Roland SH 01A Synthesizer

A Polyphonic Update of a Monophonic Classic
The SH-01A reimagines Roland's venerable SH-101 synthesizer as a Boutique Series module. Just like the original, the SH-01A generates distinctive bass sounds and bubbly analog effects using a simple 1-VCO, 1-VCF, 1-VCA, 1-LFO design. But thanks to modern innovations, you can now perform full chords with 4-voice polyphony, greatly expanding your sound palette. And whether you craft a throbbing bass line, buzzing lead, or otherworldly sound effect, you can store up to 64 preset patches for instant recall. Complete with 100-note step sequencer, arpeggiator, and selectable advanced LFO, the SH-01A is a must-have for any synth enthusiast.














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The SH-101 — a simple synth with monster sound
For the SH-01A, Roland modeled their iconic SH-101 synthesizer right down to the component level using their proprietary Analog Circuit Behavior technology. The SH-101 was originally produced in 1983 and is now legendary for its alluring bass sounds and edgy analog tones. This popular monophonic synth was pretty simple, employing a 1-VCO, 1-VCF, 1-VCA, 1-LFO structure, and was used extensively in industrial and dance music throughout the late '80s and '90s. The SH-101's distinctive sounds are coveted by electronic artists worldwide, and now thanks to the SH-01A, those elusive sounds can be yours.

The original SH-101.




Expand your sound palette with 4-note polyphony
The original SH-101 was great for bass lines and leads, but its monophonic design restricted its usefulness. The Roland SH-01A removes this limitation, providing you with full 4-note polyphony. Build massive sounds with all four voices in Unison mode, or use Chord mode to layer any four notes, each of which can be shifted up and down in semitone intervals. Poly mode allows you to play four notes simultaneously for pads and chords. It's funny — despite all these cool options, many of us here at Sweetwater still get a kick out of using Mono mode to deliver a classic monophonic SH-101 performance.




Create inspired compositions with the built-in sequencer
Countless bass lines and lead melodies owe a debt to the original SH-101's built-in 100-step sequencer. Unfortunately, it only allowed you to store one sequence at a time. This isn't the case with the SH-01A, however. Now you can save and access 64 sequence patterns, making the SH-01A perfectly suited to the stage. On top of that, CV/Gate, MIDI, and USB capabilities allow you to control your modular rig, hardware synths, and software plug-ins directly from the SH-01A.

K-25m keyboard sold separately.



The original SH-101 has been used by:

Orbital
Future Sound of London
Überzone
The Prodigy
808 State
The Grid
Cirrus
Eat Static
Jimmy Edgar
Apollo 440
Devo
Union Jack
Luke Vibert
Dirty Vegas
Josh Wink
The Crystal Method
Aphex Twin
Astral Projection
Les Rythmes Digitales
Sense Datum
Squarepusher
Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM/MDFMK
Freddy Fresh
Lab 4
Nitzer Ebb
The Chemical Brothers
Boards of Canada
The Moog
Jimmy Dickinson of Little Angels





Roland SH-01A Features:

Re-creation of the classic SH-101 synthesizer using proprietary Analog Circuit Behavior technology
Simple design consisting of 1 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, and 1 LFO
4-voice polyphony with Unison, Chord, and Polyphony modes greatly expand your sound palette
Store and recall up to 64 patterns using the built-in 100-step sequencer
Onboard arpeggiator with 3 playback modes, note hold, and 3-way transpose switch
Control modular and vintage gear with the CV/Gate output
Synchronize to your other gear via MIDI, USB-MIDI, LFO clock, and trigger input
Increase your performance capabilities with 64 writable preset patches
Selectable advanced LFO with multiple waveforms and extended clock rate
Highly portable with durable metal front panel
Compatible with Roland K-25m keyboard (sold separately)





Tech Specs



Type
Synthesizer Module


Sound Engine Type(s)
Analog Circuit Behavior modeling


Polyphony
4 Notes


Other Controllers
2 x Ribbon controllers


Number of Presets
64 writeable preset patches


Expansion
K-25m keyboard (sold separately)


Oscillators
1 x VCO, 1 x LFO


VCA
1 x VCA


Filter
1 x VCF


Arpeggiator
Yes


Sequencer
64 patterns, 100 steps


Analog Inputs
1 x 1/8" (mix in), 1 x 1/8" (external click)


Analog Outputs
1 x 1/8" (output), 1 x 1/8" (headphones)


MIDI I/O
In/Out


Other I/O
CV out, Gate out


USB
1 x Type Micro-B


Power Supply
4 x AA bateries / USB bus powered


Power Usage
500mA


Height
1.81"


Width
11.81"


Depth
5.06"


Weight
2 lbs. 3 oz.


Manufacturer Part Number
SH-01A





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