Put a Vintage Organ in Your Rig!
With the VK-8M, keyboard players now have tabletop access to the ÒVirtual ToneWheelÓ organ sounds
made popular in RolandÕs VK-8 Combo Organ. Widely acclaimed by reviewers and musicians worldwide,
these organ sounds are the finest available, and have been accurately modeled down to the last detail.
Line input for blending in an external sound
Tabletop organ module with acclaimed ÒVirtual
ToneWheelÓ sound
4 COSM¨ amp types w/ overdrive, plus rotary
speaker modeling and reverb
Active Expression lets players slowly fade in
an external sound via expression pedal
D Beam controller with multi-colored LED and
templates for easy realtime control
9 harmonic bars for a range of authentic organ tones
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RolandÕs ÒVirtual ToneWheelÓ
Organ Sounds at Your Fingertips.
Enhanced Virtual ToneWheel Modeling
Wh a t ’s a To n e Wh e e l? Tone wheels are the actual moving parts that define the sound
of an organ. The most celebrated traditional vintage organ used a total of 91 tone
wheels to create its distinctive sound. And these sounds varied depending on the year
the tone wheels were made. Fortunately, Roland’s Virtual ToneWheel Modeling technology
can accurately recreate the sound of several tone wheel types.
A Cla ssic Org a n Re b o rn By simulating 91 tone wheel voices in
constant independent oscillation, Virtual ToneWheel technology gives
the VK-8M realistic organ sounds with full polyphony. Three tone
wheel types are available (Vintage 1, Vintage 2 and Clean) with
different amounts of leakage. Nine harmonic bars and easy front-panel
controls make sound editing ultra-intuitive.
Pe rcu ssio n , Vib ra t o a n d Ch o ru s Effe ct s The VK-8M’s stellar organ
sounds wouldn’t be complete without those classic percussion, vibrato
and chorus effects. Using the front-panel controls, you can add
a percussion effect on the second or third interval while choosing to
decrease the volume (soft) or lengthen the decay (slow). You can also
add smooth vibrato and chorus to suit your taste.
VK-8M SPECIFICATIONS
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●Sound Generator Virtual ToneWheel Method ●Part 3 parts Upper, Lower, Pedal
Realistic Rotary Speaker and Amp Sounds
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VINTAGE 2, CLEAN , Leakage Level Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3
Percussion: SECOND, THIRD, SOFT, SLOW AMP Simulator: AMP Type TYPE I,
TYPE II, TYPE III, TYPE IV , Overdrive, Tone Reverb: Reverb Type ROOM, HALL,
CHURCH, SPRING , Reverb Level D BEAM: CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING
MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK, GLISSANDO ●Internal Memory
REGISTRATION: 36 User Memory ●Power Supply AC Adaptor PSB-1U
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A classic organ deserves a classic rotary speaker. That’s why the VK-8M
is graced with a COSM rotary model than not only simulates the sound
of a well-known rotary speaker, but also the construction of its tube
amp circuits, actual speaker cabinet characteristics and natural ambience.
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●Current Draw 700 mA ●Finish Side Panel: Natural Wood Walnut Finish ●Dimensions
And with four types of COSM amp models, the VK-8M can crank out a range of overdriven
amp sounds perfect for rock and jazz players alike. COSM Amp Type IV stands out in
particular for its incredible gain stage and powerful distorted sound.
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233 W x275 D x77 H mm / 9-3/16 W x10-7/8 D x3-1/16 H inches ●Weight 1.7 kg /
3 lbs. 12 oz. ●Accessories Owner's Manual, Edit Mode Quick Reference, AC Adaptor,
AC Cable ●Options Keyboard Amplifier: KC-1000/500/300/100
New Active Expression for Dynamic Performances
With its 1/4-inch Line input, any external sound can be fed into the
VK-8M and blended in with the organ sound. Simply connect your
favorite synth or sound module and use Active Expression to gradually
fade in the external sound using an optional expression pedal.
OPTIONS
Use it to slowly bring in a pad sound or brass—adding fullness and texture to the
sound —or to bring out a particular section of a song. With Active Expression, you can
add more depth to your sound while keeping your hands on the keyboard.
BKT-8
PK-7
Bracket Kit for
PK-7 20-Key Pedalboard
PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal
VK-8M
Outstanding Performance Controls
PDS-15
The VK-8M incorporates an improved D Beam controller with an LED
that changes color as you move your hand closer or further away.
Use the light-sensing D Beam to create effects like tone wheel motor
stops or to even control rotary speed.
Pad Stand
EV-7
By purchasing the optional BKT-8 Bracket Kit, you
EV-7 Expression Pedal
can mount the VK-8M on Roland’s PDS-15 Stand
for easy access on stage or in the home studio.
EV-5 Expression Pedal
Saving your favorite settings is now more convenient than ever,
thanks to six Registration buttons. When used in conjunction with Bank Select, up to 36
user registrations can be instantly recalled during performance.
Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations,
it reaches the human ear through various mediating
objects, each of which significantly affects the sound.
The material and configuration of the instrument, the
The VK-8M can be controlled from any MIDI keyboard, making it easy to add Roland’s
Virtual ToneWheel sounds to any player’s rig. The space-saving tabletop design is also
great for sequencing setups.
electric/electronic/magnetic amplifying system, the air and the reverberation of the room all
affect the final sound. Sound modeling, the latest DSP technology, "virtually" reconstructs
these objects. Roland's breakthrough Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) uses the
advantages of multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately emulating existing
sounds, as well as producing sounds that have never before been created.
*D Beam light has been colored for illustrative purposes only. Actual infrared light beam is invisible.
All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
All trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, P.O.Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA90091-0921
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Phone: 323 890-3700 Fax: 323 890-3701
Printed in Japan. Jan. 2003 RAM-3669 ERK-GEN-SE AE-3
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