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 Modeling 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 modeling and reverb
   * Line input for blending in an external sound using Active Expression and pedal
   * D Beam controller with multi-colored LED and templates for easy realtime control
   * 36 User registrations for storing custom sounds
   * Attractive wooden side panels
   * Optional bracket for stand mounting

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.

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 miniauture phone type,
EXPRESSION PEDAL Jack,
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT),
AC ADAPOR 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.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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