Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I dive into Trans-X’s iconic 80s hit Living on Video and show how its legendary synth lead sound can be recreated on both the Roland SH-101 and the Roland GAIA 2. I share the story of how this track inspired my passion for synthesizers, then walk you step-by-step through programming the sound—first on the original hardware SH-101, then on the GAIA 2’s SH-101 model engine. If you’re into vintage synths, 80s music production, or modern recreations of classic sounds, this video is for you.
👉 Expect hands-on sound design, synth tips, and side-by-side comparisons so you can bring that unmistakable 80s vibe into your own tracks.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 My History With Living On Video
1:08 The Lead Sound
2:12 Building Sound on SH-101
4:22 Building Sound on GAIA 2
8:21 Comparison
#RolandSH101 #RolandGAIA2 #TransX #LivingOnVideo #SynthTutorial #SoundDesign #80sSynth #VintageSynth #Synthesizers #ElectronicMusic
In this video, I dive into Trans-X’s iconic 80s hit Living on Video and show how its legendary synth lead sound can be recreated on both the Roland SH-101 and the Roland GAIA 2. I share the story of how this track inspired my passion for synthesizers, then walk you step-by-step through programming the sound—first on the original hardware SH-101, then on the GAIA 2’s SH-101 model engine. If you’re into vintage synths, 80s music production, or modern recreations of classic sounds, this video is for you.
👉 Expect hands-on sound design, synth tips, and side-by-side comparisons so you can bring that unmistakable 80s vibe into your own tracks.
Roland GAIA 2: amzn.to/3IWj2XB
My keyboard Z stand: amzn.to/3Ix5xuF
Z stand extra tier: amzn.to/3XtVpa6
My keyboard A frames: amzn.to/3YwAPav
My silver keyboard covers: amzn.to/40VySFx
My black keyboard covers: amzn.to/3Gt5oXz
0:00 Intro
0:25 My History With Living On Video
1:08 The Lead Sound
2:12 Building Sound on SH-101
4:22 Building Sound on GAIA 2
8:21 Comparison
#RolandSH101 #RolandGAIA2 #TransX #LivingOnVideo #SynthTutorial #SoundDesign #80sSynth #VintageSynth #Synthesizers #ElectronicMusic










