Roland Cloud - 'PROMARS' Lifetime Key/Digital Download
Roland Cloud - 'PROMARS' Lifetime Key, Software Synthesizer Plug-in, Analogue Circuit Behavior Technology
Roland Cloud - 'PROMARS'
(Lifetime Key/Digital Download)
a reproduction of the rare and powerful PROMARS synthesizer
The Roland PROMARS was first designed as a younger brother to the JUPITER-4, the PROMARS compuphonic Synthesizer combines the stability and flexibility of microprocessor control with the beloved sound of analogue, resulting in a synth that provided incredible punch (2 oscillators per voice and a great-sounding filter) and impressive stage presence, 10 Preset and 10 User Patches- one of the first with memory. Nowadays we take programmability for granted, the influential sound of the PROMARS can only make a comeback with the power of ACB, and is now available as a fun software synthesizer on Roland Cloud!
The original PROMARS is often thought of as simply a monophonic version of the JUPITER-4. But the PROMARS was more than that. The JUPITER-4 had one VCO and one sub-OSC per voice, whereas the PROMARS had two of each. The pitch of the two VCOs could be detuned slightly to produce a unison chorus effect, and a sub-OSC was provided on each VCO. Capable of producing sounds close to a four-VCO synthesizer, the PROMARS sounded positively huge, and is practically the definition of a huge, fat synth tone. Although it isn’t as well known as the JUPITER-4, the thick sound and “compu-memory” function that allows sounds to be stored and recalled made it a highly regarded instrument with a unique place among the iconic Roland monosynths.
The PROMARS PLUG-OUT Synthesizer offers the sound of a rare, vintage instrument, perfectly reproduced with Analogue Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology. ACB faithfully captures the sound and feel of a renowned classic, using original design specs, and a detailed, part-by-part analysis of each analogue circuit. While the sound and behavior is reproduced with full accuracy, Roland improved a few things in this new version. The VCOs have increased range settings, the LFO has a “Random” waveform setting, and the Noise and and Pulse Width sections have full range control of those parameters. Just like Roland’s other PLUG-OUT synths, the PROMARS has great-sounding effects and an enhanced arpeggiator section.
Amazing Features
• Perfect replica of rare PROMARS COMPUPHONIC synthesizer
• ACB provides the rich, warm vintage tone of the original
• Two VCOs plus two sub-oscillators per voice
• Fast envelopes and filters with classic Roland character
• VST, AU and PLUG-OUT compatible
“Roland” PROMARS Software Synthesizer Plugin
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Maximum Polyphony | 1 voice |
|---|---|
| LFO DELAY/BEND | LFO Delay Time LFO Bend |
| LFO | Waveform (SIN, SAW(Invert), SAW, SQR, RANDOM(S/H)) LFO Rate LFO Key Trigger switch |
| VCO | Cutoff Frequency (10 Hz--20 kHz) Resonance (0--Self oscillation) ENV Depth (-100%--+100%) Modulation Depth Key Follow (-100%--+100%) |
| VCO-2 | VCO-2 A-TUNE VCO-2 B-TUNE VCO-2 Select SWITCH (A-TUNE, OFF, B-TUNE) |
| MIXER | VCO-1 VCO-2 NOISE |
| VCF | High pass filter Cutoff Frequency Low pass filter Cutoff Frequency Low pass filter Resonance Low pass filter Keyboard Follow Low pass filter LFO Modulation Depth Envelope Modulation Depth Envelope Attack Time Envelope Decay Time Envelope Sustain Level Envelope Release Time |
| VCA | Envelope Attack Time Envelope Decay Time Envelope Sustain Level Envelope Release Time Tone Crusher Depth |
| Effect | Reverb Level Delay Level Delay Time |
| Controller | Volume Bend Sensitivity Portamento Legato switch Key Assign Mode Tempo Sync switch |
| Arpeggio | Arpeggio Switch Arpeggio Type (1 Oct Up, 1 Oct U+D, 1 Oct Down, 2 Oct Up, 2 Oct U+D, 2 Oct Down) Arpeggio Step (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/4T, 1/8T, 1/16T) |
| Tune | 430--450 Hz |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz |
| Patches per bank | 64 patches *User can make new user banks. |
| Plug-In Formats | VSTi 2.4 (32 bits, 64 bits) * Windows only VSTi 3.6 (32 bits, 64 bits) AU |
| System Requirements (macOS™) | Operating System: macOS™ 10.8.5 or later Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible, Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or better RAM: 4 GB or more Hard Disk: 100 MB or more Display resolution and Colors: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more Other: You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. You'll need installation SYSTEM-1 driver to plug-out this software to the SYSTEM-1. |
| System Requirements (Windows®) | Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1, Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1, Microsoft® Windows® 10 * incompatible with Windows® RT, Windows® Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC. Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or better RAM: 2 GB or more Hard Disk: 100 MB or more Display resolution and Colors: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more Other: You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. You'll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help. You'll need installation SYSTEM-1 driver to plug-out this software to the SYSTEM-1. |
