Roland JX-305 GrooveSynth
The JX-305 GrooveSynth is a high-performance synthesizer with killer sounds and massive
realtime control. Sporting a 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, full 64-voice polyphony,
a robust 8-part sequencer and 768 preset dance- and groove-oriented patterns, the JX-305
represents an affordable, powerful and extremely fun-to-play synth for groove-minded musicians
worldwide.
The JX-305 not only incorporates the fat, dance-oriented sound set of the MC-505 Groovebox,
but an additional 4MB of wave memory for traditional instrument sounds as well (640 patches
total; 28 rhythm sets). The end result is a great sounding collection of instruments ranging
from floor-pounding kick drums, ticky snares, fat bass sounds and screaming TB-303's to acoustic
guitars and pianos of the highest order. From the latest groove music to rock and pop instrumentation,
this synth has got it covered.
To truly justify the name "GrooveSynth," Roland enlisted the help of some of the world's
most sought-after sound designers to design the JX-305's 768 Preset patterns. These authentic,
speaker-pounding patterns cover all facets of groove-oriented music, from Techno, Drum 'n' Bass
and Hip-Hop to Reggae, Latin grooves and more. Musicians can use these Preset patterns "as is"
or edit and combine them using the 8-part sequencer into new User patterns. Grab a bass line
here, tweak a drum beat there--the groove possibilities become endless...
Central to the JX-305 is its intuitive, performer-friendly interface. It sports nine
realtime control knobs including Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, Envelope Depth, Cutoff,
Resonance, Arpeggio and Quantize. These knobs allow for quick, powerful sound creation and
can be used in conjunction with the onboard pattern-based sequencer. Other standout features
include a powerful Arpeggiator with 53 different styles; a Quantize function with Grid, Groove
(71 types) and Shuffle; and a Realtime Phrase Sequencer where users can create and store up to
960 cool musical phrases, ready for instant playback at any time.
All pattern sequencing can be performed quickly and easily on the JX-305's straightforward
8-track sequencer, which can store 50,000 notes internally and additional 220,000 or 480,000
notes on optional 2MB and 4MB SmartMedia cards, respectively.
Rounding out this cool synth is a powerful effects processor which offers independent
reverb (2 types) and delay (6 types) effects, as well as 24 different multi-effects types
(64 combinations total). The JX-305 features full MIDI implementation (In, Out, Thru) with
all control knobs transmitting, as well as expression pedal, hold pedal and assignable
footswitch jacks.
JX-305 Specifications:
Synthesizer Section
| Keyboard : | 61-key, velocity sensitive |
| Maximum Polyphony : | 64 voices |
| Number of Multitimbral Parts : | 24 (8 main, 16 RPS) |
| Memory Capacity Patches : | Internal 640, User 128 |
| Memory Capacity Rhythm Sets : | Internal 28 |
| Memory Capacity Patterns : | Internal 268, User 256, RPS 500, opt. 2MB-card 200 (max.) |
| System Common Effects : | Reverb (2 types), Delay (6 types) |
| EFX : | 24 |
Sequencer Section
| Data Storage : | SmartMedia Cards (2MB and 4MB) |
| Tracks : | 8 Tracks (16 MIDI Channels per Track) |
| Internal Memory : | 50,000 notes |
| External MFD : | 220,000 notes (2MB card) or 480,000 (4MB card) |
Others
| Display : | 16 characters X 2 lines backlit LCD |
| Connectors : | Output (L(Mono)/R), Hold, Pedal 1/2, Phones, MIDI IN / OUT / THRU |
| Dimensions : | 1011(W) x 289(D) x 83(H) mm (49" X 14" X 4") |
| Weight : | 6.9kg (14 lbs 8 oz) |
