Roland SE-02 Demo + Studio Electronics ABCs & Minis Classic Patch Library

[@Thunder-Raw-am]

2024 and im jus finding out about this.. getting one soon, thanks brotha fo posting, this is what i wanted in hardware sounds at a price i can afford. This will compliment my software bass as well, and go well with my other synths. 💯 Keep it up main. Blessings.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thank for watching!

[@cfs]

I've had my SE-02 since Oct. '18, and the SE ExtBox for it since Dec '19 (HIGHLY recommended add on despite the price if you love the SE-02, though it was only $119 or so, then). Have purchased the VST editor (only standalone works for me, not the VST), the SE ABCs presets are excellent at showing off the bass side of the synth, but I've also purchased over the yerars the 3 huge banks from Ultimate Patches, the ones from RAP, and also from Alba Ecstasy. And have made plenty of my own, exploring how good it can sound for Oberheim or Roland pads. If you do get the ExtBox and don't have things on a rack, the SE-02 ExtBox Lux wood cabinet from Mixingtable looks insanely amazing. The best overall online YT learning for the SE-02 (to me) is the series by Constantine Music, and perhaps the most amazing all SE-02 track is Dark Moon by Mike Pensini. Enjoy! It's an amazing synth for the money. Nothing else comes close, overall. (Also, I see your OB-6! Another great synth, and also one I have... I rounded out my hardware synths with a Digitone and, most recently, an LXR-02... I use lots of software, too)

[@SoundsAndGear]

Nice! Thanks for watching and for the tips, may have to look into those patches you mentioned as well!

[@xntricity6446]

Looks like the ext box is not available anymore, can i ask one question. The ext box seems to take the stereo output from the Se-02 but looks like a mono out on the ext box, why not stereo? Or am i missing something obvious. Thanks

[@twitchcoe]

SE02 is definitely one of the best little purchases I've ever made

[@SoundsAndGear]

I hear ya!

[@StudioElectronics]

Grease received ;) Thanks S&G for the excellence and love. MSR's ABCs & Minis! AND SUBS!!!

[@SoundsAndGear]

No doubt, good stuff bro! Glad I picked this up!

[@swancakes]

Dangit, another sound pack sold. Thank you for the demo!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thanks for watching!

[@dizco4life]

Thanks, just bought this patch library! 126 is the magic number 😎

[@SoundsAndGear]

Nice, enjoy!

[@wavester46]

Roland SE-02 has been flying under the radar maybe due to it's size and links to the boutique range but the synth is a killa for funk bass and gives Moog a run for their money at a fraction of the price. The sequencer also does some cool stuff that others don't. It pairs really nicely with the A-pro series of key controllers as I prefer the Roland pitch stick and the keys on those controllers are so easy to play and the price is cheap really.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Yep, very powerful synth, sounds incredible. Studio Electronics always brings the goodness.

[@5starstudiomedia]

I'm trying to decide between the SE-02 & the Model D. I am looking for deep smooth base and both fit the bill and the SE-02 includes Presets & a sequencer. I am concerned with the SE-02 small knobs otherwise I would get it instead of the Model D. Also the SE-02 being from the Boutique line of Roland synths, does it work with the Roland MX-1 mixer's dedicated USB input for AIRA products.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Haven't used the MX-1 but I will say the sound of the SE-02 is spot on, having presets is definitely a plus. Yes, I wish it was a tab bit bigger knob wise but I enjoy it. Which Model D are you looking at? If you mean an actual Model D then keys vs no keys is a choice and obviously the size. If you mean the Behringer then it sounds a great as well, no presets, and overall I think the SE-02 has more features, including FX. Tough decision, I honestly have both LOL.

[@TheProducer77051]

Yeah man. This was a no brainer for me. I had the original Studio Electronics Midi-mini in the 90s

[@SoundsAndGear]

Oh yeah, you already know then! LOL, dope!

[@underwatersunlight3795]

This is the only boutique synth that I would be interested in owning. No other boutique synth even comes close. The sound is just superphat. It‘s the SE-dna that makes it interesting to me. An alternative to me are the dreadbox synths. I have the Typhon. Great little synth!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Yeah, I love it! I've also considered a couple of dreadbox synths, I have two of their modular oscillators that sound great!

[@pause76]

I bought the patches after watching this but I can't get them in the synth, I get the drive showing up on my desktop and I copy the folder PATCH, but the patches aint there in USER path. Also when I mount the drive again to my desktop the patches are gone.

[@5starstudiomedia]

Hi thanks for this great video. I'm trying to decide between the Roland SE 0 or the Behringer Model D but can't decide. I heard the SE 02's Cutoff have 'stepping issues'. Have you experienced this issue?

[@SoundsAndGear]

I haven't experienced it, but I know they made an external expander device that fixes that issue. I'm not someone that is constantly sweeping the filter manually. I usually dial it in where I want it or modulate it with an LFO, etc.

[@kristianborisov5928]

Great review! I have it for two years, have the app and most available 3d-party libraries, but always thought it is harder to load presets using the app - a lot harder than on Deepmind for example, as you can't move a single patch from the synth to a file on the computer and vice versa. Been using mostly Diva, G-Force Minimonsta 2, and have other Minimoog VSTs, but man, now that I heard again the sound of this, it is fat and low! I will pay more attention to it again and will try to save patches with DAW projects, that would make life easier, if possible. And the idea to multi-sample it, to play it polyphonic is great! There is a great Vangelis patch for example in Ultimate Patches, which multi-sampled will give it a new life.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Nice! Thanks for the comment.

[@ThirdLadderEnt]

This is a hidden gem

[@SoundsAndGear]

yessir!

[@DOMINIQUEHERROD]

this video is so awesome !!!!!!!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thanks for watching!

[@mocinno_synth]

Great demo! And man those beafy basses are gorgeous. I am looking for a bass synth and this drmo gives me more confidece. Can you pass the link for Studio Elecronics ABC's & Minis Classic Patch Library please, I will appreciate very much that.🙌

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thanks for watching! If you go to studioelectronics.com and click on shop they have a patch section.

[@themainman3900]

How do you like it compares to the bass station II and do you think that’s a fair comparison? Pretty much narrowed it down to those two for my first hardware synth after messing around with virtual ones and getting a basic understanding. Really like the classic moog funk bass sound which both seem to be capable of from what I’ve seen.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Bass Station II is great as well, I think the SE02 has a little bit more of a vintage/moog sound, where Bass Station has it's own analog vibe. Can't go wrong with either imo.

[@andrejulien815]

I had my Roland SE-02 from since 2018 one word MINIMOOG on the cheap!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Indeed!

[@chandeleerjet5637]

It actually has a better punch for bass than the moog one I just spent 8k on. Might get this just for bass sounds

[@SoundsAndGear]

I hear ya!

[@xntricity6446]

Thanks for your review, Im picking one of these up. Use this for bass and my Moog subsequent 37 for Lead. She is a monster bass for sure and save patch's , what a super bonus. Might be the last analog Roland may ever release. You have a lovely stand for this, is that custom? Cheers

[@SoundsAndGear]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@marcuunk8564]

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏love it!!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thanks for watching!

[@iam607]

I was wondering when you made the MOOG comparisons but you right, it has a lot of bite!!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Yeah bro, Studio Electronics go their start modifying Mini Moogs and turning them into racks, repairing them, etc. Then the started making their own synths. They been in the game for years, since back in the day. Their stuff sounds incredible lol.

[@iam607]

@@SoundsAndGear makes perfect sense!

[@SoundsAndGear]

@@iam607 yessir!

[@DopamineOverload]

Great vid always. When did you move out of the old studio? Miss that dope desk.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thanks for watching! This isn't my main setup, it is a smaller office setup, I try to keep it super simple in here.

[@nadafilms9617]

Can you record this synth connected via usb direct to you daw?

[@SoundsAndGear]

No, the usb is for MIDI only.

[@director2bob]

Hello and new subscriber here. I am a 60 year old man who decided late in life to start a new career in electronic music production. I have been a guitarist for 46 years so I have a good feel for music and understand MIDI and use Ableton as my DAW. I own a MOOG Sub 37 I purchased 7 years ago to learn keys not realizing it is a great instrument for electronic music. I just bought a few Roland boutique pedals as I love the sound and small footprint and getting one of those racks that hold 4 boutique instruments. I ordered the TB-03 & Sh-01a and really dig the SE-02 sound. Do you think the Sub 37 and SE-02 would sound good playing together even though they are similar type sounding synths? I was thinking about the JX-08. Just wondering your thoughts. Also any other gear you can recommend that you personally are using in you studio these days. Thanks again for such a dope channel.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Thanks for watching! Best advice is to try out what you can and find what you like. SE-02 with Sub37 is nice, similar, but not the same so you could do some cool stuff. JX-08 would give you a different sound, the other two also provide different character. The fun part is exploring different instruments and seeing which ones you enjoy. Have fun!

[@shawnpetersen9429]

How would the Mother 32 compare? I have a Mother, but someone wants to trade me a SE-02 with boutique keyboard. I am tempted.

[@SoundsAndGear]

Mother32 is nice, what I like about the SE02 is that it has that classic Moog sound but also fx and presets. The knobs are much smaller than the M32 though so keep that in mind.

[@xntricity6446]

One question regarding the digital audio output via USB, have you tried this?

[@SoundsAndGear]

No, I only use the analog outputs.

[@xntricity6446]

@@SoundsAndGear no worries, thanks 😊

[@xntricity6446]

@@JustMee-k8q thanks a mill, that clarifies that for me

[@4matcollectiva847]

where can i get this patch from studio electronics ???

[@SoundsAndGear]

From Studio Electronics website.

[@4matcollectiva847]

Thanks bro 👍

[@wadeteo8282]

Having a nightmare adding the ABC presets...any advice?

[@SoundsAndGear]

As long as you put it into the proper mode, it should show up as a drive on your computer. You may have to read the SE manual for the button combo.

[@wadeteo8282]

@SoundsAndGear I think I did the right procedure, at what number do the first ABC presets from on the "User" bank?

[@SoundsAndGear]

@@wadeteo8282 They take over the whole user bank.

[@EverywhereisHE]

She’s definitely rich and low.... Kinda like the SubPhatty. Any chance you have a PloyBrute?

[@SoundsAndGear]

No PolyBrute, but it is on my list, definitely one I am interested in.

[@EverywhereisHE]

@@SoundsAndGear Have you ever shopped at Sweetwater?

[@SoundsAndGear]

@@EverywhereisHE Yes indeed.

[@EverywhereisHE]

@@SoundsAndGear So I hit you back yesterday and asked if you ever shop Sweetwater. If not I can give you my salesman, but if you have, then you already have been assigned one. All to say I spotted a PolyBrute on demo sale, for a few hundred off regular price. Now if you haven’t shopped there previously, I will give you my salesman and a method to save even more... They will finance it too.

[@SoundsAndGear]

@@EverywhereisHE no doubt, I replied above, definitely have shopped there before.

[@chrisisinthehouse1]

Where did you get the patches from?

[@SoundsAndGear]

Studio Electronics

[@ItsJamisonJamison]

Would love to have hardware like this but since I’m trying to own less physical stuff and clutter I’ll stick to plugins vsts

[@SoundsAndGear]

I hear ya! Gotta do what works for you.

[@NOLNV1]

Wanted one so bad, it's like a cool variant minimoog with patches and shit, but I can't justify it...

[@SoundsAndGear]

I waited for so long, I finally had to do it lol. It is justified in my mind now hahaha.