Arturia MatrixBrute vs Roland SYSTEM-8
| Arturia MatrixBrute | Roland SYSTEM-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | velocity and aftertouch | 49 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | — | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | — |
| Sound engine | Analog Matrix Synthesizer; Two Analog Exponential VCO's, One Analog Linear VCO/LFO | SYSTEM-8 + PLUG-OUT 1–3 (Analog Circuit Behavior, ACB) |
| Effects | Analog Effects: Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Analog Reverberator | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Weight | 20 kg | 5.9 kg |
| Released | — | 2016 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 49 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland SYSTEM-8 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20 kg vs 5.9 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MatrixBrute · Roland SYSTEM-8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.