I got 3 out of 4 rightt, only to be tripped up on the 'Choice Bass', with the GAIA 2 rendition sounding slightly _thinner_ to my ear (headphones) than the SH-101, whereas the prior patches were the opposite, i.e., the GAIA 2 was a little richer in tonality than the original IMO. That aside, if you were to drop either into a mix then you'd be very hard pressed to tell the difference.
I missed this when you put it out. Excellent work. I got 3 of 4 right, but it's patch 3 that's the real tell. I think all patches other than patch 3 are totally passable but patch 3 just shows the limitations of the filter on the gaia.
I’m a recovered analog purist. I owned and SH101 forever as my main synth. These days, I prefer the Zencore versions of it to the original. I’m most curious about the GAIA 2 as the hands on controls make me want to dive into it!
Honestly, I'd go get a System 1,its like $300,and has ACB tech, so it's spot on perfect. Plus, you can always plug out tons of other synths, like a J8, Promars, etc. For 1/3 the price.
Nice comparison Scott. Interestingly, when you compare some genuine SH101s with each other, even those aren't exactly the same. The Gaia 2 engine sounds pretty close so if you're after a 101 sound, the comparisons you did are potayto-potahto different - definitely close enough. I didn't bother guessing which was which because I would get them all wrong. 😁
I got ‘em all. The most obvious difference was lazor boy. At high resonance the Zencore filter doesn’t break up the same as the real thing. It’s too smooth. The ACB 101 does a much better job of emulating that break up and grit. Sure wish my S-1 had all the Zencore FX though. It needs a distortion.
Ok, maybe this is a question relating to your last video, but I know you are a live keyboardist as well, so here's my question : as an upper hand/keyboard (and in conjunction with a MODX+7), which Roland Synth would you take along to play the classic Roland Sounds for Rock/Pop Songbook : the 3-octave Gaia2 or the 4-octave System-8 ? This is not just a case of ACB vs ABM (put that in perspective through a PA system) or KeyRange, but ease of use/GUI, readability, patch switch/handling, weight, casing/solidity etc. A few second-hand system 8 appear around the same price or lower than a Gaia 2, so I thought the time is ripe for self GAS-light...
Classic Roland sounds, I'd go with the System-8 in a heartbeat. For two reasons: 1) it's bitimbral, you can layer and split sounds, and 2) if you need true classic Roland sounds like JP-8 and Juno-106, they are all right there already.
Oh man, i've owned probably 6 or 7 SH-101s since 1995, and i got this 100% wrong!! =oD I recently got the Gaia 2 but haven't dived too deep into the 101 model yet. Maybe they can add an option to alter the EG slopes in a future update.
The real major difference is that a genuine Roland SH-101 costs more than a Gaia 2, isn’t polyphonic, is a way more limited synth, and requires expensive maintenance.
I got patch 1 and & 2 wrong, and was correct on 3 & 4. But, I've never had an SH-101. Great video Scott. Let me know if you want me to do a fundraiser for you to get a haircut. I know I can raise $35 if I livestream in my suspenders.
@@DankePlace With everyone censoring and removing my responses defending John, but leaving the original comment by DankePankeInHisPants, I feel like I'm in Canada where there is no first ammendment and tyrants rule.
@@RichKielbasa I have no idea what you're talking about, seems like you fake it like John, you know that grey matter stuff? You defend him all you want, I mean you're as bad as he is regarding homophobia, misogyny and transphobia. GL with that in life.
The 101 in my System 1 would be more than acceptable to me if I cared about the “ 101 sound “, now the SH2 and System 100 though …chefs kiss . Unironically I actual prefer the “101” in my SH4d because it’s not similar due to the much more aggressive filter .
as similar as you'd ever need for the sound, but that bass is no where near it. It's really about the playability of it though. Put an SH101 in front of me in the dark and I can pull any sound and have a great time doing it.
Having the two similar-but-not-identical sounds in the right and left channels really was fantastic. A great concept that could definitely be utilized when recording.
Wow all my predictions were backward. I kept thinking the better and more bassy sounds were the 101. They were the Gaia. It sound better to me in every case but number 4.
I got them all right, I dont like the Gaia2 sound from any of the demos I've heard and it was apparent to me when I heard that distasteful blandness coming through. The actual name GAIA is an awesome title for a synth you would think it would be some classic for new age sounds.
I got 3 out of 4 rightt, only to be tripped up on the 'Choice Bass', with the GAIA 2 rendition sounding slightly _thinner_ to my ear (headphones) than the SH-101, whereas the prior patches were the opposite, i.e., the GAIA 2 was a little richer in tonality than the original IMO.
That aside, if you were to drop either into a mix then you'd be very hard pressed to tell the difference.
I got 1, 2 and 3 right but couldn’t tell which was which on the 4th one. Nice job, you were able to make them sound quite similar.
I missed this when you put it out. Excellent work. I got 3 of 4 right, but it's patch 3 that's the real tell. I think all patches other than patch 3 are totally passable but patch 3 just shows the limitations of the filter on the gaia.
I’m a recovered analog purist. I owned and SH101 forever as my main synth. These days, I prefer the Zencore versions of it to the original. I’m most curious about the GAIA 2 as the hands on controls make me want to dive into it!
Honestly, I'd go get a System 1,its like $300,and has ACB tech, so it's spot on perfect. Plus, you can always plug out tons of other synths, like a J8, Promars, etc. For 1/3 the price.
@@SlaserX that’s a great idea. I hadn’t realized the price had come down that much. I’m gonna look for one.
Nice comparison Scott. Interestingly, when you compare some genuine SH101s with each other, even those aren't exactly the same. The Gaia 2 engine sounds pretty close so if you're after a 101 sound, the comparisons you did are potayto-potahto different - definitely close enough.
I didn't bother guessing which was which because I would get them all wrong. 😁
Great video! How do you access the SH 01 MODEL SOUND ENGINE sounds? Is it thru utilities settings. ..? Im still waffling thru the MANUAL.
There is a “Model” button on bottom right of the front panel.
I got ‘em all. The most obvious difference was lazor boy. At high resonance the Zencore filter doesn’t break up the same as the real thing. It’s too smooth. The ACB 101 does a much better job of emulating that break up and grit. Sure wish my S-1 had all the Zencore FX though. It needs a distortion.
Ok, maybe this is a question relating to your last video, but I know you are a live keyboardist as well, so here's my question : as an upper hand/keyboard (and in conjunction with a MODX+7), which Roland Synth would you take along to play the classic Roland Sounds for Rock/Pop Songbook : the 3-octave Gaia2 or the 4-octave System-8 ? This is not just a case of ACB vs ABM (put that in perspective through a PA system) or KeyRange, but ease of use/GUI, readability, patch switch/handling, weight, casing/solidity etc. A few second-hand system 8 appear around the same price or lower than a Gaia 2, so I thought the time is ripe for self GAS-light...
Classic Roland sounds, I'd go with the System-8 in a heartbeat. For two reasons: 1) it's bitimbral, you can layer and split sounds, and 2) if you need true classic Roland sounds like JP-8 and Juno-106, they are all right there already.
Thnx !
Oh man, i've owned probably 6 or 7 SH-101s since 1995, and i got this 100% wrong!! =oD I recently got the Gaia 2 but haven't dived too deep into the 101 model yet. Maybe they can add an option to alter the EG slopes in a future update.
- I didn't hear much difference. Maybe the sh-101 slightly thinner ?
- Wouldn't it be more revealing to see the output on an oscilloscope ?
GAIA 2 is worth the asking, it's the new old and new. Does stuff that is just screaming to be played live with that UI.
The real major difference is that a genuine Roland SH-101 costs more than a Gaia 2, isn’t polyphonic, is a way more limited synth, and requires expensive maintenance.
SH-101 R channel? The SH-101 sounds slightly more vibrant to me:)
I got patch 1 and & 2 wrong, and was correct on 3 & 4. But, I've never had an SH-101. Great video Scott. Let me know if you want me to do a fundraiser for you to get a haircut. I know I can raise $35 if I livestream in my suspenders.
You should probably do a fund raiser for John, he needs more therapy.
@@DankePlace With everyone censoring and removing my responses defending John, but leaving the original comment by DankePankeInHisPants, I feel like I'm in Canada where there is no first ammendment and tyrants rule.
@@RichKielbasa I have no idea what you're talking about, seems like you fake it like John, you know that grey matter stuff?
You defend him all you want, I mean you're as bad as he is regarding homophobia, misogyny and transphobia.
GL with that in life.
@@DankePlaceOh you don't like being treated like you treat me? That must suck.
All but example 4 was fairly obvious , the Gia had a more open higher end , 4s bass example fooled me though.
I got them all right. To me the GAIA sounds thinner / more plasticy. Still, I just bought one 😂
The 101 in my System 1 would be more than acceptable to me if I cared about the “ 101 sound “, now the SH2 and System 100 though …chefs kiss . Unironically I actual prefer the “101” in my SH4d because it’s not similar due to the much more aggressive filter .
as similar as you'd ever need for the sound, but that bass is no where near it. It's really about the playability of it though. Put an SH101 in front of me in the dark and I can pull any sound and have a great time doing it.
Having the two similar-but-not-identical sounds in the right and left channels really was fantastic. A great concept that could definitely be utilized when recording.
I have great headphones and picked the most high fidelity of each sample. A A B B.. well well well
Wow all my predictions were backward. I kept thinking the better and more bassy sounds were the 101. They were the Gaia. It sound better to me in every case but number 4.
I got them all right yey.... I actually prefer the Gaia 2 versions to the the SH 101..
It's a good synth for bass and leads.
I got 1 and 4 right. 2 was the toughest
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The Gaia has a more consistant modulation, the SH101 varies more, it's almost human.
Ha. 2 right 2 false - what shoukd that say? 😅
I got them all right, I dont like the Gaia2 sound from any of the demos I've heard and it was apparent to me when I heard that distasteful blandness coming through. The actual name GAIA is an awesome title for a synth you would think it would be some classic for new age sounds.
The real question is who would use those horrible patches?
Someone making the Muppet Show soundtrack?
@@mickeythompson9537 XD
4 for 4....it was actually pretty easy to tell.