Roland Cloud Promars Virtual Instrument

Full Description

Compuphonic, otherwordly tones

Delivering the unmistakable character of vintage Roland synths, the Promars Virtual Instrument tackles the rare and wonderful analog original that debuted in 1979. Originally paired as a sibling to the legendary Jupiter-4, the Promars created a legacy of its own, marrying the stability and flexibility of microprocessing with the warm and charming tones of analog circuitry. Two VCO's with sub-oscillators provided on each, give the Promars Virtual Instrument a huge, thick and rich voicing. The ability to detune each VCO allows you to create a distinctive unison chorus effect, widening your sound with modulation to sound like modern contemporary four-VCO synthesizers.

Vintage design with modern sensibilities

Using innovative ACB technology, the Promars Virtual Instrument accurately models the original hardware unit to capture every fine detail using a part-by-part analysis of each analog circuit. Meticulously researched and designed, the Promars Virtual Instrument delivers the charm and nuance of the original analog circuitry that is revered by so many. Every nuance and instantly recognisable sound is present, from the wide detuned VCO's, harmonically rich, saw-like leads and fat, growling bass can all be heard to create the iconic sound of the late '70s.

This doesn't mean however that the Promars Virtual Instrument is stuck in the past. Modern appointments are implemented that weren't available on the original unit to fit with contemporary workflow and demands, such as the extended oscillator range for added flexibility, new Random waveform setting, full user control of noise and pulse width, a plethora of modern effects and an advanced arpeggiator with tempo sync.

Hardware integration

The Roland Promars Virtual Instrument is also compatible as a Plug-out that can be hosted in a range of Roland hardware like the System-8. This seamless integration opens up a whole new world of available options and potential with your Promars Virtual Instrument. Transfer sounds back and forth between the hardware and the software to carry your sounds with you anywhere you go and update your presets on the fly. The wide range of filtering capabilities through the VCF will become available to you, allowing you to get hands-on interaction for any automation or evolving soundscapes you want to produce, without the need for a computer. Due to the rarity of vintage synthesizers, the Promars Virtual Instrument is the ultimate companion for touring musicians looking for the classic Roland sound in an affordable and portable package.

Features

• Pulse width modulation on the first VCO
• 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
• Each oscillator has an extended range for more flexibility
• The LFO includes a new Random waveform setting
• Full user control of noise and pulse width
• Advanced arpeggiator with tempo sync
• Modern effects: reverb, bit-crusher, and tempo-syncing delay

Specifications

General

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Patches per bank: 64 patches
• Maximum Polyphony: 1 Voices
• Tune: 430-450Hz
• Parts: 1 Part
• Tone memory type: 2 types (Patch/Rhythm Set)
• Waves: 1083 waves
• Effects:
  • Reverb level
  • Delay level
  • Delay time
• Controller:
  • Volume
  • Bend sensitivity
  • Portamento
  • Legato switch
  • Key assign mode
  • Tempo sync switch
• Plugin format:
  • VSTi 2.4 (32 bits, 64 bits) * Windows only
  • VSTi 3.6 (32 bits, 64 bits)
  • AU

System requirements

• Operating system:
  • Mac:
    • macOS 10.8.5 or later
  • Windows:
    • Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 SP1
    • Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 8.1
    • Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 10
    • Not compatible with Windows RT, Windows Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC..
• Host application:
  • Mac:
    • VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible
    • Audio units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
  • Windows:
    • VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo or better
• RAM: 4GB or more
• Hard disk space: 100MB or more
• Display resolution and colour:
  • Mac: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more
  • Windows: 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.
  • The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8.
• Product code: RCPROMARSLTK