Roland SYSTEM-8
The New Classic
TheSYSTEM-8is a direct result of over four decades of synthesizer development at Roland, including some of the most iconic instruments ever made. It absolutely nails the sound and behavior of our most sought-after classics, like the included JUPITER-8, JUNO-106 and JX-3P synthesizersand yet it does so much more. Mix and match modern and vintage oscillators and filter types with multiple dedicated effectsthen split and layer them into never-before-heard new sounds. Shape every detail with the huge array of high-resolution controls and create fully realized musical ideas with the onboard polyphonic sequencer with motion recording. Able to split, layer and combine different synth engines, theSYSTEM-8is unparalleled in its versatility, going from glass to growl, or pluck to punch, with just a few tweaks of its high-resolution controls.
Beyond VintageTheSYSTEM-8s synth architecture draws on our deep history of research and developmentand it includes authentic models of classic oscillators, filters and effects. It even has down-to-the-circuit recreations of the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106 and JX-3P built-in, not to mention the world of legendary synths available on Roland Cloud. But theSYSTEM-8goes way beyond vintage. It has multiple flavors of digital and analog-style oscillators including Saw, Square, Triangle, SuperSaw, FM and more completely unique waveforms. Filter options include the famous JUPITER and JUNO filters as well as more recent designs like the unique Side Band Filter. |
High-Resolution ControlEver wondered what a knobby, FM synth with a JUPITER-8 filter would be like? Now you can find out. With one of the most expansive control layouts available, theSYSTEM-8has dozens of knobs, sliders, and buttons for you to shape your sound. Dimmable lights give you feedback as to which controls are active and let you see whats happening in dim studios and dark stages. Controls have a logical, flowing, layout with tonal tweaking in mind. Youll get ultra-smooth parameter changes that sound great and help you find the sweet spots. |
Dream SequencerTheSYSTEM-8s polyphonic sequencer is designed to be quick and flowing, keeping up with the rapid pace of your musical ideas. The upper and lower layers of theSYSTEM-8each have their own dedicated sequencer which can trigger internal sounds or devices connected via USB, standard MIDI, or CV/GATE. You can record in step or real-time modes and the sequencer can even capture per-step or real-time parameter changes using motion recording. Keep things fresh and exciting with dedicated knobs for scale, gate, and shuffle as well as hands-on control of playback modes and direction. |
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