The Soul of the Popular VK-8
Since its introduction, Roland's
VK-8 Combo Organ has made quite an impact with die-hard organ fans -
praised for its natural and authentic sound. Now Roland makes these
Virtual ToneWheel organ sounds available to any musician with the
desktop VK-8M. With its new COSM Amp Modeling, nine harmonic bars and
simple knob-based controls, the VK-8M delivers outstanding organ sounds
with easy front-panel editing. Players can also dive into more detailed
sound parameters like leakage level and rotary woofer speed.
Onboard COSM Amp Modeling
The
VK-8M's amazing organ sounds are further improved with COSM Amp
Modeling. Four different amp types are available for creating
everything from clean gospel organs to the gritty overdriven sounds of
a rock organ. The newly developed COSM Amp Type IV stands out in
particular for its killer gain and crunchy distortion effect. The VK-8M
takes organ modeling to a whole new level of realism, with intuitive
editing of every parameter.
Unique Active Expression Feature
Performers
will appreciate the VK-8M's Line input and Active Expression feature.
Using an optional EV-7 Expression Pedal, players can gradually fade in
a sound from an external source, such as a synthesizer or MIDI module.
By slowly fading in a pad sound, for example, players can bring out a
section of a song, or create energy by fading in a sharper tone like
brass. These features open up an entirely new level of expression.
An Exceptional Performer
With
its D Beam Controller, the VK-8M offers performers a world of
expression. Using an infrared beam of light with an LED that changes
color as your hand changes distance, players can control such functions
as rotary speed (Slow/Fast) or tone wheel motor stops. And with 36
memory locations, you can store custom settings with a simple one-touch
procedure and recall your sounds using the Bank Select and six
Registration buttons.