The SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer is a modern reproduction of Roland’s legendary semi-modular monosynth from 1975. It combines the features of the original Model 101 Synthesizer and Model 102 Expander modules from the SYSTEM-100, giving you an incredibly fat and uniquely versatile two-oscillator monosynth with modular routing capabilities.

Created in the golden age of analog synthesizers, Roland’s SYSTEM-100 was a true gamechanger when first introduced to the world. In addition to its powerful oscillators and filters, the SYSTEM-100 possessed modular patching capabilities, dramatically increasing sound design options for the user.

Pairing a Model 101 Synthesizer with a Model 102 Expander in the SYSTEM-100 gave you two VCOs and two LFOs to work with, as well as sample and hold, ring modulation, and a noise generator that all worked seamlessly together.

With the addition of its modular routing capabilities, the SYSTEM-100’s sonic palette was staggering, turning out the fattest of basses, in-your-face sync leads, dense textures, and exotic soundscapes.

The SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer is a detailed, circuit-level recreation of the original. Sound and behavior are reproduced with total accuracy, while several modern additions improve upon the original design:

• The Model 101 Synthesizer and Model 102 Expander are combined into a single interface, so you can use the VCOs, LFOs, S&H, and Ring Mod in both units with no patching
• A 14x15 routing matrix enables quick patching, with all connections visually reflected as patch cables
• Toggle patching on/off or quickly see the entire signal flow
• Tempo-syncing arpeggiator
• Modern effects: onboard reverb, tempo-syncing delay, and lush phaser

The SYSTEM-100 can be used as a plug-in in your favorite DAW, and it also supports the PLUG-OUT feature in select Roland hardware synthesizers. Host it in the SYSTEM-8 and get one-to-one, pre-mapped controls for hands-on operation, or pair it with the SYSTEM-1m for virtual and physical routing plus modulation capabilities.

Features :

• Perfect replica of SYSTEM-100 sound and behavior
• ACB provides expansive, liquid tone of the original
• Model 101 Synthesizer and Model 102 Expander in a single instrument
• Sophisticated architecture with dual VCO, dual LFO, S&H, Ring Mod, Noise and more
• Versatile semi-modular patching capabilities
• Integrated Phaser with modulation inputs, Reverb and Delay
• Advanced arpeggiator with Scatter capabilities
• VST, AU and PLUG-OUT compatible

Specification :

General :

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Patches per bank: 64 patches
• Tune: 430.0Hz - 450.0Hz
• Maximum Polyphony: 1 voice
• Effects:
  ◦ Phaser:
  ▪ Phaser LFO modulation input
  ▪ Phaser manual input
  ▪ Phaser level
  ◦ Reverb:
  ▪ Reverb level
  ◦ Delay:
  ▪ Delay level
  ▪ Delay time
• Portamento
• Ring Modulation
• Noise generator
• Pitch
• Filter
• Plugin format:
  • VSTi 2.4 (32 bits, 64 bits) * Windows only
  • VSTi 3.6 (32 bits, 64 bits)
  • AU

System requirements :

• Operating system:
  ◦ Mac:
  ▪ macOS 10.10.5 or later
  ◦ Windows:
  ▪ Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Microsoft Windows 8/8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Incompatible with Windows® RT, Windows® Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC..
• Host application:
  ◦ Mac:
  ▪ VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible
  ▪ Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
  ◦ Windows:
  ▪ VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible
• CPU: Intel Core i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended)
• RAM: 4GB or more
• Hard disk space: 100MB or more
• Display resolution and colour:
  ◦ Mac: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more
  ◦ Windows: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more

Other:

• You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software.
• You'll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help.
• The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8.