Difference between Roland Xa and X6

[Spock's Theater]

The difference in price is roughly 900 euros but what does the X6 have that Xa doesn't. Which one do you prefer if you think of the quality/price ratio. And what about the rack version of X6 (the one called XR)?

EDIT: is there another product from some other company that is comparable with the Xa and is also in the same price range?

[Drusillus]

Well the worst thing is that the Xa only has ONE SRX slot :P

It also has the Fantom-S sound engine, which is pratically as good as the X6, but it is a little less quality.

The screen is also a lot smaller (more like the Fantom XR's LCD).

Only 12 pads.

That's about it. :)

[Kirby]

As far as i know, the basic differences are:
- The XA features the Sample ROM of the Fantom S, so you won't have the new X6 sounds like the new Grand Piano
- Better keyboard action on the X6, it could be that there's no aftertouch on the XA
- Bigger Display on the X6
- The XA's Drumpads are not velocity sensitive
- You can only add one SRX board to the XA

The XR is cool, but a hell to program if you don't use software. Personally, I don't like the sound, too hard and too hi-fi in my ears, I prefer the sounds of things like Korg M1, but that's just me. Very usable patches out of the box, organs seemed to be a bit weak. But a great device for the price!

The only comparable product in thies price range would be the Triton LE.