Roland System-1 AIRA Synthesizer

Back in the 1970s, Roland first launched the SYSTEM 100, SYSTEM 100M, and the now almost mythical SYSTEM 700. These modular and semi-modular synthesizers are highly regarded to this day for their flexibility and character of sound. In accordance with its predecessors, the SYSTEM-1 breaks new ground with remarkable flexibility and access to a vast array of tones with the bold, unmistakable character associated with Roland synthesizers for nearly four decades.

System-1 Features:

• Four oscillators for buckets of fat synth tones
• Oscillator colours create continuous waveform changes from simple to complex
• All parameters can be controlled with physical knobs and sliders with LED indicators
• Advanced arpeggiator with Scatter function
• Scatter jog dial offers 10 different phrase variations with dynamic, real-time control over 10 stages of depth
• -12 dB and -24 dB filter types with independent high-pass filters
• Tone knob for easy tonal balancing
• Crusher knob for modern edge
• Integrated delay and reverb effects
• Tempo syncing for LFO and delay
• Innovative thin keyboard with 25 normal-sized keys
• Comfortable to play, yet the most compact Roland synth ever

System-1 Specifications:

Keyboard

• Keyboard: 25 keys (without velocity)

Sound Generator Section

• Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices (SYSTEM-1 Mode)
• User Memory: 8
• Structure Elements (SYSTEM-1 Mode)

[Oscillator Section]
Wave Form: SAW?SQUARE?TRIANGLE?SAW2?SQUARE2?TRIANGLE2
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: -1oct/-2oct
Noise: WHITE Noise/PINK Noise
Key Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY

[Filter Section]
Type: LPF (-12dB/-24dB), HPF
Knobs: LPF CUTOFF, RESONANCE, HPF CUTOFF, KEY Follow
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, SUSTINE Level, RELEASE Time, ENVELOPE Depth

[Amplifier Section]
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, SUSTINE Level, RELEASE Time

[LFO Section]
Waveform: SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, Sample&Hold, Random
Knobs: FADE TIME, RATE, PITCH, FILTER, AMP
Controller: LFO KEY TRIGER, TEMPO SYNC

[Mixer Section]
Level: OSC 1, OCS 2, SUB OSC, NOISE

[Effecter Section]
TONE, CRUSHER, REVERB, DELAY, DELAY TIME

Structure Elements (PLUG-OUT Mode): Depend on PLUG-OUT software

Other

ARPEGGIO
Type: 6
Step: 6

SCATTER
Type: 10
Depth: 10

Controllers

• VOLUME knob
• TEMPO knob
• PORTAMENTO knob
• LEGATO button
• PITCH BEND/SCATTER jog dial
• SCATTER TYPE dial
• KEY HOLD button
• OCTAVE UP/DOWN buttons
• MOD button
• Power Switch (Rear)

Connectors

• PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• PEDAL (HOLD) jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• PEDAL (CONTROL) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
• USB port: USB type B (Audio/MIDI)
• DC IN jack

Power Supply: AC Adaptor

Current draw: 850 mA

Accessories

• Owner's manual
• AC adaptor
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

Options (sold separately)

Pedal switch: DP Series, Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U
Expression pedal: EV-5

Size and Weight

• Width (W): 472 mm18-5/8 inches
• Depth (D): 283 mm11-3/16 inches
• Height (H): 70 mm2-13/16 inches
• Weight: 2.4 kg5 lbs. 5 oz.