Roland SH-101: Repair, Restoration and Upgrade of a Classic 80's Synth!

This video is the culmination of two months worth of work. I took a barely functioning, 40-year-old Roland SH-101 and brought it back to perfect condition - and then I went further, installing a Tubbutec "SH-1oh1" upgrade kit which gives it MIDI capability, drastically extends the sequencer and arpeggiator functionality, NVRAM storage, new LFO and envelope generators, and much more. Then we explore the "new" synth, demonstrate the new features, and create a sample demo track with the modernized SH-101!

Parts used in this restoration and mentioned in the video:

ESD Wrist Strap: https://amzn.to/3SfpaJz
SLAVE to the SQUAREwave:   / slavetothesquarewave  
Tubbutec SH-1oh1 Upgrade Kit: https://tubbutec.de/sh-1oh1/
Tubbutec SH-101 Dust Covers: https://tubbutec.de/product/sh-101-du...
Replacement mod switch: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...

Tools:
Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3FYcfag
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3YN7Ak5
3M Spray Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3mg87wF
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3hN1RKE
Desoldering Pump: https://amzn.to/40bh8Vu
Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3ofPgCz
DeOxit D5 Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3mIihpT
DeOxit F5 Fader Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3KGZ8Nj
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/3VghKIw
Thermal (infrared) camera: https://amzn.to/3XbEIRk

0:00 Overview & History of the SH-101
7:13 Initial Tests
8:50 Tubbutec Upgrade Features
12:19 Cleaning the Faders
14:42 Disassembly & Inspection
20:57 Replacing the Power Switch
23:13 Cleaning the Switches
23:54 Tubbutec Unboxing
24:23 Initial Install
26:42 CPU Voltage Check
28:34 Installing the New CPU
29:03 Soldering Wires
33:19 Drilling the MIDI Jacks
35:43 Replacing the Dust Guards
37:49 Cut the Battery Wire
38:21 Install the Boards & MIDI Jacks
39:42 Solder the Green Wire
40:24 Final Reassembly
42:10 Power-On Test
43:35 Mod Switch Replacement
50:11 Factory Calibration
50:31 Full Test
52:41 Demo Track
54:20 Controls Overview
57:29 Tubbutec Sequencer
1:00:33 Other Tubbutec Features
1:03:10 Summary

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