The JX-3P Upgrade features:-
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256 Tones, 8 Sequences & 16 Patterns can be stored and edited, Sequences & Patterns can be optionally
linked to tones. It is also possible to temporarily edit any Tone, Seq or Pattern
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MidiCC support for all parameters, Midi Sysex support for Tone Dump & Load
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Patch Editor Control of Parameters (requires PE v 4.1 or later), Tones have 89 editable parameters
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8 separate 124 max step polyphonic sequences. These can be clocked from the internal/external
sequencer clock, Pattern Generator, LFO2 or midi clock divided by
3,4,6,9,12,18,24,36,48,72,96,128,144,168 or 192
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Polyphonic, Unison and Mono Key Assign Modes
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Portamento in Unison, Mono, Arp & Chord modes
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DCO Key Assign Detune available in all key modes, DCO 1 & 2 have separate Tune controls (+-12
semitones)
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Master Synth Fine Tune adjust
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Two independent envelope generators
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Two independent Low Frequency Oscillators. LFO2 random2 can be clocked from the sequencer clock. The
Arp, Pattern and Sequence clocks can be optionally sourced from the LFO2
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16 stored Pattern Generator patterns. These can be clocked from the internal/external clock, LFO2 or midi clock divided by 3,4,6,9,12,18,24,36,48,72,96,128,144,168
or 192. The pattern can be any length between 2 and 16 steps
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Pattern Play Mode. This can be faded from no effect to full effect.
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Aftertouch, Modulation Level and dynamics via midi
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Modulation options include Velocity, Aftertouch and midi modulations that can be used in any combination. Each ENV Mod can select from ENV 1 or 2 and is a split
control with add (normal) and subtract (inverted)
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LFO Button can inject mod control to any mod destination(s)
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LFOs can be plus or minus base note or plus only
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Bend Lever can be directed to Osc, Filter, LFO Rate and VCA Level in any combination
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Chord Mode. Any chord with up to 6 notes can be set and played from any key
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Enhanced Parameter editing to allow editing of all 89 Tone parameters and 27 Global Parameters from the front panel
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Sequencer, LFO 1 and LFO 2 clocks and voice use can optionally display on the front panel
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Greater speed range and 6 waveforms for LFO1 and LFO2, LFO2 has a second Random mode that can be clocked from the
Sequence Clock
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The Arpeggiator can be clocked from the internal/external clock, Pattern Generator, LFO2 or midi clock divided by
3,4,6,9,12,18,24,36,48,72,96,128,144,168 or 192.
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Arp modes are Up, Down, Up and Down and Random, 0, 1 or 2 octaves
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Key transpose allows transposition to any key Up or down up to 2 octaves. Sequencer key can be shifted to any key while playing
by using Key Transpose
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Sequencer can be Started, Stopped & Continued using Midi Commands
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Appeggiator will Output Midi Data and Sequencer can optionally Output Midi
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Overall Synth Fine Tune
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Chorus has Manual Mode & variable speed
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The Upgrade comes with a kiwi-3P metal stick-on label.
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The PG-200 is not supported.
The upgrade is a small replacement board for the 3P CPU (IC 44). It will require removing the CPU and replacing it with a 40pin socket which is supplied with the Upgrade.
This needs to be done with good desoldering equipment by a competent technician so that the 3P board is not damaged. Instructions are supplied in the user guide.
The upgrade includes a board to control the Chorus speed which is able to be controlled and saved from the
3P patch settings.
User Manual
Menu Map
This
is
a
sequence
running.
Firstly
it
is
changed
to
unison,
then
detune
is
added,
then
chorus
is
added,
then
a
13
step
pattern
is
faded
in
and
then
out
and
finally
the
chorus
is
set to manual and panned.
This
is
a
sequence
running
and
demoing
playing
along
with
a
seq.
The
Seq
is
running
from
the
internal
clock
and
the
filter
has
random
LFO2
also
clocked
from
the
internal
clock.
There
is
also
a
little
bit
of
a
pattern
running
as well which is also being clocked from the internal clock.
This track is a mixture of Kiwi-3P sounds and effects
This
is a demo posted on YouTube
©Roland Names & Logos are owned by Roland Corporation
Kiwitechnics Kiwi-3P Upgrade has not been authorised or endorsed by Roland
This
link
will
take
you
to
our
friend
Syntegrator
who
has
made
a
series
of
videos
documenting
the
Kiwi-3P
installation
process
and
provides
a
useful
travelogue
while
he
does
it.
Note that the chorus board he installs in this sequence is not the new 'easy fit' design currently available, though.
This
link
will take you to a layout made by Rainer for the iPad app called MIDI Designer, which allows you to program the KIWI-3P from the iPad.
This
link
will take you to a new controller that is going to be made by Retroaktiv.
This
link
will take you to replacement Key Contacts made by LA Synth.
Here is a demo made by Joakim
I've been having a lot of fun with this upgrade + patch editor. It's really an amazing achievement, thanks again for this. It's amazing to program with, really happy. Matthew D.
U.K.
The new possibilities of the upgrade just blow me away ;) Perfect done! Karl - Austria
...But the most glorious change is the level adoption in proportion to the resonance. I suggested this change myself, but I had no clue how it
would sound in reality. Folks, it is unbelievable. The JX3P is now an absolute killer. I know only a few poly synths, which have the same
power: the OB-X or the SSM based early Prophet V's. [Yahoo Group]
BTW! love the chorus mod. with the filters and the vca's being the same as the Jupiter 8's , the Jx 3p really does sound jupiteresk! I know because I have a Jupiter 8 right here
next to a jx3p. Especially with the added Chorus features.....very niiiiiiiice! Allen - USA
I used Rainer's ipad midi editor layout on your site to edit sounds. Fantastic! Finally I'm able to easily discover all the features in the 3P upgrade and start creating sound
banks. Your upgrade in combination the ipad layout really lifted the the old JX3P back into 2012! Peter - USA
The Kiwitechnics JX-3P Upgrade is nothing short of fantastic. It's to the JX-3P, what Europa is to my Jupiter 6, and more still! In actual fact, it turns the JX-3P into a completely
different machine. And does this with considerable aplomb. Thank you again for a wonderful enhancement to my still wonderful synth! Lux- Australia
Picked up the Patch Editor from the post the other day. Got it hooked up to the Kiwi-3P and I'm seriously impressed. I always knew it was powerful but having access directly at
your finger tips is a revelation. I'm really digging the random arp and sample/hold features. Jim - USA
I recently bought the kiwi 3p upgrade from you and have installed it and it is amazing! I have just purchased the Patch Editor from you which I am really looking forward to
receiving to really help in realising the machine's new potential! Dave -Australia
I have installed my Kiwi-3P upgrade, many thanks for the detailed and well thought out instructions. The process was pretty straight forward, although I have to admit
desoldering and removing the original processor taxed my skill level. The upgrade is brilliant, I need time to fully explore the sonic capabilities. However one of the first things I
tried was unison mode and the voice detune... wicked. Matrin - UK
The 3p now gives my mks80 a good run for its money. Your upgrade is just amazing :) Damon - NZ
I got the JX3P upgrade and the Patch Editor and I love them!!! Nicholas - USA
Hello! I just received my Patch Editor and the Kiwi-3P upgrade. Both are really really awesome and wanted to thank you very much for making both. Derek - UK
Thanks so much for the Kiwi3p, have just got one. Amazing stuff. Ben
What can I say. It's installed, it's working, it looks amazing with the SynthGraphics overlay but most of all good god it sounds incredible. I haven't even scratched the surface of it
yet and I am constantly being blown away by what this machine can do now. Ollie - UK
Great Work! The Patch Editor really brings life to this synth! I love the poly detune function. Vincent - USA
3P Upgrade Price is US$155 + freight
Freight and packaging cost are
US$54 (USA), US$47(EU,ASIA),US$22(Australia) via NZ Post Economy Courier (tracked*)
Currency conversion can be done using xe.com.
* Tracking is available to USA, UK & Most of Europe - for other destinations please contact.
Purchase requires a verified Paypal email.
Please use the order page to have a Paypal invoice sent to you.
3P Service Manual
Latest Firmware K3P_P400_B400_Build7.zip
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