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Roland System-1m modular Plug-Out synthesizer

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Product no: 9000-0017-8039 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The launch of Roland's Aira series offered a breath of fresh air. Classics like the TB-303 and TR-808/909 didn't just receive a makeover, but were also enhanced with new technology. In addition to the TB3 and the TR8, the System-1 was issued - a plug-out synthesizer that allows you to import synthesizer applications, and therefore serves as a host for Roland plug-ins. Roland's System-1m modular plug-out synthesizer follows in its footsteps, but offers a number of welcome extras.

Characteristics of the Roland System-1m

As you may have guessed from the addition of the letter m, the System-1m is a module edition of the previously released System-1. The plug-out synth's architecture can be freely reconfigured, and its front panel offers a variety of controls. Like the System-1, this module edition features two oscillators, an LFO, a mixer (which also controls a sub oscillator and noise) and a filter. Thanks to Roland's ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) technology, the plug-out synth sounds just like an old analogue synth. An entirely new feature is the System-1m's patch connectors, which effectively turn it into a semi-modular system. It's like a System-100 with a new look!

Other features

Aira gear can easily be distinguished by its bright coloured lights, and the System-1m has its fair share of them too. Even the patch connectors are illuminated, giving the plug-out synth a real sci-fi look. The System-1m is fitted with rack holes as well, both at the top and the bottom, which make it fit for installation in a Eurorack. "But how about its sound?", you might be asking yourself. Roland has quite a reputation to uphold, but the System-1m passes the test with flying colours. Are you an avid parameter tweaker or EDM producer? In that case you won't regret treating yourself to Roland's System-1m!

Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size 3U
Europack HP amount 84
Number of keys none
Arpeggiator/sequencer arpeggiator
Control none
Synthesizer inputs line in
Sound source virtual analogue
MIDI & other MIDI over USB
Synthesizer options extensive
Synthesizer outputs line out jack
Synthesizer kind standard
Eurorack module type other
Type of keys not applicable
Vintage remake no
Synthesizer type rack module
Difficulty level intermediate

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 2,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 52,0 x 26,0 x 12,0 cm

Product specifications

  • semi-modular virtual analogue synthesizer
  • ACB technology (Analog Circuit Behavior)
  • polyphony: 4 (System-1m mode)
  • user memory: 8
  • host system for synthesizer applications
  • oscillators: 1, 2, sub, noise
  • portamento
  • filter: 12/24 dB, adjustable type
  • independent HPF
  • amplitude ADSR
  • filter ADSR
  • integrated effects (crusher, reverb, delay)
  • physical controls with LED lighting
  • patch connectors
  • Eurorack format (84HP)
  • 19-inch rack-mountable
  • braided patch cables included
  • dimensions: 16.8 x 5.1 x 2.8 inches (427 x 129 x 70 mm)
  • weight: 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
  • colour: black
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Roland System-1m modular Plug-Out synthesizer

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Na lang zoeken kwam ik deze Roland tegen. Deze eenmaal besteld en de dag erna al thuis bezorgt. Omdat ik natuurlijk niet kon wachten had ik hem meteen uit de doos gehaald en aangesloten. Nu komt het. Geen geluid, de driver installeert niet en krijg daarom ook de nieuwste update niet erop. Heb hem nu paar dagen in bezit en kan er gewoonweg helemaal niks mee. Beetje schandalig voor een apparaat van €560. Nu maar de mail van Bax en Roland afwachten voor een oplossing. Anders moet ik hem maar helaas terug naar Bax sturen.
Roland System-1m modular Plug-Out synthesizer

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Roland System-1m modular Plug-Out synthesizer

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zeer fijne module, met hele fijne knoppen. werkt ook goed samen met oude keyboards met een midi out zeer aan te raden. past ook in bijna elke tas. deze module is ook handig voor in een 19 inch rack voor te koppelen met andere modules met de cv/gate output,

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