Roland AIRA SYSTEM-8 Analog / Digital Synthesizer

o Versatile performance synthesizer with advanced ACB technology and 49 full-size keys
o Internal sound engine delivers classic analog tones and dynamic modern sounds with analog vibe
o Hosts up to three PLUG-OUT synths; JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106 PLUG-OUTs included (*)
o Advanced low-pass, high-pass, and side-band filters with high-resolution controls
o Massive real-time control with dedicated knobs, sliders, and buttons
o Polyphonic step sequencer with classic TR-REC style interface
o Arpeggio, vocoder, and polyphonic Chord Memory functions
o CV/Gate outputs for interfacing with modular synths and vintage gear
o Large selection of onboard effects with hands-on controls
o USB audio/MIDI interface and control surface mode

* JUNO-106 is scheduled for release in 2017.
* Support for SYSTEM-8 on previously released plug-out synths to be available soon.

Roland SYSTEM-8: PLUG-OUT Synthesizer

[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 (Single LFO), 2 (Dual LFO), 3 (Resonanced 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¤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
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 Adaptor

[Current draw]
2 A

[Dimensions]
881 (W) x 364 (D) x 109 (H) mm
34-11/16 (W) x 14-3/8 (D) x 4-5/16 (H) inches

- Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
5.9kg
13 lbs 1 oz

[Accessories]
Owner's manual
AC adaptor
Power cord

[Options (sold separately)]
Keyboard Stand (*1): KS-18Z
Pedal switch: DP Series
Expression pedal: EV-5
*1 When using the KS-18Z ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.