The JD-Xi can connect to a computer so it can be integrated with music software applications. There are two ways to make this connection:
- Direct USB connection. This will use a USB cable connected to the USB COMPUTER connector on the back of the JD-Xi and then to a standard USB port on your computer.
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- Connection using a MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface. This will use the MIDI In and MIDI Out ports as well as the Stereo Left / Right jacks (if you are using an audio interface) on the back panel of the JD-Xi, which will connect to the interface, and the interface will then connect to a standard USB port on your computer.
The functionality and operation of the JD-Xi and your computer-based application(s) will be the same no matter which type of connection you are using - the only difference is how the MIDI and Audio signals are routed.
Connecting your JD-Xi to a computer using the direct USB connection
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the Cursor </> buttons to select "SYSTEM," and press ENTER.
3. Use the Cursor </> buttons to select "USB Drv," and then use the -/+ buttons to select "VENDOR."
4. Press the EXIT button several times to save this setting and return to the main select screen.
5. Power off and back on the JD-Xi.
6. Download and install the JD-Xi driver for your computer and connect the USB cable. You can download the latest drivers from our website here.
Make sure you download the driver that corresponds to the type of computer you have (Mac or Windows-based) and the version of operating system you are using. Once downloaded, you will need to run the setup application to install the driver into your system. This may include re-starting your computer.
Note: If you are using a Windows 10 computer, the driver will be automatically downloaded and installed when you connect the JD-Xi to your computer.
7. Confirm that the USB driver is installed correctly and that the computer is communicating correctly with the JD-Xi.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the JD-Xi is listed in both the Audio and MIDI Studio windows (it will be listed as "Boutique").
- On a Windows PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the JD-Xi is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers."
8. Activate or enable the JD-Xi in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this, but usually there is a preferences menu where you will need to enable the JD-Xi so it can be used by your software.
Connecting your JD-Xi to a computer using a separate MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface
1. Download and install the USB driver for your the interface (if necessary).
2. Confirm that the USB driver is installed correctly and that the computer is communicating correctly with the interface.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the interface is listed in both the Audio and MIDI Studio windows if it is a Audio and MIDI interface, or only in the MIDI Studio window if it is a MIDI interface.
- On a PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the interface is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers."
3. Activate or enable the interface in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this.
4. Connect the JD-Xi to the interface - you will need 2 MIDI cables (and and 2 audio cables if you are using an audio interface).