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 quality organ sounds with easy front-panel editing. Players can also dive into more detailed sound parameters like leakage level and rotary speed.

Onboard COSM Amp Modeling
The VK-8M’s 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 gain and distortion effect.

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.

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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
BKT-8 Bracket Kit
EV-5 Expression Pedal
EV-7 Expression Pedal
FV-300L Volume Pedal
PDS-15 Stand
PK-25 Pedal Keyboard
PK-5 Pedal Keyboard
PK-7 Pedal Keyboard