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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

Video thumbnail for The Roland System 100 from 1975 by Alex Ball

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

Video thumbnail for Roland System 100 101, 102, 103, 104 and 107 test by Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

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 Martial Canterel uses Roland System 100

Martial Canterel

Singer, Keyboardist

Xeno And Oaklander

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Verified via Photo

Among the gear in this picture is a System 100 (along with a System 102 Expander), an Arp 2600, and an Arp Sequencer.

See how Tim Blake uses Roland System 100

Tim Blake

Keyboardist, Composer

Hawkwind

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In the record inlay of Tim Blake Blake's New Jerusalem (1978) are all instruments listed that Tim Blake played on the record.

See how Moonlight Matters uses Roland System 100

Moonlight Matters

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In the video in which Moonlight Matters is taking Future Music Magazine on a tour of his studio, at 0:36:09 he says "Next is definitely on of my favourite synths of all time, the reason being because I've got a lot of analog stuff but these oscillators are the phattest I've ever come across". You can see the model name at 0:38:25 in the video on the mixer part of the synthezator.

See how Solvent uses Roland System 100

Solvent

Music Producer

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Verified via Attack Magazine

Here I’ve got the 101-Synth and 102-Expander units of the Roland System 100 semi-modular system. Even though I use it less than the SH-101, I’d have to say that this is my favourite of all the vintage synths I own.

See how Elly Jackson uses Roland System 100

Elly Jackson

Singer

La Roux

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Synthesiser used for the bass line on Silent Partner.

See how Alex Ball uses Roland System 100

Alex Ball

Singer, Keyboardist

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Verified via YouTube

In his "Studio Tour!" video on YouTube, Alex Ball is seen at 35:39 demonstrating the Roland System 100 analog synthesizer as part of his synth setup.

See how Hiroshi Hasegawa uses Roland System 100

Hiroshi Hasegawa

Keyboardist, Music Producer

YBO²

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Verified via Discogs

On the Discogs page of the 1997 album "Rocket Shrine" by the band "C.C.C.C.C.", it is credited that Hasegawa used a Roland System 100 on the track "Behind The Forest Silence".

See how Richard X uses Roland System 100

Richard X

Music Producer

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Verified via Discogs

Richard X vs. Liberty X - Being Nobody Synthesizer [System 100, Mpc60] – Richard X

See how upusen uses Roland System 100

upusen

Composer, Music Producer

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In this post on X, we can clearly see a synthesizer looking like a Roland System 100.

See how Patricia uses Roland System 100

Patricia

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

Per Moog Matriarch promo video recorded in his home studio. Model 101 keyboard of System 100 seen best @1:00

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