Arturia MicroFreak vs Roland JD-Xi
| Arturia MicroFreak | Roland JD-Xi | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch | mini keys (with velocity) |
| Polyphony | 4 | 129 |
| 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 | Digital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth), Analog Synth Tone, PCM Drum Kit |
| Effects | 4 FX slots | Effect1, Delay: 2 types, Reverb: 6 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Battery power | 6× AA | — |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.02 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (4 vs 129).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MicroFreak · Roland JD-Xi. Rows with a highlighted background differ.