Edirol CG-8
Visual Synthesizer

Introducing a new way to interact with visual performance—the Edirol CG-8.

Just as synthesis in music prompted new waves of musical creativity so the Edirol CG-8 is set to do the same for the visual artist. A sampling synthesizer takes audio in or regenerates it from a wave generator and then modulates it with filters and amplifiers before outputting the sound. In a similar fashion the Edirol CG-8 can take in still images, create motion pictures from these and then modulate them with Modifiers and Fade Controller. It's easiness to grasp, and user-friendliness allow artists to concentrate on making stunning visual displays without getting caught up in complicated operations. Starting with picture files (JPEG's) as the prime source, stamps (PNG) used for overlays and built in Computer Graphics, all stored on the internal hard drive, the Edirol CG-8 can add any of more than 200 Photo effects and then from more than 60 Overlay effects before finally passing the output to the image modifiers which let you add further motion along X/Y/Z axes and control background color/hue shifting. This final modulation can control rate, depth and waveform just like the LFO in an audio synth.

Edirol CG-8 - Variety of effects and controllable parameters
The Edirol CG-8 features more than 260 dramatic effects. In combination with these effects and a variety of parameters, like X/Y/Z 3D dimension, Color, or Speed, you can create amazing moving images from still images easily and quickly.

Edirol CG-8 - Up to 128 patches per project
Save all the elements and manipulative effects associated with a single image in a patch for instant recall during the performance.

Edirol CG-8 - Overlay moving images and title images
The Edirol CG-8 is capable of 2 layers of 3D motion images and title images.

Edirol CG-8 - Tactile Real-time Control Surface
The Edirol CG-8 is equipped with 16 pads to trigger visuals instantly plus infra-red D-Beam and XY pad to manipulate visuals further.

Edirol CG-8 - Trigger Effects and Parameter Changes from the Audio Input
The Edirol CG-8's visuals can be controlled by and synced to an audio source. The Internal Microphone or Line input can detect frequent peaks which will animate real-time changes to the visuals.

Edirol CG-8 - MIDI and V-Link Controllable
With MIDI and V-LINK capability, the Edirol CG-8 can be externally controlled by a familiar device such as a keyboard controller, V-Synth or V-Drums.

Edirol CG-8 Main Specification

• Signals
  • Supported TV System
    • NTSC and PAL
  • Video Format
    • VGA 640 x 480
  • Number of colors
    • 16.7 million colors (24bit full color)
    • (value is approximate)
• Output Connectors (Rear panel)
  • RGB output
    • HD DB-15 type
  • Video output
    • S-Video output 4-pin mini
  • DIN type
    • (Y: 1.0Bp-p, C:0.286Vp-p, 75ohm) Composite RCA phono type (1.0Vp-p, 75ohm)
• Effects
  • Number of Effects Photo
    • Over 200 types, Stamp: over 60 types
  • Number of Patches
    • Up to 128 patches per project
  • Number of Photos
    • Up to 48 JPEG files (512 x 384)
  • Number of Stamps
    • Up to 16 PNG files (512x256)
• Interfaces
  • Storage Device
  • Internal Hard Disk Drive
  • (for system program and data storage)
• USB
  • A type (for card reader)
• Foot Switch
  • 1/4” phone type (for bank change
• Line Input
  • 1/4" phone type (L,R) for trigger
• Power Supply
  • AC 117V, AC 230V, AC 240V (50/60Hz), AC 220V (60Hz)
• Power Consumption: 80W
• Dimensions
  • 453 (W) x 323 (D) x 108 (H) mm / 17-7/8 (W) x 12-3/4 (D) x 4-1/4 (H) in.
• Weight
  • 5.8kg / 12lbs. 13oz.
• Accessories
  • Card reader, AC cable, Owners manual
• Options
  • Edirol PCR series, Roland V-Synth, V-Drums series