Roland's SYSTEM-8 is equipped with a palette of sounds spanning over four decades of legendary Roland synths. Its next-gen Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) engine powers an eight-voice, three-oscillator monster with stunning filters and effects, highly versatile LFOs, and a massive array of high-resolution knobs and sliders to control it all.
Roland SYSTEM-8 Features:
Versatile performance synthesizer with advanced ACB technology and 49 full-size keys
Internal sound engine delivers classic analog tones and dynamic modern sounds with analog vibe
Hosts up to three PLUG-OUT synths; JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106* PLUG-OUTs included (JUNO-106 is scheduled for release in 2017)
Advanced low-pass, high-pass, and side-band filters with high-resolution controls
Massive real-time control with dedicated knobs, sliders, and buttons
Polyphonic step sequencer with classic TR-REC style interface
Arpeggio, vocoder, and polyphonic Chord Memory functions
CV/Gate outputs for interfacing with modular synths and vintage gear
Large selection of onboard effects with hands-on controls
USB audio/MIDI interface and control surface mode
Roland SYSTEM-8 Specifications:
Sound Generator Section
Models: SYSTEM-8, PLUG-OUT1, PLUG-OUT2, PLUG-OUT3
Maximum Polyphony
8 voices (MODEL: SYSTEM-8)
MODEL: PLUG-OUT1, 2 and 3 depend on PLUG-OUT software
User Memory
Patch: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks, per one model)
Performance: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks)
Structure Elements
MODEL: SYSTEM-8 is as follows
(MODEL: PLUG-OUT 1, 2 and 3 are depend on PLUG-OUT software)
LFO Section
Variation: 1 (Single LFO), 2 (Dual LFO), 3 (Resonance Pulse LFO)
Waveform: < VARIATION 1 >: SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, Sample&Hold, Random, < VARIATION 2 >: 6 types, < VARIATION 3 >: 6 types
Knobs: FADE TIME, RATE, PITCH, FILTER, AMP
Controllers: KEY TRIGGER, TRIGGER ENVELOPE
Oscillator 1 Section
Variation: 1, 2
Waveform: < VARIATION 1 >: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SAW2, SQUARE2, TRIANGLE2, < VARIATION 2 >: 6 types
Knobs: COLOR, MODULATION Source (MANUAL, LFO, P.ENV, F.ENV, A.ENV, OSC 3), OCTAVE (64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2), COARSE TUNE, FINE TUNE
Modulation: CROSS Modulator
Oscillator 2 Section
Variation: 1, 2
Waveform: < VARIATION 1 >: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SAW2, SQUARE2, TRIANGLE2, < VARIATION 2 >: 6 types
Knobs: COLOR, MODULATION Source (MANUAL, LFO, P.ENV, F.ENV, A.ENV, OSC 3), OCTAVE (64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2), COARSE TUNE, FINE TUNE
Modulation: RING Modulator, Oscillator SYNC
Oscillator 3/Sub Oscillator Section
Waveform: SINE (-2 octave), SINE (-1 octave), SINE, TRIANGLE?RIANGLE (-1 octave)?RIANGLE (-2 octave)
Knobs: COLOR, TUNE
Mixer Section
Level: OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3/SUB OSC, NOISE
Noise: WHITE Noise/PINK Noise
Pitch Section
Knob: ENVELOPE Depth
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time
Filter Section
Variation: 1, 2
Filter Type: < VARIATION 1 >: LPF (-24 dB), LPF (-18 dB), LPF (-12 dB), HPF (-12 dB), HPF (-18 dB), HPF (-24 dB), < VARIATION 2 >: 6 types
Knobs: CUTOFF, RESONANCE, VELOCITY SENS, ENVELOPE Depth, KEY Follow, HPF CUTOFF
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, SUSTAIN LEVEL, RELEASE Time
Amplifier Section
Knobs: VELOCITY SENS, TONE, LEVEL
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, SUSTAIN LEVEL, RELEASE Time
Effect Section
Type: OVER DRIVE, DISTORTION, METAL, FUZZ, CRUSHER, PHASER
Knobs: TONE, DEPTH
Delay/Chorus Section
Type: DELAY, PANNING DELAY, CHORUS 1, CHORUS 2, FLANGER, DELAY + CHORUS
Knobs: TIME, LEVEL
Reverb Section
Type: AMBIENCE, ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, PLATE, MODULATION
Knobs: TIME, LEVEL
Other Section
Knobs: PORTAMENTO, TEMPO
Controller: LEGATO, TEMPO SYNC
Key Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY
Step Sequencer
Track
1 per Patch (step pattern is saved as a patch)
Step
1 - 64 steps
Recording Method
Step recording, Realtime recording
Controllers :SCALE, PLAY MODE, GATE, SHUFFLE, FIRST STEP, LAST STEP
Other
VOLUME, INPUT volume, ARPEGGIO, CHORD MEMORY, VOCODER, KEYHOLD, VELOCITY OFF, TRANSPOSE, OCTAVE
Controllers: Pitch bend and modulation lever, BEND SENS PITCH, BEND SENS FILTER, MOD SENS PITCH, MOD SENS FILTER
Display:16 characters 2 line LCD
External Storage: SD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function
Connectors:
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
INPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CV/GATE OUTPUT jacks: Miniature phone type
(CV: This jack supports OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported). GATE: This jack outputs +10 V.)
TRIGGER IN jack: Miniature phone type
PEDAL (HOLD, CONTROL) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB type B (Audio/MIDI)
DC IN jack
Power Supply: AC Adapter
Current draw:2 A
Dimensions (WxDxH):34-11/16" x 14-3/8" x 4-5/16"
Weight (excluding AC adapter):13 lbs 1 oz
Accessories:
Owner's manual
AC adapter
Power cord