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Sunday, November 02, 2025
EMS Universal Sequencer driving Roland MC-202 and SH-101
video upload by analogia pl
"One 'layer' of Universal Sequencer sequences the MC-202 and the other 'layer' is used to play the SH-101 live.
I don’t know what it is with EMS, but each time you get to play one of their quirky and unusual designs, you get a new kind of feeling — as if these sometimes bulky and obsolete electronics are very much alive.
Let’s be frank: there are a million simpler ways to play an SH-101 or an MC-202. But somehow, using the Universal Sequencer makes those classic synths feel completely different."
EMS Universal Sequencer externally triggered
video upload by analogia pl
"Let’s get nerdier. Someone asked if the Universal Sequencer can be triggered from the outside world. Of course it can! What I did here was a recording a sequence into the Uniseq that would play the MC-202, switched trigger to external, then recorded a sequence into the SH-101 and use gate out from 101 to externally trigger in of the Uniseq. It works like a charm."
Blue Roland SH-101 SN 372513
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"Rare blue Roland SH-101!! Comes with original Roland leather strap, original power chord, Protective soft leather case."
via this Reverb listing
"Rare blue Roland SH-101!! Comes with original Roland leather strap, original power chord, Protective soft leather case."
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Red Roland SH-101
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"The rare red SH-101 in great condition with the official adapter. The adapter was purchased brand new recently. This synth has been well taken care of."
via this Reverb listing
"The rare red SH-101 in great condition with the official adapter. The adapter was purchased brand new recently. This synth has been well taken care of."
Friday, October 31, 2025
ROLAND SH-01A Demo & Review
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"Demo and review of the ROLAND SH01 (SH-01A) BOUTIQUE sound module, recreating the legendary sounds of the iconic ROLAND SH-101 analogue synthesizer."
"Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
ROLAND SH-01 BOUTIQUE Sound Demo
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"All the best sounds on the ROLAND SH01 BOUTIQUE sound model, a faithful recreation of the legendary ROLAND SH-101. Full review coming !"
"Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
https://woodypianoshack.com"
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Superlative SB01 (Roland SH 101 Clone) w/ Original Box
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via this eBay listing
This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me. "This is the Superlative SB01, a clone of Roland's SH101 80's mono synth. I backed this on Kickstarter many years ago, it has just arrived and I no longer have a need for it. it comes in original packaging, it's just the Synth, no cables as it does not come with any. Use any charging USB C cable to power/charge as it has a built in battery."
via this eBay listing
This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me. "This is the Superlative SB01, a clone of Roland's SH101 80's mono synth. I backed this on Kickstarter many years ago, it has just arrived and I no longer have a need for it. it comes in original packaging, it's just the Synth, no cables as it does not come with any. Use any charging USB C cable to power/charge as it has a built in battery."
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Blue Roland SH-101 with mod grip and strap SN 402770
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via this Vemia listing
Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.
"Roland - SH-101 BLUE with Mod Grip & Strap (s/n B402770) - Classic SH101 in blue with mod grip and Roland strap. All working well, in good condition, note one of the tangs on the battery box cover is missing, but battery box cover still closes fine. (PSU is not included).
VEMIA can collect and pack: 9GBP."
via this Vemia listing
Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.
"Roland - SH-101 BLUE with Mod Grip & Strap (s/n B402770) - Classic SH101 in blue with mod grip and Roland strap. All working well, in good condition, note one of the tangs on the battery box cover is missing, but battery box cover still closes fine. (PSU is not included).
VEMIA can collect and pack: 9GBP."
Battlescarred Badass Roland SH-101
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via this Reverb listing
Pics of the inside below.
She ain’t gonna win any beauty contests, but she can kick your “I buy mint only” friends SH101’s butt any day.
Electronically perfect, cosmetically weird SH. It’s my fault…it was a UV-greened olive to brown gradient mess when I got it and I tried whitening the case and left it under UV lamps too long. You can see the original color on the battery door. While my process works wonders for keys and buttons, not so much for gray cases I guess. Oh well.
Despite the now quirky camo exterior, the electronics, rear case and keys are perfect. Power button is solid, no amount of wiggling and wobbling impacts anything. All functions were checked against another SH that I own (I’ve owned 4 and know them inside and out) and everything is spot on. All faders lubed with Deoxit F5, no crackles or jumps. There’s none of the dreaded battery leakage or other liquid damage present. It’s very clean, and as you’d expect sounds massive.
Properly matched PSU included."
via this Reverb listing
Pics of the inside below.
She ain’t gonna win any beauty contests, but she can kick your “I buy mint only” friends SH101’s butt any day.
Electronically perfect, cosmetically weird SH. It’s my fault…it was a UV-greened olive to brown gradient mess when I got it and I tried whitening the case and left it under UV lamps too long. You can see the original color on the battery door. While my process works wonders for keys and buttons, not so much for gray cases I guess. Oh well.
Despite the now quirky camo exterior, the electronics, rear case and keys are perfect. Power button is solid, no amount of wiggling and wobbling impacts anything. All functions were checked against another SH that I own (I’ve owned 4 and know them inside and out) and everything is spot on. All faders lubed with Deoxit F5, no crackles or jumps. There’s none of the dreaded battery leakage or other liquid damage present. It’s very clean, and as you’d expect sounds massive.
Properly matched PSU included."
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Red Roland SH-101 w/ Mod Grip & User Manual
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via this eBay listing
"Roland SH-101 Red Analog Synthesizer Keyboard Vintage Mono Synth with MGS-1 Grip
This keyboard was just repaired by AMP Audio Maintenance Professionals in Richardson, TX. They replaced the fader kit and dust shield as needed. Chemically cleaned and re-seated connectors. They are an authorized dealer of Roland.
Some of the plastic black caps over the controls are loose (please see all 7 pictures). One of the little tabs that holds the battery cover in place is damaged. Some small marks/stains on the front of the keyboard."
via this eBay listing
"Roland SH-101 Red Analog Synthesizer Keyboard Vintage Mono Synth with MGS-1 Grip
This keyboard was just repaired by AMP Audio Maintenance Professionals in Richardson, TX. They replaced the fader kit and dust shield as needed. Chemically cleaned and re-seated connectors. They are an authorized dealer of Roland.
Some of the plastic black caps over the controls are loose (please see all 7 pictures). One of the little tabs that holds the battery cover in place is damaged. Some small marks/stains on the front of the keyboard."
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Red Roland SH-101 32-Key Monophonic Synthesizer w/ Mod Grip
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via this Reverb listing
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Monday, October 13, 2025
Roland SH-101 32-Key Monophonic Synthesizer w/ Modgrip, Manual, Strap & Bag
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via this Reverb listing
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Sunday, October 12, 2025
10/12/25 Roland SH-101 + Peavey 1310 + Yamaha EM-100 + CXM 1978
video upload by Cfpp0
"Transposing a sequence on the Roland SH-101, with it’s audio output running though a Peavey 1310 delay, with one output panned center in the Yamaha EM-100 mixer, with the EM-100 internal spring reverb. The other 1310 output runs through another Peavey 1310 delay, which also runs through the EM-100, panned left, with spring reverb and a hotter impedance. There is also a little bit of stereo reverb blended on the CXM 1978.
NTS:
13 mile run, Canadian jets, Italian parade"
Sunday, October 05, 2025
Red Roland SH-101 Monophonic Analog Synthesizer: Serviced
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via this Reverb listing
"Restored vintage red Roland SH-101. New power switch, recap and calibration. Power button was replaced a few years ago. If you touch it while the unit is on you'll hear pitch wobble. That said, unit is tuned and holds absolute pitch from F1-C6. The filter and amp envelopes are calibrated as well. Sounds incredible. Recently texted with C batteries, works great
Two things of note: I removed the dust covers on both units in the transpose and LFO section. Personal preference. The red unit has a unique mod wheel that was modified by the previous owner to have a very satisfying mechanical 'click' when out the mod stick up to trigger the LFO. I've owned and serviced over a dozen 101s and never encountered another like it."
via this Reverb listing
"Restored vintage red Roland SH-101. New power switch, recap and calibration. Power button was replaced a few years ago. If you touch it while the unit is on you'll hear pitch wobble. That said, unit is tuned and holds absolute pitch from F1-C6. The filter and amp envelopes are calibrated as well. Sounds incredible. Recently texted with C batteries, works great
Two things of note: I removed the dust covers on both units in the transpose and LFO section. Personal preference. The red unit has a unique mod wheel that was modified by the previous owner to have a very satisfying mechanical 'click' when out the mod stick up to trigger the LFO. I've owned and serviced over a dozen 101s and never encountered another like it."
Saturday, October 04, 2025
Recreating Trans-X “Living On Video” Synth Sound on the Roland SH-101 & GAIA 2
video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff
"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
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Roland MC-202 // Analog Vintage Synthesizer // BEAUTY!
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via this Reverb listing
"This is the iconic Roland MC-202 from the golden era of analog synths... and this one is in beautiful condition!
The MC-202 was part of the Detroit, Belgium and Dutch house scene in the late 80s, early 90s. It's therefore becoming a rare unit nowadays, most units you find on the market were HEAVY used during those decades. Plus way less units were produced comparing to it's two fraternal twin the SH-101.
The MC-202 is basically a SH-101 with tons of additional sequencing features, CV in/out options, double sync etc... and a display! Its a gorgeous unit and it's sounds are all instant house music.
Important things to consider buying this beautiful unit from us:
No discolouration or faded teint of the outer shell like most units have!
Clean Battery compartment, most units had battery leaks in the past creating future problems on the boards, like also the case in many 606 and 303 units.
Display like new, most units have faded/watery displays.
No destructive devaluating mods have been done, no drilling in the case, etc."
via this Reverb listing
"This is the iconic Roland MC-202 from the golden era of analog synths... and this one is in beautiful condition!
The MC-202 was part of the Detroit, Belgium and Dutch house scene in the late 80s, early 90s. It's therefore becoming a rare unit nowadays, most units you find on the market were HEAVY used during those decades. Plus way less units were produced comparing to it's two fraternal twin the SH-101.
The MC-202 is basically a SH-101 with tons of additional sequencing features, CV in/out options, double sync etc... and a display! Its a gorgeous unit and it's sounds are all instant house music.
Important things to consider buying this beautiful unit from us:
No discolouration or faded teint of the outer shell like most units have!
Clean Battery compartment, most units had battery leaks in the past creating future problems on the boards, like also the case in many 606 and 303 units.
Display like new, most units have faded/watery displays.
No destructive devaluating mods have been done, no drilling in the case, etc."
Friday, August 29, 2025
Roland SH-101 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer (Gray)
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
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Additional Perfect Circuit listings
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Donner L1 vs SH-101: How close can we make it?? Sound design and comparison
video upload by MR TUNA Music
"In this video, we are putting the new Donner L1 analog synthesizer head-to-head with the original legendary Roland SH-101 to see just how close we can get! From pulsewaves to bass patches, we’ll break down the oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation to find out whether the Donner L1 can really capture that classic SH-101 sound. (spoiler: it can)
🔊 Expect A/B sound demos, patch design walkthroughs, and my honest thoughts on where the L1 nails it— and where the SH-101 still reigns supreme.
✨ If you’re curious about:
-Donner L1 sound demo
-Roland SH-101 comparison
-Analog synth sound design
-Best affordable SH-101 alternative
…this video is for you!"
Monday, August 25, 2025
Serum 2 Supersaw Trance – 44 Authentic Leads & Analog Wavetables
video upload by NatLife Sounds
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This bank includes:
44 authentic Supersaw presets for Trance & Progressive
17 custom wavetables recorded from legendary synths (Moog Sub 37, Pro One, Minimoog, Virus TI, Roland SH-101, Arturia Brute) 3 exclusive Virus TI samples for extra analog depth
Each sound was designed with real hardware character to give your tracks a warm, powerful and authentic Trance feeling. Perfect for Uplifting, Progressive, Melodic Techno, EDM and Hard Trance.
If you love classic Trance energy but want a fresh, modern edge – this bank is for you!
#Trance #Supersaw #Serum2 #Presets #NatLifeSounds"
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Roland SH-101 VS My 101-VCF Noise Floor (and What to Do About It)
video upload by gstormelectro
"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025
Today a quick noise floor comparison of the Roland SH-101 versus my 101-VCF under no-input conditions. I've boosted the no-input signal condition by +6dB to emphasize what is happening. And what you can do silence the noise in Eurorack when you don't want it there. I'm hoping that in making this video that it will help discern what is normal behavior to be expected for the modules, and what is not."
MUSIC https://gstormelectro.bandcamp.com/
BLOG http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
REVERB https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro
Caveman Modules Totem Multimode VCF
video upload by Michigan Synth Works
"Totem is a multimode voltage controlled filter with 16 different filter modes based on the 3109 OTA chip used in classic synths like the Roland SH-101, MC-202, Jupiter-8 and others. $129 USD, Fall 2025
Features:
Massive drive control for endless tone variety
CV control via attenuator
CV control via attenuverter
V/OCT control with half and negative half scaling
Filter Modes:
Mode A B
1 24dB LPF 18dB LPF
2 12dB LPF 6dB LPF
3 12dB HPF + 6dB LPF A 12dB HPF
4 18dB HPF + 6dB LPF 18dB HPF
5 24dB BPF 12dB HPF + 6dB LPF B
6 12dB BPF 6dB HPF
7 12dB Notch + 6dB LPF 12dB Notch
8 18dB Allpass (phase) + 6dB LPF 18dB Allpass (phase)
Specifications
• Width: 12HP
• Depth: 25 mm
• Current Draw: +12 V: 20mA, -12 V: 10 mA"
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