Roland JD-XA vs Roland JD-Xi
| Roland JD-XA | Roland JD-Xi | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch) | mini keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 64 | 129 |
| Sound engine | Analog/Digital Crossover: Analog Part (4 voices) + Digital Part (64 voices, SuperNATURAL) | Digital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth), Analog Synth Tone, PCM Drum Kit |
| Effects | — | Effect1, Delay: 2 types, Reverb: 6 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Release month | — | 9 |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Keys | 49 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.5 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 129).
Full spec sheets: Roland JD-XA · Roland JD-Xi. Rows with a highlighted background differ.