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Roland Jupiter-Xm Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Read this first. This Owner's Manual explains the basic operations of the JUPITER-Xm (Ver. 1.5 and later).
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5 Reference Manual
This explains all functions of the unit.
5 Parameter Guide
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5 Sound List
This lists the sounds that are built into the unit.
5 MIDI Implementation
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. This Owner’s Manual explains the basic operations of the JUPITER-Xm (Ver. 1.5 and later). & * You can check the instrument’s current version by accessing [MENU] [INFORMATION].
  • Page 2 : Using the JUPITER-Xms Speakers to Hear Music from a Mobile JUPITER-Xm......
  • Page 3 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 * Some controllers might not be operable vary depending on the mode. 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 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later [DEPTH] knob VINTAGE FILTER [R] [M] [S] buttons This specifies the depth of the LFO. 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.
  • Page 6 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later [PART] button Pitch bend/modulation Chooses part select mode. [PITCH] wheel [MODEL BANK] button This varies the pitch. Moving the wheel toward yourself lowers the pitch. Moving it away from yourself raises the pitch. When you Chooses sound select mode.
  • 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) Switching between scenes When you turn on the power, the first screen that appears is the SCENE TOP screen. Move the cursor to the scene, and use the [2] knob to make the Here you can switch between scenes when playing. setting.
  • Page 10 When using SINGLE SETUP, you can easily select and play the models 5 Press the PAGE [ å ] button to go back to selecting a tone. and tones featured on the JUPITER-Xm. * When SINGLE SETUP is executed, the scene data you were editing is lost. Press the [MENU] button.
  • Page 11 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 12 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Editing Individual Steps of the Arpeggio Command Explanation Loads the recorded data from four passes before. 4 times before Performance (STEP EDIT) “pass” means the length of the arpeggio pattern, set in “Grid Length.”...
  • Page 13 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later When you finish editing, save the result as a scene. & “Saving a Scene” (p. 9) If you want to use the data on your computer as MIDI data, use the export function.

  • Page 14: Editing The Sound

    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 15: Using Performance Functions

    Using Performance Functions Splitting the Keyboard to Play Different Layering the Same Tone to Thicken the Sounds Sound (Split) (Unison) Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light. Press the [FUNCTION] button to make it light. Chooses function mode. Chooses function mode. Press the [15] button.

  • Page 16: Using The Bluetooth Functionality

    Connect the mobile device via Bluetooth. Place the mobile device that you want to connect nearby On the mobile device, use a music app to play back music. this unit. The sound is heard from the JUPITER-Xm. Press the [MENU] button.
  • Page 17 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Differentiating Multiple JUPITER-Xm Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality Units (Bluetooth ID) Disable the Bluetooth functionality if you don’t want this unit to be connected via Bluetooth with your mobile device. You can specify a number that is added following the device name of this unit when it is displayed by a Bluetooth connected application.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Equipment

    Control the pitch by playing the keyboard. * For all other model banks besides VOCODER, the mic sound is output from the JUPITER-Xm. When not using the mic for all other model banks besides VOCODER, set “Mic Thru”...
  • Page 19 5 System settings (including system effects) JUPITER-X IN 5 (output of the JUPITER-Xm’s part 5) Press the [MENU] button. IN MIC (output of the signal that is input from the JUPITER-Xm’s MIC IN jack) Use the [1] knob to select “UTILITY,”...
  • Page 20 Importing scenes Once you’ve entered the filename, press the [ENTER] button. You can import scenes into the JUPITER-Xm as additional scenes that A confirmation message appears. were exported from the JUPITER-X/Xm. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
  • Page 21 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Exporting scenes You can export the scene data to an SVD file. Press the [MENU] button. Use the [1] knob to select “UTILITY,” and then press the [ENTER] button. You can also make this selection by using the PAGE [ä] [å] buttons...

  • Page 22: Returning To The Factory Settings

    “Completed. Turn off power. ” Here’s how the settings that you edited and saved on the JUPITER-Xm can be returned to their factory-set condition. Turn the power of the JUPITER-Xm off and then on again. * When you execute this operation, all saved settings including the sound * Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during a parameters will be lost.
  • Page 23 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later Saving the System Settings Parameter Value (SYSTEM) Explanation [1] knob [2] knob Adjusts the audio input level of the USB USB In Lev 0–127 Press the [MENU] button. COMPUTER port. Adjusts the audio output level to the USB...
  • Page 24 Sets which connector is used for input when to the mic input. you use an external MIDI keyboard instead of Specifies the amount of delay that is applied the keyboard of the JUPITER-Xm. In this case, Dly Send Lev 0–127 OFF, MIDI IN, USB to the mic input.
  • Page 25 JUPITER-Xm Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 and later List of functions that can be assigned to the controllers Parameter Value Explanation [1] knob [2] knob BUTTON Func S1 Func SL1 Func Function S2 Func HOLD Func CTRL Func Specifies whether the functions assigned...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Ferrite Core

    Open the ferrite core (black) and position it over the cable. Attach the ferrite core (gray) to the cable. * Attach the ferrite core near the plug that is connected to the JUPITER-Xm. Wrap the cord around the ferrite core (black); one turn is enough.

  • Page 27: Using The Unit Safely

    Additional Precautions registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth • Any data stored within the unit can be lost SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is as the result of equipment failure, incorrect under license. operation, etc. To protect yourself against the • This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel...

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