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1978 Roland SH-1 Ad via this eBay listing

1974 Roland SH-2000 via this eBay listing

1976 Roland RS-202 String Synthesizer via this eBay listing

Roland RS-101 String Synthesizer via this eBay listing

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Custom Red / Silver Roland SH-101

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Voodoo Ray/A Guy Called Gerald - Novation Circuit version

video upload by Guinan

"Time for the first British acid house hit and another Hacienda favourite. The Manchester act A Guy Called Gerald blew up the Manchester music scene with his 808 and 303 tour-de-force. He's still making excellent music ‪@AGuyCalledGeraldTV‬ #voodooray

Everything you hear was programmed into the Novation Circuit and played ‘live’ straight out of the headphone jack into my phone. No extra effects or outboard gear are used during playback.

The ‪@IsotonikStudios‬ sound pack RB 303 by Yves Big City got me thinking about how capable the Novation Circuit could be for a blast of acid house. I hope this attempt gets close to the flavour of the original. • DEMO - RB 303 - Novation Circuit Pack by Y... [posted here]

‪@GyuBeats‬ has done some great video breakdowns of the track and is obviously a fan. Big thanks as he helped me track down some of the original samples. • Why Does VOODOO RAY Still Sound Fresh Today?

I also found the following website which is a fantastic resource of patterns for 303-soundalikes. It just had to be called Acid Tabs….. https://acid-tabs.com/303_patterns.ph...

I hope you like the track – drop a comment if there is an 80’s or 90’s track you’d like to see a version of.

Synth nerd details;
The 808 sounds are a mix of samples from Isotonik and a pack that is sometimes free called 808 From Mars.

The vocal samples are from a surprising source of an old comedy routine from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. The ‘voodoo ray’ sample is actually cut from a snatch of Peter Cook saying 'voodoo rage'.

A key part of the track is the excellent singing of Nicola Collier. I didn’t have a singer to hand and I wasn’t going to impose my dulcet tones on the world. The ‘singing’ is therefore played on the Arturia plug-in ‘Augmented Voices’.

I hope it fills the gap for now and doesn’t detract from the overall track.

All samples are edited and positioned on drum pads then sequenced/played on the Drum 4 track of the circuit."

Voodoo Ray/A Guy Called Gerald (Circuit Tracks & Rolands Version )

video upload by Guinan

"'Say Hello To My Little Friends'…..

Something a little different again. This is a reworking of one of my earlier videos but with an 'acidic' twist. At the time there were comments wondering how it would sound with Roland synths rather than my attempts at recreating the sound using the internal synth engine.

I couldn’t resist the challenge, so the Circuit Tracks has some company in the form of a Roland T-8 and S-1 Aira. The T-8 is a drum machine based on a selection of classic Roland sounds, but it has the added bonus of a very good TB303 emulation.

The Roland S-1 on the other hand is a 4-voice recreation of the classic 80’s synth, the SH-101. An awesome synth in it's own right it's a great partner for the Tracks to use with one of the external MIDI tracks.

Both of these Roland originals were an essential part of the classic Acid House sound and the track, ‘Voodoo Ray’ so this seemed a natural Circuit Tracks project to rework. I’ll keep a separate playlist of any tracks with external gear to keep my main playlist Tracks only.

For this video I’ve copied the patterns across to the Midi 1 & 2 tracks, hooked up both of the Roland individually to the MIDI Out and Thru (setup in Advanced Setup to be individual MIDI Outs). Each of the Roland boxes are then fed into each of the Audio Inputs so they can be panned, level altered and have effects applied individually. Each of the Roland boxes are not using their own sequencers but are just being used as slave MIDI synths playing the patterns sent via MIDI from the Circuit Tracks. T-8 bass was set to MIDI Ch3 and S-1 to Ch4 to match the default channels for these tracks."

ROLAND S1 Tweak Synth DEMO & REVIEW

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Review and demo of the ROLAND AIRA COMPACT S-1 Tweak Synthesizer, a little battery powered machine emulating the sounds of the iconic classic ROLAND SH-101, but adding modern twists like a sequencer and polyphony."

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Roland SH-101 w/ Nova Mods

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"The Roland SH-101 Vintage Classic Monophonic Bass Synthesizer is a sought-after keyboard synthesizer known for its simple yet powerful sound. This one comes with the nova mods installed. Currently not working needs to be repaired. No power supply . Missing some knobs"

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Roland SH-101 into Ursa Major Space Station SST-282 vintage Reverb / Delay - MikeSynth

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"What it says in the title ..
Such a cool effect - just repaired this for client so testing it out"

Superbooth 2025 Superlative Instruments SB01

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"First impressions at Superbooth 2025"

Superlative Instruments Roland SH-101

ROLAND S1 - Musical Journey With Tiny $200 SH-101

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"ROLAND AIRA COMPACT S-1 TWEAK SYNTHESIZER and YAMAHA PSR-SX920 ARRANGER KEYBOARD sounds demo.

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Roland SH-101 editor for the Tubbutec SH-1oh1 Modification

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"Unlock the full power of your Roland SH-101 with the Tubbutec SH-1oh1 mod! In this video, we dive into the awesome Synthmania editor, showing you how to sync LFOs to MIDI clock, tweak the extra filter LFO, and take your sound to the next level. Grab it now at synthmania.de and start creating epic synth vibes!"

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"Standalone • VST3 • AU – for Windows & macOS

We’re excited to present our brand-new software editor for the Tubbutec SH-1oh1 Mod – the ultimate control center for all advanced features of the legendary Roland SH-101. With this editor, you’ll unlock the full creative potential of your synthesizer, right from your screen.

Why this editor?

The Tubbutec mod transforms the Roland SH-101 into a powerhouse – but many of its features are only accessible via key combinations or hidden parameters. This editor solves that: All settings at a glance, easy access, and perfect DAW integration."

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Red Roland SH-101 w/ Midi Mod

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"Electronically perfect, it comes with MIDI mod, allowing MIDI notes out from the onboard sequencer. Cosmetically it has some scratches on the left hand side, as shown in the photo."

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Roland Aira S-1 // A mini SH101 and so much more

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Roland Aira Compact S-1 uses Roland's Analog Circuit Behaviour (ACB) technology to emulate the classic SH-101 monosynth from the 80s. ... plus a lot more, like 4 voice poly, delay and reverb, wave drawing, fast LFO, MIDI (obvs), poly sequencer with parameter locks, extra LFO shapes, and D-motion.

In this I have a play with a few of the factory sequences to give a feel for its range and play it alongside my vintage SH101 to see how close it gets."

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Roland SH-01A – Demo & Sounds of a Reimagined Classic!

video upload by Blossom Bisquits

"In this video, we explore the powerful and versatile sound of the Roland SH-01A, a faithful recreation of the classic SH-101. Experience its deep basslines, sharp leads, and hypnotic arpeggios, now with the addition of a 4-voice polyphonic mode!"

Roland SH-101 32-Key Monophonic Synthesizer w/ Mod Grip SN 31941

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"The SH-101 is a classic monosynth especially great for fat punchy bass lines. There is a built in arpeggiator and sequencer that work great with the snappy envelope and filter. This synth is in great cosmetic condition and working order. Includes a new aftermarket power supply.

Service notes:

-Replaced power switch
-Replaced DC input jack
-Replaced main electrolytic capacitor @ DC input
-Removed and cleaned panel PCB and all pots, faders, switches
-Cleaned pin headers and connectors
-Cleaned and tensioned bend lever
-Keybed and key contact PCB removed and cleaned
-Fully calibrated"

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Synth Bass Showdown: Novation Bass Station vs Moog, Sequential, and Roland SH-101

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"Synth Bass Showdown: Novation Bass Station vs Moog, Sequential, and Roland SH-101

The Novation Bass Station takes on Moog, Sequential, and the Roland SH-101. I know my favorite—let me know in the comments which one’s yours!"

0:00 BS2 vs Moog Subsequent37, Moog LP, Minimoog
0:34 BS2 vs Moog LP and Roland SH101
1:25 BS2 vs Sequential Prophet Rev2 , OB6 , Prophet 6

NAMM 2025: Musonics Vanilla Synth TVS

video upload by sonicstate

"We caught up with Mr. Suit-and-Tie-Guy from Musonics*, who revisited the hand-built *synthesizer they showcased last year. Due to positive feedback, they transitioned from hand-built components to surface-mount technology, making production more manageable. This synthesizer, now mature, features one of the most stable oscillators available, although admittedly, Musonics enjoys a bit of wobble traditionally.

Significant updates include a wire-free design, normalled on the inside, but allowing for patching if you wish, and offering connections for power, voltage, gate, balanced XLR, quarter-inch unbalanced, and MIDI interfaces. Innovations were packed into the synthesizer platform, evolving it into a development platform for Musonics' new standalone arpeggiator and sequencer, the *Continuo*. This sequencer is inspired by the classic Roland arpeggiators seen in models like the SH-101 and Jupiter-8, offering multiple time control options, pitch sorting, and octave staggering."

NAMM 2025: Taqs.im Solo Hybrid Synthesizer

video upload by sonicstate

Interesting notes on popular synths by various countries. Spoilers at the bottom of this post.

"We caught up with Aram from Taqs.im at NAMM 2025, who introduced us to the latest update for the Solo hybrid synthesizer. This synthesizer draws inspiration from diverse global sounds and now features new expansion packs tailored for Indian and Latin music genres. Aram explained that the Solo synthesizer combines three oscillators, offering analog, phase distortion and sample playback. What's unique are its authentic sound sets from around the world which are meticulously coupled with MIDI phrases that reflect specific cultural styles, alongside the ability to incorporate microtonal scales.

Navigating through Solo's interface, we explored the presets organized within a browser tab, featuring drag-and-drop MIDI phrases. Aram showcased how Solo's versatility allows for mixing analog and sample-based sounds, making it easier to achieve various regional sounds. Priced at $99, Solo is available for both PC and Mac, supporting AU and VST formats."

Armenians love the Oberheim OB8, the Balkins love the Casio CZ-101, Greeks the Korg Sigma and Roland SH-2000, and the Arab world loves the KORG MOS expansion engine. Who knew!

Walrus Qi Etherealizer - exploration w/ hardware synths (SH-101, Prophet Rev2, 303, Nymphes, OP-XY)

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Trying out Walrus's new multi-effect with some hardware synthesizers.

Full disclosure: Walrus sent this pedal along for me to try for free. I'm a big fan of their Slöer pedal and also really like the Meraki (both of which I bought with my own money), so I was happy to give the Qi a spin. Happy to report that I am super impressed with this one. You can think of the Qi as kind of complementary to the Hologram Chroma Console: if the Chroma Console gives everything grit, colour, and texture, the Qi gives everything space, width, and ambience.

Here, I use it with a few synths I love and found myself lost for my entire Sunday exploring what the Qi could create with the right synthesizers. In fact, one of the improvisations (not in the final video here) has turned into a full song, which I'll put up as soon as I have time to record a performance. It's a really inspiring pedal and works very well with hardware synths.

00:00 - with Prophet Rev
04:25 - with Cyclone Analogic Bassbot TT-303
06:34 - with Dreadbox Nymphes
10:02 - with Teenage Engineering OP-XY
12:33 - with Roland SH-101


Recorded live to a stereo output, with only limiting on the master (no compression, EQ, or other effects).

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Blue Roland SH-101 w/ Mod Grip SN 351540

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"This synthesizer is in amazing condition, with just a few cosmetic flaws. Insanely clean, looks as if it's a just a few years old, not over 40! Keys are super white and everything functions as expected. Fully calibrated and tuned for optimal playability.

Includes matching mod grip (minor crack in plastic and a new Roland branded power supply. Serial No. 351540"

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Red Roland SH-101 SN 310386 w/ Gig Bag

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Roland SH-101

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