VIRTUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE LEGENDARY 1975 SEMI-MODULAR MONOSYNTH 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.
Semi-Modular Monosynth 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.
Adventures in Sound 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.
Plug In Your Own SYSTEM-100 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
Hardware Integration 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.
System Requirements
PC
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- *This does not work with the Windows® RT.
- *This does not work with the Windows® Phone.
- *This does not work on the virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC, or Boot Camp.
- Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible
- AAX Compatible
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Hard Disk: 100 MB or more
- Display resolution and Colors: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more
- Other: You'll need Internet connectivity to authenticate this software.
- To use PLUG-OUT function, SYSTEM-1, SYSTEM-1m, or SYSTEM-8 driver installation is needed.
Mac
- Operating System: macOS 10.14
- macOS 10.15
- macOS 11
- Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible
- Audio Units (AU) version: Audio Units V2 compatible
- AAX Compatible
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better
- Apple M1 chip
- RAM: 4 GB or more
- Hard Disk: 100 MB or more
- Display resolution and Colors: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more
- Other: You'll need Internet connectivity to authenticate this software.
- To use PLUG-OUT function, SYSTEM-1, SYSTEM-1m, or SYSTEM-8 driver installation is needed.
