Missing Equipment

I was going to try to find some inspiration from my Roland S-1 but I can’t figure out where it is in the mess of my house. The S-1 is a small synth in the AIRA lineup. The official name , in as far as I can tell, is Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth Polyphonic Synthesizer. Features include:

• Inspired by the Legendary SH-101
• Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) Technology
• 64-Step Sequencer, 64 Patterns, Arp
• Oscillator Draw, Osc Chop, Riser Tools

The blurb says:

Quickly and easily add snappy basses and expressive leads with the 4-voice Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synthesizer. Inspired by the legendary SH-101, the S-1 Tweak Synth is a potent micropolysynth with futuristic wave manipulation, onboard sequencing, and a range of unique performance features. Create lavish tones with oscillator, envelope, filter, and LFO sections, adjust effects with dedicated knobs, and dive into deeper design tools with quick combo button presses. The bottom section of the panel features 26 multifunction pads, providing access to a keyboard with a two-plus octave range, a step-sequencer interface, and a wealth of creative options to spark fresh ideas.

Personally, I find the Oscillator draw and chop to be a favorite of mine, and the 64 step sequencer is very nice have in gear as inexpensive as this. I got mine when it first came out for $199, but the street price now is $269.99. The only major beef I‘ve got is that the key combos to access secondary functions are less than intuitive.