Roland System-8 Reference Manual

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Making System Settings (SYSTEM Setting Screen)
Menu
[SHIFT]+cursor [
K
] [
J
]
Parameter
Cursor [
K
] [
J
]
Value
[VALUE] knob
Explanation
INPUT
* In performance
mode, this is
enabled if PERFORM
EDIT:INPUT:Prm
Src=SYSTEM
Gain -20dB, -10dB, 0dB, +10dB Species the input sensitivity of the external input.
Tempo Sync OFF, ON
If this is “ON,” the INPUT eect’s delay time (TIME) is synchronized
to the tempo.
MEMO
You can turn this on/o by holding down the [VOCODER] button and
pressing the [TEMPO SYNC] button.
INPUT(Dly)
* In performance
mode, this is
enabled if PERFORM
EDIT:INPUT:Prm
Src=SYSTEM
Type
&
“DELAY/CHORUS parameters” (p. 12)
MEMO
You can edit the INPUT(Dly) Type, Time, and Level parameters by holding down the [VOCODER] button and operating
the knobs of the DELAY/CHORUS section.
Time
Level
Tap Time
DlyFeedback
DlyHiCut
DlyHDmp
DlyHDmpF
DlyLDmp
DlyLDmpF
DlyDirLev
ChPreDly
ChLoCut
ChHiCut
FlManual
FlReso
FlLoCut
INPUT(Rev)
* In performance
mode, this is
enabled if PERFORM
EDIT:INPUT:Prm
Src=SYSTEM
Type
&
“REVERB parameters” (p. 13)
MEMO
You can edit the INPUT(Rev) Type, Time, and Level parameters by holding down the [VOCODER] button and operating
the knobs of the REVERB section.
Time
Level
Pre Delay
Low Cut
High Cut
Density
Direct Level
INPUT (Vocoder)
* Parameters for
vocoder-related
settings
Formant 0–255 Species the formant (vocal character).
Consonant -40dB–0dB–+40dB Species the volume of the consonants.
Balance D128–0–W127
D128: Mic input (direct sound) only
0: Mic input and vocoder sound are at the same volume
W127: Vocoder sound only

Roland System-8 Specifications

General

Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Keyboard number of keys	49
Maximum polyphony (notes)	8
Display type	LCD
Built-in display	Yes
Display number of characters	16
USB ports quantity	1
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Power source type	DC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	364 mm
Width	881 mm
Height	109 mm
Weight	5900 g