Roland AIRA SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer - Manual (Page 18)

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Connecting External Devices
Using the SYSTEM-8 as a MIDI Controller
You can use the SYSTEM-8 as a controller for PC software without
using its internal sound engine.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the Cursor [ K ] [ J ] buttons to select “SYSTEM,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the cursor [ K ][ J ] buttons to select “SOUND:
Local Sw,” and use the [VALUE] knob to select
“SURFACE.”
* Pressing a key does not make the SYSTEM-8’s internal sound
engine produce sound.
* The SYSTEM-8’s internal sound engine does not produce sound
even if MIDI is received.
Connecting an Analog Synthesizer via the
CV/GATE Output
You can connect an analog synthesizer equipped with CV/GATE
input jacks, and control its note on/off or pitch.
Jack Explanation
GATE OUT jack
This jack outputs note on/off.
Outputs +10 V.
CV OUT jack
This jack outputs pitch.
If you’ve made transpose or octave shift
settings, this voltage changes accordingly.
This jack supports OCT/V (it does not support
Hz/V).
& For details on these settings, refer to “SYSTEM: CV/GATE OUT”
“PERFORM EDIT: CV/GATE OUT” (Reference manual PDF).”
* If the CV/GATE OUT parameter “Src” is set to “Sound Module,”
the settings for “Bend Range,” “Portamento,” and “PortTime” are
ignored.
Inputting an External Audio Source
Connect a microphone or synthesizer/rhythm machine.
Connecting a Computer via USB
In order to use the SYSTEM-8, you must download the driver from
the following URL and install it on your computer.
For details on installation, refer to the following URL.
& http://www.roland.com/support/
NOTE
Do not connect the SYSTEM-8 to your computer before you
have finished installing the driver.
If you have already connected the SYSTEM-8, disconnect it,
and then reconnect it after driver installation is completed.