7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.

com

Navigation

Roland JD-800 emulation on XV

synthesizers
Posted by : Don Solaris On : March 21, 2014 3

Category: roland
Tags: jd800, roland, xv5080

Starting with model JV-1080, some waveforms from the JD-800 were
transferred into JV-1080. This process continued with XV series, to the point
that all of 108 JD waveforms are now available in the XV synths – seems like
7 are missing but are more likely renamed.

But that’s not all. What would be a JD without it’s special multi effect
processor. That’s why Roland implemented JD’s “Effect processor A” into
XV. In other words, you got a JD synth hidden inside your XV synth, and you
can finally start converting favorite JD patches. There are some differences
in the filter, but more on that later. I should just state that the 44.1k
referenced samples points to models XV-5080 and XV-5050. I can not
guarantee that model 3080 contains 44.1k playback engine at all, neither
the samples in that format – it has been reported the machine is 32k. I can
however guarantee than in 5080/5050 waveforms from the JD-800 are in
original 44.1k format.

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 1/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

Table below shows us internal memory content (waveforms) of the JD-800.

Starting with ‘’001 Syn Saw 1′’, ending with ‘’108 Wind Chime’’. Position of
these same waves inside XV synthesizer are marked with orange color. For
example if you want to load Syn Pulse 4 that on JD is waveform number
008, on XV you will find it on number 557.

JD-800 multi effect group A

With the XV synthesizer, Roland also brought us back the famous JD-800
multi effect from its section A block (note: the JD has two effect sections).
On XV series it is available as MFX number “75: JD MULTI”. Just like on the
JD-800, it allows distortion, phaser, spectrum and enhancer effects to be
connected in series in any desired order. It features exactly the same
settings as available on JD-800. Here is a brief explanation for each one of
them.

1. Distortion
The first effect in the chain is obvious – a standard distortion. This effect is
http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 2/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

useful in situations when you wish to add some drive to solos or do some
nasty clipping effects depending on the sound design application. There are
seven types of distortion available:

1. MELLOW DRIVE: A soft, mellow distortion; somewhat darksounding.

2. OVERDRIVE: The classic sound of an overdriven tube amp.
3. CRY DRIVE: Distortion with a high-frequency boost.
4. MELLOW DIST: Sounds like the distortion you’d get from a really big
amp.
5. LIGHT DIST: A distortion with an intense, brilliant feel.
6. FAT DIST: Boosted lows and highs gives this one a thick, fat sound.
7. FUZZ DIST: Like FAT DIST, but with even more distortion.

2. Phaser
In typical phaser, modulation effect is created by mixing original sound with
a phase shifted one. Result is a swirling effect and is best suited for backing
sounds such as strings or electric pianos. Phaser will be most effective on
sounds rich with harmonics, such as saw or pulse waves. Therefore it would
be better to insert the phaser after the distortion or spectrum. For the best
results, you should use center frequency at around 1 kHz.

3. Spectrum
Spectrum is an effect that modifies sound by boosting or cutting specified
frequency areas, resulting in different tone colors. This effect might look
similar to an equalizer. However, the frequency of each band has been set
at the optimal location for adding a distinctive character to the sound.
Rather than correcting the sound, spectrum allows you to aggressively
modify the tonal character.

Spectrum will be best heard on spectral rich sounds such as white noise.
There, the change will be most evident. For most expressive result use
narrow bandwidth (set it to 5) and try setting all bands to max gain (positive
or negative). When using wide bandwidth settings (set to 1) sound becomes
less distinctive, and it starts to sound like an ordinary EQ.

4. Enhancer
Enhancer is a sort of aural exciter type of effect. Can be effective for
sharpening up the vocal types of patches, flutes, guitars, etc. It will really

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 3/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

help the instrument (patch) stand out in the mix. Its function is to generate
new overtones out of the fundamental ones. With sensitivity you can set the
depth of enhancer effect. While with the mix parameter you are specifying
the mixture of original sound and the newly created sound overtones.

Effects setup on XV
Image below shows us the real JD-800 effect processor routing. As you can
see, effects group A is connected in both series and parallel to group B.
Same thing can be done in XV. The only difference is that on XV there is no
effects group B, but instead there is separate chorus and reverb/delay.
Since they can be configured in series or parallel, you can think of them as
“group B” with only difference that you can have either delay or reverb, but
not both like on the JD.

Image below shows us typical JD-800 effects setup emulated on XV. Chorus
and reverb simulate JD’s “effect group B” while MFX: 75 JD Mlt provides
“group A”. In this example, group A is connected in series to group B. Inside
group B we connected chorus and reverb in parallel (M+R), so that we get
chorused signal out followed by reverb/delay (in this example i used Reverb
1, type: Delay).

It is possible to have delay and reverb at the same time, but you will lose
chorus. If this setup is required, just set chorus to type 2: delay (200-
1000ms). Now you will have both delay and reverb.

Filter conversion table

Before starting to build or convert you first JD patches, keep in mind that JD
and XV have different filter numerating system. For example, max
resonance on JD is 100 while on XV is 127. Same is with the cutoff. For
better conversion of your JD patches you will need this JD/XV cutoff and
resonance conversion table.

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 4/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

Previous Post
Roland JD-990 Resource Centre

Next Post
How to achieve PWM on Roland’s SuperJV/JD/XP series

Comments (3)

Lowell
April 8, 2015 at 00:37

Thank you for the info. I wished to created the Crystal

Rhodes patch but I don’t have a JD available;
1. Have you already converted this?
2. Do you know the parameters of the patch?
Keep up the good work

Reply

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 5/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

Don Solaris
April 26, 2015 at 12:13

Ask folks on Gearslutz. Someone probably has all

the info.

Reply

RichMiranda
June 8, 2015 at 22:51

Unfortunately You can’t get Crystal Rhodes on XV series,

unless you have JD800 side to side for comparisson of the
parameters.

Reply

Leave a Reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Name(required)

E-mail(required)

Website

Post Comment

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 6/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

Enter search query here...

GO

Store

Roland MC-909 Sample Pack

Roland JD-990 Patches Soundset

Yamaha AN1x Patches Soundset

Nord Wave Vintage Digitals

Casio CZ-1 Patches Soundset

Free Samples and Patches

Casio CZ-230 soundset for CZ-1

Korg X5D Drums (samples)

Nord Wave Drumset (samples)

Roland TR-606 (samples)

Tech Articles & Reviews

Yamaha A4000/A5000 Review

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 7/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

Why using old hardware samplers?

How to upload SYX files to synthesizer via MIDI

Korg Trident MkI Demo

Waldorf Streichfett Demo (making of)

The ultimate Roland JV, JD, XV F.A.Q.

Dynacord DRP-20 review

ASR-10 synthesizing industrial sounds

ASR-10 synthesizing an organ

Eventide H3000 as a formant synth

Andromeda A6 sound improvement

Deep FM bass on Roland JD/JV/XV series

How to achieve PWM on Roland’s SuperJV/JD/XP series

Roland JD-800 emulation on XV synthesizers

Roland JD-990 Resource Centre

Roland JD-800 Resource Centre

Synthesis types

Synthesizer basics

Enter search query here...

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 8/9
7/16/2015 Roland JD­800 emulation on XV synthesizers | donsolaris.com

GO

© All rights reserved.

All content copyright by Don Solaris unless otherwise noted.

http://www.donsolaris.com/?p=172 9/9