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SH-101

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SH-101

Roland · 1982

Roland's 1982 monophonic analog synth with built-in 100-step sequencer, modulation grip, and battery power. The portable bass machine that defined acid house, electro, and a lot of early synth-pop. Pre-MIDI · CV/Gate only.

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used on

  • Phuture · Acid Tracks (1987)
  • New Order · Blue Monday
  • Eddie Murphy · Party All The Time
  • Mr. Oizo · Flat Beat
  • Justice · D.A.N.C.E.

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