Roland Boutique JX-03, User Manual

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Bender Range
The C1 ribbon controller operates as a pitch bend, and the range can be set and stored with each patch. There is not
a global pitch bend range setting, so each patch can have its own range set and recalled with each patch.
To adjust the bender range:
Hold MANUAL and press Preset 13
Select from 1-16
1 - 12 (0 - 1 Octave / 1 note per incremental step)
13 - 2 Octaves
16 - OFF
The default setting is 2
Portamento
The ribbon controller can also be used to set the portamento (or glide) amount between played notes.
Portamento is a common feature of synthesizers, sliding from the last note played to the next. You can then change
portamento timing using the right hand ribbon controller. The bottom of the ribbon controller gives you a faster slide
between notes. As you go further up the ribbon controller, the synth will transition at a slower pace.
To adjust the portamento:
Hold MANUAL and touch the C1 ribbon controller. The options are ON or OFF
Touch the C2 ribbon controller to adjust the portamento amount.
NOTE - Portamento is a global setting for the JX-03. The settings made for any particular patch will also be set for all
of the other patches.
Velocity Sensitivity
The JX-03 input via the common keys as well as the ribbon controller are not velocity sensitive, however, if you are
using the K-25M keyboard or a MIDI controller which is velocity sensitive you can take advantage of it.
Adjust velocity sensitivity as follows:
Holding the MANUAL key, press Preset 5
Select from 1-3
1. Velocity sensitivity on
2. All key presses set to a velocity value of 64 (half velocity)
3. All key presses set to a velocity value of 127 (full velocity)
Adjust Velocity curve as follows:
Holding the MANUAL key, press Preset 6
Select from 1-3
1. Light
2. Medium
3. Heavy