Roland GALAXIAS Super Instrument Overview

video upload by RolandChannel

"GALAXIAS is a new Roland Super Instrument. Launch more than 50 years of Roland history, including dozens of legendary instruments and effects and over 20,000 iconic sounds within a single creative environment— included in every Roland Cloud Ultimate membership. And it dishes out some of the greatest synth sounds ever. New instruments, effects, sounds, sequencers, and more are automatically integrated into GALAXIAS and ready each time you start up.

In this video, you’ll take a tour of the extraordinary instruments and features within the ever-evolving GALAXIAS platform:

00:00 About GALAXIAS
01:20 Scenes
03:31 SOUNDS View
05:59 INSTRUMENT View
06:40 Key Range Editor
07:19 Macro Controls
08:34 MIX View
09:32 SEQUENCER View
09:53 Saving Scenes
10:49 SETLISTS
11:23 Plug-in (coming soon)"

MEGA SYNTH BUNDLE | NOVATION PEAK / SUMMIT

video uploads by Synth Cloud

🚀 MEGA SYNTH BUNDLE: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
🚀 PEAK / SUMMIT SOUND BANKS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

"Novation Peak/Summit Bundle consists of 4 soundsets: Atmos, Arpos, Poly Station, Hybrid Bass (214 presets total).
'Atmos' is a collection of 64 atmospheric presets for Novation Peak/Summit. It includes: 21 Pads, 18 Strings, 7 Textures, 7 Drones, 11 Rhythmical.

The bank covers a wide range of Atmosphere colors: vintage/retro, lo-fi, epic, bright, cinematic, warm, soft, complex, evolving, rhythmic, sweet, dreamy, deep, dark, cold, soundscape.

'Arpos' is a collection of 64 arpeggio presets for Novation Peak/Summit. The bank covers a wide range of Arp colors: slow and fast, simple and complex, deep and bright, soft and expressive, dreamy and dark, sustained and punchy.
'Poly Station' is a collection of 64 Keys and Synths presets for Novation Peak/Summit.

It includes: 31 Synths, 25 Keys, 5 Rhythmical, 3 Bells.

'Hybrid Bass' is a collection of 22 bass presets for Novation Peak/Summit. There’s a variety of bass tones: vintage and modern, soft and aggressive, slow and punchy, deep and bright…

The soundsets are suitable of a wide range of genres: ambient, electronica, IDM, trip-hop, lounge, downtempo, chill out, new age, cinematic, trance, deep, progressive, techno, industrial, breakbeat, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, dub and many others.

Features:
Wide range of arp sounds
Thoroughly set parameters
ModWheel adds expression
Animate 1 & 2 buttons change color of a timbre
Volumes are equalized for a comfortable browsing
No user/third-party wavetables
Made with love to Peak"

ORGANICA | NOVATION PEAK - SUMMIT | SOUND LIBRARY

video upload by Synth Cloud

🚀 ORGANICA: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

"Alive rhythmic passages, evolving cosmic sounds, edge big solo’s, moving plucks – all is here with organic feel.
This sound bank combines organic analog sounds with complex sequences and modulations.
Therefore, these 32 presets have a wide range of applications, and can be used for ambient, electronic or cinematic/OSTs, as well as for electronic dance music such as trance, techno.
Welcome to the world of true analog sound, full of powerful basses, amazing leads, extraordinary sequences and much more!
Handcrafted presets with velo/animate/controllers assigned sounds truly organic & alive.
Instructions for installation are included & its easy.
Soundtrack with cyberpunk atmosphere, synthwave track, ambient & electronica vibes can be easily created with our sounds.
Nick Klimenko prepared for us a stunning soundbank for one of the most authentic synths of our time – Novation Peak!"

“Organica” soundset contains 35 handcrafted sounds:

Beautiful & massive Strings
Lushiest & Biggest ambient Pads & Drones
Deep & monster Basses in various styles
Organic Big Cinematic Arps
Groovebox style Sequences
Big edge & classic Leads
Big atmospheric plucks & poly’s

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Roland D-50 - "Linear Legacy" Soundset (BIG DEMO)

video upload by LFOstore

"Also Working: Boutique D-05,D-550,Roland Cloud Vst Version!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-d-5...

Welcome to the "Linear Legacy" series of soundsets!

We are finishing the series with Roland D-50 synthesizer.

Roland D-50 - an iconic machine & hidden treasure for sountracks & ambient soundscapes.

Countless amount of tracks were made for albums, cinema, advertisment with this legendary synthesizer.

'Linear Legacy' soundset contains 64 most beautiful, warm, analog & deep sounds immediately ready to go in your sound production including:

Massive strings
Evolving cosmic pads & drones
Beautiful sharp plucks & poly
Big Basses
Cinematic brasses
Iconic Synth Emulations
Sequences

All the sounds are handmade & reacting on velocity & modulation wheel & aftertouch

Instructions of HOW TO are included.

Made by Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation

Enjoy!"

Roland Announces FANTOM EX Upgrade

video uploads by RolandChannel

"Major Upgrade Package for the Flagship FANTOM Synthesizers Adds ACB Modeling, New V-Piano and ZEN-Core Model Expansions, and More"
Full press release further below.

Playlist:
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Josh Blair Interview
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Sound Demos
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Install Guide

User demo video from Gattobus:

FANTOM EX - ACB JUPITER-8 Tone Programming Experience

video upload by gattobus

"In this video I wanted to make you feel the Analog Circuit Behavior of the JP-8 on the new FANTOM-EX update. A hands on programming experience starting from scratch!

WARNING:
Mind your volume levels, there are some serious filter sweeping frequencies that may caught you unprepared!!! :D

Enjoy!"

Press release follows:

"Major Upgrade Package for the Flagship FANTOM Synthesizers Adds ACB Modeling, New V-Piano and ZEN-Core Model Expansions, and More

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 7, 2023 — Roland announces the FANTOM EX Upgrade, a powerful new system expansion for the company’s FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 synthesizer models. Bounding with exciting new features and workflow enhancements, the user-installable FANTOM EX Upgrade supercharges Roland’s premier synthesizer series with even more creative firepower. The most significant update in FANTOM’s history expands and enriches the core platform with powerful Analog Circuit Behavior technology, two new grand pianos, JD-800 and n/zyme Model Expansions, studio-grade reverb effects, and more. Available for purchase on Roland Cloud, this value-packed upgrade is a must-have for current and future FANTOM owners.

Introduced in 2019, FANTOM was designed as an evolving creative hub that continually grows through sound expansion, software integration, and user-requested features. The FANTOM EX Upgrade integrates a host of sound engine and system enhancements, launching the FANTOM platform far beyond the impressive capabilities of previous versions. In development for many months, this important upgrade embodies Roland’s ongoing dedication to its flagship synth and the worldwide FANTOM community.

JUPITER-8 and SH-101 ACB Expansions
Roland’s acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) is the core technology behind AIRA products such as the TR-8S and SYSTEM-8, as well as the extensive Legendary series of software instruments on Roland Cloud. ACB brings an authentic analog sound experience to life in the digital realm, faithfully recreating analog circuitry and all their interactive behaviors at a deep component level.

Realized through new engineering breakthroughs, the processor-intensive ACB architecture is now available to FANTOM owners with the JUPITER-8 ACB and SH-101 ACB Expansions in the FANTOM EX Upgrade. These circuit-level recreations of influential Roland synths offer all the latest ACB advancements, including Circuit Mod and Condition functions for dialing in varying degrees of vintage character.

Two Concert-Class Acoustic Pianos
The FANTOM EX Upgrade features two deeply expressive grands primed to elevate stage and studio endeavors with Roland’s renowned piano performance. Additionally, FANTOM’s V-Piano interface has been refreshed with an attractive new graphical design.

Originally developed for the flagship RD-2000 stage piano, the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01 is a versatile and inspiring instrument with a rich, powerful, and detailed voice. The SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion offers 15 distinctive sounds, from bright, dynamic tones for stage playing to dark, moody variations for ambient explorations.

JD-800 and n/zyme Model Expansions
The FANTOM EX Upgrade also includes two of Roland’s most recent Model Expansion titles, driven by the ZEN-Core engine for advanced sonic range and performance versatility.
Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-800 Model Expansion puts the gleaming tone and monster sound-shaping potential of this vintage digital icon inside FANTOM.

The n/zyme Model Expansion is a thoroughly modern instrument with an all-new synth engine developed for the FANTOM environment. Combining wavetable oscillator layers, phase and shape modulation, resonant filters, and two powerful Step LFOs, n/zyme is a highly interactive music tool that sparks endless creative explorations.

Effect and Workflow Enhancements
The FANTOM EX Upgrade further enhances the synthesizer’s smooth workflow and deep feature set. New Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb algorithms instantly infuse any sound with spaciousness and intense harmonic color. FANTOM’s DAW control has been expanded with profiles for Steinberg Cubase and PreSonus Studio One. Additionally, the Master FX processor includes new preset templates for faster workflow and refreshed graphical interfaces for the Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ sections.

Availability & Pricing
The Roland FANTOM series, including the FANTOM 6, FANTOM 7, and FANTOM 8, are available in the U.S. for: $3,499, $3,899, and $4,199, respectively. The Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade is now available for $199."

Soundtracks 2 Epsilon - Soundbank for Roland D-50/D-550/D-05 and Roland Cloud VST. 432Hz

video upload by Rush Sound Design

"You can buy this soundbank here https://www.rushsounddesign.com/

Meticulously crafted soundscapes and analogue sounds, conjuring up imaginary places and soundtracks. Pads, keys, analogue sounds, otherworldly textures and chase patches (for instant soundscapes).

This is a sysex bank of 64 sounds for Roland D-50/D-550/D-05 and Roland Cloud VST. All 64 sounds are demoed here. This is the raw sound, no additional effects or mastering.

Recorded at 432Hz. If you 'd like to try how 432Hz sounds you can adjust your master tune settings on your synth."

MASSIVE SYNTH | SEQUENTIAL PRO 3 | SOUND LIBRARY

video upload by Synth Cloud

🚀 MASSIVE SYNTH: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
🚀 SEQUENTIAL SOUND BANKS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

"New soundscape pads, classic pads, progressive and powerful leads useful in every musical context, some industrial sound and so on, useful for cinematic compositions.. 19 new sounds !

Patches List:

Dirt bass
Filter bass
Late attack pad
LFO saw lead
Paraphonic pad
Simple sine lead
Double saw lead
Rhythm storm
8bit pluck
Clown arp
Fake mono organ
2pole lead
Synth Wind (Filter sustain)
Pluck lead
Tech atmos
Bells pad
Modern bass
Tick lead
Noisy pad"

Kiviak Instruments' WoFi Comes to Kickstarter

You might rmember Kiviak Instruments' WoFi from previous posts here.

The have launched a Kickstarter campaign. Price of the WoFi on the Kickstarter Campaign: 599€ / 599$US

Public price of the WoFi post-campaign: 799€ / 799$US.

Press release follows:

"Say hello to WoFi

Kiviak Instruments is pleased to officially announce the release of Wofi, their first instrument ever, on October 17, 2023.

This date will begin a one-month Kickstarter campaign as a pre-order tool to scale the volume of production needed.

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Roland Announces Epic JUPITER-8 Plug-in Bundle & Mind-melting TB-303 Bundle is back!

video upload by Roland Cloud

Follow-up to Roland Announces Total SYSTEM-8 Lifetime Key Bundle

"The king of polysynths. Learn more at:
https://rolandcloud.com/news/introduc...

For a limited time, buy a Lifetime Key for the JUPITER-8 Software Synth and get every JUPITER-8 patch collection for free. Access over 300 additional presets crafted by top sound designers and artists, including Brothertiger and Van Derand. Plus, get free updates and new features for life—no paid membership required. Buy our Total JUPITER-8 collection today! Get everything the JUPITER-8 has to offer for the low price of USD $199."

Mind-melting TB-303 Bundle is back!

video upload by Roland Cloud

"Yours within minutes at: https://rolandcloud.com/news/introduc...

Get the sound that gave birth to a movement!
For a limited time, buy a Lifetime Key for the TB-303 Bass Line and get 8 patch collections for free with our Total 303 special offer. That’s a $310 value for only $149! Access over 450 additional presets crafted by top sound designers including acid house legends DJ Pierre and Josh Wink. Plus, get free updates and new features for life—no paid membership required."

Roland Announces Total SYSTEM-8 Lifetime Key Bundle

video upload by Roland Cloud

"Buy our Total SYSTEM-8 collection today! Learn more at: https://www.rolandcloud.com/news/tota...

Get everything the SYSTEM-8 Software Synth has to offer for the low price of USD $129.

Here’s how to purchase:
- Download Roland Cloud Manager
- Sign up for a FREE Roland Account
- Click the Offers tab to purchase Total SYSTEM-8
- Download the SYSTEM-8 Software Synthesizer from Roland Cloud
- Manager under the Software Instruments Tab (under the AIRA section)
- Open and close the SYSTEM-8 in your DAW to initialize the plug-in
- Internet high-five! Now download any patch collection from the
SYSTEM-8 tab in Roland Cloud Manager to inject fresh sounds into your SYSTEM-8 plug-in."

NOVATION BASS STATION II | 160 CUSTOM SOUNDS | SOUND LIBRARY

video upload by Synth Cloud

"▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 160 CUSTOM SOUNDS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
🚀 BASS STATION II LIBRARIES: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
📩 Mail: info@synthonia.com

This library contains 8 sound banks of various kind of sounds suitable for several musical genres: from ambient to dance, from pop to industrial... Try these 160 new sounds !

128 new custom patches for Novation Bass Station 2 +32 more custom patches as a gift for a total of 160 new custom patches!

Features 128 New Patches:
Bank 1 (0 to 7) - Bass
Bank 2 (8 to 15) - Lead
Bank 3 (16 to 23) - Mix & Noise
Bank 4 (24 to 31) - Arcade & Wall

+32 Bonus Sounds
Bank 1 (0 to 7) - Bass
Bank 2 (8 to 15) - Lead
Bank 3 (16 to 23) - Mix & Noise
Bank 4 (24 to 31) - Arcade & Wall"

Roland Announces GAIA 2 Synthesizer

video upload by RolandChannel

Roland GAIA 2 Synthesizer Overview


User videos:

Playlist:

1. Roland GAIA2 Demo & Review - musictrackjp
2. New Roland GAIA 2 - "Skywards" - demo by gattobus
3. ROLAND GAIA 2 Review, tutorial, and all 250+ presets - loopop
4. Roland GAIA2 - 1st LOOK Sonic Lab Presentation - sonicstate
5. Roland GAIA 2 Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
6. Roland GAIA 2 Sound Demo (no talking) - Limbic Bits

Press release follows.

Advanced Synthesizer with Wavetable and Virtual Analog Engines, an Intuitive Sound Design Workflow, Expressive Hands-On Controls, Model Expansion Support, and More

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 28, 2023 — Roland announces GAIA 2, an advanced synthesizer with a newly developed hybrid sound engine and a friendly panel layout that makes learning synthesis and exploring sound design easy and fun. Equipped with wavetable and virtual analog oscillators, interactive controls, 37 full-size keys, Model Expansion support, and other powerful features, GAIA 2 opens the door to an infinite universe of inspired creation.

GAIA 2’s diverse synthesis tools allow users to build familiar sounds and craft new voices never heard before. Reaching beyond previous designs, the wavetable oscillator can morph between multiple waveforms for everything from dramatic shifts to slowly evolving textures. Unique phase and shape modulation options are also available to distort waveforms and unleash cutting-edge textures with complex overtones. Complementing the wavetable oscillator are twin virtual analog oscillators, ready to reimagine past classics or sculpt the sounds of the future. From smooth tones reminiscent of vintage synths to edgy, biting leads to sci-fi soundscapes, GAIA 2 can do it.

GAIA 2 also supports Roland Model Expansions, which faithfully recreate iconic synthesizers from the company’s long history. With a dedicated button, users can instantly swap between the built-in sound engine and classics like the JUPITER-8 or JUNO-106. The SH-101 Model Expansion comes pre-installed, and many additional titles and accompanying Sound Packs are available on Roland Cloud.

GAIA 2’s logically organized panel encourages hands-on exploration and sonic discovery. The one-control-per-function layout and informative display enable instant programming without having to resort to creativity-killing menu diving. And with the streamlined knobs and white anodized aluminum panel, even the look is inspiring.

GAIA 2 features a touch-controlled Motional Pad that brings static sounds to life. Users can assign nearly any synth or effect parameter to each of the X/Y points and then morph between them by moving a finger on the pad. It’s also possible to record movements to create complex, modulated transformations.

The free-flowing sequencer in GAIA 2 lets users instantly capture their inspiration and realize their wildest visions. There’s also a cool Random Pattern feature to spark new ideas with spontaneous pattern creation.

GAIA 2 comes loaded with classic Roland effects to take sonic creations to the next level. Over 50 unique MFX types are available, plus a dedicated Chorus section for adding width and dimension. A powerful Reverb/Delay section features a new studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and many other high-quality effect types.

Via USB-C, GAIA 2 functions as an audio/MIDI interface for music production apps on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. The class-compliant connection is plug-and-play, with no driver installation needed. A USB Type-A port is also available for connecting a USB flash drive for data backup or a standard USB MIDI controller for extended operation.

GAIA 2 supports Roland Cloud Connect, an optional wireless adapter for browsing and downloading Roland Cloud content using a mobile device. A Roland Cloud Connect purchase also includes a year of Roland Cloud Pro membership with unlimited use of thousands of sounds, Model Expansions, and much more.

The optional CB-B37 Keyboard Bag for GAIA 2 provides durable, high-quality protection for the synthesizer while traveling and making music around town. This versatile bag also works with the JUPITER-Xm, legacy GAIA SH-01, and other 37-note keyboards.

Availability & Pricing

The Roland GAIA 2 is now available in the U.S. for $899.99.

Click the pics for the full size shots.

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Best of YAMAHA DX7 II Synthesizer

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
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❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Best of YAMAHA DX7 II Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: YAMAHA DX7 II Synthesizer (1987)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-707, Linndrum, Simmons SDS-8

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:12 DX FM
0:21 1987
1:15 The Ring https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/track...
1:45 Sunday Afternoon
2:24 Real FM
2:44 The Flash
3:15 Waves
3:31 Emotion
4:01 Choral
4:31 Exhale
4:59 Chimes
5:40 Carrier
6:14 Cloud N°7
6:39 Change
6:59 FM Bells
7:13 Tron
7:31 FM Orchestra
7:50 The Angry Cat
8:37 Ghost Hunter
8:48 Online FM
9:10 Second Generation
9:41 Transformator
10:08 Review`87
10:35 Cretu
10:49 Desireless
11:05 Tony
11:20 Human
11:27 Mister
11:44 Genesis
11:54 Bronski
12:07 Mike

The YAMAHA DX7 II is one of my absolute fav synths ever. I prefer the second generation for the way cleaner sound and more performance.
Here can you find the full DX7 II playlist with a lot single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The DX7 II playlist:"

CLASSIC SYNTHS & PADS | SEQUENTIAL PROPHET REV2 ( 8 - 16 voices) | SOUND BANK

video upload by Synth Cloud

▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 CLASSIC SYNTHS & PADS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
🚀 PROPHET REV2 SOUND BANKS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

"Classic Synths & Pads it's a sound set that includes versatile sounds for different styles like Pop, Soul, R&B, Funk and others. The ModWheel adds different characteristics to the sounds, it is more noticeable in...30 new sounds !"

FUNKY LEADS & BASSES | SEQUENTIAL PROPHET REV2 ( 8 - 16 voices) | SOUND BANK |

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"▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 FUNKY LEADS & BASSES: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
🚀 PROPHET REV2 SOUND BANKS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
📩 Mail: info@synthonia.com

Funky Leads & Basses for Sequential Prophet Rev2 it's a soundset suitable for styles as Funk, Fusion, R&B, Soul, Pop, Electronic and some modern trends... 60 new presets !

Patches List: ( 33 Leads + 27 Basses)"

LFOstore Circuit Mod Sounds for Roland System-8 Jupiter-8 & Jupiter-4 2.0 Plug-Outs

video upload by LFOstore

"Soundset is here: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Roland-...

Dear Vintage Synth Lovers!

We glad to introduce our updated soundsets for Roland System-8 & Roland Cloud Versions of Jupiter-4 & Jupiter-8 synthesizers v 2.0

With a new "circuit mod" parameter from Roland this synths starting to sound more unstable & drifty giving rather more vintage feel to its sounds.

Also,check all our Roland Cloud Sondsets for your Production!

Enjoy!"

Roland System-8/Jupiter-4 Plug-Out 2.0 - New Circuit Mod Sounds
video upload by

"Soundset is here: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Roland-...

Dear Vintage Synth Lovers!

We glad to introduce our updated soundsets for Roland System-8 & Roland Cloud Versions of Jupiter-4 & Jupiter-8 synthesizers v 2.0

With a new "circuit mod" parameter from Roland this synths starting to sound more unstable & drifty giving rather more vintage feel to its sounds.

Also,check all our Roland Cloud Sondsets for your Production!

Enjoy!"

SYNTH WARP | KAWAI K1 | SOUND LIBRARY

video upload by Synth Cloud

"🚀 SYNTH WARP: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

The new Synth Warp add a new palette of 64 sounds to this wonderful synthesizer. It contains Morphing digital pads, Lfo Rhythmic, Scapes, Digital Synth, FX, Synth Bass.
This soundset will work with all the K1 series – K1/K1M/K1R. Loading is available in two versions in the form of midi and SYSex.
The Demo tune has been recorded in real-time and contains no external fx or any processing. Made by Alexander Kav.

Features:

Morphing digital pads
Lfo Rhythmic
Scapes
Digital Synth
FX
Synth Bass"

BOSS Launches NEW GM-800 Guitar Synth & GK Series

BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer | Sound Examples by Alex Hutchings

video uploads by BOSSchannel

Press release follows:

Next-Generation Serial GK Digital Interface and Powerful New Guitar and Bass Synthesizer with the Roland ZEN-Core Sound Engine

Los Angeles, CA, July 20, 2023 — BOSS announces the new Serial GK system and the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer, a powerful and versatile product that elevates guitar and bass synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK digital interface, the advanced ZEN-Core engine in the GM-800 unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Users can also expand the GM-800 experience with a growing selection of ZEN-Core content on Roland Cloud. In addition, BOSS has released a variety of complementary products for the GM-800 and Serial GK system, including GK-5 and GK-5B Divided Pickups for guitar and bass, BGK-15 and BGK-30 connection cables, and GKC-AD and GKC-DA GK Converters for interfacing with classic 13-pin GK products.

GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer
BOSS and its parent company Roland have been the worldwide leaders in guitar synthesizer innovation for nearly five decades, beginning with the revolutionary GR-500 system in 1977. Expanding and elevating the concepts behind many historic Roland GR products, the GM-800 provides guitar and bass players with cutting-edge creative tools and access to sounds typically only available with keyboard-based instruments.

The GM-800 is built around the expandable ZEN-Core Synthesis System, the sound source found in professional Roland products like the JUPITER-X and FANTOM keyboards and ZENOLOGY software synthesizer. ZEN-Core combines modern PCM synthesis and advanced modeling to provide an infinite playground for sonic discovery. With over 1200 Tones, GM-800 users can play everything from pianos, organs, and orchestral instruments to classic Roland synth sounds like the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and many others.

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Synthesis Technology Modules Come to VCV Rack

"Authentic re-creations of Synthesis Technology Eurorack modules

Accurate DSP models of analog circuitry

Digital firmware optimized for VCV Rack"

Playlist:
Synthesis Technology E340 Cloud Generator for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E340 Cloud Generator
Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium
Synthesis Technology E355 Morphing Dual LFO for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E355 Morphing Dual LFO
Synthesis Technology E440 Discrete OTA VCF for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E440 Discrete OTA VCF

https://vcvrack.com/SynthesisTechnology

Patch created by Simon Bader. https://linktr.ee/circadiansound

The Synthesis Technology E340 is a super-saw/sine oscillator capable of generating up to 8 waveforms per output. If you want massive bass and lead voices like the JP-8000 supersaw, or thick ambient drones as if played from a slow rotary speaker, the E340 is the perfect audio source for your synth patches.

Detune the swarm of oscillators using SPREAD or with randomly filtered noise using CHAOS and CHAOS BW (bandwidth). Reset the phase of all waveforms using the SYNC trigger input, which can use another oscillator to produce a sync-lead sound.

This module supports VCV Rack’s polyphonic cables, so with 16 voices, you can generate a total of 128 waveforms per output.

This VCV Rack software module uses the original firmware from the hardware Synthesis Technology E340 module.

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Bad Gear - Roland System-8

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"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Roland System-8. Is this soon abandoned flagship synthesizer, little sibling of System-1, part of the Roland Aira range, virtual analog synth, Roland Cloud plugout host and overall eye-sore a future classic or just another expensive plastic toy? Is it worthy of the rich Roland Jupiter-8 and Roland Juno-106 legacy?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:58 Overview Roland System-8
01:35 System-8 vs. System-1
01:43 Native System-8 Engine, ACB Models
02:00 Main Oscillators (SuperSaw, PWM, FM, Cowbell)
02:37 Sub Oscillator, Noise, Sync, Ring Mod
03:00 Filter Section, Self-Oscillation, Filter Types
03:40 Modulators (Envelopes, LFO)
03:55 FX Section (Reverb, Delay, Modulation, Distortion)
04:15 Vocoder
04:26 One-knob-per-function UI
04:41 Vintage Emulations (Jupiter-8, Juno-106, JX-3P)
05:06 Roland Cloud, Boutiques, Polyphony
05:26 Condition, Polyphonic Sequencer, Parameter Automation
05:57 Arpeggiator, Multitimbrality, Performance Mode
06:22 What Else??? (Pricing, Thanks)
06:48 Hate
07:13 Jam 1 (Futuristic Bass)
08:04 Jam 2 (Vintage Drum'n'Bass)
09:02 Finale (Synth Rock)
09:31 Verdict"