

This technology fills the SYSTEM-1, creating a fusion of beautifully classic and utterly modern synthesizer tones. At its heart is Roland’s new Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, which we use to carefully analyze every aspect of analog circuits and then faithfully recreate them down to the finest details. Meet the SYSTEM-1, a synthesizer that’s probably unlike any you’ve encountered before.


This article originally appeared on the Roland Canada BlogĪdrian Marsi is the Pro Keyboards & DJ Product Marketing Manager for Roland Canada.Back in the 1970s, Roland launched the SYSTEM 100, SYSTEM 100M, and the now almost mythical SYSTEM 700. The essential things to know about the SYSTEM-1 and PLUG-OUTS. What’s more, any of the SYSTEM-1’s hardware controls that are not associated with the PLUG-OUT will go dark (each control has an LED surrounding it), allowing you to easily understand what parameters are available.Īnd there you have it.

That said, the SYSTEM-1 can actually be two synths at once. However, you’ll be able to toggle between the SYSTEM-1’s internal synth and that single PLUG-OUT with ease. One PLUG-OUT can be plugged-out to the SYSTEM-1 at a given time. Simply, connect your SYSTEM-1 to the computer, run the PLUG-OUT, and click the ‘PLUG-OUT’ button that is in the PLUG-OUT. Since both the SYSTEM-1 and PLUG-OUTS utilize ACB technology, the SYSTEM-1 is capable of hosting the PLUG-OUTS without any insane instructions. PLUG-OUT titles are able to ‘PLUG-OUT’ to the SYSTEM-1 and run completely on the SYSTEM-1 without the need for a computer. Perfect ControlĪlthough it’s not needed to run the PLUG-OUTS, the SYSTEM-1 can be a complete front-end controller for any of the PLUG-OUTS running on your computer. A SYSTEM-1 purchase is not needed to run the future PLUG-OUTS that are released. Know this, unlike the SH-101, future titles will be available for all to purchase and utilize. More PLUG-OUT titles will be announced in the coming months. The SH-101 will be available exclusively to people who purchase the SYSTEM-1 – and for FREE!
ROLAND PLUGOUTS MAC
As stated above, it will be able to run on a Windows or Mac computer as a typical plug-in – without the need for any external hardware assistance. Our first PLUG-OUT will be the SH-101, and will emulate the original Roland SH-101. These titles will emulate some of Roland’s most prized synthesizers and will utilize the above mentioned ACB technology.
ROLAND PLUGOUTS SOFTWARE
Roland will be releasing a number of software titles, called PLUG-OUTS, that work like a typical plug-in (Windows or Mac). Simply put, this synth engine is always available for you to use and goes wherever the SYSTEM-1 goes. SYSTEM-1 has a completely new internal synth engine that utilizes Roland’s ACB technology. Here are seven things to know about the SYSTEM-1 and PLUG-OUTS. With the SYSTEM-1 now in stores, and the launch of our first PLUG-OUT, I wanted to let you in on the important things that you need to know.
