Arturia MicroFreak vs Roland JD-XA
| Arturia MicroFreak | Roland JD-XA | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch | 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 4 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 512 | — |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer; 2 patterns per preset; 4 automation tracks | — |
| Sound engine | Digital oscillators (14 types incl. Pluck/Granular) + analog filter | Analog/Digital Crossover: Analog Part (4 voices) + Digital Part (64 voices, SuperNATURAL) |
| Effects | 4 FX slots | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Battery power | 6× AA | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 25 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.02 kg vs 6.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland JD-XA if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (4 vs 64).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MicroFreak · Roland JD-XA. Rows with a highlighted background differ.