Roland Introduces New MC-101 & MC-707 Groveboxes

Published on Sep 5, 2019 RolandChannel

Playlist:
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX for Live Electronic Music Producers and Production
Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX for Beatmakers and Mobile Producers
Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX: Overview
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Overview
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Performance
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Production
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Sound

ROLAND MC707 User Videos


Playlist:
ROLAND MC707 IN-DEPTH REVIEW - BoBeats
Roland MC-707: Unboxing & Playing - Doctor Mix
Roland MC707 Groovebox - Hands On - Future Music Magazine
Roland MC707 Groovebox | Roland 1909 Launches - sonicstate
1st test with the Drum Machine part of the Roland MC 707 - Sound Provider


"The Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX has everything electronic music producers need to create a song or perform a live set without a computer. The MC-707 is armed with an eight-track sequencer optimized for fluid production, our latest deep synthesis engine, a powerful sampler, massive effects palette and 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drum parts, melodic basslines, or polyphonic chord progressions.

The MC-707’s eight-track sequencer is made for today's electronic-focused music styles and ever-evolving subgenres. The TR-REC step sequencer is just like those found on classic Roland drum machines, perfect for building rhythm parts quickly. There are also 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drum parts, melodic basslines, or polyphonic chord progressions.

The MC-707 features our latest sound engine, which fuses virtual analog and modern PCM. It’s flexible, powerful, and lets you dig deep into its sonic capabilities. It has the sounds of legendary Roland rhythm machines and synthesizers that are the foundation of electronic music—including the TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, JUNO-106, and SH-101. But the MC-707 also looks forward, with modern digital and hybrid sounds perfect for creating future classics—today.

In addition to its deep synthesis engine, the MC-707 has a powerful sampler with on-the-fly recording that synchronizes to your project's tempo and works as an updateable and expandable platform that never gets stale. Keep things fresh with new loops, one-shots, phrases, and synth sounds—all available online."


"The Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX combines premium-quality synthesizer and drum sounds, samples, patterns and effects in a compact four-track sequencer that’s go-everywhere portable. Create whenever, and wherever, inspiration strikes with this pocket production studio and add performance-ready tracks to your DAWless or compact synthesizer setup.

The MC-101 has a four-track sequencer optimized for beatmakers, producers and mobile music makers creating today's electronic and dance-oriented music. You can use the 16 ultra-sensitive RGB pads to create drum, bass, and synthesizer patterns and create your own original music. It's your musical playground, where you can freely combine loops and one-shots with melodic phrases including your own imported audio recordings and MIDI sequences. Compose and trigger clips, rearrange, re-sample, record your knob movements, and more.

On top of that, add the Roland sounds that have defined electronic and dance genres for over forty years. Legendary instruments like the TR-808, TR-909, JUNO-106 and SH-101 are all here, ready to replicate classic sounds or be combined, tweaked, and processed into entirely new sounds.

With the MC-101's massive effects palette, your music sounds polished and fully-produced. Each track has independent effects processors with a huge number of variations. The lush chorus brings depth to pads and other synth sounds. Delays and reverbs create evocative spaces and add movement to delicate sequences. Overdrive, distortion, and amp simulation add grit and intensity to synths, guitars, drums and more. You can also run your entire mix through master effects like filters, bit-crushers and a master bus compressor that glues it all together with punch and clarity."

Roland SH-01A Synthesizer User Review SH-101

Published on Sep 19, 2017
Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c.2017

The Roland SH-01A boutique synthesizer is a recreation of the coveted SH-101 monosynth. In this video I will be getting down to the bottom of some questions. What's the big deal with the SH-101? How does the SH-01A sound? Is it worth the money? Is this something I can recommend?..

0:00 Gesaffelstein 'Pursuit'
0:33 Intro
1:06 What's the big deal with the SH-101?
1:49 Orbital 'Halcyon' Bass
2:20 Royksopp 'Remind'
2:35 Design and Construction
3:27 Poly Mode - Desire 'Under Your Spell'
4:21 Features and Sound
6:38 Things you need to know about the Sequencer
7:21 A trick using External Clock for Shuffle
8:37 My only lament, as redeemed by the sequencer
9:28 Realtime Pattern Changes - Eurythmics 'Here Comes The Rain'
9:47 About Poly Mode
10:27 Poly Mode - G-storm 'Harp-y'
10:52 In Summary
11:43 Outro - 808 State 'Magical Dream'

**BLOG** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/"

Roland SH-01As on eBay

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101-VCO vs SH-101 + 101-VCO Tuning Mod [Demo 4]

video by gstormelectro

"Today, I am comparing my 101-VCO to the original Roland SH-101 synthesizer.
How close to the original is my 101-VCO?
Saw, Pulse, Pulse Width Modulation, Sub, and Noise waveforms.
The SH-101 did not have the Triangle waveform.
At the end of the video I'll play both of them together, just for fun.

I'll also show you an easy mod for the 101-VCO so that it's pitch CV can
match the tuning of the original SH-101.
It involves adding a 1206 470K resistor to R19 previously denoted "DNP".
All 101-VCOs I make and sell henceforth will have the resistor already installed.
And tuned to match the SH-101 as it should be.

Left Channel = 101-VCO
Right Channel = SH-101

0:00​ Introduction
0:26​ A Simple Mod to match the 101-VCO pitch CV with the SH-101
1:45​ Audio Comparisons
4:25​ Both at the same time, just for fun"

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

Introducing Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth

video upload by RolandChannel

[Note: you can find additional user videos futher below]

"The Roland S-1 Tweak Synth is a powerhouse micro polysynth that merges the legendary tones of the SH-101 with futuristic tools for the modern creator. Get reacquainted with the snappy bass tones and expressive leads brought to life in exquisite detail by our Analog Circuit Behavior technology. Then tap into a world of new creative possibilities with expanded four-voice polyphony and an array of innovative features, including cutting-edge wave manipulation, advanced sequencing, and unique performance features.

In this video, Dustin Good dives into the S-1 features, capabilities, sounds, and more.

0:00 – Introduction and Overview
1:32 – Sounds
2:01 – Basic Sound Design
2:35 – OSC Draw
3:13 – OSC Chop
3:44 – Riser
4:06 – Effects
4:33 – Sequencer
5:06 – Sub Steps
5:36 – Probability and Motion Recording
6:25 – Arpeggiator
6:54 - Performance Tools – Step Loop, Transpose, D-Motion
7:53 - Connectivity and Portability

Build from square, saw, sub, and noise oscillators and mono, poly, unison, and chord modes. Craft custom waveshapes with OSC Drawing. Dice sounds with OSC Chop to produce a labyrinth of overtones and metallic timbres. And use the noise oscillator as an independent riser to add sweeps and pulsing sound effects for transitions and dramatic effect.

Bring programming and performances to life with a 64-step sequencer, motion recording, and D-Motion. And humanize patterns with Probability, ratchet tones with Sub Steps, and create on-the-fly fills with Step Loop.

Sync the S-1 Tweak Synth with the rest of the AIRA Compact gang for a highly jammable micro-studio in perfect sonic symphony. Chain them together or connect with MIDI gear, computers, and music apps to expand your setup. Just power on, hit play, and go with the flow."

Press release followed by user videos:

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Roland SH-2 | Black Box Skank

Published on May 23, 2019 Alex Ball

"The Roland SH-2 from 1979 is one vintage piece I’d never seen in the flesh and one that wasn’t physically in my 'Land of the Rising Sound' documentary, so it’s great to be able to cover it on the channel.

Huge thanks to Ian Livingstone for the loan.

It reminds me of the SH-7 and SH-1 in terms of sound and the “auto bend” is very much in keeping with the early SH models, but then it’s also quite clearly a step towards the later SH-101 in terms of its layout. Quite an interesting one!

The SH-2 has Sine, Sawtooth, Square and PWM available on oscillator 1 and Noise, Sawtooth, Square and PWM on oscillator 2. There’s also a sub-oscillator, which really beefs things up.

It has one LFO (Sine, Square and S&H) with delay that can modulate pulse width, oscillator-frequency, filter cut-off and also trigger the one envelope. The filter is low-pass and can self-oscillate. There’s also portamento and adjustable auto-bend as mentioned earlier.

The SH-2 had a little brother with a single oscillator, the SH-9 (which I’ve never played). I’m guessing it’s very similar in a kind of Korg MS-20 / MS-10 sibling way. If you’ve played both, let me know!

There’s a few specific things I did such as taking the CV/Gate out and hooking up the SH-101 that ran back through the “Ext Audio In” of the SH-2. That gave me 3 oscillators and 2 sub oscillators so that I could mix and detune footings and waveshapes.

I also ran midi to my TB-303 and fired on CV/Gate from that to the SH-2. The 303 also ran through the Ext Audio In so that the whole effect came through the same filter / envelope / VCA.

Instruments Used:
Roland SH-2 (1979)
Roland SH-101 (1982)
Roland TB-303 (1981)
Roland TR-606 (1981)
Sequential Drumtraks (1984)
DSi Prophet REV2 (2017)
Yamaha U3 Piano (stereo mic’d)
Ibanez JEM 7DBK / Fender Blues Junior II / Mic’d with an SM57
Some EMU Emulator and Fairlight stabs
Couple of Project Alpha Sounds
There’s also a Pro~One and Korg MS-20 doing some cameo FX that I added after and didn’t film."

Roland CMU-810

Click here for shots via this auction. Details: "This is the Roland CMU-810 Compusynth, one of the rarest synths ever made by Roland DG Group, an obscure offshoot of the Roland Corporation that remains to this day. In the old dealer price sheets from the 80's it was listed as an expander for the CMU-800 Compu Music, a small mixer/synth/drum machine in a similar housing that you hooked up to a computer. If you look online or read Peter Forrest's A-Z book, a false rumor has perpetuated that this is simply an SH-101 or an MC-202 in a metal box without a sequencer. They reference the schematics but the schematics are nowhere to be found. I've been looking for years for them without any luck. I've compared all three synths side by side, and have triggered the CMU from both an SH-101 and MC-202 sequencer as well as the Roland MC-4. The sound out of this box is entirely different than it's younger cousins, more aggressive, with a faster attack, and much nicer filter. The SH-101 and MC-202 sound very plasticky and thin compared to the CMU. The CMU-810 sounds more like the SH series of synths and soundwise it's probably closer to the SH-09. It excels at bass sounds and percussive effects. It also differs from the MC-202 and SH-101 in that it has a delay slider on the LFO, an input to control the VCA for tremolo effects, and removes the trigger control over the envelope. It also has a built in miniature mixer so you can merge the sound of two additional synths or drum machines (MC_202/TR-606?) with the output of the CMU. It sports sliders from the era of the Jupiter-8 indicating that it probably predated the MC-202 and SH-101 by at least a year or so. One European reviewer on SonicState wrote, "They say it is like the 101/202 but I have not heard any of them (101/202) as aggressive as my new baby (cmu). Very clear, very warm, loads of rumbling and as stated before it can be a very aggressive basspump. If you want to get rid of yours give me a shout cause I would not mind linking a few together." I agree 100%. I would buy one over an MC-202 or SH-101 anyday. But the CMU makes a good partner for either of these synths because it takes up such a small footprint and can act as a second voice when hooked up via CV/GATE. You can watch a video of a CMU-810 on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eof7hVqBsw0"



Previous CMU-810 posts

Roland SH-101, TB-303, & TR-909 Original Service Notes

Note you can find scans online.

Some will appreciate originals though.

SH-101 from 1982 via this auction

"Here is your chance to own this vintage original Roland SH-101 Services Notes. It includes all the technical information you need to know about the vintage original Roland SH-101 Synthesizer. This manual contains 8 pages (included some foldout pages).

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This manual has no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it."

TB-303 from 1984 via this auction

"Here is your chance to own this vintage original Roland TB-303 Services Notes. It includes all the technical information you need to know about the vintage original Roland TB-303 Synthesizer. This manual contains 8 pages (included some foldout pages).

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This manual has no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it."

TR-909 from 1984 via this auction

"Here is your chance to own this vintage original Roland TR-909 Services Notes. It includes all the technical information you need to know about the vintage original Roland TR-909 Drumcomputer. This manual contains 16 pages (included some foldout pages).

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This manual has no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it."

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Roland SH-7 + Ableton Live

YouTube via DeathByDinSync
"Analog monster, Roland SH-7 sequenced by an SH-101 that's synced/triggered by Ableton Live using a Kenton Pro Solo gate out. The SH-7 is the only synth heard in this video... Ableton only provides the timing and looped drum beats.

To learn about my free album in April, check out www.deathbydinsync.com www.rusuden.com"

Roland SH-7 & SH-101

"Vintage titan, the Roland SH-7 controlled by the SH-101 via cv/gate. The 101's audio is also heard through the SH-7 Ext input. Expect more SH-7 videos in a couple days..."

Chrome Roland SH-101

This one in via Brian and for sale here. You might remember this one from this previous post. There is also a partial chrome SH-101 out there previously posted here.

"This unique item can be seen in Third Avenue, by Hove Town Hall and is for collection only!

I've decided to part with my Custom Designed Roland SH-101 Dance and Acid Synthesiser. You probably know what an SH-101 is so I won't say much. It has its own built in little sequencer and arpeggiator and sounds divine. But......

This one was customised by Jeff Toman at CustomSynth in Devon a few months ago and I persuaded him to sell it to me, despite offers of well over what I am now asking for it! I know Jeff which helped clinch the deal. Anyway now I'm selling it as I've been offered another synth that I can't refuse and will, to be honest, probably use more!

You can look Jeff up on

www.customsynth.co.uk

He's been customising synths for years including a full White Roland Rig for Peanuts from the Kaiser Chiefs and many other 'names'. (OK Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, Howard Jones, Edtors, Johnny Marr, Fixers, and Pete Tong to mention a few!) The last one of his that was sold by me went to Phil Oakey from the Human League and it was collected from Hove as his manager lives here! This also is for collection only unless the buyer wants to take all risk for any courier but do you really want me to post something as rare as this??

This SH-101 one is CHROME and is the ONLY CHROME SH-101 IN THE WORLD. It is Chrome paint, not chromed metal as if it were real chrome it would be live and not good for you - or it! It comes with its modulation grip attached and in a brand new wooden, foam lined flight case. It comes with a power supply and, of course, works perfectly."

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Roland Introduces Stand-Alone Versions of Aira Software Synthesizer Plugins

Published on Oct 14, 2015 RolandChannel

Playlist:
Sounds of the Roland Software Synthesizer Plugins
Roland SH-101 Software Synthesizer plugin
SH-2 Software Synthesizer plugin
PROMARS Software Synthesizer plugin
SYSTEM-1 Software Synthesizer plugin
SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer plugin

For those that wanted the software but not the System-1/System-1m hardware, it looks like Roland has answered your call.

"Now you can add the classic SH-101, SH-2, PROMARS, SYSTEM-100, and new AIRA SYSTEM-1, made by Roland, to your arsenal of software instruments. These five software synths stand apart from other synth plugins due to Roland’s acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology. ACB gets down to the circuit level, analysing every junction and component to produce a faithful recreation like no other. This technology fuses warm, classic synth tones with new crisp and modern sounds that live and breathe – just like the originals.

All Roland Software Synthesizers are available as a limited time free trial, and for download at the links below. Now is your chance to grab that synth that you always wish you had, or find out why the original synthesizers have become icons in the instrument world. Available in VST and AU plugin format, for Mac and PC.

For more information, videos and sound clips, please visit our Software Synthesizer Page at http://www.roland.com/aira/softwaresy...

These Roland Software Synthesizers are also available as SYSTEM-1 Plug-Outs. Learn more about Plug-Out technology at the links below: http://www.roland.com/aira/plugout.html

SH-101: http://www.roland.com/products/en/SH-...
SH-2: http://www.roland.com/products/SH-2_P...
PROMARS: http://www.roland.com/products/promar...
SYSTEM-100: http://www.roland.com/products/system...
SYSTEM-1: http://www.roland.com/products/system..."

Roland SH-101+KORG Volca Beats(Sync Sequence)

Published on Oct 15, 2013 yoshitb303r·41 videos

"Roland SH-101で打ち込んだシーケンス・パターンを
Volaca BeatsのSyncケーブルで同期演奏してみました。
VolcaのSync信号はヴィンテージのSH-101にも問題なく同期しますよ☆
これは面白いですね＾＾
I played the sequence pattern that I devoted myself to in Roland SH-101 with Sync cable of Volaca Beats in the same period. SH-101 of the vintage does not have any problem, too, and the Sync signal of Volca synchronizes.
This is interesting.

デモ・トラック、Freeダウンロード⇒https://soundcloud.com/yo-17
電子音屋ヨクシーのブログ⇒http://yoshitb303.blogspot.jp/

Please listen to Demo Track⇒https://soundcloud.com/yo-17"

KORG Volcas on eBay

Roland SH-101 / RS-09 and Boss DR-55 Demo by Jordan Passmore

Published on Apr 26, 2016 Jordan Passmore

"In this video the Roland SH-101 is doing a sequenced bassline (which was programmed via the SH-101's internal sequencer), the Boss DR-55 the drums (also sending a sync trigger to the SH-101 so it stays in time) and the RS-09 the strings/organ. I used a Boss DM-2w analog delay on the SH-101 rather briefly and on the RS-09 through-out the video. It was mixed on the Roland M-16E with minimal EQ and the master stereo signal was finally sent to my Roland SuperUA audio interface (jesus, I have a lot of Roland stuff all of a sudden)."

G-Storm Electro 101-VCF Eurorack Adaptation Roland SH-101 Filter Demo 01

Published on Jul 17, 2018 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2018

Today I am proud to show you my 101-VCF - my adaptation of the Roland SH-101 lowpass resonant filter in a slim 8HP Eurorack module. A filter described as somewhere between a Juno and a 303. Every effort has been taken to preseve the original analog circuit as much as possible. Be warned - some harsh resonance squealing ahead! Recorded direct via Mackie mixer to Tascam DR-05, no effects or post-processing.

Oscillators - Pittsburgh Synth Box Square, PWM, Sub
Envelope Contours - 2xADSR dual envelope, Bastl Skis
Sequencing - Arturia Beatstep Pro Pitch CV + gate"

"This is no emulation, this is the 101- VCF: a faithful adaptation of the Roland SH-101 low pass resonant filter circuit in a slim, skiff/boat-friendly, 8HP Eurorack format module. It has that un-mistakable sound not found in any other Eurorack clone.

Great care was taken to keep the 101-VCF fully analog circuit as close to the original as possible including: a rare OTA filter chip, resonance feedback bias, and thermistor frequency stabilization.

The 101-VCF is a little blue beastie that wields two audio IN jacks with a MIX pot. Two CV IN jacks w/ signal attenuation pots allow you to modulate frequency with any two polar/bi-polar signals, low Hz up to audio rates. Every module is hand-assembled and ready to rock your world.

Available exclusively in my Reverb Store"

Acid Tides - Eurorack & Roland SH-101 Videos by Bryan Noll

Acid Tides from Bryan Noll on Vimeo.

"Performed live on a modular synthesizer with the help of Ableton Live and Push.

Patch notes:
Yarns CV1 out to Tides V/Oct and SH-101 CV in. Yarns Gate1 out to Streams Ch1 excite, Maths Ch1 signal in, Maths Ch4 trig, and SH-101 gate in. Yarns clock out to URA Ext Clock in. URA Clock out to Tides Trig in. Tides BI out to Shelves, mixed with Red BP out and into Streams Ch1 in. Shelves Green BP out into Streams Ch2 in.

Maths Ch1 unity out modulating Tides Smoothness, Maths Ch4 unity out modulating Tides slope. Maths EOR to Streams Ch2 excite. Maths INV out modulating Shelves Master Freq. Peaks Ch2 LFO into Maths Ch2 then modulating Ch1 Fall. QR2 Quanta noise out to Maths Ch3. URA Sample Out A modulating Shelves Green Freq. URA Toggle A/B out modulating Shelves Red Freq. URA Sample Out B modulating Shelves Red Gain.

Ableton arpeggiator (style down) triggered with Push scaled to C minor pentatonic. Arp is transposed with Pitch MIDI utility. Drum parts precomposed and triggered with Push. Effects in Ableton. SH-101 jammed out wiggling Release, Freq, Res."

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Sync-Lock Elektron SH-101 Jam.mp4

YouTube via innerclock2004
"This Video shows the same audio tracks playing from Ableton Live via an Edirol FA-101 Soundcard. Outputs 3 and 4 from the FA-101 drive the Sync-Lock which in turn drives an Elektron Machine Drum via Midi Clock and a Roland SH-101 via the External Clock Input. Initially we hear only the Elektron Machine Drum pattern. Next we push [Play] on the SH-101 Sequencer which is being externally clocked from Live via the Sync-Lock Trigger Out. Next we move to the Mixer and bring up the DAW/Live Audio Tracks in the mix. I then move over to Live and individually Mute/Unmute the Audio Tracks. I then move back to the Roland SH-101 and use the [Transpose] Function and then tweak the filter setting in real-time. Finally I turn down the Elektron Machine Drum for a few bars so you can hear the SH-101 and DAW Audio on their own and then back up again to finish."

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Roland Supercharges FANTOM Synthesizer Series

Roland FANTOM EX Synthesizer | Performance featuring LZARUS
video upload by

"FANTOM EX is the latest chapter of the FANTOM legacy. Watch producer and session keyboardist Laurence Jepson, aka LZARUS, perform with the most advanced creative synthesizer ever. Check out an array of FANTOM EX features in action, including German Grand V-Piano Expansion, JUPITER-8 ACB Expansion, live bass recording with JX-8P Model Expansion, TR-REC step sequencing, vocoder, n/zyme Model Expansion, and Shimmer Reverb.

About FANTOM EX

FANTOM EX provides a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance.

Explore the most advanced Roland sound engines—ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and other Roland technologies. Plus, SH-101, JUPITER-8, and JX-3P* ACB Model Expansions and six additional pre-loaded ZEN-Core Model Expansions, including n/zyme for advanced wave design, vintage-inspired instruments, premium pianos, essential organs, and more.

Integrate seamlessly with any computer-based setup with dedicated modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One. Sample directly into the synth and trigger, loop, program, create new tones from partials, or use multi-track sampling to stack sources into complex sounds. Then, refine your sound with Master FX and preset templates.

Developed in collaboration with renowned synth designer Axel Hartmann, the FANTOM EX hardware and user interface is built to support your creativity with intuitive operation and world-class playability."

Roland Fantom EX - Expansion In Use - Sonic LAB

video upload by sonicstate

"Roland's latest iteration of the Fantom is now the Fantom EX which is essentially the same Fantom you could buy yesterday, but now with the EX software expansion.

David aka @superfrogsavestokyo has a look at the new EX features, but with the regular Fantom hardware. He builds some musical sketches to demonstrate the new ACB models and the n/zyme Wavetable synthesizer."

Roland press announcement follows:

The Acclaimed FANTOM Synthesizer Series, Supercharged with the Latest Roland Sound Technologies and Updated Creative Tools

Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 2024 — Roland announces FANTOM EX, a new flagship synthesizer series for professional musicians and producers. Updating and expanding the popular FANTOM platform with the latest Roland technologies, the next-generation FANTOM EX delivers a complete creative ecosystem for sound design, sequencing, and performance. In addition to the FANTOM 6 EX, FANTOM 7 EX, and FANTOM 8 EX models available to new purchasers, current FANTOM owners can expand their instruments with all EX sounds and features through the FANTOM EX Upgrade for sale on Roland Cloud.

Introduced in 2019, the Roland FANTOM has received worldwide acclaim for its diverse range of high-quality sounds, powerful synthesis tools, premium playability, and free-flowing user interface. FANTOM EX builds on the original’s foundation, supplementing the core feature set with Roland’s Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) engine and numerous sound expansion titles, including the recently developed JX-3P ACB Expansion. New effects and a host of fresh workflow enhancements are also included.

Each FANTOM EX model provides the most expansive collection of premium sound engines available in a hardware instrument. Roland’s ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel technologies spark inspiration at every turn, providing expressive and inspiring sounds for every musical style.

With FANTOM EX, users can compose and perform with over 7000 genre-defining Roland sounds and go further with premium sound content on Roland Cloud. Eleven sound expansion titles come as standard, including JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions; n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions; the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01; and the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.

The powerful custom processors in FANTOM EX provide smooth and precise operation with plenty of overhead, enabling loads of polyphony and full patch remain for seamless transitions. There are dozens of simultaneous effects, including new studio-grade reverbs and updated Master FX for shaping the overall sound. A characterful analog filter is also available, perfect for infusing tones with extra warmth and grit.

FANTOM EX is primed to be the center of any production universe. Users can directly shape sounds and develop musical ideas with a friendly, ergonomic panel filled with buttons, knobs, and sliders. The color touchscreen dynamically changes to support the task at hand, and it’s now possible to personalize the look by importing custom images for the screensaver and startup view.

The deep onboard sampling and composition tools in FANTOM EX support fast sound creation and quick arrangement of song ideas. Multiple workflow options include the classic Roland TR-REC step sequencer, real-time recording with piano roll editing, and 16 RGB pads for triggering sounds, samples, and clips.

FANTOM EX flows effortlessly into any computer-based production setup. There are dedicated modes for popular software platforms, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One. With the built-in 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface, users can mix and layer soft synths with hardware sounds, send sequencer parts to computer tracks, route DAW sources through FANTOM EX effects, and more.

The loaded FANTOM EX rear panel supports connections with a wide range of gear. There are XLR combo connectors for mics and instruments and eight 1/4-inch outputs to route sounds to external destinations. MIDI I/O is also available, along with dual CV/Gate outputs for driving modular and analog synths.

Each FANTOM EX model comes equipped with a premium keyboard and aftertouch support. The FANTOM 8 EX offers the ultimate weighted experience with 88 hammer-action keys, while the 61-note FANTOM 6 EX and 76-note FANTOM 7 EX feature semi-weighted synth action. Precision-crafted with decades of Roland development knowledge, these inspiring keyboards deliver the most expressive playability available.

Released in November 2023, the FANTOM EX Upgrade on Roland Cloud allows owners of the original FANTOM 6/7/8 models to outfit their instruments with the newly added EX features, including JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions, n/zyme and JD-800 Model Expansions, two new grand pianos, and all other EX enhancements.

Availability & Pricing
The Roland FANTOM 6 EX, FANTOM 7 EX, and FANTOM 8 EX will be available in the U.S. in April for $3,199.99, $3,699.99, and $4,199.99 respectively."

Roland Museum Germany Massive Synthesizer Selloff - Most Gear for Sale in a Single Auction

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This one in via Marko of Retrosound.de.

26.000,00 Euro gets it all.

via this auction

Someone needs to contact the Guiness Book of World Records. Longest list of gear for sale ever:

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Synth 80s featuring Roland SH 101 and Juno 106

Published on Aug 9, 2014 Jim Atwood

"Red SH-101 - Noise Lead Patch
Gray SH-101 - Bass line
Roland Juno-106 - Lead Synth
Oberheim Matrix 1000 is triggered by the Roland Fantom X6
The Roland MC-909 sequencer is triggering the Roland SH-101 Bass via Kenton Pro Solo, an MKS-50, and a Roland D-550 sound module. The Boss RC-300 is covering the multiple drum tracks.
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ROLAND SH-101 + KORG ER-1 ~ Will They Pair? Ep.21

once upon a synth
Published on Aug 9, 2017

"Pairing the Roland SH-101 with a Korg ER-1. The SH-101 is a vintage analog monophonic synthesizer from the 80s. The ER-1 is a digital drum machine from the 90s. Together they ooze vintage 90s techno/house vibes which I explore in this video. I'm largely using preset patterns on the ER-1. The ER-1 is outputting MIDI clock which I then convert into CV and feed into the clock input of the SH-101 to synchronize the sequencer. The SH-101 is then run through the ER-1 via its external audio input."

Semi-NOVA Modified Roland SH-101 with FM, Audio In, LFO speed mods

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"This is a Roland SH-101 that has three of the NOVA mods installed. Audio input to the filter, three LFO speed settings, and the FM mod.

Taken from the NOVA MOD page:

-LFO Rate Scalar
A three-way toggle switch scales the overall range of the SH-101’s internal LFO Clk (the existing LFO rate slider still
functions normally). The scalar settings are Normal/Low/High.
In the Low setting, a cycle of 30 seconds can be attained. This is great for mild changes in “trance” type music.
In the High mode, up to 1200Hz can be used to create interesting cross-mod bell like sounds. Perfect for “industrial”
music and clanging metallic sounds. High mode works especially well when creating a synthetic kick drum patch or
short-wave radio sounds a la Kraftwerk’s Electric Cafe and Radioactivity albums respectively.

External Audio Input
A 1/4” jack and toggle switch allows external audio to be injected. A rotary pot controls the amplitude of the injected
signal. It can be routed directly into the filter along with the OSC’s waveforms. External processing of audio through the VCF and ENV is
a typical feature on some synths however a separate trigger can be applied to fire the SH-101’s envelope.

VCF FM
VCF FM is the most powerful NOVA-MOD feature. It can be used in moderation to simply add brightness to a bass
patch with low frequencies (due to subtractive synthesis). Or it can be used to create powerful cross-mod sounds that
are difficult to explain...they must be heard. These sounds are somewhat aggressive, distorted, bell like but most
importantly, not attainable on a regular SH-101. These sounds are similar to those heard on a MiniMoog with its third
LFO assigned.
One example: Dial a patch with only a ramp waveform assigned but at the same time, modulate the VCF Cutoff with
the Pulsewidth. Manually change the pulsewidth to vary the FM effect. It is quite unique. You can then switch in Sub
Osc -2 Oct. Pulse as the FM source then adjust the -1oct/-2oct/-2oct switch to change the sound further. Finally swing
the Pulsewidth waveform as the FM source but switch from Manual to LFO modulation and then play with the PW
Mod’s waveform.

The synth's power button has been replaced as it had the dreaded tuning drift problem, which FIXED all the stability issues. Works like a charm, sounds AMAZING as usual..."