Roland System 100-M

One of the most popular modulars around. Here you will find the original information about the system as it was presented by Roland in their brochure THE ROLAND KEYBOARDS Electronical Musical Instruments VOL. 5, May 1984. The system itself was first released 1979. This is a complete rundown on the system as it was presented in 1984. As with all brochures, the information is subject to change without notice - so please bear in mind that this is old information. I decided to keep all info on the Roland System 100-M on one page, so bear with me and scroll down. It's a "high" page.

May 2003 , Eivind Fivelsdal



184 4CV compuphonic keyboard controller

Polyphonic keyboardcontroller with independent 4 CV and 4 GATE control.

By adding the 184 to the SYSTEM 100M or SYSTEM 700 system synthesizer, polyphonic music with an extremely rich timbre can be easily reproduced. The 184 is a 4-voice keyboardcontroller with 4CV's, 4 GATEs, and 49 keys (C-scale). It also has an auto arpeggio function and selectable assign mode (monophonic/polyphonic). Parallel connection is easy with standard jacks and mini-jacks on the rear panel. A convenient bender lever is provided for easy control of polyphonic portamento.

Keyboard: 49 keys (C-scale), Dimensions:938(W)x108(H)x263(D)mm (36,9"x4,3") Weight:8,5kg (18,7Ib.)

 


181 49-key keyboard controller

Added features on this expanded version of th 180 are the portamento on/off switch and a bender lever. Also included are a mini-jack and a standard phone jack output so that the bender may be used for controlling other functions.

Dimensions: 846(W)x100(H)x236(D)mm (33,3"x3,94"x9,29") Weight: 6,5kg (14,3Ib.)

 


180 32-key keyboard controller

A 1V/oct. low key priority keyboard with three sets of outputs for easing the compatibility with other synthesizer systems. Mini-jacks, standard phone jacks and a 6-pin DIN plug. Outputs include control voltage, gate and trigger. The control panel on the left contains a TUNING control, a three position TRANSPOSE switch, and a PORTAMENTO control. The ends are simulated wood to match System 100M racks.

Dimensions: 589(W)x100(H)x236(D)mm(23,2"x3,94"x9,29") Weight 4,7kg(10,3Ib.)

 


 

110 VCO-VCF-VCA

This module contains the three main synthesizer elements, and when combined with a Model 140 module, provides all that is needed for the production of one synthesizer voice. This arrangement is particularly convenient in a computer controlled system where the generation of each voice in a composition can be assigned primarily to one module. The connections for signal flow from the VCO, through the VCF to the VCA are made internallt to save patching time. Another internal connection allows a single envelope generator input to control both the VCF and VCA. All internal connections are made with switching jacks so that they can be broken, if desired.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

112 2VCO

This module consists of two independent Voltage control Oscillators. A variety of external controls are possible with this unit including, Pulse Width Modulation and strong and weak sync mode for phase locking. Simoultaneous Manual Pulse Width Modulation is also possible. Each VCO has five different range settings from 32' to 2' as well as a Tuning control. Three different waveforms are available on each including, Triangle, Sawtooth, and pulse.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

121 2VCF

Two independent VCF's are part of this package. Each VCF includes the added feature of a built-in foxed high pass filter with a switch for turning the high pass functio off or selecting one of three cutoff points. Each VCF also includes three audio and three control inputs, and LED's for following signal flow. The green LED's light when a signal appears at the outputs, the red LED's light for overdrive (distort) condition.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

130 2VCA

Two independent Voltage Control Amplifiers are included in this single package. Each VCA provides three audio inputs with continually variable level controls. Three VCA Modulation inputs are also included, each having its own level control. The outputs of each VCA have a low and high output jack with LED's to monitor output levels. An initial gain control that is continously variable is included on each VCA and the user is allowed to choose between an exponential or linear response.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

131 output mixer

This four-channel stereo mixer has panning on each channel. The mixer can be ised in four track recording or to coordinate multiple synthesizer outputs. Also included are a stereo headphone output with separate level control: 220Hz, 440Hz, 880Hz. Mixer program outputs include left and right stereo outputs and separate mono output. Program outputs include both mini-jacks and 1/4" phone jacks for convenient connection to other parts of the synthesizer or to other studio equipment- Each program output also includes a red LED to show overload (distrot) condition.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

132 2CV/audio mixer- voltage processor

Each mixer is a four-channel mixer with simoultaneousl inverted and non-inverted outputs. They can be used for summing control voltages and/or for mixing audio signals. Both include built-in postitive and negative voltage sources. A red LED indicates an overload condition. The module also includes a separate variable negative voltage source.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

140 2ENV-LFO

The 140-module and the 110 module provide the minimum basic elements necessary to produce a single synthesizer voice. Two voices can be provided with the added use of modules 112,121, and 130. ADSR's can be triggered from the keyboard's gate or gate + trigger, from an external gate, or manually with the front panel pushbutton. Both envelope generators provide inverted and normal outputs. Voltage controlled low frequency oscillator (LFO) has a built-in delay for delayed vibrato effects. KYBD TRIG switch allows phase locking of LFO output to keyboard trigger pulse.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

150 ring-noise-S/H LFO

The most common function of the ring modulator is to combine two VCO outputs to produce metallic, bell clanging sounds. The Sample and Hold can be used for sampling an input waveform or for producing control voltage patterns based on that waveform. The musical result is patterns of notes such as arpeggios, random notes, etc.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

165 2 portamento controller

Two independent portamento controllers are included in one module. Because the portamento time can be controlled by an external control voltage, you can be more expressive in the musical melody. When connected with the MC-4 *), you can program portamento full of variety, and it is also possible to get an inital portamento even when the MPX signal of the MC-4 is off.

 

*) Eivind's notice: The MC-4 is Rolands MicroComposer MC-4. Basically a digital sequencer. One of the first on the market.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

172 phase shifter-audio delay-gate delay

The phase shifter and audio delay can be used for producing spatial effects. Both include convenient effect on/off switches and can be controlled from an external control voltage source so that two units may be used together for stereo effects, or may be used as a part of the sound synthesis process itself. The built-in control LFO has both normal and inverted outputs. The gate delay can be used where desirable to provide a delayed output from a pulse source, or it can be used as a pulse shaper. The gate delay also has a built-in high gain amplifier with a THRESHOLD control so that low level pulses recorded on tape can be amplified and shaped into a form which will trigger synthesizer functions.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

173 4 signal gate-multiple jack

Four signal gates and six multiple-jack channels are in this one module. Rapid and easy operation of source mix or complex patch work is possible in a home recording situation. The DC signal can be turned on and off so that the CV signal can be operated. Six channels with four jacks are in each channel, convenient for complex patch work and system expansion.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

174 parametric equalizer

This module has a four-band parametric equalizer. Each center frequency can be set exactly within the range of 20Hz to 20kHz, using four control knobs with overlapping effective ranges. Each frequency level can be set individually within the range of =,9 to 9. As an equalizer this module can be used to create various tone colours, and as an effector by exaggerating the setting of each parameter.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


 

182 analog sequencer

This two channel, eight step analog sequencer is used for producing control voltage changes in sequence to produce such things as melodic patterns, pattened tone colour changes, etc. In series mode, voltage sequences of up to 16 steps may be programmed. In parallel mode, two independant voltages can be preset for each of up to eioght steps, or one of the channel outputs can be used to control the sequencer clocl so that the timing between each step in the sequence can be different. Several sequences, or in parallel for more channels of simoultaneoous output.

Dimensions:104(W)x230(H)x199(D)mm(4,1"x9,1"x7,8".


190 3 module systemrack

191J 5 module systemrack

 

190 3 module system rack.

Rear panel: 8-pin DIN connectors to supply power to modules; 6-pin DIN plug for expanding the system so that one keyboard may be used to control any number of additional rack systems. Available for 100V, 117V, 220V, 240V, @50/60Hz, Simulated wood ends.

Dimensions: 349(W)x314(H)x192(D)mm (13,7"x12,4"x7,56") Weight: 5,6kg (12,3Ib.) without modules. 190B Base for 190 is also available.

 

 

191J 5 module system rack.

This handsome sturdy rack is capable of holding five modules and is equipped with 33 jacks for easy, fast patching.

Exept for its added width and weight this rack is exactly the same as the Model 190.

Dimensions: 558(W)x314(H)x192(D)mm (22,9"x12,4"x7,56") Weight: 6,9kg(15,2Ib.) without modules.


Typical module combinations