Roland Boutique JX-03 chaining notes
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This is what the setup looks like with an added JX-03.
MIDI clock sends all the time, I don’t think it can be turned off. If set to auto, it will check for external clock first and sync to that, otherwise it uses internal tempo, set with [MANUAL][3] and then [1] or [2]. That means any synth that receives output from the JX will need to sync to it or set up local control so that incoming midi doesn’t affect it.
- Along with MIDI clock, the sequence always send its midi notes to the MIDI output. It will be important to never start a sequence from the JX because it will probably send unwanted notes onwards.
- Chain mode was set to on at first, and this caused problems because it would not send note offs from the MIDI output, which caused hanging notes.
- The JX also sends program change messages, which cannot be turned off. This should be noted for any downstream synths in the chain.
- Some USB ports do not supply enough power to keep the JX on. My phone charge battery for example did not work.
- Not sure about stereo, if the JX receives and/or sends it on with its input/output jacks. The output on the JX is monoaural, except for the chorus output, which is stereo.
