Companion for Companion for J-6 - MIDI Remote Control App for Roland AIRA Compact J-6 Chord Synthesizer
Your companion for jamming with J-6
Makes browsing patterns, chords, and phrases a bit easier.
What's New
Production Release
- Battery optimization guide: Quick access to Android battery settings
- Favorite chord sets: Save your favorite chord sets for quick access
- Improved error handling for background operation
How this app can help
J-6 Alone
- ๐Switch patterns with knob and buttons
- ๐Check current pattern on small display
- ๐Flip through manual for chord sets
- ๐ฒTrial and error to find the right phrase
With This App
- ๐Tap any of 64 patterns instantly
- ๐See which pattern is playing at a glance
- ๐นBrowse chord sets โ see chord tones on keyboard
- ๐Visual style & variation reference โ find the right one fast
Features
Pattern Selection
64 patterns (8 banks ร 8) displayed in a visual grid. Tap any bank to switch instantly. In landscape mode, see all 8 banks at once for quick navigation.
BPM Control
Smooth slider for 40-300 BPM. Quick buttons for ยฑ1, ยฑ5, ยฑ10 fine-tuning. Real-time sync with your J-6 MIDI clock โ change the tempo on either device and they stay in sync.
Chord Set Browser
Browse all 100 built-in chord sets. Filter by genre โ Pop, Jazz, R&B, and more. See every chord voicing on a piano keyboard, so you always know what notes you're playing.
Phrase Reference
9 styles ร 12 variations at a glance. Each rhythm pattern is visualized so you can find the perfect phrase for your track without trial and error.
Also included
- One-tap play/stop
- USB connection โ no pairing needed
- Auto reconnect when disconnected
- Background sync โ MIDI stays connected
- Works in portrait and landscape
How It Works
Set Up
On your J-6, go to MENU โ Sync โ USB
Connect
Connect J-6 to your phone via USB cable
Launch
Open the app and select your J-6
Control
Start playing with patterns, BPM, and more
Get the App
As a J-6 user, I built this to scratch my own itch. Hope it helps you too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free?
Yes, completely free. No ads, no in-app purchases, no hidden costs.
Will my feedback be used?
Absolutely. This app is built by a J-6 user for J-6 users. Your feedback directly shapes new features.
It doesn't work on my device?
This app requires Android 7.0+ and USB OTG support. Some devices may not support USB OTG.
Ready to try it?
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