General
With just a VCO, VCF and VCA module in your modular Roland System-500 setup, you'll be able to produce a wide range of sounds. To really bring those sounds to life, however, you'll also need the Roland System-500 540 ENV-LFO Eurorack module. It consists of two ADSR envelope generators and an LFO, and its output can be routed to the inputs of your other System-500 modules. Use the LFO to add vibrato to your oscillators, wah wah to your filters, or tremolo to your VCA. You can switch the LFO delay and retrigger off, or trigger them from one of the two envelopes.
Roland System-500 540 ENV-LFO: a modular system
The System-500 540 is an indispensable module if you want to build your own sounds. If you take your sound design seriously, you might even want to invest in several of these units. Pitch envelope, filter envelope, amplitude envelope, maybe even a pulse width envelope, and a number of LFO generators - the possibilities are virtually endless. For ambitious synth aficionados, Roland's System-500 is a modular system that just keeps on expanding.
Practical
What is it about modular synthesizers that makes synth fans tick? Could it be the many knobs, or the way they make you feel like you're in the cockpit of a plane? Whatever it is, in order to create a practical setup in your studio, you'll need a Eurorack case for your modules. Fortunately, Roland offers a case that's perfect for your System-500 modules, as well as your Roland Bitrazer, Torcido, Demora and Scooper units. It's easily stackable, which is great if you want to expand your setup. Combine as many Eurorack cases, modules and patch cables, and create the modular synth you've always dreamed of!
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- Please note: mini jack patch cables are not included.
