Roland JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual
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Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the JUPITER-Xm.
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Reference Manual
This explains all functions and parameters of the JUPITER-Xm.
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Parameter Guide
This explains parameters of the unit.
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Sound List
This lists the sounds that are built into the unit.
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MIDI Implementation
This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages.
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  • Page 1 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 To obtain the PDF manual (download from the Web) Reference Manual Enter the following URL in your This explains all functions and parameters of the JUPITER-Xm.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Installing the Batteries Using the JUPITER-Xm as a MIDI Keyboard for a Music : Turning the JUPITER-Xm On .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel * The parameters adjusted by each controller vary depending on the mode. Some controllers might not be operable. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF). VOLUME [VOLUME] knob [TYPE] knob Adjusts the overall volume. Selects the oscillator waveform. [SL1] [SL2] sliders [PITCH] knob Control the parameters that are assigned to the sliders.
  • Page 5 If a vintage type model is selected, these buttons change the type of filter. [LFO 2] button models a Roland filter, and model the filters of vintage synthesizers made by other manufacturers. There are two LFOs. If you press this button to make it light, the controls of the LFO section make settings for LFO2.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    Panel Descriptions [PART] button Others Chooses part select mode. [MENU] button [MODEL BANK] button The MENU screen appears. Chooses sound select mode, allowing you to select sounds of the [WRITE] button various models. Saves sounds and system settings. MODEL buttons [SHIFT] button [1] –[16] buttons If you hold down this button and operate a knob, slider, or button,...
  • Page 7 USB MEMORY port DC-IN jack You can connect a USB flash drive here. Connect or disconnect the USB flash drive while the JUPITER-Xm is Connect the included AC adaptor here. powered-off. * Fasten the AC adaptor cord into the cord guide on the bottom surface as * Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during a shown in the illustration.
  • Page 8: Bottom Panel

    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. Switch on power to the connected equipment, and raise the volume to an appropriate level.
  • Page 9: Using The Scene Function

    Using the Scene Function (SCENE) Performing on the keyboard Scene Edit You can use the wheel to modify the pitch, or apply vibrato. Here’s how to edit the scene parameters. Using the controllers to modify the sound that you’re playing You can use controllers such as the [S1]–[S3] buttons and the...
  • Page 10: Selecting And Playing Tones (Model Bank)

    Connect a microphone to the rear panel MIC IN jack. NOTE Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light. The JUPITER-Xm supports dynamic microphones and electret Chooses function mode. microphones. It does not support condenser microphones. Press the [11] button.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Mic Settings

    Selecting and Playing Tones (MODEL BANK) Adjusting the Mic Settings Depending on the environment in which you’re performing, noise from the surroundings might be picked up by the mic, causing the vocoder to not work as you intend. In this case, adjust the microphone sensitivity so that it is less likely to pickup noise.
  • Page 12: Editing The Sound (Tone Edit)

    Saving a Sound You’ve Created (WRITE) The sound you create will change if you move a knob or select a Selecting the oscillator to edit different tone, and will be lost when you switch off the JUPITER-Xm’s power. When the [FUNCTION] button is lit, press a [1]–[4]...
  • Page 13: Using I-Arpeggio

    Using I-ARPEGGIO I-ARPEGGIO is a completely new type of arpeggiator that uses AI to transform your keyboard playing into the ideal arpeggiated phrases. You can use it to generate ideas for songs, or use it in your live performances. Type Arpeggio pattern Arpeggio pattern Part 1...
  • Page 14: Editing Individual Steps Of The Arpeggio Performance (Step Edit)

    Using I-ARPEGGIO To audition the performance, use the [S3] button to play Editing Individual Steps of the Arpeggio back or stop. Performance (STEP EDIT) * The number of steps and the settings such as grid and shuffle are according to the values specified for the arpeggio. The arpeggio performance is always recorded inside this unit.
  • Page 15: Using The Bluetooth® Functionality

    On the mobile device, use a music app to play back music. Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing) The sound is heard from the JUPITER-Xm. “Pairing” is the procedure by which the mobile device that you want to * To adjust the playback volume, adjust the volume on your mobile device or adjust the System setting "AuxIn/BT InLev."...
  • Page 16: Differentiating Multiple Jupiter-Xm Units

    You can specify a number that is added following the device name of this unit when it is displayed by a Bluetooth connected application. If you own multiple units of the same instrument, this is a convenient way to distinguish them. Pair with this JUPITER-Xm Press the [MENU] button.
  • Page 17: Connecting External Equipment

    IN 4 (output of the JUPITER-Xm’s part 4) JUPITER-X USB cable IN 5 (output of the JUPITER-Xm’s part 5) IN MIC (output of the signal that is input from the JUPITER-Xm’s MIC IN jack) IN MIX (mixed output of the JUPITER-Xm) Audio output device...
  • Page 18: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    5 All user data are rewritten when you execute the restore operation. If your Formatting a USB Flash Drive JUPITER-Xm contains important data, assign it a different name and back it up to an USB flash drive before you restore.
  • Page 19: Settings For The Entire Unit

    415.3–466.2 [Hz] MasterTune The displayed value is the frequency of the Here’s how the settings that you edited and saved on the JUPITER-Xm A4 key (middle A). can be returned to their factory-set condition. Shifts the JUPITER-Xm’s overall pitch range * When you execute this operation, all saved settings including the sound -24–24...
  • Page 20 0–127 Rev Send Lev applied to the mic input. Turn this “ON” if you want to use an external MIDI keyboard instead of the JUPITER-Xm’s Specifies the amount of chorus that is 0–127 Cho Send Lev keyboard. In this case, the MIDI transmit applied to the mic input.
  • Page 21 Settings for the Entire Unit List of functions that can be assigned to the controllers Parameter Value Explanation [1] knob [2] knob CONTROLLER S1 Func SL1 Func Function S2 Func HOLD Func CTRL Func Specifies the velocity value that is SL2 Func REAL, 1–127 Velocity...
  • Page 22: Main Specifications

    * Use a commercially available USB flash drive. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work. * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
  • Page 23: Using The Unit Safely

    • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are restoration of any stored content that has been registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth lost. SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license. • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT NOTES • Roland is an either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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