Roland System-100M Synthesizer, Live sound

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「100M astray／100Mの迷走」
Roland System-100Mのみの一発録り作品です。
無機質で機械的な電子音楽にしてみました。

"100M astray"
This is a one-shot recording of only Roland System-100M.
I tried to make electronic music that is inorganic and mechanical.

Roland System 100m 181 Keyboard Controller

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"49-Key Keyboard Controller for System 100M cabinets. This is quite a rare offering.. its a 49-Key Controller for the Roland System 100M modular systems. Very rare to find for sale individually. There are many System 100M cabinets out there with no matching keyboard, here is your chance to complete your system. There are obviously 49 Keys, a bender, controls for tuning and portamento, three position transpose switch, portamento on/off switch, mini-jack and standard phono jacks for control voltage, gate, trigger and bender, and the 6 PIN DIN plug."

via Loscha.

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a few simple Roland System-100m sounds

YouTube via dracena — August 20, 2007 — "http://www.myspace.com/sarculator
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I recently acquired a vintage analog modular synth Roland System-100m. Here are my first minutes with it. Just a few simple (!!) sounds and sequences. No fancy keyboard playing and no weird sound effects (not yet, until I learn to program it better ;) )...

System modules used in this demonstration:
181 - 49key keyboard
112 - dual oscilator x 2
121 - dual filter
130 - dual VCA
140 - dual envelope generator & LFO

more at:

http://www.myspace.com/sarculator

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dcwol...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuXpl..."

MC-4b and System-100m simple sequence

"After refurbishing my Roland MC-4b vintage digital sequencer it's time to start usnig it.
Two simple sequences combined into a simple evolving structure which maybe sounds a bit like early Tangerine Dream or perhaps like Giorgio Moroder's 70s style ?!?

Mc4 is trigering Roland System 100m vintage analog modular. Modules used in this demo:
181 - 49key keyboard
112 - dual oscilator x 2
121 - dual filter
130 - dual VCA
140 - dual envelope generator & LFO
150 - ring modulator, sample&hold, noise,LFO"

A Closer Look at the Roland System 100m from 1979!

Published on May 1, 2020 Alex Ball

"A closer look at Roland's System 100m synthesizer from 1979.

I demonstrate four patches to give a little flavour of this fantastic synthesizer and then explain each patch in order to give an understanding of how it works.

0:00 Intro
0:44 Patch 1 Drum n Bass (Demonstration)
1:44 Patch 1 Drum n Bass (Explanation)
4:04 Patch 2 Rate Speech (Demonstration)
4:39 Patch 2 Rate Speech (Explanation)
6:01 Patch 3 Jupiter 100m (Demonstration)
7:11 Patch 3 Jupiter 100m (Explanation)
8:00 Patch 4 Dial-Up (Demonstration)
9:30 Patch 4 Dial-Up (Explanation)
14:12 Outro

Modules used:
110 VCO / VCF / VCA
112 Dual VCO
121 Dual Filter
130 Dual VCA
131 Output Mixer
132 Voltage Processor / Mixer
140 Dual Envelope / LFO
150 Ring Mod / S&H / Noise / LFO
165 Dual Portamento
172 Phaser / Audio Delay / Gate Delay / LFO
182 Sequencer
184 Polyphonic 4CV Keyboard
191-J 5 module case with multiples

Huge thank you to the owner of this System!

If you want to delve deeper into the System 100m then check out my webpage on the subject: https://www.alexballmusic.com/system100m"

Roland System-100M Sequencing System-700

Published on Mar 13, 2015 アナログシンセサイザーを作って弾くテレビ／安西史孝（Fumitaka Anzai）

"＜解説9d＞System-700 の VCO を LFO として使おうとするとリズムが狂う現象がおきる／Roland System-100M、System-700

シーケンサーのステップを進めるためのクロックとして System-700 の VCO を LFO として使った時、今までと同じように PWM で Gate Time を変えようとするとリズムが狂うという謎の現象が起きるのを説明しています。"

Googlish:

" If the VCO of System-700 to try to use as LFO rhythm phenomenon that crazy occurs / Roland System-100M, System-700

When using the VCO of System-700 as LFO as a clock for advancing the step sequencer, and describes the phenomenon of mystery that the same as PWM in crazy rhythm when you try to change the Gate Time and until now happens you. "

ROLAND System 100M 191-J

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System-100M 3 of the 110 - SN 061260, 272073, 750176

System-100M 140- SN 163113

System-100M 150 - SN 001421

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July 1979 Chappel Sale Catalog - Vintage Synth Prices for Roland, Moog, Korg, & Yamaha

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Some prices (in GBP) pictured:

Roland
Jupiter-4: £1703 on sale for £1275
Promars: £1057 on sale for £845
SH-1: £563 on sale for £399
SH-7: £1170 on sale for £799
RS505: £1171 on sale for £880
RS202: £740 on sale for £550
RS-09: £532 on sale for £450
System 100m Module 110: £203
System 100m Module 112: £212
System 100m 190: 136, 191: £155
System 100m 191J: P.O.A. (priced on arrival?)

Moog
Polymoog Keyboard: £2295 on sale for £1195
12-Stage Phaser: £274 on sale for £239
The Micromoog: £550 on sale for £495
Taurus Pedals: £666 on sale for £599

Korg
Sigma: £745 on sale for £670
MS-10: £266 on sale for £225
MS-20: £452 on sale for £360
SQ-10: £314 on sale for £250

Yamaha
CS80: £5057 on sale for £3540
CS60: £2395 on sale for £1675
CS50: £1437 on sale for £995
CS15: £479 on sale for £450
SS30 String Ensemble: £894 on sale for £626

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Roland System 100M Vintage synth'n'sequence system

via Stefan: "browsing the 2nd hand marketplace for synths, i suddenly bumped into http://link.marktplaats.nl/289424446">this!"
huge system 100M for sale (Belgium)
Roland System 100M Vintage synth'n'sequence system.
Nice complete 11 oscillator setup including MC-4B full set.
Modules:
110 VCO/VCF/VCA x1
112 Dual VCO x5
121 Dual VCF X1
130 Dual VCA x1
131 Mixer/HP amp x1
132 Dual Mixer/Voltage Proccessor x1
140 Dual ADSR + 1 LFO x2
150 Ringmod/SH/LFO x1
165 Dual Portamento x1
172 Phaser/Delay/LFO x3
174 Parametric EQ x1
182 sequencer x4
190 Kabinet x4
191J Kabinet x2
184 Poluphonic 4-CV KB Controller x1
+
Original Manual and Original service manual
Roland 100M based Modular synthesis tutorial book
all cables to connect the modules to the cabinets
shitload of original Roland and non-original patchcables.
Original Roland patch cable set in sealed in blister"

ROLAND SYSTEM 100M VINTAGE ANALOGUE MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

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Published on May 15, 2016 Redmartian

"Roland System 100M using only internally generated CVs, gates and triggers."

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"This listing is for a vintage Roland System 100M analogue modular synthesizer. It features 3 x 110, 1 x 140, 1 x 150 and 1 x 191J modules.

The 100M is unique from other modulars in that it has a integrated signal path for CV, Trig and Gate which be used without (or with minimal) patching.

This is a Buy It Now listing, but offers are welcome.

110: VCO (Pulse, Saw, Tri), VCF and VCA. Two have a reversible mod that allow the low output to be used as a SYNC input (see video)
140: Dual EG / LFO
150: Sample/Track and Hold, LFO, Noise Generator
191J: Integrated multiples (40 jacks, 6 cv/gate/trig in/out, keyboard input, expansion output)

The original sides were made from an imitation wood contact sheet on particle board. The wood sides in this auction are made of solid African Bubinga hardwood.

The 191J is for the japanese market and runs off of 100v. Provided is a USA 115v to 100v step down converter. An assortment of 21 1/8" patch cables are included."

Glow in the dark slider caps as well!

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Roland System 100M

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"vintage Roland System 100M 191-J rack and five 100M modules...

# 1 x 121 Dual VCF
# 1 x 130 Dual VCA
# 1 x 140 Dual Envelope Generator and LFO
# 1 x 150 Ring Mod/Noise/S&H/LFO
# 1 x 172 Audio Delay, Phase Shifter, LFO and Gate Delay
# 1 x 191-J Five-Module Rack (117 Volt AC power)

Four original DIN power cables come with the rack, as does one contemporary replacement. Five original, working Roland patch cables (varying lengths, red and black) are also part of the package.

NOTE: The original DIN power cables were so appealing to a studio cat that he took it upon himself to chew on them. All four included cables work perfectly, but do bear scars from the cat’s teeth. Sadly, the fifth DIN cable did not survive, hence the replacement (not shown in photographs).

ALSO NOTE: There are no Oscillators in this package. This rack can be integrated into another System 100M or function as a great piece of audio processing gear. As is, it is not a standalone, tone-generating synthesizer."

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Roland SYSTEM-100m Modular with Original Boxes

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See awakewalk (RSS) for more.

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.

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Roland SYSTEM-100m D-set professional analog modular synthesizer

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See awakewalk (RSS) for more.

SN 152813

"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. "

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NAMM 2020 - Introducing System 100 - Behringer Modular Synthesizer

Published on Jan 16, 2020 BEHRINGER

"Introducing eleven new Eurorack compatible modules – all of them authentic reproductions of original “System 100M” circuitry from 1975. With ultra-fat oscillators and creamy filters the sound became famous in the early 80s used by artists like Depeche Mode, Human League, Tears For Fears but also Vangelis, Tangerine Dream and even Aphex Twin.

If you’re into super-fat bass sounds, in-your-face leads or flowing soundscapes, definitely check them out! All modules are incredibly feature rich, have tremendous patching capabilities and a lot of them come with dual function, like:

- 112 dual oscillator with 3 waveforms, PWM and two sync modes
- 121 dual filter with 3-channel mixer per filter
- 130 dual VCA, again with dual 3-channel mixers
- 140 dual envelope has 3 outputs per ADSR plus a built in LFO that can be triggered and phase synced
- 173 gates module comes even with four gates that can switch audio and 6 quad buffered multiples
- 297 has a dual portamento controller plus two independent CV mixers
- 150 brings a ring modulator, 2 noise generators, syncable LFO and a sample and hold generator
- 172 module delivers a 6-step phase-shifter, an analog delay, an LFO and a gate delay
- 305 is an output module a four-band parametric EQ, a 4-channel mixer, line and separate headphone output and even a tuning oscillator
- 182 there is a powerful analog sequencer with either dual 8 steps or 1-16 steps and tempo, portamento and gate time controls
- 110 is a complete synth voice with VCO, VCA and filter in a single module

#NAMM2020"

Update: Word is this might be an AMSynths joint project. From their website:

"Behringer Partnership In June 2019 I joined forces with Behringer to design analog synthesizers that will be manufactured in China and sold to customer across the world. I am working on a number of projects which I will let Behringer announce when they are ready. AMSynths is continuing to grow with more Euro Rack modules being manufactured, as well as complete synthesizers like the SH05 and Jupiter One. In 2019 I started to restore vintage music gear, and you will see the repair stories in my Blog. I am also creating videos of my modules and the vintage synths that they emulate."


Update: some product sheet scans in in via Soviet Space Child and a note on one of the forums from Uli.

"I like to share with you the initial drafts of our M100 Eurorack Series.

These are 13 MID's or concept documents we create for every single product as part of our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) process before we hand them over to our R&D departments for development.

We haven't decided yet which of these modules we will actually produce as it is important that we achieve a certain production volume.

As usual do we appreciate your valuable feedback which will give a better indication of validity of these products.

Thanks!

Uli"

Modules:

SYSTEM 100 140 DUAL ENVELOPE/LFO
SYSTEM 100 112 DUAL VCO
SYSTEM 100 121 DUAL VCF
SYSTEM 100 130 DUAL VCA
SYSTEM 100 131 MIXER/OSCILLATOR/HEADPHONE AMP
SYSTEM 100 132 DUAL CV/AUDIO MIXER & CV GENERATOR
SYSTEM 100 150 RING MOD/NOISE/S&H/LFO
SYSTEM 100 165 DUAL PORTAMENTO CONTROLLER
SYSTEM 100 172 PHASE SHIFTER/AUDIO DELAY/GATE DELAY/LFO
SYSTEM 100 173 QUAD SIGNAL GATE/PATCH BAY
SYSTEM 100 174 PARAMETRIC EQ
SYSTEM 100 110 VCO/VCF/VCA
SYSTEM 100 182 Analog Sequencer

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Roland System-100m D-set

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"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)."

SN 242757, 253936, 242836, 252902, 243279

Compact Eurorack MFOS Modular - Nitzer Ebb & Roland 100m Comparison

via nyd on electro-music.com
"These MFOS modules are squeezed in the 6U Eurorack.
10-step seq
2 x active splitters
2 x active CV mixers
S/H
Phaser
Noise cornucopia
12 db multimode VCF
24 db LP VCF
2 x dual VCA
4Ch Stereo mixer
Auto panner
16-step sequencer
Dual AR
VC LFO
2x ADSR Envelopes
2 x VCO
Sonic multiplyer

More pictures, and a sound example, can be found at my project page.
http://nydell.se/projects/modulator
I'll post more sound clips in the future."

DIY Modular playing Nitzer Ebb

YouTube via hnydell | July 18, 2010

"My DIY MFOS modular - the Modulator - playing Isn't it funny how your body works by Nitzer Ebb. The 16-step sequencer's gate outputs trigs two ADSRs for bass drum. Clock out is sent to slave 10-step sequencer and to two ARs controlling filter cutoff and VCA. 16 step seq CV out gets patched to both VCOs. The stereo auto panner is used during the last few seconds."

Roland System 100m vs MFOS - DIY modular VCF shootout

hnydell | June 15, 2010

"Comparison between Roland System 100m 121 VCF module and the Music From Outer Space 4-pole VCF.
Setup: MFOS 16 step sequencer driving two MFOS VCOs. Each VCF is fed a sawtooth and a pulse wave from the VCOs, slightly detuned. An MFOS AR envelope controls the VCA (Sys 100m 130), an MFOS ADSR controls the two filters. The sequencer is in 2x8 mode, where the second half later is patched in to the VCF control.
Since the 100m uses 15 volts, the MFOS adsr (12V) cannot really sweep through the full VCF frequency span on the 121. This is not very apparent though."

ROLAND SYSTEM 100M with Polyphonic 4 CV 184 Keyboard Controller

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SNs 122357, 173216, 200579, 132281, 162717

"ROLAND STUDIO SYSTEM 100M 100-m 191-J Analog Modular Synthesizer w/ 191J, 184, 150,140, 130, 121, 112

Rare vintage Roland System 100M Analog Synthesizer system. Unit is in perfect working order. Please see photos for details. Includes all 5 modules plus the rare polyphonic arpeggiating keyboard plus the 191j bottom rack and wood casing---everything shown. This 100v unit also includes a free voltage converter for use in your home country.

This Set includes:
191J Cabinet
M-112 dual VCO, with 3 CV ins, 2 outs, and weak/strong sync
M-121 dual VCF, with low-pass and high-pass filters with 24 dB/oct slope
M-130 dual VCA, with a linear/exponential switch
M-140 dual Envelope (ADSR, invertable, and manual gate button) and LFO (5 waveforms with switchable range: x1, x1/10)
M-150 Ring Mod, Noise (pink and white), S&H (with lag), and LFO (5 waveforms with switchable range: x1, x1/10)
M-184 Keyboard, 49-note (C-C) 4-voice, with switchable mono/polyphonic, an arpeggiator, and polyphonic portamento"

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New Roland Demora, Scooper, Torcido & Bitrazer Eurorack / Desktop Modules Leaked

Update: Pics & additional details on Demora, Scooper & Torcido added below along with a new pic of the System-1m.
Update2: System-1m details added below.
Update3: New System 500, video, press release, details on Bitrazer, and higher res pics added below.

[Initial post - updates below:

Two quotes via Analog Industries:

"Details of the long-rumored Roland Eurorack modules leaked today, ahead of the Musikmesse announcement. In a nutshell, four 21HP DSP-based stereo effects units (delay, distortion, 'scatter' effect, and bitcrusher/filter) with both 9VDC and Euro power connectors on the back, along with USB for Aira connectivity, and the ability to live as a desktop unit. $299 each."

"I will say one thing: these will be a powerful gateway drug, as they will be a much less threatening introduction to the platform. But for the real Euro user, they miss the mark by a country mile. What a waste of the biggest and best R&D department in the industry."]

Updates:

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Roland System 100M (112, 121, 130, 140, 150 modules) w/ 181 49 Key Controller

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SNs:
112 112228
121 101915
130 111976
140 102603
150 800892

The individual module SNs match this previous listing with the 4CV 184 keyboard.

"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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Roland SYSTEM-100m 132 Dual Voltage Mixer Module

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See awakewalk (RSS) for more.

SN 780100

"Working System 100M module 132 Dual Voltage Mixer. One of the rarest modules for the System 100M. Each mixer can mix four signals and provide two non-inverted and two inverted outs. Module also has a + and - variable 10 volt source."

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Roland System 100m Basic Modules

click here for another Roland scan via synth ollie.

click here for all scans via synth ollie including:
Roland System 100m 190-191J Manual
Roland System 100m Patch Book