ROLAND BOUTIQUE JX-03 À RENNES

I sell 2 Roland Boutique JX-03, in perfect condition, like new with all packing, box, manual. As you probably know, this is the best JX-3P VA emulation available on the market.   The JX-3P condensed the signature Roland sound users had come to expect into 64 stunning presets. Beautiful design, meticulous craftsmanship, and ease of use—the JX-3P was a Roland synth for aspiring youngster and virtuoso alike. The most attractive quality of the JX-3P is its versatility. The presets alone provide a masterclass in sonic engineering. Present midrange, shimmering high end, punchy bass frequencies—it’s all there in the JX-03.    Augmented by the PG 200, JX-3P users could navigate between out-of-the-box excellence and infinite customization. Visceral control options, not one but TWO stabilizing Digitally Controlled Oscillators, and Roland’s unmatched soundscapes—it’s no wonder the JX-3P shines brightly on countless classic recordings. The JX-03 includes all the controls of the PG-200 and the graphic charter of the JX-3P. The lower row is composed of illuminated buttons, allowing to manage presets, programs, sequences and global functions. On the left there are two expression ribbons with recall and lateral backlighting depending on the position,  one for pitch bend, the other for modulation; the first one also allows pre-listening of sounds when nothing is connected to the machine. The connections, located on the back, are common to the Boutique series: power switch, USB port type micro B (power, MIDI and audio), mini volume control, headphone output, line output, line input (routed directly to the analog/USB audio outputs, for cascading several modules) and MIDI input/output in DIN format. All audio connections are in stereo mini-jack format. Underneath the module is a small speaker (which we'll talk about later) and a hatch for inserting the 4 AA-LR6 batteries supplied (if a USB mic/mains power cord is not supplied). In conjunction with the small speaker and the pitch bend ribbon, they make the synth totally autonomous, at least during the 6 hours announced by the manufacturer. A serious alternative to be considered by those who are put off by the rarity, the price, the ergonomics (without PG-200) and the maintenance of the JX-3P (I know what I'm talking about for having owned and maintained many vintage synthesizers!!) This is my preferred Boutique synth after the JP-08.