Roland System-8 Plug-out Synthesizer

Roland System-8 49-key Plug-out Synthesizer at a Glance:

• Next-gen Analog Circuit Behavior engine onboard
• Load up complete synths via Plug-out expansions
• Packed with creative tools to create inspiring sounds
• Get hands on with comprehensive onboard controls
• Integrates with your rig via USB/MIDI and CV/Gate
• Next-gen Analog Circuit Behavior engine onboard

The remarkable analog sound of Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior digital-modeling sound engine absolutely floored the synth world when it first debuted, and the System-8 takes this technology to a whole new level. A full eight voices of polyphony and three oscillators, which includes a sub-oscillator option, delivers a solid foundation for massive tone creation. It gets even better when you add in ultra-high-resolution filters that seem to glow as you saturate them - just what you need for classic warm pads and freakishly fat basses. But vintage sounds are just the beginning, and when you start to push the System-8, you'll discover aggressive leads, dynamic textures, and a whole new world of synth tone.

Plug-outs let you load up completely different sound engines, such as the included Jupiter-8 and JUNO-106, instantly transforming the System-8 into another instrument altogether. Three Plug-out memory slots let you instantly switch sound engines, and in Performance Mode, you can even combine the internal sound engine with your loaded Plug-out models to create unheard-of hybrid synths with layered voices, custom splits, and other amazing capabilities.

Packed with creative tools to create inspiring sounds
Roland went above and beyond with the System-8's performance tools, which make it easy to create and tweak complex sequences, fire off chords and arpeggios, and tweak every parameter in real time. First, there's the 64-step sequencer, styled after Roland's intuitive TR-REC interface. Full transport options make it easy to record, play, and tweak loops on the fly, and the sequencer captures every knob and fader movement as you play. Chord Memory is another great performance feature, which allows you to fire off polyphonic stabs and lush chords, all while keeping a hand free to manipulate your sound. Likewise, the arpeggiator onboard the System-8 lets you shift patterns as you play, and the built-in vocoder is an awesome tool live.

Roland System-8 49-key Plug-out Synthesizer Features:

• Powerhouse 49-key performance synthesizer with Analog Circuit Behavior technology
• Create rich and detailed tones with 8 voices, 3 oscillators, filters, modulation, and more
• Internal sound engine delivers classic and modern analog sound production
• Expand your tonal palette with 3 Plug-out slots - Jupiter-8 and JUNO-106 Plug-outs included
• Sophisticated lowpass, highpass, and side-band filters include high-resolution controls
• Dedicated knobs, sliders, and buttons offer extensive and intuitive real-time control
• 64-step polyphonic step sequencer features a classic TR-REC interface
• Enhance your performances with the arpeggiator, vocoder, and polyphonic Chord Memory
• Add complexity to your sounds with a large selection of onboard effects
• CV/Gate outputs make interfacing with modular synths and vintage gear easy
• USB/MIDI interface and control surface mode provide total studio integration