Roland JD-Xi vs Roland JUPITER-80
| Roland JD-Xi | Roland JUPITER-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | mini keys (with velocity) | 76 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 129 | 256 |
| Sound engine | Digital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth), Analog Synth Tone, PCM Drum Kit | SuperNATURAL (Behavior Modeling): SuperNATURAL Synth Tone, SuperNATURAL Acoustic, SuperNATURAL Drum Kit |
| Effects | Effect1, Delay: 2 types, Reverb: 6 types | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 17.7 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2011 |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| Discontinued | — | 2019 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 37 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (2.2 kg vs 17.7 kg).
- Choose the Roland JUPITER-80 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (129 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Roland JD-Xi · Roland JUPITER-80. Rows with a highlighted background differ.