Superlative SB01 (Space Bee) :: Live Sequence :: Boss DM-101 :: Strymon BigSky

video upload by Harry van Mierloo

"Tweaking a live sequence from the new Superlative SB01 (Space Bee), with the Roland JX-8P singing along here and there and pepper & salt from the Boss DM-101 analog delay and Strymon BigSky reverb. Background noise is from the notoriously noisy JX-8P chorus, not the other devices..."

Superlative SB01 (Space Bee) :: Soma Cosmos :: Roland JX-8P :: Ambient live jam :: PART I

video upload by Harry van Mierloo

"This week I've received my Superlative SB01 (Space Bee)... after 6 years of patiently waiting! 😅 Super happy with it so far. Very beautiful to see and built like an American tank. Sound wise I cannot distinguish it from my SH-101 here. The SB01 actually sounds slightly better, probably due to the age of the components of my good old SH-101. And it's definitely a lot more solid and thinner than the original, due to the metal casing.

Instead of a full review or demonstrating all the classic 101 sounds that you find all over the internet already, I thought let's just practice a bit more with my ‪@somasynths‬ Cosmos and put the SB01 through it for some real-world sounds and live ambient, together with my good old JX-8P (always a great companion for 101 sounds).

All recorded in one take in Ableton, with a touch of salt from the ‪@strymon‬ BigSky.

Enjoy!"

Superlative SB01 (Space Bee) :: Soma Cosmos :: Roland JX-8P :: Ambient live jam :: PART II

video upload by Harry van Mierloo

"New day, new recording... With exactly the same setup as yesterday I've recorded another dark ambient jam, again with a primary role for the new Superlative SB01 (Space Bee), together with the Roland JX-8P through the wonderful ‪@somasynths‬ Cosmos.

This time I’ve managed to fix the video latency issue when exporting from Ableton, so video & audio should now be in sync. 😅

Enjoy!"

Superlative SB01 with Roland SH-101 - production unit 2025

video upload by Antony Fewster

"Very quick play around with the new Superlative SB01 (last minute thing, apologies for the lack of lighting and shaky iphone). SB01 sequenced by the Intellijel Metropolix, SB01 keyboard (running on internal battery) controlling external SH-101.
u-he uhbik 2 beta on delay duties.
Not the best quality lighting, nor does it (not intended) show the breadth of what this can do (I only had one hand free), but wanted share an initial take how this looks and sounds in a style I'm familiar with. I'm a fan."

Superlative SB01 filter mod

video upload by Antony Fewster

"Metropolix sending gate, cv and additional cv into the mod CV input of the SB01. Gives any baseline more movement and life - a really nice addition that takes it beyond the standard sh-101. Playing around with the filter and resonance for effect."

Superlative SB1 Synth Unboxing

video upload by nick kwas

"this is not a paid promotion, i purchased this synth because i think its cool"

Cool Buchla baseball cap/hat.

Superbooth 2025 Superlative Instruments SB01

video upload by Padawan Studio

"First impressions at Superbooth 2025"

Superlative Instruments Roland SH-101

Superlative's Beautiful Modular - Superbooth 2023

video upload by True Cuckoo

"More info about Superlative: https://www.playsuperlative.com"

Superbooth 2023: Superlative Audio Monolab 1210

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Superlative Audio launch their Monolab 1210 synth, in a suprisingly compact form factor."

Superlative Monolab 1210 Superbooth 2023 Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Superbooth 2023: Superlative - Monolab 1210 - Space Bee

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to Ben from Superlative at Superbooth 2023 about their latest product, a fully self-contained, semi-modular synthesizer Monolab 1210. Based on various synthesis concepts from the 70s and 80s, this synthesizer offers a compact semi-modular format with a clear and well-mapped workflow. It is aimed at beginners, as well as those who want to dive deeper into the world of voltage control.

It was good to see Space Bee back at Superbooth, and though it is clearly inspired by the SH101, it has a lot of enhancements, such as ADSR cycling mode, CV control and more. The synthesizer is powered by USB C and is surprisingly thin, measuring less than an inch deep.

Space Bee Available Autumn 2023. Price TBC

Monolab 1210 Available Autumn 2023. Price TBC"

Superlative Introduces MONOLAB 1210 SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

via Superlative

"The Monolab is our distillation of subtractive synthesis in its most accessible, portable, and configurable form. A tactile canvas of sound with a clear conceptual mapping that equally invites an educational or performance approach.

Deep dive and full specifications coming June 2023
INPUT
USB TYPE-C
OPTIONAL POWER FROM SB01
OUTPUT
PROFESSIONAL +10V AND +/-5V
POWER
ULTRA-LOW-POWER DESIGN
ACCESSORIES
L-STAND
U-STAND
DIMENSIONS
220 X 220 X 22MM
WEIGHT
2.8 POUNDS / 1.3KG"

Superlative is Hiring

Superlative, makers of the SPACE BEE SB01 (pictured below), are hiring.

You can find full details here.

"Join us in building the next decade of synthesizers.

We are looking for electrical, mechanical, and embedded engineer positions across the US."

Superlative SB01 Is Funded - 44 Hours to Go for Microtuning Stretch Goal

The Superlative SB01 has reached funding on their Kicstarter campaign. They are currently at $171,557 pledged of their $101,000 goal, however they added a stretch goal to add microtuning as a feature for all future models. The new stretch goal is $200,000. The funding campaign has 44 hours to go. If you are interested in getting in on the SB01 early and would like to see microtuning added, now might be the time.

The Superlative SB01 Is Ready

via Superlative

"After a summer of continued development and polish, we were able to push the design of our synthesizer beyond what we had already imagined.

This new model represents an upgrade in every dimentions: from a machined aluminum chassis to a full day's worth of battery life, along with a completely new visual identity."

"Picking up where the golden age of analog synthesizer design left off, Superlative is building electronic instruments for the next generation of musicians. We believe that the best in electronic instruments is yet to come.

Our synthesizers are engineered and built in the U.S.

We want to design products that last - both in their original design and with the goal that their repair and maintenance be as transparent as possible."

Kickstarter launches tomorrow at 1PM.

Additional pics below. Be sure to click on them for the full size shots.

See the Superlative label for additional posts including demos.

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Superbooth 2019 -SB-1 SH- 101 Clone - Sounds Only

Published on May 14, 2019 sonicstate

"Jim took a look at the Superlative SB-1. Here's what he had to say about it:

The prototype of Superlative’s new 101-based synth, the SB-1, is sounding quite nice. The short travel keybed feels really good and is fast to play. The sound makes you want to keep playing as well. A fun little synth!"

Superlative SB-1 Synthesizer (First Look)

Published on May 13, 2019 Synthtopia

"At Superbooth 2019, Superlative introduced the SB-1/Space Bee synthesizer, described as ‘The sound of the past, crafted for the future.”

Here's an overview and demo of the futuristic take on the classic Roland SH-101."

Superlative SB-1

Superlative Instruments SB-1 @ Superbooth 2019

Published on May 10, 2019 Bedroom Producers Blog

"Superlative Instruments SB-1 is a replica of the classic SH-101 with a portable design and some additional features for the modern studio. We're checking it out at Superbooth 2019."

Superbooth 2019: Superlative Instruments SB1/SpaceBee - A Very Thin SH101!

Published on May 10, 2019 sonicstate

10 hour, user replaceable rechargeable battery.

Superbooth 2019: Superlative Instruments SB 1

Published on May 10, 2019 Future Music Magazine

First analog synth with a rechargeable battery. I am curious how easily it will be able to replace the battery if it goes out over time. Also curious how long the charge will last (update: user replaceable, 10 hours). And yes, you can pop rechargeable batteries into an original SH-101.

Superlative SB 1

Superlative SB 1 Sound Demo (No Talking)

Published on May 9, 2019 Bonedo Synthesizers

Superlative SB 1

Superbooth 2019 Superlative Instruments SB-1 Space Bee (Roland SH-101) Demo

Published on May 9, 2019 SynthBae

Here it is. See the Superlative label below for more.

"Superbooth 2019 Superlative Instruments SB-1 Space Bee sh101 super flat portable battery powered. Fat 101 sound. apologies for the handcam."

Superlative Instruments Buchla Format Module

via playsuperlative

"special project"