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 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' 😵😱💫
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!
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!
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. ;)
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
"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).
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.
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.
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...
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!
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 👍🏾👍🏾
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!
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.
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.
Nicely said: "...& those early recordings will always have to me the sound of a kind of future on the horizon that we never quite get to....". ...love that
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.
Awesome Alex. I was very tempted by this (or part of it!) around 1980 but was swayed by the mnewer 100m. I knew a guy who had a 700 system. It filled one wall of his living room 😲
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..
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
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!
I would of been here first but TH-cam crashed, that's a very interesting looking Sythersizor and another one I have never heard of until you do a video on it.
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.
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
I had one of these in the late 70’s and sold it before learning it. I had a friend modify a Quad panner I used it with my Yamaha stereo mixer PA and could do Quad when used with with the PA and the one that came the system 100
The 7 year old me was utterly transfixed by that Being Boiled drum beat. Although I don’t think I knew it was anything groundbreaking or new, because at the age of 7, everything is new so nothing is new. Fantastic demo, as always. You are a master of your craft.
Alex, so glad you mentioned Reproduction and Travelogue…. I bought both albums upon their individual release dates. Travelogue was/is my fave between the two. Forty plus years later I am blown away how ahead futuristic it still sounds. The track ‘Dreams of Leaving’ specifically being the ultimate Dopamine Dump for me… the actual recording of the album is mind blowing.
I really wish more synths incorporated VU meters into them, something about seeing the instrument pushing those levels always makes me a giddy little mad scientist. Wonderful video as always Alex!
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!
The first time I remember this being used on a single I bought in the charts was ‘Being Boiled’ by The Human League. I’ve always dreamt of getting one of these when we were buying unloved analog synths in the mid 1990’s. I typed this before I got to the being boiled bit at the end DOH!
I'm a massive fan of your videos, and especially the music you make in them. But something about the music and sounds you've made in this one is a level above. Either you're excitment that you finally have the whole thing, or the equipment inspires more, or both I guess.
When instruments still looked fantastic ..like straight out of a sci fi movie,or an aeroplane cockpit. Wonderful ...no screens,just sliders and knobs for miles!!
responsible for all percussion on the first two Human League albums. It's a pity Mr. Marsh has "left the building" would love to hear see/hear him go in-depth on the system 100.
Alex and youtube in general is incredible. I get documentaries about stuff I'm interested in on a weekly basis and back when I was a child/teen I maybe saw 2 documentaries about synths during all of my childhood/teens. Much love.
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!
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 !!!
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.
Listening to this synth all over Reproduction & Travelogue by Human League is always a treat. The fact the beat on Being Boiled is just the synth alone blows my mind, shows how you gotta work with your limitations and can create something unique. Nothing sounds like their early material and I doubt anything will!
I love the colour scheme, they look kind of Cold War-ish. A few years ago, I had a little chat with Martyn Ware, after a Heaven 17 concert, at my local festival. Really nice guy, and he looked a little surprised with someone talking about synths with him. Yet another great video Mr B! You turn out tune after tune, using the gear you show, squeezing out every drop of tuneage from it.
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!!!
Yo! Awesome watching this one.... I had the full kit by the end of 1977 (i was a sophomore in college and flinging pizzas for $$) as i was buying the modules a couple at a time. It was so much fun back in the day. Then in 1981>83 i picked up several of the System 100m modules.
As someone who's been dabbling in various keyboards (pretty much all 'budget',) for something like 50 years (if I include the piano lessons I went to in first and second grade)I've only really gotten interested in synthesizers in the past couple of years, and finally started building a Modular in the past 6 months. Since the Behringer System 100 modules have turned out to be reasonably affordable, it's mostly the track I've been following, with a few kits along the way to add features I either need and don't have the other module at the time (kit midi-cv, passive multis, mixers, etc.) I know that what I'm building, isn't going to be a clone of any commercial synth, but working with these modules, I really did start to get curious about the Roland System 100, and 100m. I've a lot to learn. Thanks for some of the history, and demos of what can be done. Now to go get some sleep so when I awake, I can re-arrange what I've got further. Sequencer just showed up yesterday... (It's not as featureful as the Roland System 100 sequencer, but it's something to do more than I've done with a single cv keyboard interface to a single oscillator. (New collection includes 4 oscillators, but I'm going to need a better midi2cv than one with 2 cv's if I'm going to do more than two keys.. (Yes, I'll patch 3 of the synths for Major cords to get something going.) Again, thank you.
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!
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!
I live in 1975. I just use a time vortex machine I bought in Dixons.
@@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' 😵😱💫
It will be easier for Roland to build a time machine than a new analogue synth.
@@DoctorNemmo 🤣
How do you know that they perhaps didn't do that already?
One of your absolute best videos, bravo!
Thank you! One of my favourites to make.
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!
Exactly. This is the kind of synth music which I'd really like to hear more.
Well small wonder he is like fish in the Water and it's just beginning.
Oceans are to be conquer.
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!
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.
What an awesome synth - Nice to learn that Vangelis' magic is not just exclusive to the CS80. 👍
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.
"It's like having an entire orchestra in a concert hall, but slightly less heavy, and made of synth."
@@AlexBallMusic TY!!! i hadnt seen it
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. ;)
@@swanofnutella4734 Was it direct? I hope it's direct.
We knew this was going to be a banger and blimey it’s a gem. Nothing beats Alex in full Roland mode. Just brill !
Thank you Jamie. 😀
I live my synthesizer dreams vicariously through you sir. And may I say, I live them well that way. Thank you!
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.
Consistently the best demo tracks of any synth videos out there
Thanks Kenny.
Might get flamed for saying it but I loved every sound that came out of that synth
It only makes awesome sounds.
@@AlexBallMusic💯% 🔥👊🧡👍🔥
You won't get flamed... this thing is a magestic beast!
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.
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!
Its like the controls of a 60s james bond mission control centre
Been waiting patiently for this one. P.S. Delighted to have been able to assist with the Being Boiled patch 🙂
Thanks SO much for that.
@@AlexBallMusic My absolute pleasure, my friend 👍
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.
Thoroughly enjoyed this Alex! Loved the history, your amazing 'futuristic' jams, and the awesome tie-in to the Human League and their drum patches.
Hey Johnny! Cheers for tuning in.
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.
Yeah, one of the most beautiful objects Roland made as well as a killer system.
joking, but it looks more like a pilot station out of the Nostromo than anything else that I've seen.
@@russ254 That's what makes it so cool!
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)
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.
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!
Thank you!
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!
Indeed. Albedo is an awesome album of his from that same era
Trust me I had to go check out that album very soon after and was not dissapointed.
@@adam872 indeed it is. Spiral and Albedo were cassette flipsides in my car as surely as DSOM/WYWH.
These sounds send me back to my childhood. Can't recall the songs, but still do remember the sounds.
Of course except The spiral :)
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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!
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.
It's a keeper.
You are hilarious. Your playing and composition are a great compliment to some rare gear. Thanks.
ooohhhhhh proto-acid is so cool! I love that you can sequence the 101 and the 102 individually.
Yep, nice two-voice concept. Add drums and spring reverb and you're off. 😀
Wow , now that was 21 minutes and 48 seconds of awesomeness
Thank you!
"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).
Ugh. Even the spring reverb sounds AMAZING!!
Nice punchy bass lines and super funny presentation, as always! THANKS, you got one of the best vintage synth shows on the planet!
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.
Thanks Matthew!
Another on my bucket list of synths. You have the best job ever Alex! (And you deserve it)
Thank you!
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.
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...
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!
The 100 will do that to you.
I like how you're actually using the instrument instead of thin demo of each synth setting. For that I'm subbing.
Thank you! It always seems the obvious thing to do with them, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@@AlexBallMusic You should try making an album by continuing what you did with the intro.
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 👍🏾👍🏾
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!
14:13 Oh God, yes! This is almost like hearing an unreleased demo track from Spiral. Brilliant.
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.
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.
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.
Alex, your musical creations just blow me away. - every mutterfiggende Zeit
Nicely said: "...& those early recordings will always have to me the sound of a kind of future on the horizon that we never quite get to....". ...love that
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.
Awesome Alex. I was very tempted by this (or part of it!) around 1980 but was swayed by the mnewer 100m. I knew a guy who had a 700 system. It filled one wall of his living room 😲
I remember you saying. The 100m wipes the floor with it in terms of features, but the 100 has a hell of sound to it.
@@AlexBallMusic Did I say that? 😲 Then it must be true... 😄
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..
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
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!
I would of been here first but TH-cam crashed, that's a very interesting looking Sythersizor and another one I have never heard of until you do a video on it.
Thank for being the funnest synth nerd on TH-cam. I really liked that last jam!
Just wow, well done. Really nice to demonstrate how the hidding things works!!
I always wondered how Vangelis did that on Spiral. 11/10 for the reference and guide.
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.
Another wonderful episode of this channel!!
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
This was incredibly fascinating. Thanks for the knowledge and the demo's. Loved it.
I had one of these in the late 70’s and sold it before learning it. I had a friend modify a Quad panner I used it with my Yamaha stereo mixer PA and could do Quad when used with with the PA and the one that came the system 100
The 7 year old me was utterly transfixed by that Being Boiled drum beat. Although I don’t think I knew it was anything groundbreaking or new, because at the age of 7, everything is new so nothing is new. Fantastic demo, as always. You are a master of your craft.
The perfect age to have it ingrained in your psyche then!
Thank you for this. Great piece, displaying the sonic greatness that true analog brings! Thx again.
Alex, so glad you mentioned Reproduction and Travelogue…. I bought both albums upon their individual release dates.
Travelogue was/is my fave between the two. Forty plus years later I am blown away how ahead futuristic it still sounds. The track ‘Dreams of Leaving’ specifically being the ultimate Dopamine Dump for me… the actual recording of the album is mind blowing.
I really wish more synths incorporated VU meters into them, something about seeing the instrument pushing those levels always makes me a giddy little mad scientist. Wonderful video as always Alex!
Yep, that warm glow and those dancing needles. 😍
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!
Glad to provide the answer Leon! Cheers.
The first time I remember this being used on a single I bought in the charts was ‘Being Boiled’ by The Human League. I’ve always dreamt of getting one of these when we were buying unloved analog synths in the mid 1990’s.
I typed this before I got to the being boiled bit at the end DOH!
Ooooh wow what a lovely sound synth kit! Congratulations, and as always, a superb presentation Alex! 🌟
Thanks Michael. Happy birthday for the other day too. 🙂
@@AlexBallMusic Thank you so much! 🙏😊
I'm a massive fan of your videos, and especially the music you make in them. But something about the music and sounds you've made in this one is a level above. Either you're excitment that you finally have the whole thing, or the equipment inspires more, or both I guess.
Thank you! Really enjoyed making this, it is a special thing.
A nice pair indeed!
Very cool video. The System 100 sounds massive!
that looks like one of the most badass syths out there! in terms of aestethics :)
Those are some of the best demo songs I've heard in a TH-cam vide, no matter the genre! I don't even "synth", but you make me want to.
When instruments still looked fantastic ..like straight out of a sci fi movie,or an aeroplane cockpit. Wonderful ...no screens,just sliders and knobs for miles!!
Beautiful isn't it!
responsible for all percussion on the first two Human League albums. It's a pity Mr. Marsh has "left the building" would love to hear see/hear him go in-depth on the system 100.
That was fantastic! All the demo tracks are incredible as well. Such a rich spectrum of sound.
Alex and youtube in general is incredible. I get documentaries about stuff I'm interested in on a weekly basis and back when I was a child/teen I maybe saw 2 documentaries about synths during all of my childhood/teens. Much love.
The democratisation of entertainment. 😀
Thanks for the video. What an incredible sounding synth!
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!
Awesome video, awesome synths... amazed you could make this video and not get lost in tinkering!
Brilliant. Loved this, especially the recreation of the sequence from the great Vangelis album, Spiral.
Another awesome video and demo songs! Loved the 'Price is Right' style into but bonus points for brining Vangelis into the video.
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 !!!
Not surprised Vangelis liked it. He was sat on top of his CS-80. Praise indeed!
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.
Excellent video and walk down memory lane - many thanks!
Holy Moly! That shot of the 100 and the 100m playing together at 8:08 is a thing a beauty!
I can die happy. 😀
@@AlexBallMusic If you could not for a while tho, thatd be cool. I like your vids and you seem to add value to human existence.
Listening to this synth all over Reproduction & Travelogue by Human League is always a treat.
The fact the beat on Being Boiled is just the synth alone blows my mind, shows how you gotta work with your limitations and can create something unique.
Nothing sounds like their early material and I doubt anything will!
I love the colour scheme, they look kind of Cold War-ish.
A few years ago, I had a little chat with Martyn Ware, after a Heaven 17 concert, at my local festival. Really nice guy, and he looked a little surprised with someone talking about synths with him.
Yet another great video Mr B!
You turn out tune after tune, using the gear you show, squeezing out every drop of tuneage from it.
Ah cool! Interesting guy, he was on Pro Synth Network a while back.
The sound in this video is unbelievable!
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!!!
Slacker’s first synth! I was 14 in 1979 and we had one of these at my school. I was the only person who ever touched it, but I fell in love.
Jeez what a beauty! Happy to know he's in good hands.
Travelogue is still one of my favorites and now I know why, thanks to you.
Awesome video 👍. That Tumble & Fall sounds excellent 👍
beautiful cover of the foundation track of 'Spiral'. Nailed it.
I think ‘Falcon’ may be my favourite of all your demos, @alex, and there are some absolute gems to choose from. Absolute twisted kosmiche genius.
Thank you!
Gorgeous system with oodles of character, played by Alex the genius.
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 ❤
Thank you!
What an absolute beauty .
Amazing video and synth. Acid Jam is awesome.
Faces : Roland : Vangelis : : : : : : : Total sensory overload and I still haven't got to the end of the video. Alex, you're a star.
Great film. Yes, a future on the horizon that we never quite got to.
that is tons of fun, I really enjoyed learning about this instrument, thanks for sharing it with us!
Yo! Awesome watching this one.... I had the full kit by the end of 1977 (i was a sophomore in college and flinging pizzas for $$) as i was buying the modules a couple at a time. It was so much fun back in the day. Then in 1981>83 i picked up several of the System 100m modules.
As someone who's been dabbling in various keyboards (pretty much all 'budget',) for something like 50 years (if I include the piano lessons I went to in first and second grade)I've only really gotten interested in synthesizers in the past couple of years, and finally started building a Modular in the past 6 months. Since the Behringer System 100 modules have turned out to be reasonably affordable, it's mostly the track I've been following, with a few kits along the way to add features I either need and don't have the other module at the time (kit midi-cv, passive multis, mixers, etc.) I know that what I'm building, isn't going to be a clone of any commercial synth, but working with these modules, I really did start to get curious about the Roland System 100, and 100m. I've a lot to learn. Thanks for some of the history, and demos of what can be done. Now to go get some sleep so when I awake, I can re-arrange what I've got further. Sequencer just showed up yesterday... (It's not as featureful as the Roland System 100 sequencer, but it's something to do more than I've done with a single cv keyboard interface to a single oscillator. (New collection includes 4 oscillators, but I'm going to need a better midi2cv than one with 2 cv's if I'm going to do more than two keys.. (Yes, I'll patch 3 of the synths for Major cords to get something going.)
Again, thank you.
No complaints from me this week. Which makes a nice change. What a machine! 🙂
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!
Awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 very informative. I was super excited to watch and loved it! I love my 101 and that LPF 😂❤