MorayM Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Here it is: http://www.roland.com/products/en/SYSTEM-1/images/top_L.jpg I didn't quite twig what the deal was with it until I read the details properly - it looks like a 2-osc fixed architecture VA, but it's also a software instrument host! I guess this ties in the Axial, you can download a SH-101 into it, and it can work as a SH-101 as well as the generic VA. If there's a good library of emulations, this could be very cool indeed. Not sure about the keybed though... North Haverbrook - Godsticks - SoundCloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMEGZ Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 just to show you how snobby some synth heads are over on another forum some are gigging it because of "only" the 25 keys, really slamming it. If it has MIDI in then trigger it from a larger controller, OR just play the damn thing as it is .. SpaceStation V3, MoxF6,PX5S,Hammond-SK2,Artis7,Stage2-73, KronosX-73,MS Pro145,Ventilator,OB DB1,Lester K Toys: RIP died in the flood of 8/16 1930 Hammond AV, 1970s Leslie 145, 1974 Rhodes Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm not a synth head nor a snob but I'll never buy a 25 key synth. Three octaves on the Minaik has proven to me that it's the fewest number of keys I can live with. Otherwise this looks to be kind of cool. Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Pretty happy with my 25-key Microbrute, and I don't have a phobia of plugging a MIDI cable in from a larger keyboard. I have a friend who has a vintage SH-101. I should ask him what he likes about it, compared to the other vintage monosynths in its collection. It seems like a lot of SH-101 fans love the sequencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The look of these things says brushed aluminum but the price says plastic. Does anyone know? TR-8 Rhythm Performer: $499 TB-3 Bassline: $299 VT-3 Vocal Transformer: $199 System-1 Synthesizer: $599 Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Plastic bodies with aluminum top panels on all the devices in the series, as I understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMEGZ Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 they are up on the Sweetwater now SpaceStation V3, MoxF6,PX5S,Hammond-SK2,Artis7,Stage2-73, KronosX-73,MS Pro145,Ventilator,OB DB1,Lester K Toys: RIP died in the flood of 8/16 1930 Hammond AV, 1970s Leslie 145, 1974 Rhodes Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm not sure I understand... they're all modular and fit together like Voltron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 This Aira collection gives you 2 rebooted versions of the three Roland instruments used to make this Indian acid house record. [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=conwt8Dy27Y&list=PL359FFEB4FDC11841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotting Jonah Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 The real head-turner here is Roland's new Analog Circuit Behavior. This may very well be their next gen sound generation for future synths, and if I understand the press release, they will be releasing many of their "beloved" classic synths as plug-ins for this synth (and possibly future synths). The System-1 by itself may fit a niche, but the Analog Circuit Behavior concept is what I'm keeping an eye on. ~ That guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillplaying Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think it's a great idea and hope they sell heaps. Yes 25 keys is too small for me - but I like this idea a lot. I don't want a computer (or an iPad) on stage - but I'm completely cool with using one to edit before the show. Good luck Roland. I'm the piano player "off of" Borrowed Books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Knobs knobs and knobs!! I first caught a glimpse from an email from sw. They've been blowin up my yahoo since my recent Yamaha emx upgrade..Which by the how, is KILLER! "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm not sure I understand... they're all modular and fit together like Voltron? I like the look of the system. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 *note* intresting pitch bend "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 *note* intresting pitch bend That multifunction Scatter/Pitch bend jog wheel is a curious design indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Here it is: http://www.roland.com/products/en/SYSTEM-1/images/top_L.jpg I didn't quite twig what the deal was with it until I read the details properly - it looks like a 2-osc fixed architecture VA, but it's also a software instrument host! I guess this ties in the Axial, you can download a SH-101 into it, and it can work as a SH-101 as well as the generic VA. If there's a good library of emulations, this could be very cool indeed. Not sure about the keybed though... I have a SH-101. Why is this something you want to emulate. It sounds like the orginal Nintendo game. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 FWIW, I was hands-on with 3 of the 4 units yesterday (the System 1 isn't going to be around for a few months yet, it seems). I had a blast with them all. In order of preference, just in terms of the fun I was having, would be TR-8, TB-3, VT-3. They look great, feel great, sound great, great price point. Are they for everyone? Hell no. Are they for me? Well, I just bought a Push, but I can see adding one or more of these pieces to my "have fun messing around" rig. Probably better suited for the younger generation for whom the TR-808 and 909 are echoes from a dusty past, but I might just surprise myself (and my audiences) with some mad electronic wizardry in cool green trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have a SH-101. Why is this something you want to emulate. It sounds like the orginal Nintendo game. Sounds like a great fit for the chiptune scene. Maybe look into playing some gigs in there. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiptune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have a SH-101. Why is this something you want to emulate. It sounds like the orginal Nintendo game. Ask Portishead, LCD Soundsystem, Juan Maclean, Orbital, Future Sound of London, The Prodigy, 808 State, Devo, Luke Vibert, Dirty Vegas, Josh Wink, The Crystal Method, Aphex Twin, Suarepusher, Chemical Brothers, Boards of Canada... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Man if any of those guys want another SH-101 they can have mine for $650. That should cover all the rig changes I have made this year. It is gray, everything works. I don't have the mini keytar arm thingy though. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have a SH-101. Why is this something you want to emulate. It sounds like the orginal Nintendo game. The SH-101 is only one of the planned "plug-out" emulations they'll make available. Again, to add to my message above, this gear probably isn't targeted at the average KC member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have a SH-101. Why is this something you want to emulate. It sounds like the orginal Nintendo game. The SH-101 is only one of the planned "plug-out" emulations they'll make available. Again, to add to my message above, this gear probably isn't targeted at the average KC member... I read/heard somewhere that if a function isn't available in the particular emulation, it won't be lit on the System-1. I'm taking a wait and see with the System-1 as we don't know what all is going to be available. Roland did a lot of things right on the Airas. First the pricing is excellent. They don't look cheap and have to assume they don't feel too cheap. And the underlying processing is strong: 96KHz, 32-bits, so the price hasn't compromised that. Hell, AudioRealism wants $130 for their TB-303 software clone. The Aira TB-3 for $300 with a touch screen and knobs. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I read/heard somewhere that if a function isn't available in the particular emulation, it won't be lit on the System-1. Correct. I'm taking a wait and see with the System-1 as we don't know what all is going to be available. As am I. One other thing worth mentioning that'll probably get some folks' knickers in a twist is that it's virtually the same action from the slim PCR-M1, meaning it's got shallow key travel. Remember, though, this isn't for piano players, it's for electro-kids... What this means is that all 4 pieces share the exact same profile to create a uniform height across when you put them all side by side. They look great together in real life. Roland did a lot of things right on the Airas. First the pricing is excellent. They don't look cheap and have to assume they don't feel too cheap. And the underlying processing is strong: 96KHz, 32-bits, so the price hasn't compromised that. Hell, AudioRealism wants $130 for their TB-303 software clone. The Aira TB-3 for $300 with a touch screen and knobs. Absolutely true... and even though the base of the cases is plastic, they don't feel flimsy or cheap at all, and the metal top and green plastic trim (which isn't just painted green, it's green plastic through, so if you ding the edge you won't see black showing through, a nice touch) give it a nice solid feel while you're playing them. We had it running through a full QSC system and the 808 kick was absolutely MONSTROUS. (the 3rd available kick is a 'circuit bent' 808 kick with incredibly long decay... very cool sound). Anyway, yeah... me likey. (and I'm not being compensated by anyone to say that ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 they don't feel flimsy or cheap at all, and the metal top and green plastic trim (which isn't just painted green, it's green plastic through, so if you ding the edge you won't see black showing through, a nice touch) give it a nice solid feel while you're playing them. We had it running through a full QSC system and the 808 kick was absolutely MONSTROUS. (the 3rd available kick is a 'circuit bent' 808 kick with incredibly long decay... very cool sound). Just might want to check these out, Sven. Hope they actually show up at the local GC... When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hell, AudioRealism wants $130 for their TB-303 software clone. The Aira TB-3 for $300 with a touch screen and knobs. Busch. And swing! Apparently the original TB-303 had no swing function, nor do most of the hardware clones out there. I have a Bass Bot TT-303 on order but that doesn't rule out the TB-3 for me, especially after discovering the work of TM404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickd Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 New System 1 video has been posted today by Sonic State, which goes through various features, raw waves and sounds: http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2014/03/11/messe-2014-roland-aira-system-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I pre-ordered the TR-8, TB-3, and VT-3 from Sweetwater back on Feb. 14. Got an email on Feb. 20 from my rep saying it would probably be 3 weeks. That would be the end of this week. I didn't get the keyboard because I want to add these to my JP-80. If I really, really like them I may consider the System 1 in the future. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/meriw007/myblog/sleeping-cats-cute-kittens-9986100-400-300.jpg Sorry... couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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