Vintage Roland System-100M 182 – Dual Manual Keyboard Controller – MINT Condition

Roland System-100M 182 – Dual Manual Keyboard Controller

The Roland 182 is a dual 4-octave CV/Gate keyboard controller designed specifically for the System-100M modular synthesizer system. Released in 1979, it served as the primary performance interface for the 100M—pre-MIDI, pre-velocity—offering advanced analog control over modular patches in both monophonic and duophonic modes.

• Two independent 4-octave keyboards (49 keys each) – labeled A and B

• Duophonic capability – sends two sets of CV/Gate signals (ideal for controlling two VCOs or separate modules)

• Portamento / Glide control – adjustable via front panel for smooth pitch transitions

• Transpose switches – +/- 1 octave on each keyboard

• Hold function – allows one note to sustain while playing another

• Trigger Modes – selectable between single and multiple triggering

• CV/Gate outputs (1V/oct standard) – designed to integrate directly with 100M modules (e.g., 110, 121, 140)

• Excellent build quality – rugged, metal chassis with Roland’s famously reliable keybeds

• Expressive for its time – duophonic mode allows two-note playing, rare for pre-MIDI gear

• Perfect fit for the 100M ecosystem – works natively with Roland’s DIN power/CV bus

• Still usable today – with standard CV/Gate outputs, it can control any 1V/oct analog synth

• No velocity or aftertouch – pure CV/Gate control with no dynamic sensitivity

• Very large and heavy – nearly 1 meter wide and built like a tank

• Limited modern integration – no MIDI, no USB; CV-only

• Maintenance risk – key contacts, faders, and switches may need servicing due to age

• Roland 182 Dual Keyboard was released in 1979, alongside the initial System-100M module set.

The Roland 182 is a beautifully made, duophonic analog keyboard that’s a perfect match for any 100M system. Though impractical for many modern users due to its size and lack of MIDI, it remains a prized collector’s item and a hands-on controller for vintage modular enthusiasts.