"1981 Roland Studio System-100M Modular Synthesizer and Model 181 keyboard controller in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. Stunningly well-kept and complete with numerous patch cables as well as the original shipping box for the keyboard controller, this vintage analog synth is complete and freshly serviced.
First released in 1978, the System 100M was Roland’s scaled-down follow-up to the iconic System 700, their first truly modular unit. It was released in tandem with 13 individual rack modules available for integration into the system. This particular System 100M features the 191-J 5-module case rack. While the 181 keyboard and 191-J case are not not from the same original unit, they were (according to serial numbers) produced in short proximity to each other.
There are 5 individual modules currently mounted in the 191-J case:
"Here is an incredible opportunity to purchase this vintage Roland analogue synthesizer module with the highly collectable #00001 serial number.
Roland System 100m Model 172 Phase Shifter / Audio Delay / Gate Delay / LFO module, serial number #00001.
It is in excellent condition (see the pictures), with only a little paint wear at the top-right making it less than perfect.
The module will be packed in an original Roland 100m box (not the correct one for this module, unfortunately) and then packaged in another outer box for protection in transport."
"Roland Studio System 100M modular synthesizer comprising two full 191J cabinets plus 181 CV Keyboard in good condition.
A rare chance to purchase this true classic Roland full modular system With six VCOs and three LFOs, this system makes a very powerful two voice system for example. Having four VCAs allows for VC controlled modulation rather than just audio duties. This system sounds truely massive with just two or three VCOs running, let alone six! The module compliment included gives greater variation than the standard set, not being two duplicate racks.
There are two pairs of stunning Lamond Design real wood endcheeks that will be supplied along with the original Roland laminate affairs.
Included is a Kenton Pro 2 Dual channel MIDI to CV converter to allow easy integration with modern technology.
The system contains:
3 x M112 Dual VCO (Six VCOs in total)
1 x M121 Dual VCF
2 x M130 Dual VCA
1 x M132 Dual CV/Audio mixer & voltage processor
2 x M140 Dual ADSR with LFO
1 x M150 Ring modulator, noise, sample & hold & LFO
via this auction "An unbelievably rare chance to get hold of a fully refurbished Roland System 100m in near perfect condition. Synth fully serviced and power supply (in 191J) replaced, this is a 240V model.
'I had already tried the System 700; the 100M sounded just as good to me, and offered great build quality, beautiful filters and damn fine oscillators. It was much cheaper than the System 700' Chris Carter in Sound on Sound
Cant say better than that, this is a fantastic synthesiser and is truly modular and sounds amazing..
The System 100m is Roland's contribution to professional analog modular synthesis. It was based on the more limited, semi-modular System 100, but is several steps of ahead of its predecessor. The System 100m offers over 20 modular components to pick and choose to design a custom modular set-up. The Main unit is the M-110 which has a single VCO oscillator, VCF, and VCA section. You can then build upon this system adding any number and configurations of the various other modules which include dual VCOs, ring modulators, dual VCFs, eq, dual VCAs, dual envelopes, LFOs, various effects, mixers, sequencers, and control interfaces including 3 different keyboard controllers.
"The System 100m is Roland's contribution to professional analog modular synthesis. It was based on the more limited, semi-modular System 100, but is several steps of ahead of its predecessor. The System 100m offers over 20 modular components to pick and choose to design a custom modular set-up. The Main unit is the M-110 which has a single VCO oscillator, VCF, and VCA section. You can then build upon this system adding any number and configurations of the various other modules which include dual VCOs, ring modulators, dual VCFs, eq, dual VCAs, dual envelopes, LFOs, various effects, mixers, sequencers, and control interfaces including 3 different keyboard controllers. "
According to the listing: "Super clean newish Model 101. Works and sounds perfect. This unit has been sitting since purchase and has about 12 hours on it. Roland wired the transformer backwards from the factory so it was unused until I bought it a few month ago (fixed). Later 1980 model V.2."
"This was recently serviced by Belltone Synth Works just outside of Philadelphia. The sliders and pots have been cleaned, modules repaired, and it has been calibrated to Roland's specifications. This particular 100M comes with the 112, 120, 130, 140, and 150 modules as well the model 181 49 key controller.
There is the slightest dent on the top of the controller (see photos for condition). The keys are a little loud / clacky. The modular itself is in very good condition. There is some wear (once again, see photos for the condition).
I am including 5 cables to connect to modules to the cabinet-- one of which is NOT original. I am also including the longer din cable that connects the controller to the 100M as well as a handful of patch cables.
Most of these System 100Ms are 100V. This one is no exception. It would be best to use a stepdown transformer to convert US mains voltage to Japanese mains voltage.
This is a well cared for System 100M. I am selling it because I need to make space in my studio. Testing it out before listing it, I was tempted to keep it. Alas, I just need the space."
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"The Museum of Synthesizer Technology by Martin J. Newcombe (Privately Printed July 1994, First Printing; softcovers)
Scarce 118-page publication illustrating the collection of the short-lived (1994-1997) Museum of Synthesizer Technology in Berkshire.
Contents:
Foreword by Bob Moog
Aims and Services of the Museum
The Exhibits
A Voyage of Discovery
History of the Synthesizer
Moog - History of the Company
Moog - The Range of Instruments
Oberheim
E-mu
Buchla
Sequential
Arp
Polyfusion
EML
EMS
EDP
Roland
Miscellaneous
"Two catalogs one from what looks like 1979 and the other from 1977. 1979 has 40+ pages and in color gloss in English. The 1977 is Black and White newsprint style 14+ pages in Japanese. Both complete no tears. The 1977 has some writing in it (see pic9) patch tab names."
Synths featured below:
Roland System-100m
Roland SH-2000
Roland System-100
Roland System-700
Frequency Central proudly announce the release of the ‘System X Filter’.
It’s a clone of the Roland System 100M VCF, and uses 2 x LM13700. There’s an additional 12dB/oct output which is 180 degrees out of phase with the 24dB/oct output. Mixing the two outputs will give bandpass.
First up, classic 24dB/oct LPF. The two VCOs are my Hearn Morley HMVCO1c, there is a little -1oct subosc added as FM of the VCF towards the end of the clip:
"Up for sale is a (1) vintage Roland System 100M D-Set which contains the following modules:
Cabinet 191 (5 module rack + multiples)
Model 112 (dual VCO) [SN 800443]
Model 121 (dual VCF) [SN 780329]
Model 130 (dual VCA) [SN 780305]
Model 140 (dual ENV + LFO) [SN 780621]
Model 150 (Ring mod, S&H, LFO, Noise) [800844]
Notice that the system 180 keyboard on the photo's is not included in the sale. The system is in good working condition and sounds awesome. Optical it's in nice condition for its age, but there are some minor scratches on it and some wear and tear (see photo's). The original 5-PIN cables to connect the modules with the cabinet are included. It's an original 220V version with European plug and the serial number of the cabinet is: 880899."
"Roland System 100M D Set Analog Modular Synth For Sale. The D Set consists of the following:
191J Cabinet (100vac, Japanese voltage so you will need a step down transformer if using US mains) 150 Sample & Hold / LFO / Ring Mod 112 Dual VCO 121 Dual VCF 130 Dual VCA 140 Dual Envelope LFO Comes with the connector cables used to connect the modules to the 191J cabinet. I will also throw in a handful of HOSA 1/8" patch cables to get you started.
This system was calibrated over a year ago and was fully tested before being put up for sale. Given the amount of time since the last calibration, you may want to calibrate this system again. The procedure is simple if you are familiar with calibrating analog synths."
"Included: Roland synth modules 150, 112, 121, 130, 140 Roland 191-J Rack/Power Supply Roland 181 49 note Keyboard Controller Roland 1 x 6 pin DIN/ and 14 patch leads
Roland "The Synthesizer" 3 Rare volumes inside a great folder."PracticalSynthesis for Electronic Music" volumes one and two and "Multichannel Recording for Electronic Recording, 1979.These books contain plenty of pic's and text refering to the system 100m.Plus original patch sheets, and promotional brochures advertising the modules.
The modules included are: 150 Ring Mod/Noise/S&H/LFO 112 Dual x VCO 121 Dual x VCF 130 Dual x VCA 140 Dual Envelope and LFO The unit is 240 volt"
"This 100M features the standard array of modules (known as the D-Set). This includes the 112 Dual VCO, 121 Dual VCF, 130 Dual VCA, 140 Dual ENV + LFO, and 150 Ring Mod/Noise/S&H/LFO. This 100M is working 100%. The System 100M is an excellent way to get a vintage sound with modular control. Price-wise, you would spend nearly as much buying the equivalent in Eurorack format. Speaking of Eurorack, the 100M is an excellent complement--two full vintage voices sound great when combined with the advanced functionality of modules from the likes of 4MS, Intellijel, and Make Noise (to name a few)."
"This auction contains the early version of the Roland Catalog Volume 2 (42 pages). This Roland Catalog contain some of the best vintage synthesizers Roland ever made.
This Roland Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Roland System 700/ System 100/ System 100M/ SH-5/SH-7/Jupiter-4 and much more.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
The early catalog Volume 2 has no writing,highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it. This catalog has 3 holes punched into it.This catalog is in good condition, see the picture's for more detail."
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"Fairfield Circuitry’s Unpleasant Surprise pedal eats a telephone-cum-synthesizer created by UH-lectronics, which is being sequenced by a Roland 104 sequencer from the legendary System 100. Some T.C. Electronics D-TWO too. The 104 sequencer was refurbished in 2020 by the very meticulous Tone Tweakers in NYC, which is reflected in the price at Christopher’s Boutique 489 on Reverb where it is for sale." Link below.
"Ergonomics are not just for the elderly! If all that Eurorack wiggling and tweaking is giving you arthritis, get yourself a vintage sequencer with big knobs made for a human hand, but fitted with with the ubiquitous 3.5mm output and input jacks.
This 104 sequencer was created as part of Roland’s classic System 100, but it is very useful with other synthesizers. I have used it on Roland’s SH 101, but mostly on Roland’s System 100m. The 104 and the 100m get along very well.
The 104 produces CV and gate, has an internal clock, and can be externally stepped. Two CV channels. Series outputs and parallel outputs. 2.5v, 5v, 10v selectable per channel. CV in on the clock! End pulse output. Plus the Step button—handy for getting your sequence to the right step before starting up the master clock, or for punching in 1/8th notes when you overdub on a song you recorded to tape, but the tape stretched and you can’t clock the sequence you wanna drop so you go manual and tap that step button.
This 104 has been fully serviced by Tone Tweakers. They call it “future-proofing” but their servicing really means it works and is dependable because they fix anything wrong with it and preemptively replace parts known to fail."
"This auction contains the early version of the Roland Catalog Volume 3 (46 pages).
This Roland Catalog contain some of the best vintage synthesizers Roland ever made.
This Roland Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Roland System 700/ System 100/ System 100M/ SH-2/Jupiter-4/Promars and much more.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
The early catalog Volume 3 has no writing,highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it.This catalog is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."
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"1981 Roland Studio System-100M Modular Synthesizer and Model 181 keyboard controller in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. Stunningly well-kept and complete with numerous patch cables as well as the original shipping box for the keyboard controller, this vintage analog synth is complete and freshly serviced.
