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Read this first. This Owner's Manual explains the basic operations of the JUPITER-X (Ver. 3.0 and later).
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5 MIDI Implementation
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. This Owner’s Manual explains the basic operations of the JUPITER-X (Ver. 3.0 and later). & * You can check the instrument’s current version by accessing [MENU] [INFORMATION].

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    WARNING WARNING For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website. To completely turn off power to the Do not place in a location that is...

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Use only the specified stand(s) Disconnect the power plug whenever Disconnect all cords/cables before the unit will not be used for an moving the unit This unit is designed to be used in...

  • Page 4: Main Specifications

    * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that Owner’s Manual Accessories the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland Power cord website. Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3).

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Placing the JUPITER-X on a Stand If you want to place the JUPITER-X on a stand, use the Roland KS-10Z or KS-12. Place the JUPITER-X on the stand as follows. Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand. If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ........13 Using the JUPITER-X as a MIDI Keyboard for a Music : Saving a Scene .

  • Page 7: An Overview Of The Jupiter-X

    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-X unit as if you owned a variety of units.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel * Some controllers are not operable in some modes. For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF). Common section I-ARPEGGIO Display 1 [TYPE] knob Shows various information for the operation. Selects the arpeggio type. [1] [2] knobs [RHYTHM] knob Use these knobs to move the cursor or change a value.
  • Page 9 JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later FILTER [TYPE] knob [HPF] knob Selects the LFO waveform. Specifies the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter. [RATE] slider [KEY FOLLOW] knob Specifies the LFO’s modulation speed. Allows the filter cutoff frequency to vary according to the key that you play.
  • Page 10 JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later [1]–[16] buttons EFFECTS Various functions are assigned to these buttons, depending on the [MFX] knob mode. See the explanations of each mode for details. Adjusts the MFX depth (individually for each part). [DRIVE] knob Adjusts the amount of distortion (for all parts together).

  • Page 11: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    You can connect a USB flash drive here. Connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). Connect or disconnect the USB flash drive while the JUPITER-X is * Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the powered-off.

  • Page 12: Turning The Jupiter-X On

    Adjust the [VOLUME] knob. * In order to protect its circuitry, the JUPITER-X waits for a while after being powered-on before it begins operating. Switch on power to the connected equipment, and raise the Using the Built-In Speakers volume to an appropriate level.

  • Page 13: Using The Scene Function

    Using the Scene Function (SCENE) When you turn on the power, the first screen that appears is the SCENE Saving a Scene TOP screen. Here you can switch between scenes when playing. The edits that you make to a part or tone, or the data that you record, are temporary.

  • Page 14: Selecting And Playing Tones (Model Bank)

    Selecting and Playing Tones (MODEL BANK) If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write Selecting a Tone operation. & “Saving the System Settings (System Write)” (p. 27) In MODEL BANK mode, you can change the model or tone, or select tones from models registered in a model bank ([1]–[16] buttons).

  • Page 15: 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-X’s Press the OSC SELECT [1]–[4] button.

  • Page 16: I-Arpeggio

    I-ARPEGGIO Basic Methods of Operation The I-Arpeggio function analyzes your keyboard playing and produces an optimal arpeggio pattern. You can select “I-ARP” to perform extemporaneously, or use the step edit function to create user patterns. Select the part to use for playing arpeggios by pressing the [PART] button and then using the [1]–[5]...
  • Page 17 JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later Selecting the arpeggio type Editing the probability styles (*1) (ARP COMMON > Type) (ARP PART > Probability > Style) This changes the arpeggio settings for parts 1–4 at the same time. This determines whether each note to be played in the arpeggio...

  • Page 18: Editing Each Step Of The Arpeggio Performance

    JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later Editing Each Step of the Arpeggio Command Explanation Loads the recorded data from four passes before. Performance 4 times before (STEP EDIT) “pass” means the length of the arpeggio pattern, set in “Grid Length”.

  • Page 19: Using Step Edit Data For Arpeggio Performance

    JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later When you finish editing, save the result as a scene. & “Saving a Scene” (p. 13) If you want to use the data on your computer as MIDI data, use the export function.

  • Page 20: Using Performance Functions

    Using Performance Functions Splitting the Keyboard to Play Different Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento) Sounds (Split) Press the [PORTAMENTO] button to make it light. To return to the original state, press the [PORTAMENTO] button Press the [SPLIT] button to make it light. once again.

  • Page 21: Using The Bluetooth® Functionality

    Here’s how to make settings for transmitting and receiving MIDI data between this unit and the mobile device. Press the [ENTER] button. The SYSTEM screen appears. Using the JUPITER-X as a MIDI Keyboard for Use the [1] knob to select “Bluetooth Sw”, and then use the...

  • Page 22: Differentiating Multiple Jupiter-X Units (Bluetooth Id)

    JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later Differentiating Multiple JUPITER-X Units Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality (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...

  • Page 23: Connecting External Equipment

    Installing the Dedicated Driver Make detailed adjustments to the MIC IN volume after you select In order to use the JUPITER-X, you’ll need to download the driver from the sound. the following URL and install it on your computer.

  • Page 24: Port Names When Using The Vendor Driver

    JUPITER-X IN 4 (output of the JUPITER-X’s part 4) IN 5 (output of the JUPITER-X’s part R) IN MIC (output of the signal that is input from the JUPITER-X’s MIC Formatting a USB Flash Drive IN jack) (FORMAT USB MEMORY)

  • Page 25: Import/Export

    5 All user data are rewritten when you execute the restore operation. If your When import is completed, the message “Import Tone Completed!” JUPITER-X contains important data, assign it a different name and back it appears. up to an USB flash drive before you restore.
  • Page 26 JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later Exporting tones Exporting a step edit pattern You can export the user tone data to an SVZ file. Here’s how a step edit pattern in the scene can be exported to a USB flash drive as MIDI data (SMF).

  • Page 27: Settings For The Entire Unit

    Turn the power of the JUPITER-X off and then on again. Here’s how the settings that you edited and saved on the JUPITER-X can be returned to their factory-set condition. * Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during a process, such as while the “Executing…”...
  • Page 28 (ON) or disabled (OFF). Specifies how the arpeggio is synchronized when the Adjusts the audio input level of the USB JUPITER-X is connected to an external device and is playing in 0–127 USB In Lev COMPUTER port.
  • Page 29 JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later Parameter Value Parameter Value Explanation Explanation [1] knob [2] knob [1] knob [2] knob For the values, refer For the values, refer Specifies the function assigned to the [S3] Specifies the function assigned to the to “List of functions...
  • Page 30 User Off Sets which connector is used for input when Part Off you use an external MIDI keyboard instead of the keyboard of the JUPITER-X. In this case, Part+KeySw Off OFF, MIDI IN, USB Remote Kbd the MIDI transmit channel of the external...
  • Page 31 JUPITER-X Owner’s Manual Ver. 3.0 and later List of functions that can be assigned to the controllers S1 Func Function S2 Func HOLD Ctrl Wheel1 Wheel2 S3 Func CC01–31, 32 (OFF), 33–95 AFTERTOUCH MONO/POLY SCENE DOWN SCENE UP TONE DOWN...

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