Roland Sh- 201 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

Roland SH-201
ManufacturerRoland
DatesJune 2006–March 2010
PriceUS$699
Technical specifications
Polyphony10 voices[1]
Timbrality2-part Multitimbral (upper/lower)
Oscillator2 with sawtooth, square, pulse, triangle,
sine, noise, feedback, supersaw
LFO2 triangle, sine, sawtooth, square,
trapezoidal, sample & hold, random
Synthesis type
Filter2 - 1 internal (LPF, HPR, BPF) -12 dB/-24 dB, 1 external (LPF, HPF, BPF, Notch) -12 dB/-24 dB
Attenuator2 (ADSR)
Aftertouch expressionNo
Velocity expressionYes
Storage memory32 preset/32 user
EffectsReverb, chorus, modulation delay, overdrive
Input/output
Keyboard49
External controlUSB, MIDI

The Roland SH-201 is a discontinued 49 key,[2] 10-voice polyphonicvirtual analogue synthesizer introduced in 2006 by the Roland Corporation. The SH-201 was discontinued in 2010. At the NAMM 2010 show Roland introduced its successor, the Roland SH-01 Gaia.

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Features[edit]

The SH-201 is equipped with two analogue modeling oscillators (four when in Dual or Split mode), a multi-mode filter, ring modulator, and it allows routing an external audio signal into its own dedicated filter. Real-time controls feature 29 front panel knobs and sliders, assignable pitch/mod stick and Roland's infraredD-Beam controller. The synthesizer also acts as a USB audio interface for digital audio workstation recording.

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Subtractive synthesis is still utilized on various synths, including virtual analog synth. Oberheim OB-8, Roland SH-101, Sequential Circuits Six-Trak and Korg Polysix. A famous example can be heard on Duran Duran's song 'Rio', in which the arpeggiator on a Roland Jupiter-4 plays a C minor chord in random mode. Interactive crossover synthesizer with analog and digital sound engines, onboard pattern sequencer, and vocal effects. GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer. High-performance, virtual analog synthesizer with old-school charm. View Product. Roland synthesizers with the JUPITER name carry our most advanced sound technologies, are supremely playable,. Feb 25, 2009 Over 1000 Vintage Synthesizers all in one room, I felt like a kid in a candy shop. Duration: 22:20. LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 658,965 views. Perfect for musicians new to synthesizers or pros looking for authentic analog sounds, the Roland SH-201 Synth features Roland's famous Supersaw waveform, resonant filter, saturation control, and more. Great Analog-Style Sound Even though it's super fun and easy to use, the Roland SH-201 is no toy when it comes to sound. With two beefy analog-modeling oscillators onboard, complete with Roland's.

The modeling and layout of filters, envelopes, oscillator types, and mix options are similar to the JP-8000. Notable differences are that the SH-201 offers more polyphony, oscillator choices, LFO routings and comes with computer software for more in-depth sound editing, patch librarian storage and DAW integration. The name SH-201 is derived from Roland's classic SH line of analog synthesizers, all of which were designed to be portable and simple to program, while the number 201 was chosen to reference the popular SH-101 which was also cased in plastic. It is also fully Windows and Mac compatible, connecting through a USB cable. MIDI and audio can be sent through the USB port.[3]

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  • Roland has resurrected their SH-series of synthesizers with the SH-201, an analog modeling synthesizer that's both fun and easy to use with plenty of features and cool sounds at a great price. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the SH-201 features Roland's famous Supersaw waveform (introduced in the JP-8000 ), resonant filter.
  • May 19, 2013  This is the demo of our freely downloadable Vacyd soundset for the Roland SH-201 virtual analog synthesizer. Download the patches from here: https://archive.
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Notable users[edit]

  • Calvin Harris (Notable for the main synth hook in 'I'm Not Alone')
  • Marcus Brown (Madonna)
  • Scooter (Just on stage)
  • JMR
  • Jean Michel Jarre[4]

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References[edit]

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  1. ^'Roland SH201'. Sound On Sound. April 2007. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014.
  2. ^http://www.roland.com/products/en/SH-201/
  3. ^http://www.roland.com/products/en/SH-201/
  4. ^Téo & Téa CD booklet

Further reading[edit]

  • 'Test Tones: SH-201 Synthesizer'. Future Music (U.S. ed.). January 2007. p. 86. ISSN1553-6777. OCLC57054243.

External links[edit]

  • SH-201 details - VintageSynth.com
  • Roland US - official site


Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roland_SH-201&oldid=946680781'
Roland SH-201
ManufacturerRoland
DatesJune 2006–March 2010
PriceUS$699
Technical specifications
Polyphony10 voices[1]
Timbrality2-part Multitimbral (upper/lower)
Oscillator2 with sawtooth, square, pulse, triangle,
sine, noise, feedback, supersaw
LFO2 triangle, sine, sawtooth, square,
trapezoidal, sample & hold, random
Synthesis type
Filter2 - 1 internal (LPF, HPR, BPF) -12 dB/-24 dB, 1 external (LPF, HPF, BPF, Notch) -12 dB/-24 dB
Attenuator2 (ADSR)
Aftertouch expressionNo
Velocity expressionYes
Storage memory32 preset/32 user
EffectsReverb, chorus, modulation delay, overdrive
Input/output
Keyboard49
External controlUSB, MIDI

The Roland SH-201 is a discontinued 49 key,[2] 10-voice polyphonicvirtual analogue synthesizer introduced in 2006 by the Roland Corporation. The SH-201 was discontinued in 2010. At the NAMM 2010 show Roland introduced its successor, the Roland SH-01 Gaia.

Features[edit]

The SH-201 is equipped with two analogue modeling oscillators (four when in Dual or Split mode), a multi-mode filter, ring modulator, and it allows routing an external audio signal into its own dedicated filter. Real-time controls feature 29 front panel knobs and sliders, assignable pitch/mod stick and Roland's infraredD-Beam controller. The synthesizer also acts as a USB audio interface for digital audio workstation recording.

The modeling and layout of filters, envelopes, oscillator types, and mix options are similar to the JP-8000. Notable differences are that the SH-201 offers more polyphony, oscillator choices, LFO routings and comes with computer software for more in-depth sound editing, patch librarian storage and DAW integration. The name SH-201 is derived from Roland's classic SH line of analog synthesizers, all of which were designed to be portable and simple to program, while the number 201 was chosen to reference the popular SH-101 which was also cased in plastic. It is also fully Windows and Mac compatible, connecting through a USB cable. MIDI and audio can be sent through the USB port.[3]

Notable users[edit]

  • Calvin Harris (Notable for the main synth hook in 'I'm Not Alone')
  • Marcus Brown (Madonna)
  • Scooter (Just on stage)
  • JMR
  • Jean Michel Jarre[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^'Roland SH201'. Sound On Sound. April 2007. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014.
  2. ^http://www.roland.com/products/en/SH-201/
  3. ^http://www.roland.com/products/en/SH-201/
  4. ^Téo & Téa CD booklet

Further reading[edit]

  • 'Test Tones: SH-201 Synthesizer'. Future Music (U.S. ed.). January 2007. p. 86. ISSN1553-6777. OCLC57054243.

External links[edit]

  • SH-201 details - VintageSynth.com
  • Roland US - official site


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