Recreating Trans-X “Living On Video” Synth Sound on the Roland SH-101 & GAIA 2

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"In this video, I dive into Trans-X’s iconic 80s hit Living on Video and show how its legendary synth lead sound can be recreated on both the Roland SH-101 and the Roland GAIA 2. I share the story of how this track inspired my passion for synthesizers, then walk you step-by-step through programming the sound—first on the original hardware SH-101, then on the GAIA 2’s SH-101 model engine. If you’re into vintage synths, 80s music production, or modern recreations of classic sounds, this video is for you.

👉 Expect hands-on sound design, synth tips, and side-by-side comparisons so you can bring that unmistakable 80s vibe into your own tracks."

0:00 Intro
0:25 My History With Living On Video
1:08 The Lead Sound
2:12 Building Sound on SH-101
4:22 Building Sound on GAIA 2
8:21 Comparison