Roland AIRA Series

Now newly updated! By combining their latest advanced Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modeling technology with hardware that begs to be played and tweaked, Roland has faithfully recreated their classic analog sound that has defined R&B, Hip Hop, Trance, Acid and House music for decades. While preserving all the original tonal nuances and characteristics of the classics, Roland adds some new tricks to up the ante in performance and sonic capability.

Roland's classic SYSTEM 100, 100M and legendary SYSTEM 700 were revered for their flexibility and unique character. With the SYSTEM-1, like other products in the AIRA Series, Roland draws on their new Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology to faithfully recreate their famous analog circuitry. With a huge palette of sounds powered by 4 oscillators, an advanced arpeggiator with "Scatter" phrase variations, smooth steep filters, and a variety of syncable modulations and effects, the SYSYEM-1 packs quite a punch in a feature laden, compact footprint. But wait, there's more! The SYSTEM-1 has the ability to control software plug-in versions of classic Roland synths and can even host those same plug-ins internally, seamlessly switching between the SYSTEM-1's internal sounds and the hosted plug-in. Now that's flexibility and character.

What's new in Version 1.1?
How about the SH-101 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer! Now you have access to a complete reproduction of the iconic SH-101 synthesizer!

• It's free to all SYSTEM-1 owners
• Instructions are included on the card inside your retail box
• Download from Roland Account Service website
• Plug-in version supports VST3 on both MAC and Windows, and AU on MAC
• Unlimited plug-in instances with your DAW
• SH-101 PLUG-OUT can be loaded in the SYSTEM-1 and used without a computer

"The 808 kick drum makes the girlies…" well you know the rest. Has there ever been a collection of more influential drum sounds in music over the past 30 years than what the TR-808 and TR-909 produced? Doubtful. They defined entire genres of music. Roland has brought these classics back to life by painstakingly re-creating every detail of the analog circuitry and its behavior. The boom of the TR-808, the four-on-the-floor thud and snappy snare of the TR-909. However, what's the point of bringing this all to life if you don't utilize today's technologies? Roland enhanced the TR-8 with far more power than the original units. Just a few new performance and tweaking features include seamless transitions between performance and programming and an innovative "Scatter" control for subtle to radical rhythmic variations. Per-step reverb and delay effects. How about Tune and Decay knobs on every instrument or Bass and Snare modules with dedicated "Attack" and "Comp" controls? There's even a side-chain input for rhythmic "pumping" of external audio. The legendary feel and vibe is at your fingertips with the Roland TR-8.

What's new in Version 1.1?
• Backup and Restore kits and patterns via USB
• Improved Playability- Custom Instrument Levels, Better Rolls, Scatter Latch On/Off, Scatter Cycle, Sync Reset
• Improved Editing- Pattern Lock, Non-stop A/B Pattern Editing
• Improved MIDI- Local MIDI Control Modes, Accent Velocity, Kit Selelction, Scatter Control, External Control, MIDI Off, Ignore Play/Stop, Effect Control

Every bubbling bass, bounce, squeal and glide that made the TB-303 the groundbreaking bass synth of electronic music have been faithfully reproduced into an intuitive performance-ready instrument. Roland's new Active Behavior Modeling (ACB) effectively reproduces the original character of the individual circuits, oscillators and filters. Use the brightly lit, pressure-sensitive touch pad too quickly and easily sequence patterns, variations, stutters and glitches that would be nearly impossible to create in a DAW. With just one finger, create instant variations by tweaking filters, pitch, volume and modulation. Or, just use the innovative "Scatter" function to gate, slice, and reverse your sequence. Everything real-time. Everything authentic. 134 inspiring sounds include all the original TB-303 sounds along with new bass, lead and sound effects.

What's new in Version 1.1?
• Added Tuning Control and assign a sound to a pattern

From the Beastie Boys and Daft Punk too much of today's popular music, vocal processing figures prominently in the creative process. Processing vocals in the studio is one thing, but easily and effectively reproducing them live is another. The Roland VT-3 solves this problem by providing smooth alterations to both the Pitch and Formant of 9 different voice characters. From "Auto-Pitch" and "Vocoder" to "Radio" and glitch "Scatter" effects. Get instant useable results that can be musical or downright mangled.

What's new in Version 1.1?
• Additional preset locations

Why buy your Roland AIRA from Sam Ash?

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