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

Just as synthesis in music prompted new waves of musical creativity so the 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 CG-8 can take in still images, create motion pictures from these and then modulate them with Modifiers and Fade Controller. Its 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 CG-8 can add any of more than 200 photo and more than 60 Overlay effects before finally passing the output to the image modifiers. The image modifiers 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.



Main Features







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

Overlay moving images and title images The CG-8 is capable of 2 layers of 3D motion images and title images. Tactile Real-time Control Surface The CG-8 is equipped with 16 pads to trigger visuals instantly plus infra-red D-Beam and XY pad to manipulate visuals further.

Trigger Effects and Parameter Changes from the Audio Input The 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.

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



Main Specifications

Video Format VGA 640 x 480 Supported TV System NTSC and PAL Number of colors 16.7 million colors (24bit full color) (value is approximate) RGB output HD DB-15 type 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) Number of Effects Photo: over 200 types, Overlay: 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 Stamp: up tp 16 PNG files (512 x 256) Storage Device Internal Hard Disk Drive (for system program and data storage) MIDI 5-pin DIN type (In, Out/Thru) Foot switch 1/4 inch phone type Line input 1/4 inch phono type (L,R) Power Supply AC 117V, AC 230V, AC 240V (50/60Hz), AC 220V (60Hz) Power Consumption 80W Accessories Card reader, AC cable, Owner's manual

Options Edirol PCR series, Roland V-Synth, Roland V-Drums series, Roland PM-128-CF (CompactFlash) Size and Weight Width 453 mm 17-7/8 inches Depth 323 mm 12-3/4 inches Height 108 mm 4-1/4 inches Weight 5.8 kg 12 lbs. 13 oz. *The specifications are subject to change without notice.