Background Modulars No.9 Roland 'System'

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Don’t have a real Roland System 100 plus SH5 to hand? No worries! Just put this video on in the background (in full-screen mode), and have the next best thing 😁

Here is 10 minutes of self-playing modular synthesiser randomness. Why not put it on loop - then you can have it bubbling away in the background while you do other things

A note on the patch: My Roland 'System' is made up from a full compliment of the System 100 units (101 main synth with the keyboard removed - NOT MODIFIED BY ME! - 102 expander synth, 103 mixer / reverb, and 104 sequencer, which have been removed from their original boxes - NOT BY ME!! - in other words this is a totally unique System 100 and uses up a lot less space than a stock one 😁), the SH5 dual VCO mono synth with specially designed modular breakout panel, the 201 tape delay, Boss delay unit, ALM ASQ1 sequencer based on the Roland SH101, and some Behringer 100M cloney modules - 2 x 180 sequencers, the dual mixer and 4 x analog switches

The patch uses 3 distinct 'voices' - the 101, 102 and SH5, all being sequenced by a combination of all the sequencers mentioned above. The switches are being used to split the voltages going to the 101 and SH5 so that they alternate and don't play together, which kind of keeps some space in the patch

Lastly I use the 103 mixer to pan the 3 voices, and add the 2 delay units in various amounts - including the amazing sounding spring reverb built in to the mixer - this really does sound special for some reason and when I first got the system 100 it made me really happy. There are no other effect in this recording - just some compression from the Neve desk"

Trans Formanta Express

video upload by Carambolage

"This is a take on Kraftwerk's =TEE= using the Soviet monster drum module Formanta UDS (for all percussion and fx). All other sounds were made with - Farfisa Syntorchestra - Roland VP-550 - Behringer VC-340 - Roland SH-101"

X-Plorations Vol 2 - Sequential Prophet X - Patches 97 to 128 (of 128)

video upload by GEOSynths

"Out Now - https://www.geosynths.com/prophetx

So, it's been almost 4 Years since I worked on the Prophet X and then released X-Plorations Vol 1. While it does have some amazing Factory Samples from 8DIO, which i have used, I was a little disappointed in the Synth Samples, so I sampled 14 of my Synths, just the Oscillators wide open over many Octaves and EVERY note.

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Rubberland

video upload by Memetune Studio

"I just LOVE the vintage Roland sound - and it was there right from the start in these mid-70s beauties:

Roland System 100 (101 & 102)
SH5
RE201 Space Echo
Behringer 184 sequencers x 2 + Doepfer Sequential Switch, Mixer and Clock Divider
ALM ASQ1 (used as Quantiser)

Enjoy the rubbery squidges!"

UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 4

video uploads by UVI

Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.

Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:

The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more

Synth Anthology 4 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-4

Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas

"The Best Keeps Getting Better

What's new in version 4?

Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!

Real Hardware Sounds There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.

You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."

The list:

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Bad Gear - Roland Boutique SH-O1A

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland Boutique SH-01A. Is this digital synth clone of the iconic Roland SH-101 analog synthesizer still up to the job or is it surpassed by the Behringer MS-1 or the even more compact Roland Aira Compact S-1?"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:00 Overview Roland Boutique SH-O1A
01:47 Oscillator
02:18 Filter, Aliasing
02:35 Envelope, LFO, FM
02:50 Polyphonic Modes (Chord, Unison)
03:18 Arpeggiator, Sequencer
03:36 Limitations, Classic Sounds
04:03 What else??? Pricing, Thanks!!!
04:45 Hate
05:10 Jam 1 (Funky Bassline)
06:00 Jam 2 (80s Poly Synth)
07:03 Finale (Dark Techno)
07:33 Verdict

G-Storm Electro 101-VCO Version 2 Roland SH-101 Oscillator Adaptation

video upload by gstormelectro

"101-VCO Version 2 Roland SH-101 Oscillator Adaptation + RD-6 [Demo 1 No Talk]

Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2023

101-VCO has returned to the fold: the same great sound, simplified and improved tuning, and having all the individual outputs without need for an expander module. All in 12HP
Headphones or good monitors recommended.

Check my Reverb store for 101-VCO availability.
Oscillator | GSE 101-VCO
Filter | GSE JU60-VCF
VCA | GSE 2xVCA
LFO | Feedback LFO10
Output | Pittsburgh Outs
Drum Machine (off camera) | Behringer RD-6
Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

*MUSIC* https://gstormelectro.bandcamp.com/
*BLOG* https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*LISTEN/DOWNLOAD* https://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info."

via G-Storm Electro's Reverb shop

"The 101-VCO has been re-tooled in 12HP! Version 2 continues its authentic realization of the Roland SH-101 Oscillator adapted to Eurorack: that lovely Sub-Octave Generator, that snowy Noise Generator, an integrated Mixer section to bring all the waves together.

Now in revision 2: Improved tuning stability using power rail voltage references. Simplified tuning via coarse/fine tune knobs. Individual waveform outputs without need for any expander module.

101-VCO expands the original SH-101 features to reveal more potential of the 3340 chip: Triangle wave and exponential FM. And 2 flavors of Linear FM: Lo Range to find those vibrato sweet spots, and Hi Range for full-on Linear FM madness. Expand the palette of original sounds using an external CV signal for Pulse Width Modulation that is summed against the initial Pulse Width amount. While the initial PW amount can go right up to the edge of vanishing, PWM can take the Width right down to 0% up to 100% for complete cancellation.

Great care was taken to keep the 101-VCO fully analog circuit as close to the original as possible. Featuring an Alfa AS3340 re-issue chip at the core of the design, surrounded by eight 20mm slide pot controls. With the conventional coarse/fine tuning knobs it will provide full audio range, whether using the v/oct input or not.

Every 101-VCO is meticulously hand-crafted in limited quantities, not mass-produced, and ready to rock your modular world. Includes 16-pin-to-10-pin power connector cable.

Coarse Tune Knob | Initial oscillator frequency

Fine Tune Knob | Initial oscillator frequency, +/-6 semitones range

FM Slider | Amount that an external signal will modulate the frequency

FM TYPE Switch | LO for vibrato, HI/EXP for more dramatic frequency modulation

PULSE WIDTH Slider | initial Pulse Width amount

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION Slider | The amount that an external signal will affect pulse width

SOURCE MIXER Sliders | Adjusts the amplitude amount of each waveform going to the MIX output

SUB-OCTAVE Switch | Select between -1 octave Square, -2 octave Squrare, -2 octave Narrow Pulse

V/Oct Jack | Pitch Initial Frequency input for connecting keyboard controllers or sequencers

FM Jack | Plug in external signals to modulate Pitch here, such as LFO or envelopes

PWM Jack | Plug in external signals to modulate the Pulse Width here, again LFOs are typical

Individual Waveform Output Jacks | These jacks always output their buffered, DC-coupled signals regardless of Source Mixer settings

Mix Output Jack | This is the combined waveform output of the Source Mixer

TUNE Trimmer (on the back) | Affects the initial oscillator frequency

SCALE Trimmer (on the back) | Affects the v/oct tracking of the oscillator"

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Ambient drone jam across the South Downs via modulated light beam with SH101 Crave MC101 birdsong

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Original drone jam in Brandy Hole woods with SH101 and Crave. The Crave was triggered using the 101's internal sequencer and this was the recording with all the birdsong.

The audio from this session was then transmitted the following day, via light, from Butser Hill to the Trundle, 12 miles away. The audio modulates the intensity of a bright red LED and a lens is used to form a beam. The white flashing light on the Trundle is the locator for the LED transmitter, once the LED is pointing towards the white light, the scope is used to align the receiver's photo diode. The output from the photo diode is then converted to audio and played through the Cube. This was recorded live with additional sounds from the MC101.

Future plan is to build a couple of two-way transmitters/receivers, so that light-speed communication can be established between the hilltops. Greater distances are being tested too.

Roland SH101 synth
Behringer Crave synth
Roland MC101 synth/samples
Boss DD6 delay
Roland Street Cube Ex amplifier
Tascam DR40 field recorder

Music composed and performed by Keith Sutton
10th and 11th May 2023"

Behringer Introduces New Moogerfooger Styled Pedals

Pictured AD104 Analog Delay, BM-103 Phaser, BM-101 Low Pass Filter, BM-107 Frequency Box

Moog had the MF-104 Analog Delay, MF-103 Analog Phaser, MF-101 Low Pass Filter, MF-107 FreqBox, as well as the MF-102 Ring Modulator, MF-105 MuRF Multiple Resonance Filter Array, MF-108M Cluster Flux, and CP-251 ontrol voltage processor.

Curious why Behringer when with AD104 instead of BM-104

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Boss HC-2 Hand Clapper from 1984

video upload by Bata

"Using a Korg SQ-1, Behringer 2600, and Roland MPU-101 to trigger a Boss hand clapper thingy. A bit of reverb from Eventide's T-Verb was added."

Jamming with Various Synthesizers (4)

video upload by Bata

Akai MPC X
Clavia Nord Wave
Studio Electronics Boomstar
Behringer 2600 (ARP 2600 clone)
Behringer Pro-1
Moog Source
Simmons SDS-V
Casio CZ-101
Korg Mono/Poly

Tales From the Hedge No.3 - acid hedge-hop in the forest with no snow! Synths outside: MC101 TD3

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Thought I'd try to get a video with some snow falling but whilst the rest of the country received a dusting, here on the South Downs it just rained. It was so warm that I could play without gloves on!
This was my rehearsal take but as you can hear at the end, it had started to rain and so this is what I got before packing up :)

I'm running the 101 through the looper so that I can record parts into it, freeing up tracks on the 101 for other parts, whilst also getting to use the reverse feature.

Oh and nearly forgot...the small mound at the end of the video is a tumulus - a small barrow probably linked to the iron-age hill fort on the Trundle close by.

Roland MC101
Behringer TD3
Boss RC500
Boss DD6


Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
Goodwood 11th December 2022"

"Cloistered"

video upload by SynthMania

Started as a minimal studio session with DrumBrute Impact, SH-101, TD-3.
Multitracked all the additional instruments in the DAW.
Equipment used:
- Arturia DrumBrute Impact: analog drum machine
- Roland SH-101: syn bass sequence
- Behringer TD-3-AN: 303 line
- Mackie ProFX10v3 mixer
- Squier Vintage Modified jazz fretless bass
- LTD M-53 electric guitar
- all other synths and FX done with the Cubase stock VSTs.

104HP Eurorack Case Build From Cigar Boxes Timelapse

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Today a timelapse build: a 104HP Eurorack case from cigar boxes.
These are nice Spanish cedar cabinets, not cardboard.
First I build a suitable box, install rack rails.
Then solder together a bus board and install power supply.
Last, putting all the modules inside.

Power Supply | Tiptop uZeus
Bus Board | Synthrotek Noise Filtering Distro
Rails + Nut Strip | Synthrotek 3mm
Screws | After Later 3mm

This video was made for general entertainment purposes only.
Activities in this video are not recommended without proper training and safety.
If you are using woodworking power tools: always observe safety
precautions, wear protective eyewear, and read user manuals to prevent
accidental bodily injury.

The audio in this video used these modules:
G-Storm Electro: 101-VCO, 101-VCF, 4027 VCO, T2K-VCF, diy buffered multiple, 2xADSR, 2xVCA, Polychrome Phaser
4ms Rotating Clock Divider
Synthrotek DLY
Qu-Bit Data Bender
Feedback Modules CP3- Mixer
Pittsburgh Modular Outs
along w/ Behringer RD-8, snare has Empress Reverb
Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

*BLOG* http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/ *LISTEN/DOWNLOAD* http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro "*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.
"

3athx8 | Somber Acid with Roland SH-101, Behringer RD-9, DSI Prophet 12

video upload by MIDERA

"I got a Behringer RD-9 and had plans to sell it, but the buyer never showed up, so I tried it one more time and wanted to test out sequencing the SH-101 using its trigger outs. It was fun to create.

Eventide Blackhole VST used on P12 and SH-101."

Boss RE-202 Space Echo [Pedals w/ Synthesizers #12] Demo + Observations

video upload by gstormelectro

G-Storm Electro:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/

Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Today I'll demo some synthesizer sounds w/ the Boss RE-202 Space Echo.
And give some honest user opinions at the end.
Is this pedal worth it? Let's see.

Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.
Just the RE-202 and various synth type devices one at a time.

This video was not sponsored by Boss.
The RE-202 was purchased out of pocket for my own fun.
All opinions are my honest impressions.

Timestamps
0:00 Opening Sounds + Intro
Audio Demos
1:33 w/ Eurorack
2:56 Univox Minikorg
4:11 Behringer RD-8
5:06 SH-101
6:49 Korg Poly-61
Closing
7:21 Observations

A Cold Forest - live outdoor synthesizer experimental loop jam with SH-101, MC-101, TD-3 and RC-500

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Although the sun was sneaking through here and there, and lizards were sunbathing on the logs at the edge of the woods, this was a cold forest session under the dense evergreen canopy. I was fortunate to create and jam out this track in record time, before returning to the top of the hill and the warmth of late summer.

Roland SH-101
Roland MC-101
Behringer TD-3
Boss RC-500


drone-in-the-woods | A Cold Forest
composed and performed by Keith Sutton
Goodwood 26/08/21"

Mighty chestnut drone - four synth outdoor drone jam with SH-101, Poly-800, Gaia Sh-01 and MC-101


"My favourite local tree, I like to think this is the mother-tree of the surrounding woods.

drone performed by Keith Sutton 19th Aug 2021
in Stoke Wood.

gear used:
Roland SH-101 into Boss DD6 delay
Korg Poly-800 into Ibanez session man ss10 into Boss DD7 delay
Roland Gaia Sh-01
Roland MC-101"

Behringer RD-9 Doing Slower Tempo

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

The Behringer RD-9 Rhythm Designer drum machine just rolled in the door.
Today I'm showing 3 little vignettes of what it sounds like doing slower tempo stuff with SH-101, TD-3 and some eurorack stuff.

3 parts:
0:00 90 bpm w/ Roland SH-101. I put fx processing on some of the individual outs. You might like headphones or monitors to get the full sound.
1:18 80 bpm w/ Eurorack + Keystep Pro. RD-9 through Big Sky then DBX 160A compressor
3:01 100 bpm w/ TD-3. RD-9 low tom getting lo-shelf at mixer then Reverb + Delay. Some use of Probability and note-repeat (ratchet) on the closed hats.

The wave designer features were not used.
No mastering or post processing. This recording could have used some.
The RD-9 definitely has punchy transients, I kept turning my record
level down but still peaking my Tascam DR-05. So the average level
sounds kinda low to me."

G-Storm Electro links:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Jamming on Korg Mono/Poly and Roland SH-101 | CONFORCE

video by Conforce

"A simple recent jam showing how I sequence my Korg Mono/Poly and Roland SH101 with the Elektron Analog 4 Keys. Drums come from Live's Drum Rack. NO talking over the music, recording comes from Ableton Live. Drums were later added. This is not the Behringer Monopoly, this is the real deal. Not saying the Behringer is a bad synth.

Check the slides in the video for additional information on the gear and used plugins and processing! I give away some secret weapons there! Don't lose attention."

UVI Synth Anthology 3

Playlist:
UVI Synth Anthology 3 | Trailer
UVI Synth Anthology 3 | Overview
UVI Synth Anthology 3 | Preset Showcase

Full details: https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-3

"An incredible collection of hardware synthesizer sounds, expertly programmed, individually sculpted with outboard processors, multisampled and mastered to perfection. Synth Anthology 3 delivers the pure and powerful sounds of 132 hardware synthesizers, gently processed to taste with the best hardware processors on the market. You'll find everything from classic analogs like the Oberheim SEM and ARP 2600 to digital powerhouses like the Synclavier and FS1R, to modern classics like the OB-6, Prophet 6 and Minilogue, all expertly programmed and sampled, delivering the authentic and unmistakable sound of hardware.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 3
-55 new hardware synths featuring classics and rarities
Includes Arp 2600, Behringer DeepMind 12, Casio HZ-600 and VZ1, Cavagnolo Exagone, Clavia NordLead 3, Crumar Spirit, Davoli Davolisint, Dotcom Modular, EML ElectroComp 101, SynKey and Synthi AKS, JEN SX1000, Kawai Synthesizer-100F, Korg PS3100, MS-50, 01RW, M3, Prologue, Polysix, 800DV and X3R, M-Liberation, M-One, M-Subsequent 37, M-Modular 3p and M-Sonic Six, Novation Peak, Oberheim Matrix-12 and SEM, Powertran Transcendent 2000, PPG 1020 and Modular, RLD D-110, RLD Fantom-G6, RLD J-6, RLD SH-5, RLD JD-990, RLD System-100 and RLD System-700, RSF BlackBox and Modular, Sequential Circuits Six-trak, Studiologic Sledge, Teenage Engineering OP-1, OP-Z, PO-14 and PO-16, Vermona Synthesizer, Waldorf Pulse 2, Wave and Quantum, Yamaha SY-2 and V50, and Yusynth. -542 Waveforms created from 50+ hardware
-Updated UI
-Updated FX section with EQ
-Updated arpeggiator section with Chord and Phrase modes
-1,000+ all new factory presets

https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-3