Roland VK8M Organ Module

The Roland VK-8M Organ Sound Module puts Roland's acclaimed Virtual ToneWheel organ sound in a convenient desktop unit with nine harmonic bars and retro-style wood panels. COSM Amplifier and Rotary Speaker Modelling further complement these authentic sounds, while an audio input and Active Expression feature let players fade in an external tone with a pedal. The VK-8M makes adding distinctive organ sounds to any setup easy.

• Desktop organ module with acclaimed VK-8 Virtual ToneWheel sound
• 9 harmonic bars for a range of authentic organ tones
• 4 COSM amp types w/ overdrive, plus rotary speaker modelling and reverb
• Line input for blending in an external sound using Active Expression and pedal
• D Beam controller with multi-coloured LED and templates for easy realtime control
• 36 User registrations for storing custom sounds
• Attractive wooden side panels
• Optional bracket for stand mounting
  
  Features
  

  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 Modelling, 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 Modelling
  The VK-8M's amazing organ sounds are further improved with COSM Amp Modelling. 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 modelling 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 colour 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.
  
  Specs

  Sound Generator

  Virtual ToneWheel Method

  Part

  3 Parts (Upper, Lower, Pedal)

  Maximum Polyphony

  Full Polyphony

  Organ

  Tone wheel

  VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN
  Leakage Level

  Vibrato and Chorus

  V1, V2, V3, C1, C2, C3

  Percussion

  SECOND, THIRD, SOFT, SLOW

  AMP Simulator

  TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III, TYPE IV
  Overdrive
  Tone

  Reverb

  ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING
  Reverb Level

  D BEAM

  CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK, GLISSANDO

  Internal Memory

  Registration memory: 36 (User Memory)

  Connectors

  OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type,
  INPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type,
  PHONES Jack: Stereo miniature phone type,
  EXPRESSION PEDAL Jack,
  MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT),
  AC ADAPTOR Jack (DC 9V)

  Power Supply

  AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)

  Current Draw

  700 mA

  Finish

  Side Panel: Natural Wood Walnut Finish

  Accessories

  Owner's Manual, Edit Mode Quick Reference, AC adaptor, AC Cord

  Options

  Pedal: PK-25 (25-Key Pedalboard)/PK-7 (20-Key Pedalboard)/PK-5A (Dynamic MIDI Pedal), Expression Pedal: EV-7, Damper Pedal: DP-8/DP-2, KC-Series Amplifier, Others: BKT-8 (Bracket Kit), PDS-10 (Pad Stand)

  Size and Weight

  Width

  233 mm

  9-3/16 inches

  Depth

  275 mm

  10-7/8 inches

  Height

  77 mm

  3-1/16 inches

  Weight

  1.7 kg

  3 lbs. 12 oz.