Arturia MiniFreak vs Roland JD-Xi
| Arturia MiniFreak | Roland JD-Xi | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch | mini keys (with velocity) |
| Polyphony | 6 | 129 |
| Sounds / presets | 420 | — |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16) | — |
| Sound engine | 2 engines | Digital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth), Analog Synth Tone, PCM Drum Kit |
| Effects | 3 FX slots | Effect1, Delay: 2 types, Reverb: 6 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.94 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (2.94 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (6 vs 129).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MiniFreak · Roland JD-Xi. Rows with a highlighted background differ.