Big Power, Small Package: Exploring The Roland S1 Sequencer

Today we take another look at the Roland S-1. Join Chris as he explores the S-1 sequencer along with the EarthQuaker Disaster Transport and Roland TR-06! Check it out and let us know what you think below!
SHOP SYNTHS: bit.ly/3W02gZ2
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:00 Gear intro
2:48 S-1 Sequencer demo
5:40 TR-06 programming
7:20 S-1 and TR-06 together
8:06 Disaster Transport and S-1
8:33 Additional S-1 sequencer parameters
14:47 Final thoughts
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[@junkbandman]

Good vid. At about 9:44 you are setting ratchet on a step but then trying to set the probability to 50 pct, you might notice the ratcheted step continues to play every time around. I think i read this yesterday (just got my S-1 and trying to get to grips with it) - ratcheting takes precedence rather than being available in combination, so if you have set it on a step the probability for that step is ignored and treated as 100.

[@ryanstevens3822]

great content, have you considering adding time stamps?

[@asoundlab]

Added! Thank you for reminding us to step up this part of our game!

[@SuperRingoffire1]

Brilliant insight into the S1 thank you 👌☮

[@markorichardson5009]

Great demo, got one of these the other day can't wait to get creating with it, couldn't agree more with your sentiment at the end 😃

[@midichlorian73]

Thank you! Please share some of your work with us!

[@markorichardson5009]

@@midichlorian73 I have some stuff up my my channel but nothing with the S1 yet still figuring it out, sounds amazing though, can't wait to record with it.

[@ankur1283]

Can it work with synch start? Can S-1 work/synch with Roland SP404 Mark II? What happens to sync if you change the tempo while running both device?

[@Charlieboy2680]

You can tempo sync to other devices

[@vladimirkirillovskiy8056]

As I understand you can make 4 patterns on S-1, can you switch them on the fly? Or chain them?

[@DadLeisureSkateboarding]

Is it possible to program sequence changes to create a song? Or even trigger different sequences on the fly?

[@goonfish]

The online manual is actually quite thorough, but yes; there is both standard pattern-chaining & on the fly sequence modification, as well as full MIDI Program Change & preset assignment.

[@valdiskrebs566]

I wonder if the MIDI connections (type A or B?) are compatible with Arturia's Keystep... which would be a nice complement to this. Once you have the sequencer playing(not recording), can you improvise on top of the sequence? (as long as you don't exceed the 4 voice limit)

[@midichlorian73]

Good question. MIDI is type A and over USB C. You would need a type A adapter to standard 5 pin to work with the Keystep, unless communicating via USB. You can definitely play over the top as long as the voices aren't taxed.

[@duzmano8161]

Arturia uses the other type to Roland but you just need a converter plug, easy to come by...

[@RedmondBarry256]

Once a sequence is started, is it possible to transpose it in real time using the keyboard? e.g sequence starts with root note in C and by pressing F key, sequence is transposed up 5 semitones? The way sequencers like the SC Pro One used to work?

[@swantons1119]

Yes you can

[@RedmondBarry256]

@@swantons1119 Doesnt work for me. Once I start the sequence it carries on in the same key with no way to transpose it. Its the same with the T-8 bass part, and also with the Roland Boutiques. Even the most basic Arturia keysteps allow for realtime key transposition. Such a missed opportunity that Roland dont provide this feature on their sequencers. What a shame.

[@CTraviesoMusic]

Deseando que me llegue la próxima semana para juntarla con la T8

[@christopherfarrell-artist3557]

Thank you so much for not using the presets. I am going to get an S-1 this week and I have watched most of the YT videos. The first thing I will do is delete all the presets as they now cause a psychological glitch in my brain when I hear them :D as I have been forced to listen to the presets way too much in S-1 demos. I actually like learning gear from scratch so a clean system is a great way to discover what it can do. Great video.

[@vegettoblue8705]

Bring the behringer new stuff , that Is worth the money

[@hikaridomelight]

Thanks for making this video. And your other content. But, I've noticed a habit. Very often (twice in this video), you'll say "I'm going to quit talking" .... but you don't. It's OK to have video content with both narrative and sound demonstration. I don't think many people must have only one or the other. But, you are priming the viewing audience with one expectation and not delivering -- at least when you say you will. 🙂 Thanks again for your efforts and content.

[@e-conrecords4665]

Where is Zach these days?

[@Highfiber123]

Thanks for sharing , the manual is not nearly as clearly explained as this vid

[@asoundlab]

Thank you for commenting and glad that we could provide a bit of help!

[@djpopcorn]

copy of a copy

[@noodlingaround2023]

Awful demo..

[@Jorn2u]

This video does not deliver on what the titles promises. I don't care about the TR-06

[@augustisraelsson2250]

Probability did not work though. Not 'ok' for a tutorial I'd say 🥸

[@asoundlab]

Ack! I just realized that while watching the video. The 50% threshold fired 100% of the time... whoops!