Roland already showed with the AIRA series that Roland stands for modern synths, which incorporated Roland's innovative ACB technology (Analog Circuit Behavior). This technique has been acclaimed for its authentic reconstruction of the sound and behavior of historical analog synthesizers. The Roland SYSTEM-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer features a highly advanced ACB chip, driving 8-voice polyphony, three oscillators, high-resolution filters and multipurpose LFOs. This spacious sound engine produces everything from classic analog pad sounds, basses and lead synths to fresh, dynamic sounds and space-filling structures coveted by modern sound designers. Sound production is easy, thanks to the intuitive control panel with many, many knobs and controls. You can add filters and effects in an instant, including side-band filter, overdrive, fuzz, delay, chorus, reverb.
- Roland SYSTEM-8
- Plug-Out Synthesizer
- Number of keys: 49 (velocity sensitive)
- Sound Generator Models: SYSTEM-8, PLUG-OUT1, PLUG-OUT2, PLUG-OUT3
- Maximum polyphony: 8 voices with SYSTEM-8, Plug-Out depending on software
- Patch: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks, per model)
- Performance: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks)
- Variations: 1 (single LFO), 2 (dual LFO), 3 (resonanced pulse LFO)
- Waveform: sine, triangle, saw, square, sample & hold, random
- Knobs: fade time, rate, pitch, filter, amp
- Controllers: key trigger, trigger envelope
- Power supply: adapter (included)
- Current consumption: 2 A.
- Dimensions (WxLxH): 881 x 364 x 109 mm (34-11 / 16 x 14-3 / 8 x 4-5 / 16 inch)
- Weight (without adapter): 5.9 kg (13 lbs 1 oz)
- Compatible with: Roland DP series, Roland EV-5 (both not included)
- Included: manual and power adapter with cable
- Phones: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Output (L / MONO, R): 2 x 6.3 mm mono jack
- Input (L / MONO, R): 2 x 6.3 mm mono jack
- CV / GATE output: 3.5 mm jack (+10 V)
- Trigger in: 3.5 mm jack
- Pedal (hold, control): 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI (in, out)
- USB port: USB type B (audio / MIDI) - DC IN
