# Dynamic Smart Synthesizers The System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer Uses Smart Music Technologies By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugout-synthesizer References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/roland-909-product-release/45353/) & [roland](https://www.roland.com/us/products/system-8/) Japanese electronic musical instrument manufacturer Roland has gone ahead and unveiled a wonderfully high-tech new synth, named the System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer, that is designed to make it easier than ever for musicians and producers to go about utilizing sounds that will remind keen-eared music-listeners of old-school synths. The System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer's incredible functionality is due to the fact that, in addition to features such as [sequencers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer), vocoders and a whole army of [knobs and buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller), the device can actually be used to control anywhere between one and three [external Roland software synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio). By expanding musicians' ability to call upon a wonderfully expansive range of sounds that they can shape and mold, Roland's new synthesizer aims to broaden our conceptions of what synthesizer-generated music can be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Music Technologies:** The System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer utilizes smart music technologies to enhance musicians' abilities to create unique sounds. - **Expansion of Sound Range:** Roland's System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer expands musicians' ability to access and shape a wide range of sounds. - **Integration of Hardware and Software:** The System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer seamlessly integrates external Roland software synths, providing a unified music creation experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** The innovative technology in the System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer presents opportunities for manufacturers to develop advanced electronic musical instruments. - **Music Production Software:** The integration capabilities of the System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer create potential for growth and innovation in the music production software industry. - **Audio Equipment Retail:** The expansion of sound range and enhanced capabilities of the System-8 Plug-Out synthesizer can drive demand for high-quality audio equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Portable Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Thrifty Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth.md) - [AI-Powered Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-music-synthesizer.md) - [Portable Digital Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synth-pro-x.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md)