Roland Roland RS-101 Brass and Strings Analog Synthesizer SN 401656

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Roland RS-101 String Synthesizer

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"Recently Serviced/fully functional. Beautiful String/Brass synthesizer in good condition."

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Roland RS-101 String Synth

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"Fully polyphonic analog string synthesiser that features vibrato and split controls for the lower and upper halves of the keyboard, and string and brass sounds can be layered for a rich orchestral sound. Includes original case and adaptor. 220 volt converted to 240. Requires travel adaptor from JP to AU."

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Synth Wizards Episode 11: String Machine Madness!

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"The Synth Wizards chase down and compare a crazy number of string machines, including the groundbreaking Freeman String Symphonizer and an extremely rare Elkatwin 61, and take a look at the fascinating history of these instruments. But, the Freeman needs some restoration work before it can be delivered to an interesting buyer in Los Angeles.

00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - Atlanta String Machine trip
06:35 - The Chamberlin
08:25 - The History of the Mellotron
13:00 - Mellotron M400 demo
13:58 - The Freeman String Symphonizer
15:28 - Differences between Synths and String Machines
19:24 - Freeman String Symphonizer demo
20:05 - The History of the Arp Solina
21:50 - Dennis DeYoung (Styx) Interview
23:38 - Crumar Orchestrator
24:30 - Crumar Performer
27:24 - Arp Omni
28:04 - Elka Rhapsody
28:42 - Elkatwin 61
29:55 - Roland RS-101 & 202
30:15 - Multivox MX-202
30:32 - Roland RS-505
33:03 - Roland RS-09
33:12 - Roland VP-330 Vocoder
33:36 - Korg Poly Ensemble S
34:28 - Korg Delta
34:56 - Yamaha SK20
35:49 - Korg EPS-1
37:01 - Refurbishing the Freeman
41:55 - Delivering String Machines to Jason Schwartzman"

Synthesizer Test Drive: Solina String Ensemble
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"Syntaur's Sam Mims takes the iconic Solina String Ensemble out for a test drive. (This is a revised version of our original Solina video, where several sharp-eared listeners pointed out that the chorus effect wasn't quite right. They were correct! The LFO circuit in the original version was not working correctly. Now, here it is in its full glory.)"

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Roland RS-101 Vintage Analog String Synthesizer

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70s Synth Strings from Italy - The Crumar Multiman-S

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0:00 - Opening demo
0:35 - The String Synthesizer
2:44 - Paraphony
4:11 - The Crumar Multiman-S
4:32 - Basic Strings Demo
5:42 - Low Strings Ensemble Demo
6:07 - Phased Strings Demo
6:34 - Brass
7:46 - Piano
8:17 - Clavichord
8:31 - Bass
9:01 - The Multiman
10:11 - Outro Disco Bonanza

"Today we take a look at the Crumar Multiman-S, an Italian string synthesizer from 1977.

We also look at the concept of a string synthesizer in general; an instrument that served as a stop gap, but that forged its own identity due the distinctive sound and the records they were used in.

Originally conceived by Ken Freeman, others saw the impending gold rush and got their instruments out. When I say there was a 'string synth heyday', I'm not exaggerating. Here's a list of just some of them:

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1975 ROLAND RS-101 - Vintage Polyphonic Analog String Machine

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"Stunning 1975 Roland RS-101 String Machine in fully serviced and restored condition.

Fully polyphonic string synth with individual VCAs and envelopes for each note.

The first of the Roland synths to feature the lush Ensemble effect (the RS-101 has 4 modulated delay lines vs the rs202's 3 delays and the difference shows) and this stringer has the mojo in spades. It's as lush as they come.
The excellent feeling 5-octave Keyboard is split, bi-timbral, with Strings I, Strings II, and Brass either side of the split, and with variable tone control, fully independent Slow Attack, Variable Sustain, and Volume Soft options.

Very expressive synth, with a beautiful haunting tone, and being fully polyphonic (unlike the earlier Solina) the expressivity is fantastic. Sits perfectly in a mix. Again, the ensemble

This synth has undergone meticulous restoration, including recapping of almost 100 caps, full restoration of all pots, switches, etc. Keybed fully restored. It's bulletproof and should provide use for many more decades to come.

230v model."

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Roland RS-101 String Synthesizer

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"Overall great shape, all keys and controls work as they should, led power indicator does not light up but it doesn’t affect the sound or function in any way."

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Synthesizer von Gestern (Synths of the Past) Vol 2, Matthias Becker.

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"Beautifully-produced second volume of Matthias Becker's authoritative 'Synthesizers of the Past' book - in German, but with so many superb illustrations that it's hardly necessary to read the text. New, unused, still sealed. The photos were taken of another copy of the book.

Too many highlights to mention all, but the book covers such absolute classic synths as the Trautonium, ARP 2500, EMS Synthi 100, E-mu Modular, Steiner-Parker Synthacon, RMI Harmonic Synthesizer, Birotron, PPG 1002, Moog Taurus and Liberation, Roland System 700, Synlab Modular, Roland SH-7, Crumar DS-2, Korg Sigma, ARP Quadra, Roland RS-505 and VP-330, Fairlight CMI, Realton Variophon, Oberhaim OB-Xa, Xpander and OB-SX, Gleeman Pentaphonic, RSF Kobol, Emulator 1, Synergy, Roland SH-101, TB-303, TR-606, MC-202, Jupiter 6, Syntec Banana, SCI Prophet T8, OSCar......... an incredible roster which would (in the beautiful condition they are in the photos) probably now be worth over half a million US dollars.

All with superb photos by Dieter Stork. Hardback, beautifully printed on very high quality paper, bound to the highest standards. A coffee-table book which is also a superb source of information. The Rolls-Royce (OK, Mercedes) of synth literature. (I should know - I produced the Ford Fiestas of the genre.) ISBN 3927954012, printed in 1995."

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Roland Keyboards Vol 3 - Product Sheet Brochure Catalog

Additional scans in via Corey. This one features the Roland Keyboards Vol 3. This one is 24 pages. You can find hi-res copies here. Click here for additional brochures in via Corey.

The list:
MC-4 Microcomposer
MTR-100 Digital Cassette Recorder
System-100M
OP-8 CV Interface
JX-3P & PG-200
Jupiter-8
Jupiter-6
Juno-60
Juno-6
SH-101
EP-606 Dual Voice Combo Piano
Piano Plus 70 / 60 / 11 / 30
RS-09
VK-09
Digital Sequencers - CSQ-600 / CSQ-100
Keyboard Amplifiers
Rhythm Machines
Rack Series
Mixing Amplifiers & Boss Mixers
Echo Changers
Keyboard Stands & Accessories

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The Vintage Synthesizer Museum

Published on Feb 7, 2020 CatSynth TV

"We drop in at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Oakland, California, and try out a few of the synths!
For more information and reservations, please visit https://vintagesynthmuseum.squarespac...

0:00 Intro
0:17 Sequential Circuits Prophet 5
0:29 Elka Synthex
1:11 Steiner Parker Synthacon
1:32 Roland RS-505
1:52 Octave CAT
2:04 Serge Modular
2:18 EML Electro-Comp 101
2:34 Rhodes Chroma
3:01 EMS Vocoder 2000
3:08 Wurlitzer Model 203 Electric Piano
3:27 Korg PS-3100
3:37 Moog Micromoog & 3100 Drum Controller
3:47 DK Synergy
4:04 Sequential Circuits T8
4:12 Korg Mono/Poly and Rhythm 55b
4:31 Rhodes 73 mk1
4:51 Korg Trident MkII
5:16 Yamaha CS70M
5:37 Yamaha CS80
5:41 Roland TR-808 / Jupiter 4 / Jupiter 6 / Jupiter 8"

Vintage Roland RS-101 1970s Analog String Synthesizer Keyboard SN 391371

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Roland's first string synthesizer and first to debut Roland's ensemble effect, the RS-101 is a 61 key, fully polyphonic bitimbral (string and brass) analog synthesizer, featuring tone control and vibrato.

5 octave (F to F) / 61-key
Full polyphony
Keyboard is split into 2 parts with each having:
Strings I
Strings II
Brass
Slow attack & Volume Soft switches

Tone Sliders (Brass & Strings)
Sustain sliders for upper and lower register
Vibrato slider
Tuning knob
Master volume slider

2 mono 1/4" outputs (High and Low)
Serial 391371
37 lbs
37 x 14 x 7"

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Roland RS-09 Organ/Strings Synthesizer Test with RE-101 Space Echo

Published on Mar 18, 2019 SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Roland RS-09 Organ/Strings Synthesizer (Early Model)
+ Roland RE-101 Space Echo"

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1976 Roland "Keyboard Instruments" Catalog

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"Roland "Keyboard Instruments" 16 page colour catalog including SH-3A, SH-5, SH-1000 and SH-2000 synthesizers, RS-101 strings instrument, and EP-30, EP-20 and EP-10 combo pianos from December 1976."

VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM - Synth Studio Tour & Synthesizer Music Studio

Published on Sep 18, 2018 synth4ever

"An in-depth synth studio tour of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum -- a classic synth, music & recording studio in Oakland, California.

The Vintage Synthesizer Museum is a legendary synthesizer music studio where you can play, record, and learn about vintage analog synths including Roland Jupiter 8, Yamaha CS-60, Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, Arp 2600 and more.

The Vintage Synth Museum features over 40+ analog synthesizers and various drum machines, effects, amplifiers, keyboards, music and audio recording tools.

To learn more or book your appointment at the Vintage Synth Museum, visit http://www.vintagesynthmuseum.com"

Update:

Video retitled: VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM - Synth Studio Tour & Synthesizer Reviews

With following description & timeline:

"An in-depth synth studio tour of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum -- a classic synth, music & recording studio in Oakland, California.

The Vintage Synthesizer Museum is a legendary synthesizer music studio where you can play, record, and learn about vintage analog synths including Roland Jupiter 8, Yamaha CS-60, Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, Arp 2600 and more.

The Vintage Synth Museum features over 40+ analog synthesizers and various drum machines, effects, amplifiers, keyboards, music and audio recording tools.

To learn more or book your appointment at the Vintage Synth Museum, visit http://www.vintagesynthmuseum.com


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Vintage Synthesizer Museum - Synth studio tour timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

* POLYPHONIC SYNTHS - QUICK WALTHROUGH:
00:28 - Yamaha CS-70M
00:31 - Yamaha CS-60
00:33 - Oberheim OB-Xa
00:36 - Sequential Circuits Prophet 5
00:37 - Sequential Circuits Prophet T8
00:37 - EMS Vocoder
00:40 - Roland RS-505
00:40 - Roland Jupiter 6
00:40 - Roland TR-808
00:41 - Roland Jupiter 4
00:41 - Roland Jupiter 8
00:48 - Yamaha CS-40M
00:48 - Rhodes Piano
00:52 - Rhodes Chroma
00:52 - DK Syngery
00:52 - Korg Mono/Poly
00:56 - Buchla Music Box

* MONOSYNTHS & DRUM MACHINES:
01:15 - ElectroComp 200
01:17 - Korg Vocoder
01:20 - Korg MS-50
01:20 - Korg MS-20 & MS-10
01:32 - Roland SH-101
01:35 - Roland TR-606
01:36 - Sequential Circuits Pro-One
01:38 - Roland TR-909
01:42 - CMI Fairlight

* MOSTLY MONOSYNTHS:
01:55 - Monosynth wall

02:08 - Aelita synth
02:10 - Arp 2600
02:33 - Korg PS-3100
02:40 - Gleeman Pentaphonic
02:52 - Crumar SPirit
02:58 - ElectroComp 101
03:03 - Korg Maxi-Korg
03:07 - Moog Minimoog Model D
03:11 - Oxford OSCar
03:17 - Steiner Parker Synthacon
03:18 - Octave The Cat

* POLYPHONIC SYNTH NOODLING:
03:50 - Rhodes Chroma
03:55 - DK Syngery
04:10 - Korg Mono/Poly
04:37 - Roland Jupiter 6
05:07 - Sequential Circuits Prophet T8

05:42 - Conclusion"

Roland RS-101

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Flame Chord Machine 2 Quantized Chord Run

Published on Jun 6, 2017 Ebotronix

"Flame Chord Machine 2 Firmware 101
Stable Quantize to Chord Transpose in
Chord outs to 4x Moog Freqbox
Chords by Memoslider
Sequence by Roland System 104

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VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM STUDIO TOUR

Published on May 26, 2017 once upon a synth

"I went to visit the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Oakland and recorded a little tour. It's called a museum but you can rent it out and play with the gear. They have an impressive collection of rare vintage synths and effects. In this video I'll show you the studio. In future videos I will be posting demos of some of the synths I've recorded while there.

http://www.vintagesynthmuseum.com

~~~ THEIR COLLECTION ~~~
Vintage Synths:
Moog: Minimoog Model D / Taurus I
EMS: Synthi AKS / Vocoder 2000
ARP: 2600 w/3620 / 1613 Sequencer / Odyssey MkII / Rhodes Chroma
Sequential Circuits: Prophet 5 / Prophet T8 / Pro-One
Oberheim: 4-Voice / OB-Xa / Xpander
Roland: Jupiter 8 / Jupiter 6 / Jupiter 4 / Juno 6 / Juno 106 / SH-101 / TR-808 / TR-909 / RS-505
Korg: MS-50 / MS-20 / MS-10 / SQ-10 / VC-10 / Mono/Poly / Univox MaxiKorg / PS-3100
Yamaha: CS-70m / CS-60 / CS-20m
EML: Electro-Comp 101 / Electro-Comp 200
Steiner Parker: Synthacon
Gleeman: Pentaphonic Clear
Crumar: Spirit
Octave: Cat MkI
Oxford: OSCar
PAiA: Proteus
Fairlight
DK Synergy

Modern Synths:

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Roland RS-101 String Synthesizer + RE-201 Space Echo test

Published on Jan 13, 2017 SubTokyoShop

"Roland RS-101 String Synthesizer + RE-201 Space Echo test

both units serviced and maintained in perfect conditions

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Roland RS-101 Strings string/brass Synthesizer SN 791167

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"This RS-101 is in perfect working condition and in very good condition!! This unit was overhauled by Roland."

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