The JD-XA has 8 parts available, and each is assigned to a different MIDI channel by default:
- Analog Part 1 = MIDI Channel 1
- Analog Part 2 = MIDI Channel 2
- Analog Part 3 = MIDI Channel 3
- Analog Part 4 = MIDI Channel 4
- Digital Part 1 = MIDI Channel 5
- Digital Part 2 = MIDI Channel 6
- Digital Part 3 = MIDI Channel 7
- Digital Part 4 = MIDI Channel 8
Note: When the POLY STACK button is lit, all four Analog Parts are set to receive on MIDI channel 1.
Note: Each of these parts can be activated to play from the JD-XA keyboard by pressing the part On/Off button so it is lit. This button does not need to be lit to be able to trigger this part via MIDI.
The MIDI channels for each part are saved as part of a Program on the JD-XA, and you can change these channels if desired:
- Press MENU.
- Use the Cursor </> buttons to select "PROGRAM EDIT" and press ENTER.
- Use the Cursor </> buttons to select "PART MIDI: CH."
- Press the PART SELECT button for the desired part (A1-4, D1-4). You will see the screen change to reflect the currently selected part.
- Use the +/- buttons to select the desired MIDI channel.