How To Reset Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer To Factory Settings

How To Reset Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer To Factory Settings – Roland stands for modern synths and has already shown this with the AIRA series which incorporated Roland’s innovative ACB technology (Analog Circuit Behavior). This technique is praised for the authentic reconstruction of the sound and behaviour of historical analogue synthesizers. The Roland SYSTEM-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer features a highly advanced ACB chip, which powers 8-voice polyphony, three oscillators, high-resolution filters and versatile LFOs.

The SYSTEM-8, therefore, contains all kinds of friendly tools. The polyphonic 64-step sequencer in TR-REC style makes it easy to record, play and edit loop sequences. The arpeggio function with quick-access buttons makes it possible to switch patterns and styles quickly, and thanks to chord memory, you can easily play chords with one finger. If this is not enough, there is even a vocoder built-in.

How To Reset Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer To Factory Settings

Time needed: 7 minutes

There are several reasons you need to reset your Roland System-8 to factory settings, such as when you want to sell it or when a system error. Here’s how the settings stored in the unit can be restored to their default values.

Turn on the unit
Make sure the unit is in on position
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu
The button is located on the common section
Go to UTILITY by using the ◄ ► navigation button
Press the ENTER button to select
Scroll to FACTORY RESET
Press the ENTER button to select
On this menu, you can choose to reset ALL, SYSTEM-8 PATCH, PLUG-OUT, or EXCEPT PLUG-OUT
Use the VALUE knob to select the item you want to reset
When a confirmation message appears, press ENTER to confirm
A COMPLETED! message will appear on the screen when the factory reset is completed
Turn off the power, then turn on again to verify the system has been reset
Done!

These instructions are based on the Roland owner’s manual. Hopefully, the article How To Reset Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer To Factory Settings can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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