Roland Aira System 8 Review

From the tr 8 and tb 3 to the system 1 and now the system 8 roland s acb analog circuit behaviour technology definitely delivers the goods capturing the essence of roland s classic analogues.

Roland aira system 8 review.

The system 8 is a new hardware synth that uses analog circuit modeling to implement its own synth architecture and to recreate the circuits of some of their classic synths like the jupiter 8 and juno 106. Roland system 8 reviewed wolf in jupiter s clothing roland s continuing crusade to bring us a new take on the classics from its back catalogue continues with the system 8. It absolutely nails the sound and behavior of our most sought after classics like the included jupiter 8 juno 106 and jx 3p synthesizers and yet it does so much more. The system 8 may offer plug out recreations of roland classics but it s also a versatile synthesizer with a character all of its own.

Watch all of namm 2017 coverage. Dave gale takes a closer look at this new wolf in jupiter s clothing. Since the launch of the tr 8 back in february roland s aira range has established itself nicely and now that the products are actually in the hands of producers and performers the general consensus is that they sound great. The roland system 8 aira builds on its reputation and design from previous iterations delivering remarkable flexibility giving you the ability to access a varied palette of tones with.

If it weren t for roland s bold claims and the missing sequencer i d have enjoyed it far more because once you get past the 101 fixation it s a classy sounding synth and a pleasant alternative voice to the system 1. In the latest sonic lab video reviewer nick batt takes a look at the roland system 8 plug out synthesizer. The aira system 1 was a great idea but perhaps not aimed at professional keyboard players because its four voice polyphony and 25 note keyboard placed obvious limitations on what they could do with it. The system 8 covers a vast sonic territory with superb flexibility from vintage roland tones to futuristic sounds it truly delivers.