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SYSTEM-8: PLUG-OUT Synthesizer - Sound. Control.

Product code: SYSTEM-8
Category: Audio
Family: aira
Weight: 5.9 kg

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

Size and Weight

Width: 881 mm; 34-11/16 inches
Depth: 364 mm; 14-3/8 inches
Height: 109 mm; 4-5/16 inches
Weight: 5.9 kg; 13 lbs 1 oz

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