The SYSTEM-8 is 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 synthesizers—and yet it does so much more. Mix and match modern and vintage oscillators and filter types with multiple dedicated effects—then 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.

Specifications

Keyboard
Keyboard: 49 keys (with velocity)

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 are 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, 2, 3
Waveform:
VARIATION 1: Single LFO: SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, Sample&Hold, Random
VARIATION 2: Dual LFO: SINE x 2, TRIANGLE x 2, SAW x 2, SQUARE x 2, Sample&Hold x 2, Random x 2
VARIATION 3: Resonanced Pulse LFO: 6 resonance frequency
Knobs: FADE TIME, RATE, PITCH, FILTER, AMP
Controllers: KEY TRIGGER, TRIGGER ENVELOPE

Oscillator 1 Section:
Variation: 1, 2, 3, 4
Waveform:
VARIATION 1: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SAW2, SQUARE2, TRIANGLE2
VARIATION 2: Noise Saw, Logic Operation, FM, FM+SYNC, Vowel, CB
VARIATION 3: FM 2 Operaters: 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3.5, 1:15, 6:1
VARIATION 4: FM 5 Operaters: Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F
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, 3, 4
Waveform:
VARIATION 1: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SAW2, SQUARE2, TRIANGLE2
VARIATION 2: Noise Saw, Logic Operation, FM, FM+SYNC, Vowel, CB
VARIATION 3: FM 2 Operaters: 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3.5, 1:15, 6:1
VARIATION 4: FM 5 Operaters: Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F
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
Variation: 1, 2
Waveform: SINE (-2 octave), SINE (-1 octave), SINE, TRIANGLE､TRIANGLE (-1 octave)､TRIANGLE (-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, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Filter Type:
VARIATION 1: LPF (-24 dB), LPF (-18 dB), LPF (-12 dB), HPF (-12 dB), HPF (-18 dB), HPF (-24 dB)
VARIATION 2: Side Band Filter: 6 types (SBF1 - SBF6)
VARIATION 3: SYSTEM-1 Filter: LPF (-24 dB), LPF (-18 dB), LPF (-12 dB)
VARIATION 4: JUPITER-8 Filter: LPF (-24 dB), LPF (-18 dB), LPF (-12 dB)
VARIATION 5: JUNO-106 Filer: LPF (-24 dB), LPF (-18 dB), LPF (-12 dB)
VARIATION 6: Formant Filter: u-a, u-e, u-i, o-a, o-e, o-i
VARIATION 7: Formant Filter: u-i-a, u-e-a, u-i-e, o-i-a, o-e-a, o-i-e
VARIATION 8: Harmonics Filter: 64FEET, 32FEET, 16FEET, 8FEET, 4FEET, 2FEET
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 Adaptor
Current draw

2 A
Accessories

Owner's manual
AC adaptor
Power cord
Options (sold separately)

Keyboard Stand: KS-10Z
Pedal switch: DP Series
Expression pedal: EV-5