New Roland Eurorack Effects Modules Introduced At Musikmesse

At Musikmesse 2015, Roland has introduced a new line of Eurorack effects modules, along with the System-1m rack modular synthesizer. The new modules are standalone, table-top and Eurorack compatible effects that Roland says are ‘for next-level sound mangling and experimentation’. The modules include distortion, crusher, delay and scatter. Here’s a video intro to the new… Read More New Roland Eurorack Effects Modules Introduced At Musikmesse

Roland Intros AIRA System-1m Eurorack Module, aka ‘Modular For The Masses’

At Musikmesse 2015, Roland today introduced the AIRA System-1m Semi-Modular PLUG-OUT Synthesizer. The new synth combines Roland’s Plug-Out technology with CV/GATE and Eurorack compatibility. Roland describes the new synth as ‘modular for the masses.’ The SYSTEM-1m takes the guesswork out of getting into modular. The fully self-contained module can be placed in a rack or… Read More Roland Intros AIRA System-1m Eurorack Module, aka ‘Modular For The Masses’

Roland Releases Latest ‘Plug-Out’ Plug-In, PROMARS

Roland has released the PROMARS Plug-Out Software Synthesizer – a reproduction of the rare PROMARS synthesizer (introduced in 1979). Designed for Roland System-1, as well as Mac and Windows, the new PROMARS uses Analog Circuit Behavior to recreate the ‘incredibly warm, dense sound’ of the original. Here’s a video overview, with audio demos, from the 2015 NAMM Show: