Roland SH-101 | Mr Robot Lover

Picked up a Roland SH-101 monosynth. It's a little analog gem from the early 80s.

It's incredibly simple but surprisingly versatile and just sounds fundamentally great.

Instruments and Sounds used:
Roland SH-101
Roland Juno-6
Yamaha DX7
Roland TR-707
Past to Future Drums for layering
EMU Emulator Percussion
Ibanez Jem and Squier Jagmaster guitars, Fender Blues Junior
Vocals recorded with an AKG C414

Sequenced in Cubase, Waves plugins, Goodhertz, T-racks, U-he

Filmed on a mobile phone, edited in Filmora

Composition and recording © Alex Ball 2017

[AlexBallMusic]

Hello. If you enjoyed this, I've since made a proper full-length version of this song that's on my album.

[robotcoffin]

This is leagues above most of the repetitive synthwave stuff I've been hearing everywhere. This authentically sounds of the period it emulates, and not just techno with simplified synths. Good stuff!

[intheblink]

Wow, this is actually solid. That is an awesome chorus, actually. It’s rare you see a synth enthusiast on YouTube who can actually put together a good tune.

[Chungusisdantheman]

This is outstanding, this should be on SoundCloud!

[tornghost]

Awesome catchy chorus with great vocals and attention to detail. I'd like to hear this developed into a full pop song with verse + chorus structure and lyrics!

[INADRM]

I remember seeing this on facebook a few years ago. I was watching your 80's Inspired playlist through my projector and this one came up and it brought me right back. I love the melody with those lyrics along with everything else.

[oscarazcautli]

Man! Alex! These kind of videos and your orchestrations!!! God!!
I want to be your friend.

[ValSoloPop]

Absolutely funtastic. For an 80s musician & lover like myself this is top-notch ❤️🎹🖖

[LunatiqueRob]

Going from your delightful light orchestral music tutorial to this catchy synth tune really made my day. Many orchestral composers don't have a good feel for authentic electronic music, and vice versa, but you are great at both.

[bobheatliesongs]

Fantastic! And brought back some great memories of when I owned those ground breaking synths! Tell the kids today...huh?

[TheKnightimeProject]

Simply the BEST choons on t'internet - rock on you naughty little SH101!!!

[danwhittle]

Hi Alex...two brief remarks: 1) my little lad loves your Tee and Mo tunes!
2) I completely concur with H.Richardson - an album full of this kind of stuff would be a delight

[YotamPiano]

I also see some you're my neon inspiration, I can already notice a style you have there!!! unique :)

[madFame]

Geez Alex, you're a monster! So, here's an idea... ever since we subscribed to each other channels I've wondered if you'd be cool to do a track together? I'm into electronic funk (like what you've made here), the Minneapolis sound (Linndrum heaven), 80's synth movie scores and new wave. If you've got time and are willing I think it'd be fun. Looking forward to your next video!

[timarnold]

Wow, that was really good. Well done.

[XavierRadix]

Freakin' subbed! I saw your comment on Woody's video hehe. Awesome, awesome work mate.

[kikkirow]

Man you're using my two favs: Juno 6 and the 101.

[robinharvey]

Who else used to play their SH-101 whilst skiing?

[machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you Woody for showing me this great channel! I have heard Alex before, but I forgot to subscribe. My fault. This is amazing! And very humbling to see. This is really great Alex! Keep up this great style. I LOVE it! :) Sam from machiwoomiapoo.

[Vim-Wolf]

Ahahahah the Blue Peter footage. I probably saw that at the time.