Roland VK-8 用户手册

 

The VK-8 features a Virtual Tonewheel sound generator that perfectly simulates the sound-production 

mechanism of traditional tone wheel organs. Since all parts — upper, lower, and pedal — are completely 

polyphonic, notes aren’t cut off regardless of your performance technique.

 

An effect algorithm using Roland’s COSM technology creates a faithful rotary speaker simulation that’s 

essential for a great organ sound. Enjoy the realistic rotary sound simply by connecting headphones, a 

keyboard amp (such as the KC-1000) or stereo system.

 

In addition to simulating the response of the rotary speaker’s vacuum tube circuitry and the acoustical 

characteristics of the speaker cabinet, COSM technology also re-creates the sound of various types of 

amplifiers. Simply by selecting amp types, you can obtain a wide variety of sounds, including heavy 

overdrive rock sounds with realistic cabinet resonance.

 

The VK-8 features the same keyboard feel as traditional tone wheel organs. This keyboard has been newly 

designed for standard organ playing techniques such as glissando.

 

The VK-8 is designed with an emphasis on operability, with harmonic bars, rotary knobs, and large buttons. 

The VIBRATO AND CHORUS and PERCUSSION controls feature the same operation and placement as on 

traditional tone wheel organs.

Tone wheel Type, Leakage Noise, Amp Simulator, and other elements vital to creating a great organ sound 

can be edited directly and intuitively from the front panel just as if you were adjusting the sound on a guitar 

amp.

 

The cabinet is built of wood, echoing the construction of traditional tone wheel organs. The side panels feature 

beautifully finished natural wood that will gain luster with years of use.

 

In addition to its organ sound generator, the VK-8 provides a PCM sound generator with high-quality Piano, 

Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano 2, Strings, Jazz Scat, Choir, Synth, and Brass sounds. These sounds can be used 

in combination with the organ for even greater expressive potential.

 

• You can use the D BEAM controller to create performance gestures unique to 

 

traditional tone 

wheel 

 

organs, such as turning the tone wheel motor off or producing the “splash” of a quick 

kick to a spring reverb unit.Take advantage of the D BEAM controller to heighten the 
excitement of your performances onstage.

• A dedicated rotary speaker connector is provided. Rotary speakers with an eleven-pin 

connector can be connected directly to the VK-8.

• Two MIDI IN connectors are provided on the rear panel, allowing you to connect another 

keyboard and pedal keyboard and enjoy two-manual and pedal keyboard playing.

• User Preset memory lets you store 64 different panel settings.

• In addition to Expression Pedal and Hold Pedal jacks, a Control Pedal jack is provided that can 

be assigned a variety of functions. By connecting an expression pedal or pedal switch, you can 
enjoy a wide range of performance possibilities.