Edirol CG-8 User manual

A visual synthesizer unlike the world has ever seen! The CG-8 "synthesizes"
high-resolution 3D motion graphics from still images - all controllable in real-time
via innovative controllers designed for inspired live performances. Further enhanced
by MIDI and VLINK, the GC-8 allows you to See the sound and Hear the visuals.
See the sound. Hear the visuals.
Combine Photo and Stamp effects to generate amazing 3D moving images and text from still images in real-time. Stamps are
special images with Alpha Channel information that can be manipulated in incredible ways by the CG-8. A whole new era of
"Visual Freestyle" is now possible by combining the infinite number of different Effect, Photo and Stamp possibilities.
A variety of Photo/Stamp effects
Stamp effects examples
Photo effects examples
Auto Switch
(controls patch switching
via preset speed or sound
input)
Visual Pad section
(for initial selection of
image, effect, stamp
and patch)
Twin D-Beams
Modulation Control
and Parameter section
XY Pad
Trigger
(for instant manual
retriggering of patches)
Sound Control
(sets the frequency and level
of the incoming audio trigger)
Grab Motion
(for instant recording/
resampling)

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Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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)
HD DB-15 type
Storage Device Internal Hard Disk Drive
(for system program and data storage)
Foot switch 1/4 inch phone type
MIDI 5-pin DIN type (In, Out/Thru)
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) inches
Weight 5.8kg / 12lbs. 13oz.
Accessories Card reader, AC cable, Owner's manual
Options Edirol PCR series, Roland V-Synth, Roland V-Drums series,
Roland PM-128-CF (CompactFlash)
Signals
Output Connectors (Real panel)
Number of Effects Photo: over 200 types, Overlay: over 60 types
RGB output
Video output S-Video output 4-pin mini DIN type (Y: 1.0Vp-p,
C:0.286Vp-p, 75ohm), Composite RCA phono type
(1.0Vp-p, 75ohm)
Line input 1/4 inch phono type (L,R)
Number of Patches up to 128 patches per project
Interfaces
General
Rear Panel
Effects
up to 48 JPEG files (512 x 384)Number of Photos per project
up to 16 PNG files (512 x 256)
Number of Stamps per project
Hundreds of effects and parameters ready to tweak
The CG-8 features more than 260 dramatic visual effects. Combine
and manipulate effect parameters such as X/Y/Z axis movement, 3D
effect creation, Color and Speed controls and hundreds more to
create amazing, high-resolution motion graphics from still images
easily, quickly and spontaneously.
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 live performance.
With the internal 40 GB hard drive, the CG-8 has room for plenty of
projects.
Tactile control surface for total performance
control
Trigger visuals instantly from one of the 16 performance pads and
manipulate them all in real-time using the innovative D-Beam
controller, the responsive X/Y Touch Pad and a full complement of
tweakable knobs and switches.
Synchronization with Audio input
The CG-8 can synchronize and control visuals with an external
audio source via the internal mic or line input. Accurate
frequency-peak detection allows graphic images to animate
themselves to the corresponding beat.
Overlay of moving titles and images
The CG-8 can combine 2 layers of moving images and title images to
create all new 3D visuals
MIDI and V-LINK connection
With MIDI and V-LINK capability, the CG-8 can be externally
controlled by any MIDI equipped device such as a keyboard
controller, V-Synth or V-Drums.
Features
Edits to specifications