Published
Wed, May 2, 2018, 09:05
- One of the models from the Japanese giant's collaboration with Malekko serves as an entry point for Eurorack beginners.
Roland is releasing four new analogue Eurorack modules.
The new products are part of the SYSTEM-500 range launched back in 2015. Built in collaboration with Malekko, the SYS-510 Synth, SYS-555 LAG/S&H, SYS-531 MIX and SYS-505 VCF are all based modules from the SYSTEM-100m, Roland's first modular synth produced in the late '70s and early '80s.
The SYS-510 is a full synth voice containing three oscillators, a multi-mode filter and VCA, making it a suitable entry point for those new to Eurorack. Modulation comes from the SYS-555, which generates sample and hold, pink and white noise, LFOs, ring modulation and more. Mixing duties are covered by the six-channel SYS-531. Each of its channels contain CV-controllable pan and a mute button, plus a stereo preamp for driving mic or line level inputs. The SYS-505 meanwhile is a dual low-pass filter based on the circuit from Roland's SH-5 with a built-in VCA and CV control over resonance and cut-off. Price and availability are yet to be disclosed.
The announcement comes as manufacturers prepare to launch major new products at Superbooth, a music tech conference taking place in Berlin this week.
