Roland SH-101 versus SH-01a Demo

[@Pronobozo]

did not expect the sh-01a to match so well. wonderful.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. Thanks for stopping by! :) Sam

[@till7280]

Yeah... it really sounds good in comparison. Now I'm not so sure about buying the Original or the boutique version.... :-/

[@HotStrange]

Till go Boutique. It’s cheaper and NEW. You won’t have to worry about maintenance or possibly repairing/replacing parts.

[@5ch3nk]

The sh01a is such a fun little synth. You get something cool out of it each time you turn it on. Really easy to learn, and even if they're small I love the sliders. Think I prefer them over knobs honestly.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

As a high school graduation gift, i bought a Kramer guitar. 1985. The store gave me a Roland SH-101 as a 'bonus'/free gift. A classic synth as a 'toss-in,' with a $500 guitar. Nuts. Wish i still had that Roland. I let a friend borrow it, and never saw her again.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I love Kramer guitars. That's a super sweet gift! :) Thanks for watching. Take care, Sam.

[@LFOVCF]

Your friend had more sense to steal it, than you did, lending it out! ;)

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Yep. But i learned a lesson. I no longer lend anything i care about getting back.

[@loganborja158]

CentaursRelax314, While it doesn't compare to a ROland SH-101, i know the feeling, i lent an acoustic guitar, it was only $150 but still... never saw it again, and I haven't owned an acoustic guitar since.

[@187onasimp]

I would of broken all his fingers till he couldn't play it anymore then taken it back.

[@saardean4481]

i think if the boutiques where made 15% bigger everyone would be happy

[@mikecorrao5831]

I owned a real SH-101 and ended up selling it because the plastic was faded and battery cover tabs broke off. I now own the SH-01A. It's a perfect replacement. I can't tell the difference in sound with my ears. It has MIDI, and takes up far less space in my studio. No regrets!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Nice. I love the MIDI too. It makes things much easier. :) Take care, Sam.

[@lorenmorgan1931]

Thanks for the awesome A/B demos of all the new stuff! This one sounds very close, and close enough that I think that I should pick one up soon! :)

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Agreed! Enjoy! Sam.

[@Hexspa]

Seems like everyone who actually owns an original likes these new ones. Only the KZbin Elite don't like it.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you watching!

[@CodedScott]

Yep, there's a lot of armchair idiots out there. Owned a lot of original Roland kit. I still have a TB303 which does sound awesome, however, I view it as a collector's item, love the retro feel and it sounds great. The new boutiques sound just as good though and are much more practical on every level, leaving you loads of cash to buy more kit! ;-)

[@PureAmbientDrone]

I love classic Roland gear! Great video!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Me too. Take care, Sam.

[@cheetahlion79]

I pressed play and scrolled down so I as not to see which was playing and I found it difficult to tell them apart. I think this boutique would offer a good sound and good value. Thanks for the demo. I'm sure I will be seeing all the comments bashing the SH-01a for being digital.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. Take care and have a wonderful week. Sam.

[@monkeytheo]

Soo useful! Excellent comparison! Thank you so much and keep on that good work!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

You too! Thanks for your kind words. Take care, Sam.

[@valdiskrebs1670]

All of these Boutiques seem to be very good emulations of the past. I used have a Juno 6, and when I play the JU-06 and close my eyes it is like going back 30 years!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you! :) And, I agree. :)

[@russellwitter661]

Can't we 'Go Forward' 30 Years...!?

[@synthscolors]

Roland & analog synths lovers... Watch it ! Hat off & thanks for this awesome moment throughout this comparison between the original SH-101 & the SH-01a... These 2 different machines aren't sounding too different, in fact ... which proves that Roland engineers did an excellent job with these kind of "re-editions" with a different technology inboard ! ;-)) Great weekend to you with new projects ! ;-))

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. Thanks for stopping by. :) Take care, Sam.

[@synthscolors]

The pleasure is mine ! Keep it up with the great work ! ;-))

[@preis205]

Really close sounding. As a Sh101 owner, I feel tempted do buy also a Sh01. Thank you for your demo. Greetings. PR

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. Take care and have a wonderful week. Sam.

[@adub303]

Thanks for the A/B comparison- might have just sold another unit (or several)! Also, thumbs up on the Godzilla shirt! Love the Ukiyo-e style!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Yeah, I had to get that T-shirt as soon as I saw it. I love Godzilla. I think you'll be happy with the SH-01a. It's great!

[@noiselabproject9659]

Nice, I had the pleasure of borrowing a 101 from the band Portishead at our studio back in the year 2000 so I have a bit of a nostalgic reason for one of these new babies too.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Awesome! Portishead is great! They are pretty sweet! Take care and thanks for stopping by the channel. Sam.

[@Beephouse]

Great comparison! Thanks for sharing 🤓

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching! :) Sam.

[@AlexBallMusic]

SH-01a is an impressive emulation, I'm surprised how similar it sounds. It's the size of the SH-01a puts me off it. Looks a bit fiddly, like a toy. Tempted to pick up an original SH-101 at some point. Have a Juno-6 and it's a lot of fun. Thanks for the upload.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

My pleasure. :)

[@mojohand40]

I agree, the biggest problem I have with the Roland Boutique stuff is the cheap construction and tiny size. "Toy like" is right. I hate that Roland is going this way, I have a lot of there late 80's and 90's rack stuff and they are built like tanks and still functioning, this new stuff....yuck...BUT...still has the Roland sound...soo.....(the Korg Volcas are even worse for cheap construction...just terrible).

[@_EightySix]

Do you own any Boutiques? I have the TR-08 and 09, a TB-03 and a JX-03. They're not cheaply built at all. The entire top panel is aluminum and they have some weight to them. They feel solid, way more than they appear they would if you haven't held one. The knobs and sliders are reassuring as well. I love these things, especially for the price. I'm able to have all these classic vintage synths, (or a damn good emulation of them) for a fraction of the price of the real versions. The fact that they're made by Roland is even cooler. I also look at them as sort of a novelty/collectors item but they can still perform as a legit instrument. If you haven't actually played with one I highly suggest you give it a try. I'm waiting on the red SH-01A and the DS-05 to come out so I can get them too!

[@russellwitter661]

'Impressive Emulation' has to be the biggest contradiction in terms...!

[@tarasvandevoorde4248]

its awesome, knobs and faders are bigger than the jp-08 (thats a real bitch for that sake)

[@Pastramowitz]

Thanks! Got mine yesterday and the TR-08. Ultimate combo until the D-05 comes!!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Agreed! :) Enjoy! Also, thanks for stopping by. :) Sam.

[@alltaken0]

At 3:49 where is the sequence coming from?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Hello. Thanks for watching. That's the SH-101 built-in sequencer. It's lovely. Take care, Sam. :)

[@alltaken0]

at 3:22 --- i think the lamp turned off... was wondering where it came from ... cheers. sweet video! made me play around with mine more : )

[@demerit5]

Everything about this video is great. Even your shirt is cool. 👍🏻

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you! :)

[@co.agmusic]

Very good demonstration love the SH101 and the new one sounds just a good liked and subscribed to your channel

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you! Take care and have a wonderful day! Sam.

[@Room16Tattoo]

Not a bad comparison, even if it wasn't too accurately done. It shows that the SH01a can get in the ballpark of the 101 which means for those who don't want to take their vintage 101 on stage or travel with it and for those who can't afford the classic, that this is a viable option. I have a 101 and I will likely get the SH01a myself, it will be handy for taking to jams and smaller gigs should I need to and it is a handy backup to have if you take the vintage one on the road and are worried about it breaking down.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. Thanks for stopping by. Sam.

Sh-01 is really nice sounding as is most of the boutique range, I'm glad Roland are doing recreations of there classic gear so any Joe bloggs can afford to have essentially have at it with a classic synth/drum collection, now you don't have to pay 3 grand for a tb303 etc etc, hats off too Roland 🍄

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. Roland is doing a great job. I'm looking forward to the D-05 too! :)

[@AndyVonal]

Thanks for doing this...I usually get irritated with these AB comparison vids. But this has been a useful video to watch because I used to own an SH101 and used extensively both in the studio and live. I loved it...but I bought a Novation SuperNova and thought "I don't need this any more and I could use the cash"! So I sold it. Silly Billy.... I missed it straight away and longed to have it back. Now they command silly money. That's why I bought an SH01A as soon as I could get one. It's like having an old friend back. To me it sounds the same but I can't compare...I feel at home. I'm familiar with the sounds but I think the new additions are great too. I'm in love again.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I have sold things I regret as well. I bought the SH-101 last May for what a lot of people say is a silly price, but it was worth it. The SH-01a is just as wonderful to me. You'll enjoy it! Take care and thanks a lot for stopping by the channel. Sam.

[@thesearethesuns]

The SH101 has a more rounded, fuller sound, but the 01A comes really close in terms of character... and the bass is quite good! Not bad!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Agreed. :) Take care, Sam.

[@HotStrange]

Is that one of the Zoom mixers in the bottom right corner? Looks like an r24 maybe?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

That's right. I've been using the Zoom R24 for a few a while now. :)

[@Tubeinnit]

How does the MS-1 compare, as good?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Sorry, but I don't own the MS-1. Take care, Sam.

[@Tubeinnit]

@@machiwoomiapoo Great video, thank you 🎹👍

[@imothy]

can you do a demo where you put both on full resonance and all 3 oscillators down to zero and sweep from high to low on the cutoff frequency a few times at different speeds. thanks!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching. Tim, I'm sorry, but I like to focus on making tunes more than reviews. It's all about the music for me lately. Which one did you enjoy more? I like the features of both of them. :) Take care, Sam.

[@synthartist69]

cool Sam.. thanks for posting this

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching this. Take care, Sam.

[@redirishmanxlt]

Hey bro, I probably speak for everybody when I say thanks for taking the time to do this. At the end of the video, you asked for some feedback so I just wanted to bring one issue to your attention. Since the sound is so close, a person can get a better idea of the differences if you match the sounds as closely as possible and then switch them back and forth. The sequence you play @5:08 has the SH-01a with a completely different filter setting then SH-101. But overall I enjoyed the vid, and you've got another sub. Maybe I'm just splitting hair's, because the SH-01a does sound great. But the SH-101 is one of the best sounding mono synths ever made, and I can't help being skeptical whether or not they really pulled it off with digital modeling. The plug-out version was pretty good, but a bit grainy when compared to other analogs synths. So what's your take, did Roland nail it or is it close enough? Thanks, looking forward to other vids.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for your wonderful comment. :) I appreciate your feedback. I really think Roland did a wonderful job with the SH-01a. Sorry about the filter differences. I haven't had a chance to learn much more about the SH-01a features, since I normally just load a sequence like I do with the SH-101 and push play. :) I am excited to hook it up via MIDI and create some BASS lines. Take care and have a wonderful week. :) Sam.

[@monocold]

I have a sh01a too and i love the sound...the original is to expensive and with few fx-pedals you have a analogsoundfeeling ....100 points for the sh01a.....not the original but a very good copy.....nice video

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you. I think they're both great. Take care, Sam.

[@wavesequencer]

Much better than a 'single take' demo/jam presented on the Roland channel. I'm interested to hear how this sounds playing live on a midi controller keyboard.. I have the JU06 - I would never consider to try control it with those tiny mini keys for live playing though. I think Roland missed a trick in their boutique design by not making slightly larger format, with pitch and mod wheels on the controller keyboard part - that would have left a lot more real estate for longer sliders/more spaced out controls - a key complaint I keep hearing, and why I could not buy the JP-08 even though seriously tempted.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching! Sam.

[@Riktenstein]

That colour to go for? I like the red.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Me too!

[@matthewjackson8709]

How do you feel about the slider size and proximity to each other?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

This is probably the most difficult boutique to change with the sliders for me. They are definitely looser. Thanks for watching. :) Sam.

[@Botdu84]

What does your 101 is off when you press play on the sequencer ? Curious lol

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Yeah, that's just what it does when I start the sequencer. I thought it was pretty strange too. Thanks for watching. Take care, Sam.

[@u9s0e9r]

how does the faders size compare to lets say the Roland Boutique JU-06? Same size or smaller? definitely not bigger :(

[@machiwoomiapoo]

The sliders are the same, but the SH-01a feel looser.

[@t.n.3819]

To me, the SH-01A is basically worth it for the CV/Gate alone so I can use it so sequence my 202. Then maybe the polyphonic SH-01A voices with an analog chorus can make up for the JU-06 that I sold...

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Sounds good. :)

[@303otto]

Thanks 4 the Video, man! It tells a LOT about the sh-01a! 😎👍🏻

[@machiwoomiapoo]

You're welcome! :)

[@neurobits]

At first I looks to me like an A/B comparison. But it wasn't. Not a fair comparison. Anyway is well known that SH-01 plugout for System-1 is a really good emulation.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

:) Thanks for stopping by. Sam.

[@SPAZZOID100]

neurobits form factor is better this way.

[@ToxicKlay]

sh-01 plugout for system-1 is pure shit compared to the remodeled one for the 01a......

[@easycoding8255]

It's the skill of the musician rather than the ever so tiny differences between these versions of the classic that makes a good track or not. I use an Intellijel Atlantis as my alternative to an SH-101 and embrace the differences and similarities it brings. If I were to get an SH-01a I wouldn't be bothered by its size and small sound differences. A good musician will be able to make it work and it's a really good price which makes it affordable for many people who can't get their hands on the original! Quit y'all moaning :)

[@PeteBuchwald]

I am curious what your opinions of the SH 01 is, now that you've had it for a while, and are so familiar with the 101 ? I have always wanted a 101, but balk at the price and the prospect of paying for repairs (if/when needed) . I am leaning toward buying the 01a and playing with it for a while, selling it in the future if I want to move on to other things (eurorack probably). Thanks for any input.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I haven't had a chance to learn much more about the SH-01a features, since I normally just load a sequence like I do with the SH-101 and push play. :) I am excited to hook it up via MIDI and create some BASS lines. Take care and have a wonderful week. :) Sam.

[@jachinboaz6714]

Its very close , i owned both , i would treat the sh01a as a different synth almost or poly 101 , its better for that , the real 101 has more psychoacoustic energy and just a stronger sound and thats even more so when you accumulate signals in a track . The biggest shortfall is the size in the sh01a which makes it much harder to get subtle adjustments , it should have been full size . I was surprised how close it was when i tried the sh01a but there are differences , some wont hear them as they simply do not listen to energy or aspects of sound that are missing , only the character , that said with an sh01a and an spl vitalizer or something similiar you can make the sh01a Really Big and closer to the original where i dont think anyone could tell . One key aspect for me was resonance , the sh01a is missing just some small aspects and the resonant harmonics which dsp does not ever replicate that well or 100% but its still extremely good in the sh01a , its just not an analogue circuit. I recommend both , i love the sh01a for poly stacked sequencers , mental stuff....... In truth only trainspotters will notice the difference , its more about what we are each happy with , its all good , it all makes good music .

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank for watching! You did a great review too. Take care, Sam.

[@joseg.5167]

Help me! New roland sh or behringer?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I like both, but the sh is much smaller. :)

[@Iofflight78]

I'm curious how this sounds against the plug out through the system 1 or 8.

[@supidosan]

It's great to see such a simple, but well-done comparison video like this. So many reviewers show the remade machines, commenting and comparing to the originals as they do, but never actually *showing* how they compare or differ. Thank you!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you for watching! Most of the times I just play my synthesizers and record the occasional tune. This is one of my few reviews. Take care, Sam.

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Do you think it's a worthy successor?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Yes, I love all the extra features too. :)

[@nycpny8396]

Kevin Roberts it's nice, it's New & has some nice features, yet by far it's not a replacement of the original. Right now as it stands a real 101 is somwhat a highly sought after, vintage analog mono synth & demands a price in the vicinity of $800 or more. This new boutique synth is what $300- $400, & it's not gonna keep climbing up. Vintage holds a value & probably will increase. That said, I do think this is nice & it's a good deal,especially for those looking for a sh101 sound without the means or wanting to spend more money for the original synth.

[@fantasyproduct1042]

NYCP NY I demo'd one at the local music store and thought I'd give it a try. Looking forward to putting it through its paces tonight. I'm sure there are differences but having not owned a 101 I don't think I'll pick up too much on them. 101's are going for too much money nowadays. Maybe next year 😉

[@yonoid888]

Good demo bro, regards

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you! I appreciate it. Take care, Sam.

[@tblv9300]

Thanks for posting this.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

My pleasure. :)

[@mojohand40]

I always regretted selling my old blue SH-101... definitely going to get a SH-01a. Thanks for the demo, and good job on the unicorn rainbow picture on the door. You are very talented.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

You're welcome. Actually, my daughter drew the Unicorn. :)

[@josephwright5921]

Beware! People will comment on everything in the background of your videos!

[@Valmont2001]

They seem different I think :D Is it me or you didn't take exactly the same parameters on the two?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Yeah, I had issues moving the sliders on the SH-01a. My hands are pretty big, but it does sound very close. :) Thanks for stopping by. Take care, Sam.

[@Valmont2001]

:)

[@williamsonsam4420]

40,000 Views! Thank you everyone! :)

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I'm shocked! :)

[@lardosian]

wow that really does sound analogue! Are you investing in the D5, sounds great as well.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for listening! Yes, I purchased the D-05 recently. I have a couple of songs featuring the D-05. I also have a few featuring the D-50. Take a listen to them when you get a chance. Thanks for stopping by. Take care and have a wonderful week! :) Sam.

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

Although i prefer the vintage version.I must say the update of features on the 01 are very welcome. Great demonstration 👍👍👍

[@winstonedwards]

Sounds pretty accurate which is nice but one thing I noticed is that you can't do really smooth changes with the SH-01A because the faders are so small. But I feel the same way about pretty much every boutique.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

True. :) Take care, Sam.

[@drstupid1]

Yeah the sound is close enough but the controls are compromised because the sliders are so... vestigial :) and that's the whole reason we'd get a hardware version of a 101. Hands on controls. If the sliders were bigger id get one even if it sounded worse. Not even 4 voices can make up for the little sliders :(

[@ChristineLeeMusic]

Thanks. Very useful for synth pop music production :)

[@machiwoomiapoo]

My pleasure! :)

[@sprungingforvoltage]

Thanks for this!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

My pleasure. :)

[@hugoquelquechosecommeca3560]

still prefer the original but for me it's a better emulation than the tb-03 the original 101 feed maybe less bass but feel more "acid" (it's my opinion)

[@thefxbip315]

New version is pretty cool.But Vintage SH-101 still has way more balls.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I bought the SH-101 last year. I remember when I plugged it into my BASS amp and shook the entire room! I haven't tried that with the SH-01a, but I'm sure it'd be able to do something too. Take care, Sam.

[@itaispector6040]

It is certainly noticeable, I tried to guess which one is playing by not looking at the video, and every time it was the SH-101 with fatter sound

[@therealrussellsmyth]

Great video thank you Should be v apparent to any astute listeners that the Original 101 is far superior , unfortunately I think Roland's boutique Tr08 actually stands up well to the 808 but not this doesn't compared to its counterpart. Really wanted to like the 01a

[@PeteBuchwald]

So, I just got back from Guitar Center and was able to take the SH-01a for a test drive. Everything is so small on it. I was grateful that I had my old man reading glasses on, to magnify the micro font size. But my main complaint is that I found the controls to be a bit unintuitive. Especially the LFO, I couldn't seem to route that to anything. Good tones, for sure. I also expected more polyphony. I have a Korg minilogue already, and think I'll be content with that for now. Maybe save up for a Pittsburg modular or something.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Yes, it is very small. It makes me appreciate the original in that respect. I know there's a way to get 4 voices out of it though. I love the Korg Minilogue. It is definitely a keeper. Thanks for stopping by. Take care, Sam.

[@bioelectric1788]

Thanks for the demo. I have an original and can't wait for the boutique order to come in. Anxious to A/B the two myself and put them both to use. :)

[@machiwoomiapoo]

You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by. Have fun. They are both great IMHO. Take care, Sam.

[@stillphil]

6:20 I know which one most ears "like the most" - Thanks for the test Machiwoomiapoo

[@machiwoomiapoo]

My pleasure. :) Sam.

[@jordonpepperall3944]

Thanks this was a great demo. The 01a sounds puny in comparison but the tone is the same. I'm hearing that the 01a wants to distort quicker and doesn't seem to handle the resonance as well. At 1:36 the 101 seems to auto compress that resonance where as the following 01a slide rips my ears off (I have sensitive ears). Most importantly for me, and the reason I was looking at this in the first place, is the sound of the sub oscilliator and it is close - it's about 80% close but the 101's sounds full and thick and it's a reason I would rather save for the 101 than buy the 01a. I would only buy the 01a if I was interested in the tone. However, plug-ins can also do this making it pointless getting a piece of hardware.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Yes, they are close, but not exactly the same. I do love the sounds they create though. :) Take care and thanks for watching. Sam.

[@mgpoolpromgpoolpro6185]

hi, cool video how about a video tr8 vs tr08 😉😉😉

[@machiwoomiapoo]

We think alike. I was going to do a TR-8 vs TR-08 vs TR-808. :) Just a thought. :)

[@mgpoolpromgpoolpro6185]

ok, cool👍👍👍

[@offworldnetwork]

@machiwooiampoo bring it on ;-)

[@demerit5]

Oh man, that would sooo epic, expensive but epic.

[@razzerraw1108]

What headphones are you using! And are they good for mixing and mastering? "Flat neutral response"?

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Audio Technica. Yes, they are good for mixing. :)

[@todorokishouto1114]

I think they both sound exactly the same.

[@oraz.]

The 101 sounds brighter actually

[@nycpny8396]

I have a real sh101, and a couple of other roland boutique synths , this boutique sounds pretty close to the real synth in this video. Even though I could probably sell the original 101 & buy two or three "boutique" synths , I still don't think that would be a good move.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. :)

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

I LOVE the scenery! The unicorn drawing behind you, it really feels like I'm at a would be friend's home! I think it really is helping my ears to see such a home-ly environment, my moms' piano would fit right into this scenery, no doubt. You've taken great care of your 101, my newest stuff looks beat compared to that. I'm just brimming with compliments, but great T-shirt, as well. Thank you!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

You are too kind. Thank you! :)

[@Minisauro]

I find the filters incomparable. The plus side on the 01a is the portability, easy replacement and some features like the poly mode. Intellijel did a pretty good job with the Atlantis module , which is equally compact with a better sounding filter and oscillators. Why Roland cant just re release and old synth using discreet analog components? Would it cost that much more? why digitize everything? Doesn't it cost tons of money to develop a software of something that already exists? A smt Serge sounds just as good as a thru hole component version. Why massive corporations like Roland cant keep up producing a classic instrument, like a fender Stratocaster or a minimoog model d. After all that said I do like to sit back on the couch and fiddle with the 01a but that brings a music instrument to the same level as a fidget spinner. I'm curious to try the se-02.

[@andrewperkins8142]

I can tell a big difference is the Lows and the filtering of the 101; they're so much more fat and wet sounds in the movements of the faders. The bass isn't hitting on the 01A like it hits on the 101. Big analog components just can't be emulated by a tiny board with tiny components; my theory. Electricity has room to breath in all of that analog circuitry!

[@tokio0216]

nice t-shirt!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you. :)

[@matthewjackson8709]

Sounds like the SH-101 is a little hotter on the mixer.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I actually had to lower the volume on the mixer for the SH-101 and turn it up for the SH-01a in order to make them level. Thanks for watching. Take care.

[@stephanechamotif_rblackwoo4528]

I got rid (sold tape echoes and Roland) of 70% of my old Acid House equipment. Now? So happy to hav kept my trusty JUNO106. The rest is always doable. (Sampling, IDEAS....) Any "real" instrument is now worth 6 months of labour. New wholesale versions are a rip0ff. OldTechno is dead. Look forward. Now, play, bounce.!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I love to listen to that techno! :)

[@fallwoodmusic7798]

nice ambient track

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you! :)

[@paolopanella2971]

IMO there is a certain tone that a digital synth can not replicate. I spent many years trying to find a 303 replica and in the end I gave in. If your looking for the retro sound then you need the real thing imo.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@jonnymiskatonic]

Rainbow Unicorn crew represent!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Of course. :) Sam.

[@xparis001]

0:38

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you. :)

[@russellwitter661]

'Emulation of the Past' is a shocking concept!... Can't we have 'Real Deal of the Future'...?!It's seems everything is cowering in the past right now, music, movies of reboots of re-releases, endless sequels!The term 'Boutique' would suggest something 'high end' or 'hand crafted'... something unique.What we get instead is cynical cost cutting, pillaging of past achievements! Cheap plastic horrors, mass produced and regurgitated as something revolutionary. The only reason it's sold in a 'Hardware' package is because their unconvincing algorithms get ripped off when they have a 'Software' package. Essentially, your paying for a proprietary plastic 'Dongle' to run emulation software!Musicians deserve more... much more! If you can't look to the future you won't have a past to get misty eyed and nostalgic about...

[@spookypen]

Anyways, the boutiques sound great, using them every day.

[@999hiroshihiroshable]

t-shirt is cool gozila

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thank you! :)

[@NeilVanceNeilVance]

The new one looks a lot smaller than the SH101

[@pulsatingquasar4561]

Neil Vance No shit.

[@jhcmusicii6181]

To me they sound completely different but both are great. I honestly wouldn't get the SH-01 as a emulation or a replacement for an sh-101. I would just get the -01 and work it to its strengths.

[@christianholmstedt8770]

It sounds very much the same and why shouldn't it? Roland still got the drawings for the old synth. Build with new components and it should be very close.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I agree. :) Thanks for stopping by! :) Sam.

[@josephwright5921]

They didn’t build it with similar conditions components! It is a completely new digital emulation of the original!

[@urbanloops]

Thank you so much. I'm never buying the SH-01A, NO BASS!!!!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching! Take care and have a wonderful day. Sam.

[@big_b_radical3985]

Henry Alfonso Navarro i thought the same thing. Do they not put them on the scope to compare? And if his 101 has not been recapped, then that's really bad.

[@blaizewood1871]

Boing! boom Tchatck! Boin Boing! Boom Tchatch!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

@Blaize Wood Exactly. :)

[@XPJV]

In this video you're trying to show that the original sh sounds better by doing NOT exactly the same adjustments.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

That was not my intention. Thanks for watching. Take care, Sam.

[@XPJV]

Then in next demo please make all adjustments exactly the same. Notes too.. thanks.

[@Kittyspit562]

filters are totally different. the boutique doesnt stand a chance.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching. :) Sam.

[@SPAZZOID100]

kittyspit BuckModular incorrect. Plus the boutique is POLYPHONIC.

[@michaelbauers8800]

I had trouble correlating the stuff he was doing with VCF. Some voice over saying something like filter sweep at X% resonance would have been helpful to me. I have compared filters, and I use a sawtooth, and sweep at a number of different resonance freqs.

[@FMAttack]

i won't be selling my SH101 thats for sure

[@Madrrrrrrrrrrr]

Nah man you're tripping again. Listen to the robots when he adds the resonance. Totally different. 101 birds vs muffled 01a. And the basic sound also sounds different. The 101 is more in your face. Thicker and has a different phase+tone to it. But it aint bad. And the poly is a plus.

[@Mr_ToR]

hehe @2:00 it's clearly apparent that roland still can not nail that analog emuation shit. I wonder when will they realize they should better do a real analog than a fake analog. It's really funny how obsessed they are with trying to nail that virtual analog shit. Get over it roland and make a proper analog synth already.

[@mandel957]

Tonguç Endem it's all about cost and projected sales unfortunately it doesn't make sense to them as company

[@bmmusic]

SH-101 sounds fatter, fuller, warm, big....

[@pianoofkamoshi1527]

👍

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Arigatou!

[@oracle-0018]

Digital filters sound nothing like analogue. It is a shame Roland didn’t put a analogue filter on it because I would of then purchased. This boutique range is really horrible.

[@NinoCotonato]

On youtube those sound close... But alive... Naaa...

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I don't enjoy KZbin's compression, but I did upload this to facebook as well. It's a little better there. Thanks for stopping by. Take care, Sam.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Yea but its too much for the money. The boutiques should be $199.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cepheid-IDM]

Buy it used. Just picked one up for $219 shipped

[@thefxbip315]

Makes me want to buy a SH101 more than a SH01a hahaha

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Nice. I love the SH-101. I do wish it had as many features as the SH-01a. Especially the MIDI feature. :)

[@NeoLudditevisons]

Better :-)

[@machiwoomiapoo]

It's all for you. :) Take care, Sam.

[@richiedon9133]

don't fool yourselves,....hahahah

[@austinnichols5191]

filters are smoother on the real thing

[@MikeBaas]

I hate that my ears can hear the thing.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

:)

[@russellwitter661]

Roland say they don't want to trade off their past legacy! Then they release cheap digital imitations of their past legacy machines!? Korg managed to release 'new' Analogue... Moog seem to be doing pretty well.Please Please Release Something Genuinely New! Not watered down past achievements!I have the Moog Model 15 App, and the Arturia Imini App, both sound infinitely better than all the 'New' Analogue Hardware (to my ears at least) and can be picked up for the price of a pizza! I sold my Elektron Analog Four because a £15 App sounds so much better!?... Either release digital stuff as cheap apps so everyone can have a taste or...DO SOMETHING NEW!!!

[@spectralknights2]

Still not buying any Roland, lol. Sorry but they lost it.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@wafflestoast5228]

It’s like they sucked all the character out of the original and shit out a tiny brick and called it a synth.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

Lol