Edirol CG-8 User Manual

See the sound. Hear the visuals.

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.

Twin D-Beams

Modulation Control
and Parameter section

XY Pad

Grab Motion

(for instant recording/
resampling)

Trigger

(for instant manual
retriggering of patches)

Sound Control

(sets the frequency and level
of the incoming audio trigger)

Auto Switch

(controls patch switching
via preset speed or sound
input)

Visual Pad section

(for initial selection of
image, effect, stamp
and patch)

A variety of Photo/Stamp effects

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.

Photo effects examples

Stamp effects examples

Features

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.

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

Rear Panel

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.

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.

Edits to specifications

Signals

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)

Output Connectors (Real panel)

RGB output

Video output S-Video output 4-pin mini DIN type (Y: 1.0Vp-p,

Effects

Number of Effects Photo: over 200 types, Overlay: over 60 types

Number of Patches

Number of Stamps per project

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HD DB-15 type

C:0.286Vp-p, 75ohm), Composite RCA phono type

(1.0Vp-p, 75ohm)

up to 128 patches per project

up to 48 JPEG files (512 x 384)Number of Photos per project

up to 16 PNG files (512 x 256)

Interfaces

Storage Device Internal Hard Disk Drive

MIDI 5-pin DIN type (In, Out/Thru)

Foot switch 1/4 inch phone type

Line input 1/4 inch phono type (L,R)

General

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Options

(for system program and data storage)

AC 117V,AC 230V, AC 240V (50/60Hz), AC 220V
(60Hz)

80W

453 (W) x 323 (D) x 108 (H) mm /17-7/8 (W) x 12-3/4 (D) x
4-1/4 (H) inches

5.8kg / 12lbs. 13oz.

Card reader, AC cable, Owner's manual

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.