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© 2019 Roland Corporation
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  • Page 1 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later © 2019 Roland Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    . . . 36 Using the JUPITER-Xm as a MIDI Keyboard for a Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18...
  • Page 3 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 : Connecting a Computer .

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel * Some controllers are not operable in some modes. For details, refer to “Correspondence Between Controllers and Parameters” (p. 27). [ON/OFF] button Controller section Turns the arpeggio function on/off. [VOLUME] knob PLAY DETECTOR [KEYS] button Adjusts the overall volume. When this is on, the arpeggio scale changes according to the keys that [SL1] [SL2] slider you press.
  • Page 5 If a vintage type model is selected, these buttons change the type of [FADE TIME] knob filter. models a Roland filter, and model the filters of vintage Specifies the time from when the tone sounds until the LFO reaches its synthesizers made by other manufacturers.
  • Page 6 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later [STEP EDIT] button Chooses step edit mode. [PART] button Chooses part select mode. [MODEL BANK] button Chooses sound select mode. Multi function section [1]–[16] button Various functions are assigned to these buttons, depending on the mode.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    You can connect a USB flash drive here. * Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression Connect or disconnect the USB flash drive while the JUPITER-Xm is pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

  • Page 8: Bottom Panel

    “Installing the Batteries” (p. 8) Installing the Batteries Eight Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6) are required to run the JUPITER-Xm on battery power. With these batteries you can expect about 3.5 hours of continuous operation, although this depends on how the JUPITER-Xm is being used.

  • Page 9: An Overview Of The Jupiter-Xm

    An Overview of the JUPITER-Xm Some models can be selected only for PART 1. Scene System PART 1 Tone PAN/EQ Scene effect System effect PART 2 Tone PAN/EQ MASTER REVERB DRIVE OUTPUT EQ/COMP PHONES I-ARPEGGIO PART 3 Tone PAN/EQ CHORUS...
  • Page 10 The JUPITER-Xm is equipped with numerous models, meaning that a single JUPITER-Xm unit can be used as if you own a variety of different synthesizers. Each model is equipped with distinctive parameters and effects, and you can use these to create tones that are unique to those models.
  • Page 11 You can apply effects to the audio signal from the scene, and output the sound from an external device connected to the OUTPUT jacks or the PHONES jack, or from the speakers that are built into the JUPITER-Xm. The system settings let you edit the system effects. Unlike the scene effects, these parameters keep their settings even when you switch scenes.

  • Page 12: Getting Ready To Play

    Getting Ready to Play Turning the JUPITER-Xm On Adjusting the Overall Volume Adjusts the overall volume. Power-on the equipment in the order of JUPITER-Xm 0 connected devices . Adjust the [VOLUME] knob . JUPITER-Xm * In order to protect its circuitry, the...

  • Page 13: Selecting Sounds

    They are lost when you turn off the power, or when you select The JUPITER-Xm can store a total of 256 scenes, organized as 16 banks each another scene or tone. If you want to keep the result of your editing or containing 16 scenes.

  • Page 14: Using The Scene Lock Function

    [ENTER] button . Tone number The scene is initialized. Selecting Sounds and Model Banks The JUPITER-Xm is equipped with multiple sound engines called “models, ” Press the PAGE [ ] button to move the cursor to the model/ and each model has a diverse variety of sounds.

  • Page 15: Model Bank

    Model Bank (Part Select Mode) By using the model bank function, you can instantly recall your favorite On the JUPITER-Xm, the part you’re editing and the part that you’re playing models or categories. from the keyboard can be selected separately.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Parts To Perform

    “ON, ” allowing you to play it from the keyboard. Assigning Functions to the [1]–[10] Buttons The JUPITER-Xm lets you assign the desired functions to the [1]–[10] buttons in part select mode. Press the [MENU] button .

  • Page 17: Performing

    * For all other model banks besides VOCODER, the mic sound is output from & “List of functions that can be assigned to the controllers” (p. 45) the JUPITER-Xm. When not using the mic for all other model banks besides VOCODER, set “Mic Thru” “OFF.”...

  • Page 18: Performing With A Connected Computer Or Other External Device

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Use the [1] knob to select a parameter, and use the [2] knob If the Keyboard Does Not Play Sound to edit the value . Here we explain situations in which playing the keyboard does not MIC IN parameters produce sound even though the KEYBOARD SW is on.

  • Page 19: I-Arpeggio

    I-ARPEGGIO The I-Arpeggio function analyzes your keyboard playing and produces an optimal arpeggio pattern. You can select a type and rhythm to perform extemporaneously, or use the step edit function to create user patterns. Parameters such as the type and rhythm can be specified for each scene (ARP COMMON EDIT), and you can also specify for each part whether it will play an arpeggio (ARP PART EDIT).

  • Page 20: Using The Step Edit Function

    [PART] button and then press the [1]–[5] buttons to select the part that you want to edit (the current part). The JUPITER-Xm lets you edit arpeggio performance data using the TR-REC Press the [MENU] button . input method. The MENU screen for arpeggio play appears. Here you can configure the basic settings for creating patterns, or copy existing patterns.

  • Page 21: Playing A Pattern You Entered

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later COPY from SCENE Playing a Pattern You Entered Copies the performance data you like from a scene for editing in the The data that you edit in STEP EDIT can actually be used for arpeggio STEP EDIT screen.

  • Page 22: Editing A Scene

    Editing a Scene (SCENE EDIT) Effects section Multi function section * You can use the knobs and buttons to instantly edit the scene even while you perform. Effects section [SPLIT] button ([15] button) If you turn the Split function on by making this button light, you can [MFX] knob perform with the keyboard divided into two regions.

  • Page 23: Scene Edit/Part Edit

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Scene Edit/Part Edit Detailed settings can be made using the edit pages which you can access from the SCENE TOP screen by using the PAGE [<] [>] buttons. SCENE MODEL SCENE PART BANK Á À...

  • Page 24: Part Edit

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Part Edit Saving the Scene Settings (SCENE WRITE) Part edit lets you make settings for performance style and controller Scene settings that you edit are lost when you turn off the power or switch settings, and for individual effects.

  • Page 25: Editing A Tone (Tone Edit)

    Editing a Tone (TONE EDIT) In addition to applying effects that modify the sound, the JUPITER-Xm lets Editing the Effects (TONE MFX) you use a variety of controllers to edit the tone itself. You can edit the effects for each tone.

  • Page 26: Initializing A Tone (Tone Initialize)

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Initializing a Tone FILTER (TONE INITIALIZE) Although the oscillator generates a sound at a specific frequency, this Here’s how to initialize the tone of the current part. The initial state that is sound contains numerous harmonics. specified differs depending on the model that is selected for that part.

  • Page 27: Correspondence Between Controllers And Parameters

    Correspondence Between Controllers and Parameters JUPITER-8 32 33 Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Controller Parameter Section Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button Pitch Select PITCH-LFO Change FILTER TYPE JP8: VINTAGE FLT TYPE FILTER Select FILTER-LFO TYPE...

  • Page 28: Juno-106

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later JUNO-106 27 28 29 30 31 Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Controller Parameter Section Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button Pitch Select PITCH-LFO ENV SUSTAIN JU: ENV SUSTAIN FILTER Select FILTER-LFO...

  • Page 29: Jx-8P

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later JX-8P 30 31 32 33 34 Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Controller Parameter Section Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button The “TONE EDIT > OSC Pitch Select PITCH-LFO ENV MODE”...
  • Page 30 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later SH-101 27 28 29 30 31 Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Section Controller Parameter Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button Pitch Select PITCH-LFO ENV SUSTAIN SH: ENV SUSTAIN FILTER Select FILTER-LFO...

  • Page 31: Xv-5080, Rd-Piano, And Other Tones (When The [Scene] Button Is Lit)

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later XV-5080, RD-PIANO, and Other Tones (When the [SCENE] Button Is Lit) 10 11 12 25 26 27 28 29 30 Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Section Controller Parameter Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button SCENE PART EDIT >...

  • Page 32: Xv-5080, Rd-Piano, And Other Tones (When The [Model Bank] Button Is Lit)

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later XV-5080, RD-PIANO, and Other Tones (When the [MODEL BANK] Button Is Lit) 10 11 12 36 37 38 39 40 41 Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Controller Parameter Section Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button...
  • Page 33 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Destination or operation when Section Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button If “ PITCH ” is selected TONE EDIT > Pit Lv3 Pit Lv3 If “FILTER ENV” is selected TONE EDIT > Filtr Lv3 Filtr Lv3 If “AMP ENV”...

  • Page 34: Controllers Common To All Models

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Controllers Common to All Models Destination or operation when Destination or operation when Section Controller Parameter Section Controller Parameter used with the [SHIFT] button used with the [SHIFT] button The “SYSTEM EFFECT: Dly > Source” parameter is “SYS . ” VOLUME VOLUME The “Dly Sync”...

  • Page 35: Mfx Assign Parameters

    Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later MFX Assign Parameters MFX Type Condition Assign Parameter Balance 3Tap PanDly 4Tap PanDly Balance MFX Type Condition Assign Parameter Balance MultiTapDly Thru Not used. Balance Reverse Dly Low Gain Equalizer Delay Sync=OFF D.Time Mid-Side EQ M HighG TimeCtrlDly Delay Sync=ON...

  • Page 36: Using The Bluetooth® Functionality

    Music from a Mobile Device Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device . Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing) Turn on the JUPITER-Xm’s Bluetooth function . “Pairing” is the procedure by which the mobile device that you want to use 2-1 .

  • Page 37: Differentiating Multiple Jupiter-Xm Units (Bluetooth Id)

    “SYSTEM,” and then press the to distinguish them. [ENTER] button . Pair with this JUPITER-Xm You can also make this selection by using the PAGE [ ] [ ] buttons instead of the knob. Use the [1] knob to select “Bluetooth Sw .

  • Page 38: Control

    IN 4 (output of the JUPITER-Xm’s part 4) IN 5 (output of the JUPITER-Xm’s part 5) USB cable IN MIC (output of the signal that is input from the JUPITER-Xm’s MIC IN jack) Audio output device Device Name Port Name...

  • Page 39: Controlling Mainstage (Daw Ctrl Function)

    & “Saving the Scene Settings (SCENE WRITE)” (p. 24) You can use the sliders, knobs, and buttons of the JUPITER-Xm to control MainStage (DAW CTRL function). Specifying the MIDI output In order to use this function, you’ll need to install the dedicated “MainStage...

  • Page 40: Using I-Arpeggio Sync Mode

    “Saving the System Settings (System Write)” (p. 42) Controlling from an External Device You can operate the JUPITER-Xm via the MIDI IN connector, USB MIDI IN port, or by using controllers such as a damper pedal etc. connected to the rear panel.

  • Page 41: Settings For The Entire Unit

    Settings for the Entire Unit Accessing the MENU Screen Editing the Tone Settings (TONE EDIT) Press the [MENU] button . Press the [MENU] button . Use the [1] knob to select “TONE EDIT,” and then press the Use the [1] knob to select the item that you want to edit, [ENTER] button .

  • Page 42: Saving A Scene (Scene)

    To execute, press the [ENTER] button . SYSTEM Saving the Tone Settings of Each Part Make basic device settings for the JUPITER-Xm. & (PART1–4 TONE) “System Parameter List” (p. 43) Here’s how to save the tone settings of each part.

  • Page 43: System Parameter List

    MasterTune The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 tempo stored in the scene (SCENE). key (middle A). AUTO, INT, MIDI, Shifts the JUPITER-Xm’s overall pitch range in Specifies the synchronization signal according MasKeyShift -24–24 Sync Mode USB COM, semitone steps.
  • Page 44 Sets which connector is used for input when you use an external MIDI keyboard instead of BUTTON Func OFF, MIDI IN, the keyboard of the JUPITER-Xm. In this case, Remote Kbd USB COM, Specifies whether the functions assigned the MIDI transmit channel of the external MIDI...
  • Page 45 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later List of functions that can be assigned to the Parameter Value Explanation [1] knob [2] knob controllers PART Btn Asgn S1 Func Assign the function of the [1]–[5] ([6]–[10]) SL1 Func buttons and their function when pressed while Function S2 Func HOLD Func...

  • Page 46: Convenient Functions (Utility Screen)

    All user data are rewritten when you execute the restore operation. If your All scene data (including arpeggio settings and step edit data) JUPITER-Xm contains important data, assign it a different name and back it up to User tone data an USB flash drive before you restore.

  • Page 47: Using The Import/Export Function

    Prepare a SVZ file with the tones you’ve downloaded or exported from other models by using their export function, You can import scenes into the JUPITER-Xm as additional scenes that were which you’ll import into the JUPITER-Xm . exported from the JUPITER-X/Xm.

  • Page 48: Exporting Tones

    [ENTER] button . Use the [1] knob to select “IMPORT/EXPORT,” and then press The scenes are exported to the “ROLAND/SOUND” folder on your USB [ENTER] button . flash drive. The display shows “Export Scene Completed!” when exporting is done. Use the...

  • Page 49: Returning To The Factory Settings

    To execute, use the [2] knob to select “OK,” and then press Here’s how the settings that you edited and saved on the JUPITER-Xm can [ENTER] button . be returned to their factory-set condition. The display indicates “Completed. Turn off power. ”...

  • Page 50: Sound Engine Routing Details

    Sound Engine Routing Details VOCODER models can be selected only for PART 1. DRUM KIT can be selected only for PART 5. MODEL RD-PIANO can be selected for any of the parts. However, when the RD-PIANO models are selected only for part 1, the MFX uses the sympathetic resonance effect.

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    Error Messages Display Explanation Messages that disappear after a timeout When you press a model bank button, there is no tone to No TONEs. recall. The remaining battery capacity is low. Battery Low! The remaining battery capacity is extremely low. Battery Very Low! The MIDI connection is broken.

  • Page 52: Q&A

    Q&A Overall / System Can I specify a MIDI channel for each part? Is this unit equipped with Bluetooth functionality? Yes. Yes, it is. The MIDI channel is specified by the “Rx Ch” parameter in the SCENE PART You can use its Bluetooth functionality in the following ways. EDIT screen for each part.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later How many hours can I continue to use the unit Do the internal speakers produce enough on battery power? volume for a live performance? Approximately 3.5 hours (when using nickel-metal hydride batteries with They are not suitable for this purpose. 1,900 mAh capacity).
  • Page 54 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Sound Engine What is the meaning of “MODEL” in a model Can I input audio playback from my computer bank? instead of audio from the mic input, and apply the vocoder? A model is a sound engine that reproduces the sounds and parameter changes of famous vintage analog synthesizers and other historical Yes, you can.
  • Page 55 “TONE INITIALIZE . ” Press the [ENTER] button . [R]: This is the filter of the original Roland model, and is selected by default. The message “INITIALIZE TONE Are you sure?” appears. [S]: These model the filters of vintage synthesizers made by other companies.
  • Page 56 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Can I edit the I-Arpeggio pattern data? Can I connect an external MIDI keyboard and use it for keyboard performance with I-Arpeggio? No, it is not possible to edit the I-Arpeggio pattern data itself. Yes.
  • Page 57 Reference Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Press the [ENTER] button . The message “INITIALIZE TONE Are you sure?” appears. Press the [ENTER] button to execute initialization . You return to the WRITE MENU screen. If you want to initialize all of the sound, proceed to execute “TONE INITIALIZE .

  • Page 58: 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.

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