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The Roland System 100 from 1975

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A look at Roland's System 100 from 1975, their first foray in (semi) modular synthesis.
0:00 Intro Jam
0:57 The System 100
1:59 Demo 1: Falcon
3:02 Talk: The Basic Unit et al
4:28 Demo 2: Proto Acid
5:33 Talk: 101 & 102
7:57 Demo 3: Ring in Spring
9:04 Talk: 103
10:55 Demo 4: Bucket and Fade
12:00 Talk 104
13:53 Vangelis Spiral
14:48 Clock Mod Tricks
15:49 Demo 5: Tumble & Fall
17:03 Talk 109
18:28 The Human League
20:30 Outro Jam
Links:
System 100 playlist: • Roland System 100 Tracks
Nemo Studios: www.nemostudios.co.uk/
Martyn Ware System 100: www.bonedo.de/artikel/human-l...
Florian Anwander resources:
www.florian-anwander.de/rolan...

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@missingdogmusic Год назад

Folks at Roland should build you a time machine so you can advertise for them back in 1975. This is the best and most in-depth video I've ever seen on this wonderful piece of history. Thank you!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

I live in 1975. I just use a time vortex machine I bought in Dixons.

@patriciaoudart1508 Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic I found my SH2000, and Juno 6 in a 1999 vortex, as Time machine was fading to numeric! But I began to configure a new time machine named 'Behringer' 😵😱💫

@DoctorNemmo Год назад

It will be easier for Roland to build a time machine than a new analogue synth.

@ryanstewart5352 Год назад

@@DoctorNemmo 🤣

@slimyelow Год назад

How do you know that they perhaps didn't do that already?

@Hainbach Год назад

One of your absolute best videos, bravo!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you! One of my favourites to make.

@GilgaFrank Год назад

Might get flamed for saying it but I loved every sound that came out of that synth

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

It only makes awesome sounds.

@drindy5166 Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic💯% 🔥👊🧡👍🔥

@adamjacksonmedia 4 месяца назад

You won't get flamed... this thing is a magestic beast!

@gionspenzers Год назад

What makes Alex's synth videos better than the others is that he doesn't just show the sound of the synthesizers, he used it to make great music. Nothing beats that. My favourite Demo in this video is Demo 4: Bucket and Fade. Great video, Alex!

@24slowtiger Год назад

Exactly. This is the kind of synth music which I'd really like to hear more.

@gregorykulinski2186 Год назад

Well small wonder he is like fish in the Water and it's just beginning. Oceans are to be conquer.

@XavierRadix Год назад

It's probably my favourite looking synth from the 70s. Especially in its complete form! I also had no idea Vangelis used this on Spiral, that's amazing!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Yeah, stunning looks on this one. Vangelis used the 100 a lot. It was pride of place on top of his CS-80 for years.

@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES Год назад

We knew this was going to be a banger and blimey it’s a gem. Nothing beats Alex in full Roland mode. Just brill !

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you Jamie. 😀

@palindromial Год назад

I live my synthesizer dreams vicariously through you sir. And may I say, I live them well that way. Thank you!

@darrenmawdsley3470 Год назад

What an awesome synth - Nice to learn that Vangelis' magic is not just exclusive to the CS80. 👍

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

His System 100 sat on top of his CS-80. I've done a System 100 playlist in the video description and there's a good video of him using both together.

@GizzyDillespee Год назад

"It's like having an entire orchestra in a concert hall, but slightly less heavy, and made of synth."

@mycosys Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic TY!!! i hadnt seen it

@swanofnutella4734 Год назад

Somewhere around here I have a record by Vangelis made in the late 80s/early 90s that's very digital sounding. I think I could use it like Michael Ironside in Scanners to make all my analog purist enemie's heads explode. ;)

@Gazdatronik Год назад

@@swanofnutella4734 Was it direct? I hope it's direct.

@macdaddybender Год назад

Brilliant. Once again you make a video which is massively informative and educational whilst simultaneously being really fun to watch. I'm looking forward to the Human League recreation.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks Matthew!

@InfoAbsorbent Год назад

I've drooled over this synth for years! Such a gorgeous instrument. "Tumble & Fall" was a really beautiful example of how uniquely present the sound is. It's such a dream synth.

@SpikesStudio3 Год назад

It might just be me, but does anybody else think its a work of beauty? The shape of the slider knobs, the wonderfully drab green finish... its symmetry and poise? Kudos Alex, once again.

@themindasmusic Год назад

I love the look of Roland synths of this era. My brother has an SH5 still in the case. its just beautiful, weighs a ton though!

@annother3350 Год назад

Its like the controls of a 60s james bond mission control centre

@FailedMuso Год назад

Been waiting patiently for this one. P.S. Delighted to have been able to assist with the Being Boiled patch 🙂

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks SO much for that.

@FailedMuso Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic My absolute pleasure, my friend 👍

@asleeds Год назад

Can’t wait to hear the Being Boiled take. One of my favourite ever songs. ‘A future that never quite arrived’ is a great way to put that era of music.

@kennygray9620 Год назад

Consistently the best demo tracks of any synth videos out there

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks Kenny.

@skaneverdies Год назад

I don't know if there is a cooler looking electronic instrument in the whole world. I saw this in the liner notes of a Joy Electric record in the early 00s and assumed for a while that it was a prop rather than an actual mass-produced instrument. Loving this coverage.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Yeah, one of the most beautiful objects Roland made as well as a killer system.

@russ254 Год назад

joking, but it looks more like a pilot station out of the Nostromo than anything else that I've seen.

@RCAvhstape Год назад

@@russ254 That's what makes it so cool!

@mycosys Год назад

If ur into synth pr0n Black Panels Only magazine is worth checking out. As are AudioParasites alternate panels. My neutron is now very much the prettiest synth i own thanks to an AudioParasites panel. (literally took it out of the box, tested it worked and replaced the garish original panel lol)

@emnigmamachine Год назад

If I recall correctly that entire Joy Electric album “the white songbook” was either made entirely with or relied heavily upon the system 100. Great album worth a listen.

@johnnymorgansynthdreams Год назад

Thoroughly enjoyed this Alex! Loved the history, your amazing 'futuristic' jams, and the awesome tie-in to the Human League and their drum patches.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Hey Johnny! Cheers for tuning in.

@FrankenLab Год назад

Sometimes I don't know what's more impressive, the incredible synths you get to experience, or your talent and amazing demos! Never disappointed by your videos!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you!

@djmastergroove946 Год назад

This was incredibly fascinating. Thanks for the knowledge and the demo's. Loved it.

@bodymechanics9211 Год назад

That was fantastic! All the demo tracks are incredible as well. Such a rich spectrum of sound.

@leinadisjourneys Год назад

Love that you dove into the sound of Vangelis' Spiral album. Most people know him by his soundtrack stuff but he released so much great stuff outside of that. Great video as always!

@adam872 Год назад

Indeed. Albedo is an awesome album of his from that same era

@AdamTheAd-vanc3d Год назад

Trust me I had to go check out that album very soon after and was not dissapointed.

@unclemick-synths Год назад

@@adam872 indeed it is. Spiral and Albedo were cassette flipsides in my car as surely as DSOM/WYWH.

@Noise-Conductor Год назад

Thank for being the funnest synth nerd on RU-vid. I really liked that last jam!

@wolfunplugged Год назад

this is such a high-quality entertainment for musicians and gear geeks...very very well done! the technical explanations, the demo songs, the fun factor. thank you so much, Alex!

@timkoelln3826 Год назад

Another on my bucket list of synths. You have the best job ever Alex! (And you deserve it)

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you!

@michaelp8838 Год назад

I remember seeing the original human league at the marquee club in London and I can remember they had two 102 expanders fitted to there system 100 I was quite impressed and started saving for my own synthesiser, alas if I only had talent who knows how far I would have got.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Yeah, I saw a photo of them with x2 102 expanders. Very cool. Martyn Ware says they sold it to part fund a Fairlight in the 80s. He was then gifted one back by Vince Clarke in the 90s.

@Error6503 Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic I believe the first track on Music of Quality and Distinction Vol.3 from 2013 was done purely on his System 100 ... it sounds straight from the Travelogue era.

@wjec1970 Год назад

@@Error6503Thanks for the heads-up on that. Just had a listen...Kim Wilde on vocals. It's absolutely old school Human League-sounding System 100m!

@PCoyte Год назад

Brilliantly and most satisfyingly detailed! The Human League beats and 'future' sound I loved are so down to this piece of gear and their explorations in that unique era. It's so great to have you encapsulate this history and experience so that I now know others appreciate it too

@grrlpurpleable Год назад

Another awesome video and demo songs! Loved the 'Price is Right' style into but bonus points for brining Vangelis into the video.

@ArcAudios77 Год назад

Alex, a wonderful watch - Headphones on - delightful. Your work on the System was the ideal attraction. Got me wanting but I've told you such before alongside many others. Best wishes.

@soundlabsounddesign9392 Год назад

This is an amazing video! Thank you for all the detailed and thorough work :)

@mikemorrisonmusic Год назад

Another wonderful episode of this channel!!

@michaelwessel4953 Год назад

Nice punchy bass lines and super funny presentation, as always! THANKS, you got one of the best vintage synth shows on the planet!

@GeorgeL909 Год назад

Maaaaann.... You are just a treasure Alex. Thanks for this, I enjoyed this video a ton, and I definitely would consider morphing into a system 100 with all the expanders as my final boss form probably one day.

@twidknobbler Год назад

Oh so fabuloso! Brilliant video and love the demo ditties, 1 and 5 my favs. Really interesting to learn how Vangelis used the 100 sequencer too. Looking forward to the Human League cover.

@autoy Год назад

This is such an impressive sounding system, I can’t even imagine how good it is in person. Also reminds me a lot of the EMS sound but perhaps more refined, probably because of the more advanced build technology. Once again, an amazing document you put together that’s worth watching several times.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Hey! Yeah, super smooth and rich and beefy all at once. Those 70s filters are often crazy huge. The VCS3 was like that when I played it, I can only imagine what a Synthi 100 is like!

@mycosys Год назад

Addictive. Ridiculously addictive

@mikeb2575 Год назад

What an amazing setup, you make it sound so fantastic from a time of my early years of the 70's where TV themes used this equipment to make hauntingly, warm and beautiful textures. Thank you so much for making this video my mouth is watering...

@arnoriva Год назад

Brilliant as always!! I love it. The way you play with a large palette of styles makes your demo very attractive. Nice one.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks Arno.

@hardwaresecuritymodule Год назад

Blown away by the sequencer - utterly amazing, I've never used an analogue sequencer ... now I see the attraction. Good old Roland. Wonderful video as always, but one of my favs from you

@aidyleemusic300 Год назад

Awesome video, awesome synths... amazed you could make this video and not get lost in tinkering!

@ozboomer_au Год назад

Mighty useful video. Have been mucking about with synths for 50 yrs & never considered the use of CV in the ways you demonstrated with the sequencers... Brilliant..

@nj1255 Год назад

Those are some of the best demo songs I've heard in a RU-vid vide, no matter the genre! I don't even "synth", but you make me want to.

@amrkoptan4041 Год назад

that is just amazing, I love Roland Synthesizers, the amount of effort and ethics put into these, just like your videos is just splendid.

@mbrombert Год назад

Ouuuffff that Falcon bassline sound is gorgeous... but then again so is the next one. What an absolutely perfect system. Quite possibly in my top 3 of all time.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

It's a keeper.

@macronencer Год назад

"The sound of a kind of future on the horizon that we never quite get to..." That was very well put. I still have that single (Being Boiled / Circus of Death) and I remember being quite obsessed with the unearthly and slightly disturbing futurism of the sound - not to mention the nightmare-inducing lyrics (especially Circus of Death).

@gizmogearloose3391 Год назад

Every jam sounds SWEET...especially the intro! I did struggle to understand the synth terminology...my main instruments are guitar and vocals...but I LOVED hearing about the Roland System 100's history! And as usual, your sense of humor makes this, and all of your episodes, FUN! Excellent work, Sir!

@richardalldredge9129 Год назад

Ever since your Roland vid I’ve wanted more on the system 100 and system 700!! I absolutely loved this vid and it had some banger tracks!!! I can’t get enough of your compositions!!!

@tonydotnottingham Год назад

An absolute joy as always, your enthusiasm and love for these instruments and their unique quirks and potential really shows.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you. Glad the enthusiasm came through. 🙂

@lefttoe6969 Год назад

These sounds send me back to my childhood. Can't recall the songs, but still do remember the sounds. Of course except The spiral :)

@happygolucky2231 Год назад

what a lovely sounding synth. also appreciated the slight nod towards the midnight cowboy theme on the first demo! quality stuff as always.

@alexlifeson8946 Год назад

Awesome video 👍. That Tumble & Fall sounds excellent 👍

@rorz999 Год назад

Thanks for the video. What an incredible sounding synth!

@michaelfeiner Год назад

Ooooh wow what a lovely sound synth kit! Congratulations, and as always, a superb presentation Alex! 🌟

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks Michael. Happy birthday for the other day too. 🙂

@michaelfeiner Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic Thank you so much! 🙏😊

@sawsquaresinetube Год назад

Awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 very informative. I was super excited to watch and loved it! I love my 101 and that LPF 😂❤

@jmd1743 Год назад

I like how you're actually using the instrument instead of thin demo of each synth setting. For that I'm subbing.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you! It always seems the obvious thing to do with them, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@jmd1743 Год назад

@@AlexBallMusic You should try making an album by continuing what you did with the intro.

@strawmanhat Год назад

You are hilarious. Your playing and composition are a great compliment to some rare gear. Thanks.

@drindy5166 Год назад

This is a hardcore and fantastic video brother!!! Absolutely enjoyed this. Much love! 👊🧡👍

@rwbennet Год назад

Had my back to the screen working on my modular case just listening to random videos - as soon as the intro started to this video I had to turn around and see what the hell is was. Really nice video and demo man!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

The 100 will do that to you.

@RudyAdrian Год назад

What a phenomenally informative video - clearly A LOT of information has gone into making into this video the perfection that it is :)

@ianwynne764 Год назад

Hello Alex: The Vangelis demonstration was amazing. Thank you.

@benji.B-side Год назад

Excellent review and fantastic insight to how these beautiful instruments perform. You made some top notch music on this set up.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks!

@AdamTheAd-vanc3d Год назад

The sound of these 70s badboys never cease to amaze me and very inspirational to a design I'm undertaking to a degree. Top draw, Top corner Alex well played 👍🏾👍🏾

@TheUnfinishedSynth Год назад

So glad you embraced the System 100's joyous madness in this video!

@HOLLASOUNDS Год назад

I would of been here first but RU-vid crashed, that's a very interesting looking Sythersizor and another one I have never heard of until you do a video on it.

@makeshift_battlefield_music Год назад

that is tons of fun, I really enjoyed learning about this instrument, thanks for sharing it with us!

@jlindborg1105 Год назад

A huge "Thank You" for presenting these old classics in a different way that they are remembered for. :)

@cthulholmhastur5317 Год назад

Thank you for this. Great piece, displaying the sonic greatness that true analog brings! Thx again.

@toddtrillo7445 Год назад

Wow , now that was 21 minutes and 48 seconds of awesomeness

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you!

@GianmarioScotti Год назад

Thank you, Alex, this was very interesting and stimulating. Subbed.

@DestroyER82 Год назад

That thing has for my subjective taste really genuinely pleasant sound. Really enjoying it. Kinda feel bad that I skipped in last years some chances to have at least that basic unit, because they dont show up anymore (for reasonable $). Amazing showcase, really enjoyed it. All the best!

@blakebrothers Год назад

Excellent video and walk down memory lane - many thanks!

@TeddyLeppard Год назад

I've honestly never seen or heard of this one. Nice to keep being surprised with your videos.

@kgbinfo Год назад

ooohhhhhh proto-acid is so cool! I love that you can sequence the 101 and the 102 individually.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Yep, nice two-voice concept. Add drums and spring reverb and you're off. 😀

@Reijerszen 7 дней назад

Im very lucky to have inherited my dad’s model 101 and i love it dearly. I will never let it go. He saw i was makin music and produced it from his back room lair. I had no idea he had one, was completely caught off guard.

@jdrukman Год назад

Love it. My band mate has one of these. He also has the actual system 100m that was owned by Ian Craig Marsh. We used the 100 in particular quite a bit on our first album (The JDs - Education). Your video does great justice to a phenomenal instrument.

@tuddilu Год назад

Just wow, well done. Really nice to demonstrate how the hidding things works!!

@dalemoore387 Год назад

Brilliant. Loved this, especially the recreation of the sequence from the great Vangelis album, Spiral.

@paulcybotron347 Год назад

My first hands on exposure to a synthesizer in primary school, owned (amongst other instruments) by a good and naturally talented friend. Led me to haunt all the local music stores trying out the latest and greatest. Who would have thought i would end up a prog music journalist interviewing the likes of Tangerine Dream & Yes. Now if only i had hung on to a System 100 and a Minimoog. Thanks Steve (Skine), you have no idea the impact you unwittingly had on my life.

@returnofthenative Год назад

Thank you Alex, seems you went to very great lengths on this one. I do so love Balls 'n all quality review videos.

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

It was a pleasure, but I wanted to do it properly, yeah. Glad that came across.

@xa1a Год назад

I think I have told you my horror story of the System 101 101/102 trade. I wont repeat it here again, but lets just say this video brought back some serious memories! Thanks mate for all you do!

@slimyelow 2 месяца назад

Alex, your musical creations just blow me away. - every mutterfiggende Zeit

@NeonDream81 Год назад

Great video! Sounds just lovely, and as entertaining as always. Sonic delights aside... I've always loved the industrial green/grey aesthetic of these early beasties. Cheers!

@princequestly2218 Год назад

This synth sounds so massive the oscillators are incredible, what a machine. Your demos are the best.

@MacXpert74 Год назад

Very cool video. The System 100 sounds massive!

@joshuasmith6231 Год назад

Hah, this was a fun coincidence for me, since I listened to Spiral on the way to work this morning. Great video, Alex.

@Stue007 Год назад

So cool, this old but beautiful sounding synth - very well demonstrated. Thank you very much!!

@melsonic1463 Год назад

Alex, with the digging up and the demonstration of the making of that Stroke of Genius aka Being Boiled drum program you gave an invaluable contribution to our common Great Library. Thank you!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

A milestone recording, for sure.

@adwarfsittingonagiantsshoulder Год назад

This synth sounds really good, I like that spring reverb ! I liked the Vangelis hommage. And all those demos you have done are all excellent, both reminiscent of an era and original at the same time !!!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Not surprised Vangelis liked it. He was sat on top of his CS-80. Praise indeed!

@seandareign6577 10 месяцев назад

Just love your channel mate I'll never be able to afford some of the stuff you show but I love seeing you demo this stuff with style and humour ❤

@AlexBallMusic 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@UndercoverWanderer Год назад

Great feature of the Sys100. And I love your jams!!!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you

@kentune38 4 месяца назад

Another fantastic video. Bravo!

@mrr2816 Год назад

A sheer joy to watch! (your spiral was spot on..)

@CreateListenCreate Год назад

Really enjoyed this! So informative and musical.

@horizontalblanking Год назад

Another brilliant video… and this one takes me back! Around 1988 I was taking classes at the local Junior College and their “Electronic Music” department had a System 100 just as you have it. Good times!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Awesome! This certainly encapsulates "electronic music".

@chent Год назад

You videos are always the best! Like the stuff you make sounds so good, but I can only imagine how those old synths would sound if I was playing them. :P

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thank you! To be honest, it's difficult to make a bad sound on things like the 100. :)

@leonlkowalski Год назад

For decades I've been wondering how Vangelis did "Spiral". Not kidding. Thanks a lot, Alex, for answering that question. And of course for another very insightful and entertaining video!

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Glad to provide the answer Leon! Cheers.

@rodgre Год назад

Ugh. Even the spring reverb sounds AMAZING!!

@kevinnolan3592 Год назад

Fantastic video - and great insight into Spiral by Vangelis! Thank you. (and you own music is really great).

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Thanks Kevin.

@chbuschmann Год назад

I geek so hard on this - excellent video, Alex!

@PaulLawlerMusic Год назад

Great video, and I was happy to see you were behind the music for Supertato which is one of my daughters favourites 😊

@AlexBallMusic Год назад

Sanj Sen and I. You can blame him for that super catchy theme tune.

@xpavpushka Год назад

Your demos are really nice. Thanks

@maclainediemermusic Год назад

21 minutes and 47 seconds ago I didn't know about the complete system and now I know that I can't rest until I have it all in my posession. Thank you.