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CONTENTS

1 Panel Description ………………………. 5 2. NOTE MODE ……………… 23

2 Connection ……………………………… 6 3. SOUND MODES ……………… 24
3 Operation ……………………………….. 7 4. ARPEGGIATOR ………………. 25
1. MODES A. ARP PARAMETERS ……. 26
2. PANEL DESCRIPTION 5. SEQUENCER …………………. 27
A. LFO ……… 8 A. PATTERNS … 28
B. DCO 1/2 ………. 9 B. SEQUENCER SETTINGS … 31
C. MIXER ……… 10 5 Utility ………………………………….. 33
D. VCF ………. 11 A. CONFIGURE THE UNIT
E. VCA ………. 12
B. PART SETTINGS
F. ENVELOPE 1/2 ……… 13
G. PORTAMENTO ……… 14 C. KEYBOARD SETTINGS ……. 34
H. EFFECTS ……… 15 D. MIDI SETTINGS
I. EXT CLK IN ……… 16 E. SYSTEM SETTINGS ……. 35
4 Performance ……………………………19 F. FACTORY RESET
1. TONE COLOR SELECTION G. BACKUP / RESTORE ……. 33
A. TONE SELECTION 6 Effects …………………………………. 37
B. GROUPS & BANKS 7 Sound LIst …………………………….. 51
C. MANUAL MODE …….. 20 8 MIDI Implementation Charts ………… 52
D. DUAL MODE ……… 21 9 Main Specifications/Options …………. 55

E. SPLIT MODE
F. SAVING A TONE COLOR ……… 22


NOTES
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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FEATURES
The Roland Boutique JX-08 is a 20 voice these little boutiques don’t come in a silver case with a
programmable digital bi-timbral synthesizer with dual shoulder strap and a snap to close the cover. That would be
and splt capabilities. The 2 part multi-timbral engine amazing.
allows us to access two identical synthesizers at once,
either from the keyboard, or via independent MIDI • The JX-08 does not allow for naming our tone colors (not
even sure that it considers our patches to be “tone colors”
channels. It’s memory retains up to 256 patch anymore) so we do this by remembering their bank and slot
programs; 32 presets from the JX-8P and 111 new number (A11, C14 etc.) Honestly, I’m kind of glad there
sounds, and 113 additional slots which are freely aren’t names, or a big screen. I like to hear my patches, and
programmable. Additionally there is a 2 part 63 step think of them musically rather than being grossed out by
polyphonic sequencer with motion recording, random presets like “Rave-o-tron” and “Trancemagik” and things like
pattern generator, and memory for 128 patterns. There that. I mean honestly, if you were considering making a
is also a full featured arpeggiator. The sequencer and trance track, would you ever in a million years immediately
the arpeggiator can be clocked internally, via MIDI or go for a preset called “Trancemagik”? Such a turn off. Silly
names often drive me away from instruments, rather than
using the external clock input for use with vintage clock,
drawing me in. I think numbers are neutral, and leaves the
drum machine trigger outputs, or modern analog
creativity to us.
sequencers and other devices. The external clock
allows for one step per pulse operation of both the • There is no longer a patch chain function included in the
sequencer and the arpeggiator. JX-08. The JX-8P used this as a way of quickly stepping
through up to 8 patch programs during a live performance in
• There is no longer any need for an optional M-64C a user defined order. It made jumping between sounds
catridge. Patches may be saved and backed up via USB. really easy for songs which required manual patch changes.

• While not completely one knob per function, with the • Incorperated with MIDI, the JX-08 also uses USB-C for
assistance of a few sub menus all features of the JX-08 power and communication with computers.
may be edited on the panel of the synthesizer without the
need for an optional programmer, or the endlessly
frustrating edit slider, or alpha dial. But those programmers
in their cases were really cool weren’t they? It’s a shame
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2 CONNECTION

Before making or breaking the connections, be sure to

turn the relevant units off.

1. POWER - Turns the power on/off 6. MIX INPUT - Used for inputting audio. The sound
from connected devices is output from the
2. USB-C Port - Use a commercially available USB PHONES and OUTPUT jacks, but is not
Type-C cable to connect this port to your influenced by the filter or other front panel settings.
computer. This is used to transfer USB MIDI and
USB audio. 7. MIDI - Connect a MIDI device to these connectors
using a standard 5 pin din MIDI cable. This allows
You must install the USB driver if you want to the JX-08 to control other devices via MIDI, or for
connect this unit to your computer. Download the the synth to be controlled by external sequencers,
software from the Roland website. computers, or other MIDI keyboards.

3. VOLUME KNOB - Adjusts the volume While you may also use USB-MIDI to connect a
computer interface, it is also possible, and often
4. PHONES - Used for connecting headphones practical, to use a MIDI interface with your
computer for better control of more than one
5. OUTPUT - Connect this jack to your mixer, amp or device.
speakers. You can use either a mono type
connector, or a single to dual TRS cable for
3.5mm stereo to dual mono connection with a
mixer or other stereo input device.
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3 OPERATION

CONTROL SECTION
MODES

ARPEGGIO MODE
than preset sounds, we hear exactly what is set on the
Turns the arpeggiator on/off.
panel of the JX-08. This is a great mode for learning to
- Hold NOTE and tap ARPEGGIO to quickly enable/
program your own sounds.
diable the HOLD function.
- Long-press the button displays the arpeggiator menu.
We can even switch between preset sounds and
manual mode, or create two manual sounds using
See the section on the ARPEGGIATOR for more about
SPLIT or DUAL mode.
this mode.
MODE CONTROL
NOTE MODE
Regardless of mode, the START, MENU, and VALUE
In note mode, we can use the [1]–[13] buttons as a
controllers are useful for quickly accessing additional
keyboard. This works for general playback, demo notes
layers of features for the mode we are currently in.
during programming, as well as for Sequencer input
and with the Arpeggiator.
START
Plays back (the button lights up) or stops the sequencer
See the section on NOTE for more information about
(the button goes dark).
this mode.
Press this button together with the [1]–[16] buttons to
switch to different patterns.
SEQ MODE
Engages the sequencer.
MENU
- Change, create, and edit sequences in this mode.
Displays the menu screen.
- Long-press the button to display the sequencer
settings menu.
VALUE
Turn: Edits the parameter’s value.
See the section on Operating the Sequencer for more
Press: Confirms an operation or value.
information about this mode.
Display
PLAY MODE
Shows the bank and patch number, parameter value
When no mode buttons are lit, the JX-08 is in “normal”
and tempo.
or play mode.
We can select and edit the tones here.
[1]–[16], PAGE/TIE Use these buttons to switch
between tones (number/bank), and to input notes into
MANUAL MODE the sequencer.
Press the MANUAL button, it will flash, and then press
again to confirm and enter manual mode. Here, rather
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CONTROL SECTION
PANEL DESCRIPTION

LFO
Low Frequency Oscillator which can add modulation to
the DCO or VCF. There is only 1 LFO on the JX-08,
and this is where we determine its rate, shape, and
timing.

LFO RATE
Sets the speed of the LFO cycle.

LFO DELAY TIME

Sets the time it takes before the LFO effect begins after
you press a key.

The larger the value, the longer it takes for the LFO
effect to begin.

WAVEFORM
Selects the LFO waveform.

∿ (sine wave)
⎍ (square wave)
RND (random)
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DCO-1/DCO-2
This section is where we choose the source waveforms
which make up our sound. We can seelect wavefoms,
address tuning, range, sync, cross mod, modulation,
and envelope.

LFO CROSS MOD

Sets how much LFO modulation is applied to DCO-1 This selects the mode in which the modulation operates
and DCO-2.
X-MOD
TUNE The DCO-1 and DCO-2 interact to generate the pitch,
-1OCT – +1OCT harmonic components and output waveform.
Shifts the pitch in units of a semitone.
SYNC
FINE TUNE Synchronizes the oscillators. This creates a complex
-–+ waveform by forcibly restarting DCO-2 so that it syncs
Finely adjusts the pitch. with the cycle of DCO-1.

RANGE OFF
2' ,4' ,8' ,16’ Cross modulation is turned off. DCO-1 and DCO-2
Sets the octave for DCO-1 and DCO-2. each generate their own pitches and waveforms.

WAVEFORM DCO-1 ENV / DCO-2 ENV

This knob sets the waveform. 0–10

⌁ Sawtooth wave
Adjusts how much the envelope selected with the
MODE switch is used to modulate DCO-1 and DCO-2.
⎍ Pulse wave
⎍ Square wave MODE
Noise Envelope 1 (NORMAL)
Envelope 1 (INVERSE)
Envelope 2 (NORMAL)
Envelope 2 (INVERSE)
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MIXER
This section allows us to balance the level between the
two DCO voices, and address DCO-2 with an envelope,
and allows us to choose which envelope we’d like to
use.

DCO-1
Adjusts the volume of DCO-1

DCO-2
Adjusts the volume of DCO-2

ENV
0–10
Sets how much the DCO-2 volume is changed by the
envelope selected with the MODE switch.

MODE
1, 2
Sets the envelope used for DCO-2
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VCF SECTION
This section controls the filter to adjust the sound of the
tone. VCF stands for “voltage conttrolled filter” and here
there are two filters (hi pass and low pass) plus
modulation and control options ro create with.

HPF ENV
0–3 0–10
Specifies the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter. Sets how much effect that the envelope you selected
using the MODE switch has on the cutoff frequency.
CUTOFF FREQ
0–10 MODE
Sets the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter. This 1 (NORMAL)
gives the sound a more mellow feel, by removing 1 (INVERSE)
frequency components that are higher than the cutoff 2 (NORMAL)
frequency. 2 (INVERSE)

RES Selects the envelope and polarity that controls the VCF.
0–10
Increasing the value emphasizes the frequencies
around the cutoff frequency for a more unusual sound.
Excessively high settings can produce oscillation,
causing the sound to distort.

LFO
0–10
Sets how much LFO modulation is applied to the cutoff
frequency.

KEY FOLLOW
0–10
Changes the cutoff frequency according to the keys you
play.

With a larger value, playing notes above C4 (middle C)

on the keyboard increases the cutoff frequency the
higher you go.
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VCA
This section controls the volume of the tone’s output.
Different than the “volume” in that we are controlling the
actual amplitude of the internal synth voice. This can be
shaped with a fixed gate, or by the envelope, and
adjusted to offer headroom and clarity, or to create
crunchand noise, depending.

LEVEL
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the tone.

MODE
This selects the mode used to adjust the volume.

ENV 2
Adjusts the volume amount of the settings of
ENVELOPE 2.

GATE
Sound is played at a set volume only while a key is
played, and off then the key is released. The envelope
is not applied.
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ENVELOPE-1/2
This section controls how the volume, pitch and filter
changes.

ENV SELECT [1] [2]

1, 2 Selects which envelope is currently being edited.

ATTACK
0–10
Sets the attack time.

DECAY
0–10
Sets the decay time.

SUSTAIN
0–10
Sets the sustain time.

RELEASE
0–10
Sets the release time.

KEY FOLLOW
0–3
Changes the envelope time based on pitch.

Playing notes higher than C4 (middle C) shortens the

envelope time as you go up, and playing notes in the
lower range lengthens the envelope time as you go
down.

The more key follow added, the stronger the effect on

the envelope. So ‘0’ is no effect, and ‘3’ is the maximum
effect.
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PORTAMENTO
Portamento is the effect that glides the pitch of the first
and second notes that you play on the keyboard.

This effect is applied when the PORTAMENTO button

is on. And it is off when the button is off.

PORTAMENTO BUTTON
Lit
Plays the notes by smoothly changing the pitch
(portamento).

Unlit
Plays the pitches of each note separately.

PORTAMENTO KNOB
0–10
Sets the time of the glide effect. Lower settings produce
subtle results, and longer settings are much more
dramatic.
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EFFECTS
This section is used for applying effects to the sound.

CHORUS [1] [2]

Turns the chorus effects I, II on and off.

Long-press the buttons to configure the effects. When

you press both CHORUS [1] and [2] buttons at the
same time, you can get other effects besides chorus.

REVERB
Turns reverb on/off.

Long-press the button to configure the effect.

See the Effects Section in this manual for more details

about each of the effects, how to edit them and set
them up and use them.
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EXT CLK IN
A wonderful mono 3.5mm (1/8”) connector which
welcomes external analog clock/pulses for the
arpeggiator and internal sequencer.

Use this jack to input clock signals from an external EXPLORE:

source. You can make the steps of the sequencer or Let’s get into this idea. It can produce inspiration, so if
the arpeggiator advance in sync with the clock (pulse) you have a programmable clock source (a drum
that’s inputted. machine or an analog sequencer of some kind) then
let’s explore.
The clock almost advances the arpeggiator and the
sequencer in the same way: Something pretty close to 1. Engage the Arpegiator by pressing the ARPEGGIO
one step per pulse. This means that more than mode button.
traditional clocking may happen.
2. Select HOLD and turn it on. Either use the menu or
For example: simply hold the NOTE button, and tap the ARP button
Sending an 1/16 note clock pulse into the EXT CLK IN
from an analog drum machine’s trigger output (ie: 3. Play these notes:
TR-606, TR-909, TR-808) might look like this:

Try These patterns:

This will produce a stable, and well synchronized 16th
note clock for either the arpeggiator to use when the
analog device is the master clock.

This is an 1/8th note clock doing the same thing, now at

half time.
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4 PERFORMANCE

TONE COLOR SELECTION

SELECTING A TONE COLOR

The settings for each tone color are stored in a block of
memory called a “patch.” By selecting patches, you can
use a variety of sounds.

The patches are further organized by group (A–D),

bank (1–8) and number (1–8), letting you save a total of
256 patches.

Press the NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons.

This selects the patch.

You can also use the VALUE knob to select from all of
the patches in order.

SELECTING GROUPS AND BANKS

Here’s how to switch the group and bank for the
patches.

1. Press the BANK [1 (5)]–[4 (8)] buttons.

This selects the bank. The bank (1Ð5, 2Ð6, 3Ð7, 4Ð8)
and group (A–D) switches each time you press the
same bank button.

2. Press the NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons.

The selected group and bank’s patch is selected (the
unit switches to that patch).
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MANUAL MODE

Press the MANUAL button, it will flash, and then press

again to confirm and enter manual mode. Here, rather
than preset sounds, we hear exactly what is set on the
panel of the JX-08. This is a great mode for learning to
program your own sounds.

We can even switch between preset sounds and

manual mode, or create two manual sounds using
SPLIT or DUAL mode.

SWITCHING BETWEEN PARTS

The JX-08 features two sound generator parts, you can

switch between the parts when you play. Also, you can
select a patch for each part.

1.Press the PART [A] or [B] button.

This switches between parts.

If you switch patches here, you can change the tone of

this part.
By holding down the [NOTE] button and pressing the
PART [A] or [B] button, the unit switches to that part,
regardless of the current mode.
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DUAL MODE
In DUAL mode, both PART A and PART B sound at the
same time when you play the keyboard.

Press the [DUAL] button to make the indicator light.

DUAL mode turns on.

Press PART A to select the patch for part A

Press PART B to select the patch for part B

These will now play together as a single patch. Each

layer of dual mode may be edited, changed, receive
program changes and more .

SPLIT MODE

PART A SPLIT C4 PART B

In SPLIT mode, the keyboard is divided into two zones,

and either PART A or PART B plays depending on
which zone you play in.

All notes you play in the lower zone of the keyboard at

or below the position on the keyboard that divides the
zones (called the “split point”) play PART A, and all
notes played in the higher zone play PART B.

Press the SPLIT button to make the indicator light.

SPLIT mode turns on.
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SPLIT POINT
You can change the split point on this unit.

1. Press the MENU button.

The MENU screen appears.

2. Use the VALUE knob to select “KEY,” and press the

VALUE knob.
The KEY setting screen appears (Keyboard Settings).

3. Use the VALUE knob to select “SPLt,” and press the

VALUE knob.

4. Use the VALUE knob to select the split point (key).

5. To exit the settings, press the MENU button.

ACCESSORY NOTE:
When a K-25m is connected, you can hold down the
SPLIT button and press a key to set the split point.

SAVING A TONE
Any settings you have edited for a tone color are lost if
you select a different patch or turn off the power after
editing. For this reason, be sure to save your important
settings.

A dot is shown in the display once you edit a tone.

1. Press the BANK [1 (5)] – [4 (8)] buttons to select the

group and bank where you want to save the data.

2. Long-press one of the NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons to

select the patch number you wish to save to.
The display blinks several times. The tone is saved in
the patch number you selected.
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PERFORMANCE SECTION
NOTE MODE

USING THE BUTTONS AS A KEYBOARD

You can play the [1]–[13] buttons like a keyboard.

Press the NOTE button.

The [1]–[13] buttons light up.

Now we can use the [1]–[13] buttons as if they were

keys on a keyboard.

OCTAVE + -
Use the [14] or [15] button (the OCT [-] and [+] buttons) to
switch the tonal range of the keyboard in octaves.

SOLO
Press the [16] button to switch to solo mode (SOLO button),
and the PAGE/TIE button to switch to poly mode (POLY
button).

Also, you can switch to unison mode by pressing the PAGE/

TIE button while holding down the [16] button (SOLO +
POLY).

When you hold down the NOTE button and press the [16]
button or the PAGE/TIE button, you can switch to solo mode,
poly mode or unison mode, regardless of what mode the [1]–
[16] buttons are in.
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PERFORMANCE SECTION
SOUND MODES

Here’s how to set the way the sound generator of the

JX-08 plays.

Press the NOTE button to make the indicator light.

Press the [16] button or PAGE/TIE button.

This selects the sound mode

SOLO MODE
Press [16]
Plays single tones.
The SOLO indicator lights up.

POLY MODE
Press PAGE/TIE
Plays multiple tones (polyphonic).
The POLY indicator lights up.

UNISON MODE
Hold [16] and press PAGE/TIE
Plays in unison.
The SOLO and POLY indicators light up.

UNISON SOLO MODE

In unison mode, hold [16] and press PAGE/TIE
Plays single tones in unison.
The SOLO and POLY indicators blink.

ROTATE
Hold NOTE and press [16] or PAGE/TIE
Switch between solo mode, poly mode, unison mode or
unison solo mode, regardless of what mode the [1]–[16]
buttons are in.
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PERFORMANCE SECTION
ARPEGGIATOR

The arpeggio function is used to make the notes of the

chords you play sound separately (with “chords”
meaning any stack of two or more different pitches).

NOTES:
At the writing of this manual (System Program Ver. Turn the arpeggio on to arpeggiate what you play, using
1.02), there are some serious oversights in the various patterns.
ZenCore code for the arpeggiator of the JX-08.
1. Press ARPEGGIO to make the indicator light.
• The arpeggiator does not play for incoming MIDI 2. Play a chord.
notes on individual MIDI channels. Only only SYSTEM
MIDI Channel is capable of applying the arpeggiator to We can also use the step buttons on the JX-08 as a
incoming MIDI notes (see the MIDI section for more keyboard.
about how to do this).

• In SPLIT mode, the arpeggiator does not propely CONFIGURING THE ARPEGGIO
sense the keyboard split, and notes are dropped to Here’s how to configure the arpeggio.
accomodate for all notes played (part A and B
combined) across the keyboard. The results are 1. Long-press the ARPEGGIO button.
unexpected, and unpredictable. The ARPEGGIO settings menu appears.

While is is possible to engage the arpeggiator on only 2. Use the VALUE knob to select the item, and press
one part (A or B) the “note stealing” between parts, the VALUE knob.
despite the much improved polyphony over previous The parameter setting screen appears.
boutiques, makes this feature useless in SPLIT mode.
3. Turn the VALUE knob to set the value.
That said, this is not true in DUAL mode. In DUAL
mode either Part A, B or both may be arpeggiated and 4. To exit the settings, press the MENU button.
behavior is as expected without “note stealing”.
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ARPEGGIATOR PARAMETERS [7] DURATION - dur

0–100 (%)
[1] RATE Sets the length of each note played by the
4, 8, 8t, 16, 16t, 32 arpeggiator. Larger values lengthen the note
Sets the length of one note for each step that value (tenuto), smaller values shorten the note
the arpeggio plays. value (staccato).

[8] VELOCITY - vElo

[2] MODE REAL, 1 – 127

Sets the order of notes that are played. Sets the velocity of notes played by the
arpeggiator.
UP - Up

The notes are played from the lowest key you REAL
played to the highest. Arpeggiated notes play at the velocity
played
DOWN - down

The notes are played from the highest key you 1 - 127
played to the lowest. Set the fixed velocity of the arpeggiated notes.

UP DOWN - Updn
[9] HOLD - Hold
The notes are played from the lowest key you OFF, On
played to the highest, and then back down to Set to “On,” the arpeggiator will hold played
the lowest. notes.

RND - rnd
NOTE: Holding the NOTE button and pressing
ARP turns HOLD on and off.
The notes are played in random order.
NOTES:
NOTE ORDER - n.odr

The notes are played in the order in which you

ARPEGGIATOR WITH EXTERNAL MIDI
play them. At first glance, it may appear that the arpeggiator
doesn’t work at all when using external MIDI notes.
By default Part A operates on MIDI CH 2 and Part B
[3] SHUFFLE - shfl
operates on MIDI CH 3. Setting the external keyboard
-100 – 100 (%) to CH 2 allows us to play Part A and CH 3 allows us to
Sets the timing of the upbeat. freely play Part B. However, the arpeggiator doesn’t
address either of these MIDI channels.

[4] RESOLUTION - reso We must access the main features of the JX-08 using
This sets the note value that the shuffle is the main MIDI channel for the instrument - Default CH
based on. 1. Using Channel 1 we can switch between part A and
B using SPLIT more, or DUAL mode and control the
rESo 16th Sixteenth note two parts of the JX-08 using the Arpeggiator for either
rESo 8th Eighth note parts, or both parts freely.

ARPEGGIATOR ERRORS
[5] OCTAVE - Oct Attempts to use the arpeggiator in any mode will reveal
-3 – 3 an oversight in the firmware of the JX-08 (v1.02) where
Sets the range in octaves over which the playing in SPLIT mode where one of the Parts (A or B)
arpeggio plays. “+” value plays up an octave. is arpeggiating, attempts to play any notes with the
“-” value plays down an octave. other part (non arpeggiating, or otherwise) ALL NOTES
will be included in the arpeggiating part’s pattern, thus
resulting in note drops and unexpected results.
[6] TRANSPOSE - trnS
-36 – 36 At this writing there is no update, or workaround for this
Transposes the arpeggiated notes in semitone fault in the firmware.
steps.
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PERFORMANCE SECTION
SEQUENCER

USING THE SEQUENCER

The sequencer allows us to enter notes into a pattern. banks and patterns even if you take your finger off the
Patterns can be looped, and extended from 16 to up to START button. To restore the button to normal, press
64 steps per pattern. the MENU button.

Each pattern alows for two tracks per pattern (Part A PLAYING PATTERNS
and B), plus recorded moves from knobs and faders. Here’s how to play back a pattern you’ve selected.

Each sequence is saved in a section called a “pattern.” 1. Select the pattern to play back (Selecting a Pattern).
Patterns are called by entering their saved locations. 2. Press the START button to make the indicator light.

Patterns are organized by group (A, B), Bank (1 – 8) This plays back the pattern.
and number (1 – 8), letting you save a total of 128
patterns. By holding down the START button and pressing the
PART [A] or [B] button, you can mute the playback of
SELECTING A PATTERN the respective part. The indicators blink for parts that
1. Hold down the START button and press the BANK are muted.
[1 (5)] – [4 (8)] buttons.
This selects the bank. TEMPO SETTINGS
Sets the pattern’s tempo.
You can select the group (A/B) by holding down the
START button and repeatedly pressing the BANK [1 1. Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light.
(5)] – [4 (8)] buttons. The unit enters sequencer mode. The current tempo is
shown on the display.
2. Hold down the START button and press the
NUMBER [1] – [8] buttons. 2. Turn the VALUE knob to set the tempo.
This selects the pattern.
You can switch between the tempo and patch displays
You can also turn the VALUE knob while holding down with each press of the VALUE knob.
the SHIFT button to select the bank and pattern.

When you press the MENU button while holding down

the START button, the START button remains in a
pressed-down state. In this case, you can still select
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CREATING A PATTERN
Input notes into the sequencer to create a pattern.

1. Select the pattern to record (Selecting a Pattern). The step numbers for the [1]–[16] buttons change to the
Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light. step numbers for the next page. The page switches
each time you press the PAGE/TIE button.
2. The unit enters sequencer mode (STEP SEQ). The
current tempo is shown on the display. PAGE 1: Steps 1–16
PAGE 2: Steps 17–32
3. To select the step to record, hold down the desired PAGE 3: Steps 33–48
[1]–[16] button and press the NOTE button. PAGE 4: Steps 49–64

4. Press the [1]–[13] buttons to input the notes. You can switch pages up to the number of steps that
you set as the pattern length.
INPUTTING NOTES USING THE K-25M
Use the K-25m to directly input notes into the steps to 4. To select the step to record, hold down the desired
record. [1]–[16] button and press the NOTE button.

1. Select the pattern to record. 5. Press the [1]–[13] buttons to input the notes.
2. Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light.
The unit enters sequencer mode (STEP SEQ). The SELECTING THE PART
current tempo is shown on the display. The sequencer has two parts (PART A and PART B), to
3. Input the notes using the keyboard while holding which you can individually record a sequence. Here we
down the [1]–[16] buttons corresponding to the steps to select the part for recording notes.
record.
1. Press the SEQ button to turn sequencer mode off.
USING MORE THAN 16 STEPS 2. Press the PART [A] or [B] button to select which part
You can switch between step numbers assigned to the to record.
[1]–[16] buttons. When you want to input a note whose
length stretches into step 17 and afterwards in the By holding down the NOTE button and pressing the
pattern, switch the page and then input the note. PART [A] or [B] button, the unit switches to that part,
regardless of the current mode.
1. Select the pattern to record.
2. Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light.
3. Press the PAGE/TIE button to make the indicator
light.
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TIED NOTES
This shows how to connect two notes with a tie in order
to extend them beyond a single step.

1. Select the pattern to record. REAL TIME RECORDING

2. Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light. You can record notes and note lengths that you play on
The unit enters sequencer mode (STEP SEQ). The the keyboard, just as you performed them.
current tempo is shown on the display.
3. Hold down the [1] – [16] buttons and press the 1. Select the pattern to record (Selecting a Pattern).
PAGE/TIE button to select the step where you want to 2. Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light.
input a tie. The unit enters sequencer mode (STEP SEQ). The
The note connected by the tie is input into the next current tempo is shown on the display.
step. 3. Hold down the NOTE button and press the START
button.
When you repeatedly press the PAGE/TIE button while The display indicates “REC.” The unit starts recording
holding down a step button, a tie is repeatedly input into what you play.
the steps following the next step. 4. Press the NOTE button to make the indicator light.
When you press the [1] – [16] buttons where notes 5. Press the [1] – [13] buttons to input the notes.
have already been input (which turns the LED off), The movement of the knobs and sliders (MOTION) can
those notes are deleted. also be recorded in the pattern.
6. To exit recording, press the MENU button.

STEP INPUT INPUTTING NOTES IN STEPS USING THE K-25M

You can input notes while advancing in steps. You can input notes using the keyboard of the K-25m
instead of following steps 4 and 5.
1. Select the pattern to record.
2. Press the SEQ button to make the indicator light.
The unit enters sequencer mode (STEP SEQ). The
current tempo is shown on the display.
3. Hold down the [1] – [16] buttons and press the
START button to select the first step to record.
4. Press the NOTE button to make the indicator light.
5. Press the [1] – [13] buttons to input the notes.

Once you input a note, the sequence automatically

advances to the next step. Repeat this for each step.
Input mode ends once you input the note for the last
step.
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VELOCITY/GATE
Here’s how to set the loudness or strength of the notes
(from the scale on the keys) you play, as well as the
length of each note.

1. Select the pattern to edit.

2. Press the SEQ button.
Sequencer mode turns on, and the current tempo is
shown.
3. Hold down the [1] – [16] buttons and press the
VALUE knob to select the step to edit.
The step number to be edited is shown.
4. Press the VALUE knob.
The current velocity is shown.

U. 1 Velocity 1
U.127 Velocity 127

5. Turn the VALUE knob to set the velocity, and press

the VALUE knob.
The current gate time is shown.

G. 0 Gate time 0
G.100 Gate time 100
G. te tie

6. Turn the VALUE knob to set the gate time, and press
the VALUE knob.
The display returns to the step number to be edited.
The display repeats consecutively with each press of
the VALUE knob.

7. To exit the settings, press the MENU button.

The display returns to the current tempo.

SAVING A PATTERN
Any settings you have edited for a pattern are lost if you
select a different pattern or turn off the power after
editing. For this reason, be sure to save your important
settings.

When you’ve edited a pattern and then long-press the

START button, a dot is shown next to the pattern
number in the display.

1. Press the BANK [1 (5)] – [4 (8)] buttons while holding

down the START button to select the group and bank
where you want to save the data.

2. Long-press the NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons while

holding down the START button to select the save
destination pattern number.

The display blinks several times. The pattern is saved

in the pattern number you selected.
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SEQUENCER SETTINGS
With these settings, you can set how the sequencer
operates, and access useful functions (utilities) for
input.

1. While in sequencer mode, press the MENU button. Ktrg KEYBOARD

The sequencer menu appears. Triggered playback from keyboard

2. Use the VALUE knob to select the item, and press [5] CC OFF, ON
the VALUE knob. The setting for the item you selected ON - Sends control change messages.
is shown. OFF - No control change messages are sent.

3. Turn the VALUE knob to set the value, and press the [6] dUPL DUPLICATE
VALUE knob. This confirms the value you set. Duplicates the pattern and appends it.

4. To exit the settings, press the MENU button. [7] rnd RANDOM
Generates random performance data.
[1] SHFL -90–90
Sets the timing at which the upbeats play. [8] Undo UNDO
Reverts edits to previous state.
[2] SCAL 8, 16, 32, 4t, 8t, 16t
Specifies the length of one note for each step. [9] rEdo REDO
Re applies undone edits.
[3] S.LEn 1–64
Sets the length of the pattern. [10] COPY COPY
Copies the performance data.
[4] dir DIRECTION
Specifies how the sequencer plays. [11] PStE PASTE
Pastes the performance data you copied.
FľD FORWARD
Forward note order [12] C.CLr CC CLEAR
REV BACKWARD Deletes the control change messages.
Reverse note order
F_R PENDULUM [13] n.CLr NOTE CLEAR
Forward and backward playback Deletes the note messages from a pattern.
InV INVERTED
Inverted odd/even note order [14] A.CLr ALL CLEAR
rnd RANDOM Deletes all data from a pattern.
Random order playback
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5 UTILITY When this is on, the amount of change made

by the LFO RATE, VCO CUTOFF FREQ, VCF
CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS OF THIS UNIT RES and VCF ENV is expanded (increased)
This shows you how to configure the settings that apply beyond that of the original model.
to the entire unit, such as part settings, system settings [6] P.UEL 0–3
and so on. Adjusts how much the effect changes the pitch
envelope depending on velocity.
If the SEQ button is lit, press the SEQ button to turn it
off. [7] A.UEL 0–3
Adjusts how much the effect changes the VCA
1. Press the MENU button. envelope depending on velocity.
The MENU button lights up.
[8] F.UEL 0–3
2. Use the VALUE knob to select the item, and press Adjusts how much the effect changes the VCF
the VALUE knob. envelope depending on velocity.
The parameter setting screen appears.
[9] N.UEL 0–3
3. Turn the VALUE knob to set the value, and press the Adjusts how much the effect changes the
VALUE knob, or press the step button [1] - [5]. MIXER envelope adepending on velocity.

4. To exit the settings, press the MENU button. [10] bEnd 2, 3, 4, 7 (semitones)
Sets the variable pitch range for the pitch
[1] PArt bend.
Configures the settings for the
selected part. [11] N.Lfo -63–63
Adjusts the depth of the modulation effect.
[2] KEY
Configures the keyboard settings. [12] P.crU
This sets the curve used by the portamento
[3] NiDi effect to change the pitch.
Configures the MIDI-related settings.
orG The same curve of change used on
[4] SYS the original model is applied.
Configures the system settings.
LinE A linear curve of change is applied.
[5] UTiL
Select this to use the utilities. E.1 A non-linear curve (gradual slope) of
change is applied.

PART SETTINGS E.2 A non-linear curve (steep slope) of

These parameters configure the overall settings for the change is applied.
parts.
[13] AF.LF -63–63
[1] UoL 0–127 Adjusts how much the LFO is changed by
Adjusts the part volume. aftertouch.

[2] PAn L 64–r 63 [14] AF.Fq -63–63

Sets the pan position for each part. Adjusts how much the low-pass filter (LPF) is
changed by aftertouch.
[3] F.typ 1, 2, 3
Sets the change characteristics, modeled after [15] AF.LU -63–63
an analog synthesizer LPF. Adjusts how much the tone is changed by
aftertouch.
[4] Cndi 0–100
Adds a deteriorated effect to the sound.

[5] EHP OFF, On

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KEYBOARD SETTINGS MIDI SETTINGS

Here’s how to make MIDI-related settings.
[1] T.POS -5–6
Transposes the pitch range of the keyboard in semitone [1] CH 1–16, OFF
steps. Sets the MIDI transmitting/receiving channel for the
system.
[2] UELO
This configures the function that detects the keyboard This is essentially the SYSTEM CHANNEL where we
velocity. send and receive program changes, and have access
to the arpeggiator, triggering sequences from the
REAL keybord, and mode fuctions for the JX-08.
The velocity value changes in response to how hard
or softly the keys are played. NOTE:
The arpeggiator will not respond to CHA or CHB midi
1–127 messages. In order to use the arpeggiator with the
Sets the velocity at a fixed value. JX-08 for remote playback from an external keyboard
or sequencer, we MUST use the System MIDI channel
[3] U.CRU and operate in WHOLE, SPLIT, or DUAL mode in order
Specifies the keyboard touch. to make remote use of the arpeggiator.

LIGH [2] CH.A 1–16

Sets the keyboard to respond with a lighter touch. Sets the MIDI transmitting/receiving channel for
PART A.
Nid
Sets the keyboard to respond with a standard touch. Using CH A will treat PART A as its own tone module,
and all of the PART functions are accessible via this
HEUY MIDI channel. For additional functions (arpeggiator, etc)
Sets the keyboard to respond with a heavier touch. we will have to use the System MIDI channel.

[4] SPLt C-–G9 [3] CH.B 1–16

When the split function is on, this sets the position of Sets the MIDI transmitting/receiving channel
the split (the split point) on the keyboard. for PART B.

All notes on the keyboard at or below the split point Using CH B will treat PART B as its own tone module,
play PART A, and all notes above the split point play and all of the PART functions are accessible via this
PART B. MIDI channel. For additional functions (arpeggiator, etc)
we will have to use the System MIDI channel.
When a K-25m is connected, you can hold down the
SPLIT button and press a key to set the split point. [4] R.KEy
This tells the JX-08 where to look for, and listen when
You can also press a step button to select the using an external MIDI keyboard, or sequencer.
parameter items.
The T.POS, UELO and U.CRU settings are available OFF
when a K-25m is being used. Select this when a MIDI keyboard is not connected.

NiDi
Select this when connecting to the MIDI connector.

USB
Select this when connecting to the USB connector.

[5] SynC
This specifies the synchronization signal that this unit’s
sequencer follows.

Avto Automatically detects the signal

inputted to the jack.
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InT The unit operates according to its SYSTEM SETTINGS

internal clock. Select this when using this unit by Configures the system settings.
itself.
[1] In.LU 0–127
Adjusts the input level of the MIX IN jack.

NiDi The unit operates according to the [2] A.Off OFF, 30, 240 (minutes)
Specifies whether the unit will turn off
synchronization signal input from the MIDI automatically after a certain time has elapsed.
connector.
If you don’t want the unit to turn off automatically,
USB The unit operates according to the choose “OFF” setting.
synchronization signal input from the USB
port. The setting is disabled (the power does not turn off
automatically) when the unit is connected via USB.
[6] Syn.O This sets the jack used to output the
synchronization signal. [3] tunE 415.3 – 466.2 (Hz)
Adjusts the overall tuning.
OFF A synchronization signal is not
output. The value shown is the frequency of the A4 key (middle
A on a piano keyboard).
NiDi A synchronization signal is output
from the MIDI connector. You can also press a step button to select the
parameter items.
USB A synchronization signal is output
from the USB port.
USING THE UTILITIES
ALL A synchronization signal is output The utilities on this unit provide functionality that’s
both from the MIDI connector and the useful when editing.
USB port.
[1] P.CLr Initializes the selected pattern.
[7] thrv OFF, On
If this is ON, MIDI messages that are input [2] T.CLr
from the MIDI IN connector are re-transmitted Initializes the selected tone.
as-is from the MIDI OUT connector.
[3] T.rnd
Replaces the currently selected tone with a
random tone.

You can also press a step button to select the

parameter items.

RESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS

Returns the JX-08 to its factory defaults.

1. While holding down the PART [B] button, turn on the

power. The PAGE/TIE button blinks. To cancel the
factory reset, turn off the power.

2. Press the PAGE/TIE button.

Initialization begins. Once the JX-08 is restored to
factory default settings, “donE” appears in the display.

3. Turn the power of the JX-08 off and then on again.

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PRIORITIZING THE BATTERY The “BACKUP” folder is shown in the JX-08.

This mode lets you operate the JX-08 on battery power,
even when connected to another device via USB. 4. Delete the “BACKUP” folder.

In this mode, this unit does not use (or switch to) USB 5. Copy (drag and drop) the backup file that you backed
bus power, even when you connect the unit to another up on your computer to the “RESTORE” folder on the
USB port. This lets you use this unit on battery power JX-08.
while the USB port is connected to a device that can’t
supply it with power. Backing Up Data 6. Disconnect the JX-08 from your computer.
You can save (backup) the tones, patterns and system
settings stored on the JX-08 to your computer. If you’re using Windows, click the Safely Remove
This backup data can then be restored to the JX-08 at a Hardware icon in the taskbar () and then click “Eject
later date. Boutique.”
If you’re using macOS, drag the JX-08 icon to the trash.
1. Connect your computer to the JX-08 with a USB
cable. 7. Press the PAGE/TIE button on the JX-08.
While holding down the MENU button, turn on the
power. The restore operation begins, and the PAGE/TIE button
blinks. “donE” is displayed once the restore operation is
2. The JX-08 operates in USB mass storage mode. The finished.
JX-08 is recognized by your computer as an external
storage device. It takes around 20 seconds for the 8. Turn off the JX-08.
connection to be recognized.

3. Open the “JX-08” on your computer.

The “BACKUP” folder is shown in the JX-08.

4. Open the “BACKUP” folder.

The backup file appears.

5. Copy (drag and drop) the backup file to your

computer.

6 . Disconnect the JX-08 from your computer.

If you’re using Windows, click the Safely Remove

Hardware icon in the taskbar () and then click “Eject
Boutique.”
If you’re using macOS, drag the JX-08 icon to the trash.

7. Turn off the JX-08.

RESTORING THE SETTINGS

You can use the backup data that you created on your
computer to restore the settings of the JX-08.

1. Connect your computer to the JX-08 with a USB

cable.
While holding down the MENU button, turn on the
power.

2. The JX-08 operates in USB mass storage mode. The

JX-08 is recognized by your computer as an external
storage device. It takes around 20 seconds for the
connection to be recognized.

3. Open the “JX-08” on your computer.

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6 EFFECTS 


EFFECT PARAMETERS
This explains about the parameters of the effects built into the JX-08.

Use the Type parameter to select an effect.

The parameter types that you can configure depend on the effect you’ve selected.


DISPLAY TYPE EFFECT NAME

Cho1 JUNO-106 CHORUS
Cho2 CE-1
Cho3 SDD-320
dLy1 TimeCtrlDly
dLy2 2Tap PanDly
dLy3 Mod Delay
R.dLy Reverse Dly
Od T-Scream
Fv__ Fuzz
drU Fattener
Bit.C Bit Crusher
L.CNp LOFI Comp
PhA1 Script 90
PhA2 M StagePhsr
FiLt SuperFilter
Ptc1 PitchShiftr
Ptc2 2V PShifter

JUNO-106 CHORUS

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] type Cho1 Models the chorus section of the Roland JUNO-106.
[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.

[3] NodE 1,2,1_2 Chorus types

1 JUNO-106 Chorus I
2 JUNO-106 Chorus II
1_2 JUNO-106 Chorus I & II
JX1 JX-8P Chours I
JX2 JX-8P Chours II

[4] noiS 0–127 Volume setting for Chorus Noise

[5] bAL Wet / Dry Effect Balance

0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100

100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[6] LUL 0–127 Output level

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CE-1

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe Cho2 BOSS CE-1 chorus

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] Int 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the chorus effect.
[4] Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut
[5] Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut
[6] LEU 0–127 Output level

SDD-320

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe Cho3 DIMENSION D (SDD-320)

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.

[3] Node Switches the mode.

1, 2, 3, 4 Mode buttons on the SDD-320
1_4, 2_4, 3_4 Mode buttons of the SDD-320 are pressed in combination

[4] Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut

[5] Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut
[6] LEU 0–127 Output level
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TIMECTRLDLY

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe dLy1 Delay time can be varied.

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off
[3] Sync Off, On Synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm
[4] TiNE 1–1300 (ms) Delay time
[5] notE * Set note values of the delay
[6] Fb -98–98 (%) Adjusts amount of effect fed back into the delay

[7] bAL Volume balance between the effect sound and dry (original) sound
0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[8] EQ.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut

[9] EQ.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut
[10] LEU 0–127 Output level
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2TAP PANDLY
The delay sound is heard both at the left and at the right.

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe dLy2 The delay sound is heard both at the left and at the right.
[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] Sync Off, On Tempo sync
[4] TiNE 1–2600 (ms) Delay Time
[5] notE *
[6] Fb -98–98 (%) Feedback

[7] H.dNP 200, 250, 315, Center frequency at which the high frequency feedback input is cut
400, 500, 630,
800, 1000, 1250,
1600, 2000, 2500,
3150, 4000, 5000,
6300, 8000 (Hz),
byPS

[8] PAn1 L 64–r 63 Delay 1 pan

[9] PAn2 L 64–r 63 Delay 2 pan
[10] LUL1 0–127 Delay 1 volume
[11] LUL2 0–127 Delay 2 volume
[12] EQ.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut
[13] EQ.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut

[14] bAL Volume balance between the effect sound and dry (original) sound
0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[15] LEU 0–127 Output level

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MOD DELAY

When Feedback Mode is “norN” (NORMAL) When Feedback Mode is “CroS” (CROSS)

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe dLy3 Adds a wavering feel to the delay sound.

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] L.Snc Off, On When this is ON, the effect synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm.

[4] L.tiN 1–1300 (ms) Left Delay Time

[5] L.not *
[6] R.Snc Off, On When this is ON, the effect synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm.

[7] R.tiN 1–1300 (ms) Right Delay Time

[8] R.not *
[9] FB.Nd norN, CroS Feedback Input
[10] Fb -98–98 (%) Feedback
[11] H.dNP 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, Hi Cut Frequency Center Point
1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000 (Hz), byPS

[12] Nod These parameters configure the modulation.

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] rAT.S OFF, On Tempo sync

[2] rAT.H 0.05–10.00 (Hz) Modulation cycle
[3] rAT.n
[4] dEPt 0–127 Modulation depth
[5] PHS 0–180 (deg) Modulation width

[13] Eq.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut

[14] Eq.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut

[15] bAL Volume balance between the effect sound and dry (original) sound
0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[16] LEU 0–127 Output level

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REVERSE DLY

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe R.dLy Reverse delay and a tap delay.

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] Sync Off, On When this is ON, the effect synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm.
[4] TiNE 1–2600 (ms) Delay Time
[5] notE •
[6] Fb -98–98 (%) Feedback

[7] bAL Wet / Dry Balance

0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[8] EQ.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut

[9] EQ.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut
[10] LEU 0–127 Output level

T-SCREAM

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe Od Overdrive

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] diSt 0–127 Adjusts the amount of distortion / volume.
[4] tonE 0–127 Sound quality of the overdrive effect
[5] LEU 0–127 Output level

FUZZ

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe Fv__ Adds overtones and intensely distorts the sound.
[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] dru 0–127 Adjusts the amount of distortion. The volume also changes.
[4] tonE 0–100 Sound quality
[5] LEU 0–127 Output level
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FATTENER

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe dru Distortion and harmonic effect

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] Odd 0–400 (%) Odd-numbered secondary harmonics are added as value increases.
[4] EIJEn 0–400 (%) Even-numbered secondary harmonics are added as value increases.
[5] LEU 0–127 Output level

BIT CRUSHER

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe bit.C Produces an extreme lo-fi effect.

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] rAtE 0–127 Adjusts the sample rate.
[4] bit 0–20 Adjusts the bit depth.
[5] FiLt 0–127 Adjusts the filter depth.
[6] Lo -15–15 (dB) Adjusts the amount of low range boost/cut.
[7] Hi -15–15 (dB) Adjusts the amount of high range boost/cut.
[8] LEU 0–127 Adjusts the output level.
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LOFI COMP

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe L.CNP Degrades the tonal character.

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.

[3] CONP 1–6 Selects the type of filter applied

1: Compressor off
2–6: Compressor on

[4] LoFi 1–9 Degrades the tonal character as this value is increased

[5] FiLt Selects the type of filter applied to the sound after it passes through the Lo-Fi effect.
OFF Filter is not used
LPF Cuts the high frequencies
HPF Cuts the low frequencies

[6] C.Off 1–16 The center frequency of the post filter

[7] EQ.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut

[8] EQ.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut

[9] bAL Volume balance between the effect sound and dry (original) sound
0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[10] LEU 0–127 Output level

SCRIPT 90

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe PhA1 Analog phaser
[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] SPEd 0–100 Modulation speed
[4] dEPt 0–127 Depth of modulation
[5] Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut
[6] Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut
[7] LEU 0–127 Output level
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M STAGEPHSR

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe PhA2 Large phase differences

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.

[3] NodE 4, 8, 12, 16, Number of stages in the phaser

20, 24 (STAGE)

[4] Nanu 0–127 Center frequency

[5] Sync OFF, ON Tempo Sync
[6] tiNE 0.05–10.00 (Hz) Frequency of modulation
[7] notE
[8] dEPt 0–127 Depth of modulation
[9] rESo 0–127 Amount of feedback
[10] NiX 0–127 Volume of phased sound
[11] PAn L 64–r 63 Stereo position of the output sound
[12] Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut
[13] Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut
[14] LEU 0–127 Output level
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SUPERFILTER

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe FiLt Sharp slope modulating filter

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.

[3] tyPE Frequency range that passes through each filter

LPF Low Pass FIlter
bPF Band Pass Filter
HPF High Pass Filter
notc Notch Filter

[4] SLoP Filter slope

-12 (dB) Gentle
-24 (dB) Steep
-36 (dB) Extremely steep

[5] C.OFF 0–127 Cutoff frequency of the filter

[6] rESo 0–100 Filter resonance level
[7] GAin 0–12 (dB) Amount of boost for the filter output
[8] Nod Off, On On/off switch for cyclic change

[9] Nod.ľ These waves control how the cutoff frequency changes.
tri Triangle wave
Sqr Square wave
Sin Sine wave
Saľ1 Sawtooth wave (upward)
Saľ2 Sawtooth wave (downward)

[10] Sync Off, On Tempo Sync

[11] tiNE 0.05–10.00 (Hz) Rate of modulation
[12] notE *
[13] dePt 0–127 Depth of modulation

[14] AtK 0–127 Speed at which the cutoff frequency changes

[15] LEU 0–127 Output level
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PITCHSHIFTR

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe Ptc1 A stereo pitch shifter.

[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] CrS -24–12 Adjusts the pitch of the pitch-shifted sound in semitones.
[4] FinE -100–100 Adjusts the pitch of the pitch-shifted sound in 2-cent steps
[5] Sync OFF, ON Tempo Sync
[6] tiNe 1–1300 Delay Time
[7] notE *
[8] Fb -98–98 (%) Feedback
[9] Eq.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut
[10] Eq.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut

[11] bAL Volume balance between the effect sound and dry sound
0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[12] LEU 0–127 Output level

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2V PSHIFTER

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] tyPe Ptc2 Dual pitch shift of the dry sound
[2] Sľ Off, On Turns the effects on/off.
[3] 1.CrS -24–12 Amount of pitch shift applied for pitch-shift 1 (in semitones)
[4] 1.Fin -100–100 Amount of pitch shift applied for pitch-shift 1 (in units of two cents)

[5] 1.dÆy These are the settings for the pitch-shift 1 delay and feedback parameters.

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] Sync OFF, On Tempo Sync
[2] tiNE 1–1300 Delay Time
[3] notE *
[4] Fb -98–98 (%) Feedback

[6] .
1PAn L 64–R 63 Panning for pitch-shift 1 sound
[7] .
1LEU 0–127 Pitch-shift 1 volume
[8] .
2CrS -24–12 Amount of pitch shift applied for pitch-shift 2 (semitones)
[9] .
2Fin -100–100 Amount of pitch shift applied for pitch-shift 2 (cents)

[10] .
2dÆy These are the settings for the pitch-shift 2 delay and feedback parameters.

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] Sync OFF, On Tempo Sync
[2] tiNE 1–1300 Delay Time
[3] notE *
[4] Fb -98–98 (%) Feedback

[11] .
2PAn L 64–R 63 Panning for pitch-shift 2 sound
[12] .
2LEU 0–127 Pitch-shift 2 volume
[13] EQ.Lo -15–15 (dB) Amount of low range boost/cut
[14] EQ.Hi -15–15 (dB) Amount of high range boost/cut

[15] bAL Volume balance between the effect sound and dry (original) sound
0 Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100 Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0

[16] LEU 0–127 Output level

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REVERB

STEP PARAMETER VALUE EXPLANATION

[1] SEnd 0–127 Adjusts the amount of reverb

[2] tyPE Selects the types of reverb.

roN.1 Room 1
roN.2 Room 2

haL.1 Hall 1

haL.2 Hall 2

PLAt Plate

[3] P.dLy 0–100 Pre Delay

[4] tiNE 1–100 Adjusts the decay length of the reverb sound.
[5] LEUL 0–127 Adjusts the output level of the sound with reverb applied.

* ABOUT NOTE VALUES

INDICATION EXPLANATION

64t Sixty-fourth-note triplet

1_64 Sixty-fourth note
32t Thirty-second-note triplet
1_32 Thirty-second note
16t Sixteenth-note triplet
1_32. Dotted thirty-second note
1_16 Sixteenth note
1_8t Eighth-note triplet
1_16. Dotted sixteenth note
1_8 Eighth note
1_4t Quarter-note triplet
1_8. Dotted eighth note
1_4 Quarter note
1_2t Half-note triplet
1_4. Dotted quarter note
1_2 Half note
1t Whole-note triplet
1_2. Dotted half note
1 Whole note
2t Double-note triplet
1. Dotted whole note
2 Double note
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7 SOUND LIST

This is a list of the patches stored in this unit by factory default.

Group/Bank/Patch Number Tone Name


A.11 JX 5th Synth A.68 BC Pluck B.48 XMod Compu

A.12 Sqr Lead A.71 Rnd Filter Synth B.51 Tech Chord
A.13 Velo Reso Bass A.72 90's RAVE B.52 Dub Kick 1
A.14 Gamelon Cans A.73 JX Poly Brass B.53 Synth Tom
A.15 Tremolo Synth A.74 JX Powerbrass B.54 Noise Tom
A.16 JX Brass Pad A.75 Polyheimer B.55 Telephone
A.17 Marimba Echo A.76 Bend Brass B.56 Noise Sweep
A.18 Bit Crash Bass A.77 Velo Brass B.57 C5 FX Sweep
A.21 Mammoth Strings A.78 Beef Brass B.58 Forget About It
A.22 We All Love It! A.81 Classic Poly JX B.61 Provement
A.23 Warm in Here 2 A.82 Velo Brassman B.62 Space Station
A.24 Click Reverse A.83 Sizzle Brass B.63 Transending
A.25 Poly JX A.84 Reso Quack Brass B.64 Dub Chord2
A.26 Velocity 5ths A.85 Soft Brass Fader B.65 Transe Pluck
A.27 Echo Chord Pad A.86 Galaxy Funk B.66 Warm in Here
A.28 Mass-5 A.87 Amazement Ld B.67 Chrystal Mirrors
A.31 Square Dimes A.88 Hollow Creep Ld B.68 PIANO 1
A.32 SaiYuSenJiKou B.11 Square Bottom B.71 PIANO 2
A.33 5th Synth 1 B.12 Miss Maiden Lead B.72 PIANO 3
A.34 Scorched Pad B.13 JX Leader B.73 LOW STRINGS
A.35 Dynamic Lush Pad B.14 8bit Lead B.74 VOICES
A.36 Slow Atk Strings B.15 Square Mod Bass B.75 ORGAN I
A.37 Hollow Daddy B.16 V Drone Wobble B.76 ORGAN II
A.38 Hinode B.17 Bit Basher B.77 SYNTH BASS
A.41 Bowed Synth B.18 Dark Chorus Bass B.78 SOUNDTRACK
A.42 Choir Pad B.21 Velo Filter Bass B.81 FAT FIFTH
A.43 Ancient One B.22 Low Blow B.82 TOMS
A.44 Soft Pad 1 B.23 Delay Bass B.83 CLAV
A.45 Res-Plasto B.24 JX Synth Bass B.84 SQUARELEAD
A.46 Dyna Reso B.25 Dark Square Bass B.85 POLY BRASS
A.47 Descender Pad B.26 DoubleFilter Bs B.86 SOFT BRASS
A.48 5th Synth 2 B.27 5th Stac Bass B.87 STAB BRASS
A.51 Reso Sweep 1 B.28 Dub Bass B.88 AGOGO BELL
A.52 Reso Sweep 2 B.31 Pipe Buzz Bass C.11 PIANO 4
A.53 Reso Sweep 3 B.32 Body Bass C.12 PIANO 5
A.54 Severed Strings B.33 On Backwards C.13 STRINGBRASS
A.55 Gross dude... B.34 Break Dancing C.14 STRINGS 1
A.56 Soft Pad 2 B.35 Storyteller C.15 STRINGS 2
A.57 Porto Strings B.36 Microchips C.16 CHOIR
A.58 Dulci-Synth B.37 Light Pluck C.17 MAY.S WIND
A.61 Bend Pad B.38 Velo Pluck C.18 MARIMBA
A.62 Square Bell B.41 Sqr Pluck 1 C.21 HARPSICHORD
A.63 Bell Chorus B.42 Sqr Pluck 2 C.22 XMAS BELL
A.64 Two Chimes B.43 Toy Darts C.23 VIBES
A.65 So Dramatic B.44 Vel Seq Tone C.24 UPRIGHT BASS
A.66 Random-Pulse B.45 Puny Pluck C.25 LOG DRUM
A.67 Quiver B.46 Fat Fifth 2 C.26 MALLET
B.47 Crop Chop Short C.27 POLY SYNTH

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8 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART (PART)
Model: JX-08
Date: Oct. 13, 2021 Version: 1.00
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Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
○: Yes ×: No
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART (SYSTEM)

Model: JX-08
Date: Oct. 13, 2021
Version: 1.00

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
○: Yes ×: No
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9 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

USER MEMORIES

Sound Patch 256

Pattern 128

EFFECTS

Chorus: 3 types
Delay: 4 types
Overdrive
FUZZ
Drive
Bit crusher
LOFI Comp
Phaser: 2 types
Filter
Pitch Shifter: 2 types

STEP SEQUENCER 64 steps 8 notes (Polyphonic)

Display 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

CONNECTORS

EXT CLOCK IN jack Mono miniature phone type

PHONES jack Stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack Stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) 5 pin din connectors
USB port USB Type-C (Audio, MIDI)

POWER SUPPLY
Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB bus power
Current Draw 500 mA (USB bus power)

Expected battery life under continuous use

Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

DIMENSIONS
300 (W) x 128 (D) x 47 (H) mm
11-13/16 (W) x 5-1/16 (D) x 1-7/8 (H) inches

WEIGHT
895 g / 2 lbs (including batteries)

ACCESSORIES
Quick Start
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

OPTIONS
Keyboard unit: K-25m
Boutique Dock: DK-01
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