Roland System-8 Reference Manual

9
Editing a Patch
Patch mode
This is the SYSTEM-8’s basic mode, in which it plays a single part.
* Use the MODEL buttons to select the desired synthesizer sound engine.
1. Press the MODE [PATCH] button.
The SYSTEM-8 is in patch mode.
2. Select a patch as necessary.
3. Move the top panel knobs and sliders.
When you operate a knob or slider, the parameter name, and value appear. After a few seconds, the top screen reappears.
OSC1:
Wave SAW
When you edit a patch, an “*” appears at the left of the Bank–Number.
PATCH SYS8 *A-1
SQ Star Spiral
MEMO
If you press the [ENTER] button while a knob operation has caused a parameter to appear in the display, the parameter will remain
visible. In this state, you can use the [VALUE] knob to edit the value.
If you operate a dierent knob, the display changes to that parameter; however, after a time, the previous display reappears.
FILTER:
Cutoff 145
To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
This is also canceled when you select a dierent patch, etc.
Editing a Patch’s Bender Settings or Patch Name (PATCH EDIT)
MEMO
For the SYSTEM-8, all settings other than Bend Range and Gain can be controlled from the panel controllers.
1. In patch mode, press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to select “PATCH EDIT,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the value.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MENU screen.
Patch parameters
Menu
[SHIFT] + cursor [
K
] [
J
]
Parameter
Cursor [
K
] [
J
]
Value
[VALUE] knob
Explanation
BEND
Bend Range 1–24
Species the amount of pitch change (in semitone units, up to two
octaves) that occurs when you operate the pitch bend lever.
Bend Gain x1, x2, x3, x4
Species a multiplier for the Bend Range, extending the range of change.
For example, if the Bend Range is set to “24” and the Bend Gain is “x4,”
the range of pitch bend change will be eight octaves.
NAME (Patch Name) Species the name of the patch.
* For the JUPITER-8 (PLUG-OUT 1), Bend Range, Gain, and parameters not assigned to the panel can be edited in PATCH EDIT.

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