00 to +50
When the KeyAssign issetto either the Unison 1or
Unison 2, either ofthe two modules can be detuned
using theseFactors.“+” works to raise the pitch and “-“
to lower it.
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Lo unison detune
-50 to 00 to +50
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Upper hold
On off
When the Pedal Switch is used for the Hold effect,
these Factors can turn on or off the
Hold effect
separatelyon the Upper and Lower.
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Lower hold
On off
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Upper lfo mod depth
00 to 99
These Factors can set the depth of the Vibrato effects
obtained with the Bender lever. At 00 value, no effect is
obtained, and increasing the value deepens the effect
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lower lfo mod depth
00 to 99
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Parameter
Range
Description
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Upper portamento
On off
These Factors can turn on or off the Portamento
effects ofthe Upper and theLowerseparately
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Lower portamento
On off
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Upper BENDER
On off
These Factors can selectwhether to turn the Bender
functions onor off separately on the Upperand the
Lower
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Lower BENDER
On off
CHASE PLAY
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Parameter
Range
Description
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Chase play level
00 to 99
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Chase play mode
u-l-u-, u-l-l-,u-l
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Chase play time
01 to 99
The Chase Play function makes it possible to output the Lower sound slightly later than the Upper sound. This
function, however, is available just in the Dual Mode. Depending on the delaying time and the Tone in use, the
effects created differ; delay-like effect, sound-on-sound like effect etc.
PROCEDURE
1. Push ON/OFF of the Chase Play Buttons. The corresponding indicator will light up, showing that now the
Chase Play function is turned on.
2. Set the following 3 functions: Time, Level and Mode so that the desired effect will be obtained.
The “Level” and “Mode” are alternately selected by pressing the FUNCTION of the Chase Play Buttons.
The Display shows the function selected.
The “Time” function can be selected by pressing the TIME of the Chase Play Buttons. The value of the selected
function can be changed by using the αDial.
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Parameter
Values - Range
Notes
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Chase play level
00 to 99
This sets the level of the delayed sound (= lower
sound).
Rotating the α
Dial, set the value you like. The
value changes from 00 to 99, and the higher
number sets higher level.
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Chase play mode
U-L
-
U-L-L
-
U-L-U
This sets how the delayed sounds are output
sequentially. As you rotate the a Dial, the Display
changesas "U-L-U", "U-L-L" or "U-L".
•U-L-U: In this mode, Upper sound is output
•first, then Lower, Upper, Lower repeatedly.
•U-L-L: In this mode, Upper sound is output
first, then Lower sounds repeatedly.
•U-L: In this mode, Upper sound is first output
then Lower. No more sound isoutput.
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Chase play time
01 to 99
This sets the time between the first (Upper) sound
and the second (Lower) sound.
Push the TIME of the Chase Play Buttonsto turn to
the Time adjusting mode, then change the value
rotating the a Dial.01 to99 are valid and thehigher
number is longer time.
When you have completed editing all the functions,
hit the Enter Key.
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Chase play switch
On off
Same as ON/OFF of the Chase Play Buttons
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EDITING PROCEDURE – PATCH MODE
1. Push the PATCH of the Edit buttons
The indicator of the PATCH button lights up showing that it is now in the Editing mode. The Display changes to
as shown below.
A. Factor Number and Factor Name are displayed
B. The value of each Factor is displayed
2. Using the Ten Keys, assign the number of the Factor whose value is to be changed.
As shown right, push the key in a correct order, then hit the Enter Key.
3. Using the αDial, change the value as you like. It may be necessary to actually listen to the sound while
changing the value.
4. To continue to edit other Factor, repeat the step 2 and 3.
It is also possible to use the a Dial for calling a Factor. After pushing the PARAM button, rotate the αDial, and the
Factor shown in the Display will change in sequence. When the Factor you wish to edit appears in the Display,
push the VALUE of the Edit Buttons, then change the value with the αDial.
This method is useful for when you are editing the Factor of close number. However, to continue to edit other
Factor, be sure to push the PATCH then the PARAM buttons, then call the Factor you want by using the αDial.
When you have completed editing the Patch Memory, push the PATCH button. The indicator of the PATCH goes
out and the display returns to the usual indication except that the Bank and the Number of the Patch Memory flash
showing that the Patch Memory is edited but not yet written into memory. If you call other Patch Memory at this
stage, the edited Patch Memory will be erased.
b. Editing a Tone
A Tone consists of various parameters. Like any usual synthesizer, the JX-10 allows editing these parameters for
sound synthesis. The JX-10, however, does not feature knobs of switches on its panel for you to touch or move.
Instead, there are two methods of synthesizing. One is calling each parameter and changing the value. This
method does not allow to edit more than one parameter at a time, so may be used for making a slight edit during
live performance, etc. The other method is using the optional programmer PG-800 which works just like the panel
controls on the usual synthesizer. For quicker and easier editing or synthesis from scratch, the PG-800 may be
essential.
1. Editing with the Programmer PG-800
As shown, set up the programmer and the JX-10 using the 6P DIN cable.
The PG-800 works just like the control panel of a usual synthesizer, that is, you
can edit the existing Tone or make a complete new Tone from scratch, by
actually using the tangible sliders, knobs and buttons. The PG-800 does not work
when the JX-10 is set to the Writing mode.
In the Display, the Tone numbers of the Patch Memory currently selected are
shown, and a dot is shown at the lower corner of either Tone number. Always,
the Tone number with a dot at the lower corner can be edited. So, it is necessary
to make sure that a dot is seen at the corner of the Tone number which you wish
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