The Roland Cloud System-8 Virtual Instrument is a meticulous replica of the powerhouse System-8 hardware synthesizer in plug-in format for your DAW. Cutting edge software is powered by the innovative analog circuit behaviour (ACB) component-level modeling technology ensuring the Virtual Instrument is identical in sound to the hardware the System-8 Software Synthesizer brings the flexible and evocative sound of this modern classic to your DAW. Hugely versatile the System-8 Virtual Instruments sonic potential is almost limitless an impresive three oscillators per Voice can generate the full tonal range between analog warmth to digital destruction while the incredibly powerful multimode Filter section is rich with personality and with huge amounts of flexibility. DSP Effects are an integral part of the modern synthesists workflow and the Roland System-8s Multi Effects Chorus/Delay Reverb and Vocoder will not disappoint. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation. Ultimate sound performance and control The Roland System-8 Virtual Instrument is a powerhouse of sound quality and features giving you all the tools to create the sound in your head. The eight-voice polyphony is driven by three oscillators per voice with a wide range of modulation parameters powerful filtering to sculpt and shape your sound and a myriad of immaculate effects for an almost limitless potential of sound design. Shining at both modern and vintage sounds the System-8 Virtual Instrument has many variations of digital and analog-style oscillators and waveshapes as well as inclusion of the famous JUPITER and JUNO filter designs for authentic vintage flavour. Unparalleled in its versatility quickly go from smooth and silky to rough and ready with just a few tweaks of the controls and discover why legendary artists are using the System-8 as part of their arsenal. Perfect for the studio musician looking to access industry-standard sounds the System-8 Virtual Instrument is your one-stop-shop virtual synthesizer to create epic film scores with luscious pads intense gaming music with destructive leads and rich harmonic keys to suit all genres of music. Hardware integration The System-8 Virtual Instrument also supports Plug-out format and can be used with the hardware sibling. This combination is ideal for the live musician and sound designer reaping the benefit of playing through a velocity-sensitive keyboard and dedicated controls with the ease of use in parameter adjusting in the digital realm. Not only this but you have the ability to transfer sounds back and forth between the hardware and the software to carry your sounds and presets with you anywhere you go editing on the fly with real physical controls that dont require a computer. System-8 hardware also serves as a high quality USB audio/MIDI interface. Live performers will appreciate being able to transfer their Patches to hardware and take the stage computer-free. ACB (analog circuit behaviour) technology The Roland System-8 Virtual Instrument features the latest generation of the renowned Analog Circuit Behaviour (ACB) technology. ACB technology was developed specifically for to enable the user to authentically recreate the sound and behaviour of classic analog synthesizers. The new System-8 Virtual Instrument features the most advanced ACB engine yet powering the eight voices of polyphony plus the three oscillators high-resolutions filters and the versatile LFOs. The ACB engine provides expressive and diverse sound with incredibly smooth filter sweeps with tremendous range allowing you to create a wide range of tones from classic analog-style pads and basses to dynamic lead synths and other-worldly textures ideal for the avid sound designer. FeaturesCutting-edge virtual instrument powered by Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modeling Retro-analog and dynamic modern sounds sweetened by powerful DSP effects Silky smooth multimode filters and extensive modulation possibilities Serves as a computer-based editor for Roland System-8 hardware synthesizer VST and AU compatible Specification GeneralSampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz 48 kHz Patches per bank: 64 presets Tune: 430.0Hz – 450.0Hz Maximum Polyphony: 8 voice Effects:Multi-effects: 6 Delay: 6 Reverb: 6 Amplifier Pitch FilterPlugin format:VSTi 2.4 (32 bits 64 bits) * Windows only VSTi 3.6 (32 bits 64 bits) AUSystem requirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.10.5 or later Windows:Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 Microsoft Windows 10 Incompatible with Windows® RT Windows® Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V Virtual PC.. Host application:Mac:VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible Windows:VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible CPU: Intel Core i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended) RAM: 4GB or more Hard disk space: 100MB or more Display resolution and colour:Mac: 1280 x 800 dots or higher 16.7 million colors or more Windows: 1280 x 800 dots or higher 24 bits Full Color or more Other:Youll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. Youll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help. The System-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8. Product code: RCSYSTEM8LTK