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Description

Dive into the realm of pure analog synthesis with the Roland System 100, a timeless piece that echoes the golden era of monophonic synthesizers. Its classic design, reminiscent of the revered SH series, offers a seamless blend of simplicity and sonic versatility. The System 100 is not just a synthesizer; it's a modular ecosystem, including the foundational Model 101 synth, designed for both the purist and the innovative musician looking to explore uncharted soundscapes. With its straightforward interface and Roland's signature sound, this synthesizer invites you to rediscover the joy of hands-on sound creation.

Key Features:

  • Analog monophonic synthesizer, part of the Roland System 100 modular ecosystem
  • Includes the Model 101 synthesizer, a cornerstone of analog synthesis
  • 37-note keyboard provides a responsive playing experience
  • Versatile sound shaping with VCO, LFO, VCA, and VCF with high and low pass filters
  • Integrated ADSR envelope and noise generator for dynamic sound design

Product specs

Brand Roland
Model System 100 Modular Synthesizer
Finish Black / Silver
Year 1975 - 1979
Categories Complete Modular Synth Systems, Keyboard Synths
Analog / Digital Analog
Built-In Speakers No
Key Size Full Size
Keyboard Action Synth Action
Number of Keys 37 Keys
Polyphony 1 Voice

FAQs

Is the Roland System 100 suitable for beginners?

The Roland System 100 is a vintage modular synthesizer that offers extensive sound design possibilities, making it more suitable for experienced users familiar with analog synths and modular setups.

Can the Roland System 100 produce polyphonic sounds?

No, the Roland System 100 is a monophonic synthesizer, which means it can produce only one note at a time.

What type of sound generation does the Roland System 100 use?

The Roland System 100 utilizes analog sound generation, providing warm and rich tones characteristic of classic synthesizers from the 1970s.

Does the Roland System 100 have built-in speakers?

No, the Roland System 100 does not include built-in speakers. External amplification is required to hear the sound output.

How many keys does the Roland System 100 keyboard have?

The Roland System 100 features a 37-key keyboard with full-size keys and synth action, suitable for expressive playing.

Alex Ball

Alex Ball

The Roland System 100 from 1975

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The Roland System 100 from 1975

Alex Ball

Alex Ball

Video thumbnail for Roland System-100 Sample & Hold Improvisation by Björn Fogelberg

Roland System-100 Sample & Hold Improvisation

Björn Fogelberg

Björn Fogelberg

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Learning the Roland System-100

Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School

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Roland System 100

E I S E N T A N Z

E I S E N T A N Z

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Roland System 100 Synthesizer Quick Demo Tour

Ralph Baumgartl

Ralph Baumgartl

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Roland System-100 ACID MANIA Live performance

Björn Fogelberg

Björn Fogelberg

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Roland System 100 101, 102, 103, 104 and 107 test

Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

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old school synth

mine needs a revision, but still a great toy to have

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See how Aphex Twin uses Roland System 100

Aphex Twin

Music Producer

Mike & Rich

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Verified via Photo

In this article from 1992, Richard can be seen in his studio playing a Roland System-100 (Model 101).

Another scan from the 1992 article can be found here: https://lannerchronicle.wordpress.com/2021/07/16/richards-at-door-of-disc-dreamland-the-west-briton-and-royal-cornish-gazette-january-3rd-1992/

See how Stephan Bodzin uses Roland System 100

Stephan Bodzin

Music Producer

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Verified via Photo

In this picture, he shows us his new System 100's.

See how Vangelis uses Roland System 100

Vangelis

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Aphrodite's Child

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Verified via Nemostudios

The Nemostudios website features a photo from Vangelis' Nemo Studios, showing the Roland System 100 synthesizer, specifically the System 101 and System 104 modules, in use by Vangelis.

See how Orbital uses Roland System 100

Orbital

Music Producer

Orbital & Angelo Badalamenti

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Verified via YouTube

a system 100 from roland time 0.19

See how Vince Clarke uses Roland System 100

Vince Clarke

Keyboardist, Composer

Depeche Mode

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Verified via Muzines

"I've always had bits of System 100s, always. I've just extended it really, adding more modules, although I'm not really collecting them any more. There are little submixers and things which I could get, but they're not that useful to me. It's a great sounding synth; really rich. Plenty of bollocks. I use it a great deal."

See how Gary Numan uses Roland System 100

Gary Numan

Singer, Guitarist

Tubeway Army

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Verified via PledgeMusic

Gary Numan discusses the Roland System 100 on PledgeMusic, highlighting its status as a rare and desirable synthesizer from his early days.

See how Nick Rhodes uses Roland System 100

Nick Rhodes

Keyboardist

Duran Duran

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Verified via MusicRadar

"I started out in 1980 with a Roland System-100, then I graduated to a JUPITER-4, and shortly after to a JUPITER-8."

See how Front 242 uses Roland System 100

Front 242

Music Producer

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Verified via gearnews.de

Per this feature from gearnews.de dated May 04, 2021:

Centrally on the geography album are synthesizers such as Roland's System 100 and 100m, Yamaha's CS synthesizer (CS-40M, CS-15). The "Operating Tracks" bass from the Moog Source can also be heard.

See how Shigeto uses Roland System 100

Shigeto

Music Producer

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Verified via Facebook

can be seen in this post from September 21, 2012

See how Mathew Jonson uses Roland System 100

Mathew Jonson

Music Producer

Cobblestone Jazz

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Verified via YouTube

In his Studio Tour Feature for FACT Magazine, Mathew Jonson introduces his System 100 at 1:30.

See how Biosphere uses Roland System 100

Biosphere

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In booklet of The Senja Recordings [Track 2], he wrote that he used System 100.

See how Tiga uses Roland System 100

Tiga

Music Producer

Tiga & Zyntherius

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Verified via YouTube

The item can be seen 3:04 into this video.

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