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Scale is the rhythmic meter with which the sequencer plays. 16th note is equal to one step per beat in a bar. 8th Note 
will slow this down to half as many beats. Triplets are for more complex playback signatures. The default scale is [2].

STEP ORDER TYPE

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[ 15 - SELECT 1-7]

STEP ORDER GUIDE

[1] Normal 
[2] Even/Odd Reverse 
[3] Odd Only 
[4] Even Only 
[5] Odd Only/Even Only 
[6] Even Only/Odd Only 
[7] Random

Step order is the way in which the sequence itself will play back. 
[1] Normal is a typical forward loop, starting over again when the sequence comes to an end. 
[2] Plays in reverse. 
[3] Only plays the odd steps (1,3,5,9,11, 13 and 15.) 
[4] Plays only the even steps (2,4,6,8,10,12, 14 and 16.) 
[5] First plays only the odd steps, followed by only playing the even steps. 
[6]  First plays only the even steps, followed by only playing the odd steps.
[7] Plays the steps in a random order

OFF STEP MODE

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[ 16 - SELECT [1] REST - [2] SKIP

Off step mode tells the sequencer how to handle steps which you have turned off. 
[REST] Treats the step as if it is actually there, but the step is intended to be silence.
[SKIP] Operates as if the step which is muted does not exist at all and the next active step will play at the next clock 
pulse.

NOTE

 - While operating the sequencer it is possible to exit sequencer mode and adjust your patch. The patch 

number can be changed, and the various knobs and sliders may be adjusted. To return to the sequencer simply press  
CHORUS and MANUAL at the same time. 

Remember that saving your sequence will not assign a particular patch to your sequence. The sequencer is 
operated, and the sequences are saved completely independently of the synthesizer section.

Further, When programming sequences there is not way to ask the sequencer to not play when a midi clock is 
received at the JX-03’s MIDI IN port. Thus if you program a sequence and save it into pattern [1] then this pattern will 
begin to play every time you send a midi clock to the module (from a DAW, or a hardware sequencer.)

This may not be exactly what you’d like to have happen. So It is recommended that you reserve Pattern [1] in your 
sequencer to a blank pattern. This way upon power up and initial reception of MIDI clock from any source, the 
sequencer will not helplessly begin playing back some sequence which may not be needed. This is particularly 
helpful for live performances where everyone is watching, and each mistake or unwanted sounds may interfere with 
other musicians, or your over all serenity and confidence. It is well worth sacrificing that first sequence location in 
order to know for sure your Boutique synth isn’t going to suddenly begin playing a pattern when you would like it to be 
quiet.

Содержание Boutique JX-03

Страница 1: ...1 PROGRAMMABLE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER JX 03 A USER S GUIDE TO THE ROLAND JX 03...

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Страница 3: ...to anyone curious or frustrated by the tiny little leaflet which covers the operations of the JX 03 in several languages as a legible alternative to the official documentation This manual is not assoc...

Страница 4: ...VCF 14 VCA 16 ENV 17 LFO 18 SOLO UNISON POLY 18 III Functions for Playing Ribbon Controller 19 Portamento 20 Velocity Sensitivity 20 Octave Switch 20 Chain Mode 21 Layering and Split 22 Step Sequencer...

Страница 5: ...5...

Страница 6: ...is illustration because it looks cool it fit into the graphic nicely and also perhaps to subconsciously introduce the idea that perhaps a computer is less of an inspirational musical instrument in the...

Страница 7: ...the sound creation possibilities of the battle tested JX engine Develop Your Ideas with A 16 Step Sequencer The onboard 16 step sequencer is a sonic scratchpad that lets you try out new ideas without...

Страница 8: ...t you see on the panel is what you are hearing in the speakers This way you are free to call up a patch and make sure it s one you aren t worried about overwriting before you lose precious sounds you...

Страница 9: ...other USB to power block on the end like a phone charger Both will work but make sure that whichever you ve chosen can provide sufficient power to run the JX 03 If the JX 03 goes to sleep while you be...

Страница 10: ...and then ship them to friends in order to share their files Or many people are afraid to give away their precious patches I m not sure but I think it s pretty cool and I plan to come up with a bank o...

Страница 11: ...te a sound like in a modular synthesizer This is where the word patch comes from In early digital synthesizers the possibility to save and later recall a patch was a revolutionary concept which was pr...

Страница 12: ...e wave square wave pink noise and white noise FREQUENCY MODULATION LFO SWITCH This allows the LFO to modulate the pitch of DCO 1 It is useful for vibrato and other pitch effects Turn it on and adjust...

Страница 13: ...a complex waveform by multiplying DCO 1 by DCO 2 LFO Adjusts the depth by which the LFO modulates the DCO in total This is enabled with the Frequency Modulation switches and the amount is adjusted wit...

Страница 14: ...s Take a sound you like and increase the HPF until there s nothing left of it Consider how that might be super useful when you ve made a really muddy sound that won t sit well in a mix CUTOFF FREQUENC...

Страница 15: ...NV MODULATION The ENV output singla will control the VCF cutoff point Thus providing a filter envelope for each key played The ADSR will provide this Envelope and you can adjust the response by changi...

Страница 16: ...switch to choose between Envelope and Gate as well as a level control VCA MODE This is to select whether to control the VCA by the signal from the Envelope or by the Gate signal Up selects the ENV an...

Страница 17: ...gate occurs and Release is what happens in the voltage once the gate stops ATTACK This determines the time required for the voltage to reach its maximum from the moment the key is pressed down or a M...

Страница 18: ...gular changes while you focus on keyboard playing or other duties during a performance WAVEFORM This is to select the LFO output waveform wave shape Select from Since Sawtooth Reverse Sawtooth Square...

Страница 19: ...without midi usb or a K 25M keyboard C1 can be used to preview notes and also to enter sequencer note information To adjust the notational scale of the ribbon controller input Press and hold the MANU...

Страница 20: ...ther 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 controlle...

Страница 21: ...e patch settings by using the backup and restore procedure This way all the patches in both modules will be the same This allows for 8 note polyphonic performance from two JX 03 modules When in this m...

Страница 22: ...his is not exclusively a JX 03 or even a Roland Boutique technique it is an often overlooked result of using MIDI enabled synthesizers creatively to produce pads and drones or leads and performance co...

Страница 23: ...where you d like to add or change a note 2 While holding down the step button either play a note on your controller keyboard or touch the C1 ribbon controller and move your finger up and down until y...

Страница 24: ...set the individual gate time of each individual step ALL GATE TIMES CHORUS C2 RIBBON CONTROLLER This button combination allows you to set the gate time for the entire pattern and each of its steps PA...

Страница 25: ...er it is possible to exit sequencer mode and adjust your patch The patch number can be changed and the various knobs and sliders may be adjusted To return to the sequencer simply press CHORUS and MANU...

Страница 26: ...n on the Roland Boutique JP 08 This effect also works with the JX 03 and I presume the JU 06 as well With an eternal MIDI controller send CC 93 and choose from 0 3 0 OFF 1 Chorus 1 2 Chorus 2 3 Chorus...

Страница 27: ...ach patch must be set to your preferences and these settings are then saved with your patches respectively To adjust the delay settings in a patch DELAY VOLUME 1 Press and hold MANUAL PATCH 14 2 Selec...

Страница 28: ...key and the next key played Portamento Time C2 0 100 Adjusts the time required for the pitch change SYSTEM SETTINGS While holding down the MANUAL button press one of the numeric buttons to select the...

Страница 29: ...FF 1 DELAY TIME 15 1 16 Adjusts the delay time DELAY FEEDBACK 16 1 16 Adjusts the delay feedback Main Specifications MAXIMUM POLYPHONY 4 Voices POWER SUPPLY Rechargeable Ni MH Battery AA HR6 x 4 Alkal...

Страница 30: ...a wide choice of electronic instruments and synthesizer or digitally sampled sounds Prior to the development of MIDI electronic musical instruments from different manufacturers were generally not com...

Страница 31: ...31 MIDI Implementation Chart JX 03 Firmware Version 1 01...

Страница 32: ...CO RANGE 12 DCO LFO MOD 13 DCO PWM LEVEL 14 DCO PWM SOURCE 15 DCO PWM SW 16 DCO SAW SW 17 DCO SUB LEVEL 18 DCO NOISE LEVEL 19 HPF CUTOFF 20 VCF ENV POLARITY 21 VCF LFO DEPTH 22 VCF ENV DEPTH 23 VCF KE...

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