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The New Legend
Cross-platform software synthesizer version of the SYSTEM-8.
The Roland SYSTEM-8 is a synth powerhouse with three oscillators per voice, multimode filtering, myriad modulation opportunities, and lush effects. It’s why professional touring artists and studio producers consider the SYSTEM-8 essential to their arsenals. Identical in sound to the hardware, the SYSTEM-8 Software Synthesizer brings the flexible and evocative sound of this modern classic to your DAW.
Classically Trained
The SYSTEM-8 draws on Roland's deep history of synthesizer research and development, with circuit-accurate models of classic Roland oscillators, filters, and effects. It includes legendary third-party oscillator types as well, plus the famous JUPITER and JUNO filter designs for super-authentic vintage sounds.
Beyond Vintage
The SYSTEM-8 does modern sounds too, with many flavors of digital and analog-style oscillators, plus waveshapes like SuperSaw, FM and more. In addition to classic filter models, options include an all-new VCF along with more recent designs like the unique formant, harmonic, and side-band filters. This makes the SYSTEM-8 unparalleled in its versatility, going from glass to growl—or pluck to punch—with just a few tweaks of its controls.
Hardware Integration
For synthesizer power users, combining the Roland SYSTEM-8 software synthesizer with its hardware sibling is a potent pairing. Sound designers will love the ability to play and shape sounds with a velocity-sensitive keyboard and dedicated controls. Live performers will appreciate transferring patches to hardware and taking the stage computer-free.
Features
- Authentic recreation of the 1979 PROMARS monophonic synthesizer
- Part-by-part circuit modeling for vintage accuracy
- Dual VCOs and sub-oscillators per voice for fat unison tones
- Extended oscillator range and LFO with Random waveform
- Advanced tempo-synced arpeggiator
- Built-in modern effects: reverb, bit-crusher, and delay
- PLUG-OUT compatibility with SYSTEM-8, SYSTEM-1, and SYSTEM-1m hardware
- Cross-platform plug-in (VST, AU, AAX) for DAW use
- Transfer sounds between software and hardware seamlessly
- Use hardware as a tactile controller for the software version
System Requirements
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11.
- macOS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.
Other:
- An internet connection is required for installing and activating Roland Cloud software.
- A compatible DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or plugin host that supports VST, AU, or AAX formats.
- For certain products like the SYSTEM-8, specific drivers may be needed.
Installation guide
1. Click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account or head to https://www.roland.com/cloud/login
2. Click SIGN UP
3. Enter your Email > click SUBMIT
4. Enter your details > check the box > click SIGN UP
5. Open your email > find the email from Roland Cloud (check Junk/Spam) > click ACTIVATE ACCOUNT
6. Click LOG IN
7. Enter your details as in Step 4 > click LOG IN
8. Click SAVE
9. Click JOIN TEAM ROLAND CLOUD
10. Paste in your Key found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > click SUBMIT
11. Click Download for your operating system > install the Roland Cloud Manager
12. Click Sign in
13. Enter your details > click Sign in to Roland Cloud
14. Click Roland
15. Click My Library
16. Choose a product > Click Install
17. Open your DAW > open your plugin
Your plugin is authorised and ready to use. Enjoy!
