Roland SYSTEM-1M Module 84HP Semi-modular Plug-Out Synthesizer Module

The Roland SYSTEM-1m is a semi-modular synthesizer with PLUG-OUT capability and a unique design that can be used as a Eurorack module, tabletop synth, or 19” rackmount unit. In addition to being a powerful standalone instrument, the SYSTEM-1m has external inputs and an array of CV/Gate connections that allow it to be re-patched and to interface with other modular synthesizer systems. The SYSTEM-1m’s CV/Gate connections combined with its ability to load classic Roland PLUG-OUT synth models like the SH-101 and PROMARS give it power and flexibility that is simply unparalleled.

Modular synthesizers are highly prized by musicians for their ability to make totally unique and interesting sounds. But they can demand a real investment of both time and money to create a fully functional instrument. The SYSTEM-1m takes the guesswork out of getting into modular with great sounds and the freedom to experiment right out of the box. The fully self-contained module can be placed in a rack or on a table and can be powered by a standard AC adapter. And it can be played from any standard MIDI keyboard or receive MIDI messages from your DAW - just like you’d expect.

But the SYSTEM-1m goes way beyond standard synthesizer modules. WIth fully-lit, color coded patch points, you can experiment with reconfiguring its architecture and easily connect to a wide world of available synthesizer modules. In addition to functioning as a rackmount or tabletop unit, the SYSTEM-1m can be mounted in a standard Eurorack case and can be powered via integrated case power with the included adapter cable. Its versatile synth architecture integrates beautifully with existing modular setups - or it can be the heart of a burgeoning modular synthesizer rig.

While it provides a huge amount of synthesis power on its own, interconnecting the SYSTEM-1m with other modular gear creates a vast range of sonic possibilities. Its impressive oscillator section, sweet filters and snappy envelopes are sure to be welcome in any modular setup, no matter how big or small. But it’s the SYSTEM-1m’s combination of CV/Gate modularity, PLUG-OUT, and DAW integration that takes things into completely uncharted territory.

For example, load the SH-101 PLUG-OUT into the SYSTEM-1m and you essentially have a hardware SH-101 with modular capabilities - something that has never existed before. You can process external sources through the SH-101’s acclaimed filters, or load the SH-2 PLUG-OUT and use its formidable oscillator section to drive any number of available Eurorack filters and envelopes. The potential is staggering.

The SYSTEM-1m is a stunningly powerful instrument based on our more than 40 years of experience in designing synthesizers. It’s capable of an astonishing range of synth tones, from glistening arps to thunderous basses. But we’re also known for our lineage of iconic vintage instruments, sought after by musicians the world over. These include a long list of classic synths renowned for their identifiable character and genre-defining tone.

PLUG-OUT synthesizers use Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior technology to perfectly replicate some of their most revered classics. They work like regular VST or AU compatible plugins in a DAW, with the SYSTEM-1m’s array of high-resolution knobs and sliders creating an elegant, one-to-one control surface that works seamlessly. But you can also load PLUG-OUT synths directly into the SYSTEM-1m and switch between the internal synthesizer architecture and one of a growing number of PLUG-OUT Roland classics, like the SH-101, SH-2 and PROMARS - with no computer required.

Roland SYSTEM-1m Includes:

• AC Adapter
• Owner's Manual
• Leaflet "Using the Unit Safely"
• PLUG-OUT Information Card
• Rackmount Adapters
• Eurorack Installation Screws
• Eurorack Power Cable
• Patch Cables (set of three)

Roland SYSTEM-1m Features:

• Semi-modular synthesizer with PLUG-OUT capability
• 19 color-coded CV/Gate and audio connections with LED lighting
• 84 HP Eurorack, tabletop and 19” rack compatible using AC adapter or Eurorack power
• Versatile oscillators with six waveforms, Crossmod, Ring Mod, Sync and Color control
• All parameters controlled with high-resolution knobs and sliders with LED indicators
• External input for processing external signals through filter, amp and FX section
• -12dB and -24dB filter types with independent high-pass filters
• Integrated tone, crusher, reverb and delay effects
• Tempo syncing for LFO and delay
• 24-bit/96kHz audio and MIDI interface
• AIRA Link for easy connection to MX-1 Mix Performer
• Includes rackmount adapter and braided patch cables

Roland SYSTEM-1m Specifications:

• Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices (SYSTEM-1m mode)
• User Memory: 8
• Structure Elements (SYSTEM-1m mode):
• Oscillator Section:
  • Waveform: Saw, Square, Triangle, Saw 2, Square 2, Triangle 2
  • Knobs: Color, Modulation Source (Manual, LFO, P.ENV, F.ENV, A.ENV, Sub OSC), Octave, Tune)
  • Envelope: Attack Time, Decay Time, Envelope Depth
  • Modulation: Cross Modulator, Ring Modulator, Oscillator Sync
  • Sub Oscillator: -1 oct / -2 oct
  • Noise: White Noise / Pink Noise
• Filter Section:
  • Type: LPF (-12dB/-24dB), HPF
  • Knobs: LPF Cutoff, Resonance, HPF Cutoff, Key Follow
  • Envelope: Attack Time, Decay Time, Sustain Level, Release Time, Envelope Depth
• Amplifier Section:
  • Tone
  • Envelope: Attack Time, Decay Time, Sustain Level, ReleaseTime
• LFO Section:
  • LFO Waveform: Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Sample & Hold, Random
  • Knobs: Fade Time, Rate, Pitch, Filter, Amp
  • Controller: LFO Key Trigger
• Mixer Section:
  • Level: OSC 1, OSC 2, Sub OSC, Noise
• Effecter Section: Crusher, Reverb, Delay, Delay Time
• Structure Elements (PLUG-OUT Mode): Depend on PLUG-OUT software
• Controls:
  • Volume Knob
  • Tempo Knob
  • Tempoy Sync Button
  • Legato Button
  • Mono/Unison/Poly Button
  • Pitch Knob
  • Select Knob
  • Write Button
  • Memory Display
  • Power Switch (Rear)
• Connectors:
  • Phones Jack: Stereo 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Output (L/Mono, R) Jacks: 1/4" phone type (rear)
  • Output (L/Mono, R) Jacks: 1/8" miniature phone type (front)
  • LFO Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • OSC 1 Sync Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • OSC 2 Sync In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Ring In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • OSC 1 Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • OSC 2 Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Ext In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Mix Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Pitch Env In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Filter Env In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Filter Env Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Filter LFO In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Gate In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • CV In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Amp Env In: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • Amp Env Out: 1/8" miniature phone type
  • MIDI (In, Out) Connectors: 5-pin DIN (rear and bottom)
  • USB Port: USB Type B (Audio/MIDI)
  • DC In Jack
• Power Supply: AC Adapter or Eurorack Power
• Current Draw: 1300 mA (AC adapter); 700 mA (Eurorack power)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 16-13/16" x 5-1/8" x 2-13/16" (427 x 129 x 70 mm)
• Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz (1.25 kg)