Roland SH-201
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The Roland SH-201 is an analog modeling synthesizer
introduced in 2006 by the Roland Corporation
. 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. The input signal can be altered as one wave stream but not as a layered track. Real-time controls feature Roland's infrared D-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.
The SH-201 was discontinued in 2010. At the NAMM 2010 show Roland introduced its follower, the SH-01 GAIA.
Analog modeling synthesizer
An Analog Modeling Synthesizer is a synthesizer that generates the sounds of traditional analog synthesizers using DSP components and software algorithms to simulate the behaviour of the original electric and electronic circuitry, in order to obtain the sound in a more precise manner from the...
introduced in 2006 by the Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation
is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment and software. It was founded by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka on April 18, 1972, with ¥33 million in capital. In 2005 Roland's headquarters relocated to Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture. Today it has factories in Japan,...
. The SH-201 is equipped with two analogue modeling oscillators
Electronic oscillator
An electronic oscillator is an electronic circuit that produces a repetitive electronic signal, often a sine wave or a square wave. They are widely used in innumerable electronic devices...
(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. The input signal can be altered as one wave stream but not as a layered track. Real-time controls feature Roland's infrared D-Beam
D-Beam
The D-Beam Controller is a Roland Synthesizers interface that controls sound and effects via hand movements interacting with an infrared beam of light. Although controlled in a similar manner to a theremin, it should not be confused with one. The theremin operates with radio frequencies.It was...
controller. The synthesizer also acts as a USB audio interface for digital audio workstation
Digital audio workstation
A digital audio workstation is an electronic system designed solely or primarily for recording, editing and playing back digital audio. DAWs were originally tape-less, microprocessor-based systems such as the Synclavier and Fairlight CMI...
recording.
The modeling and layout of filters, envelopes, oscillator types, and mix options are similar to the JP-8000
Roland JP-8000
The Roland JP-8000 is an analog modeling synthesizer released by the Roland Corporation in 1997.- Overview :The Roland JP-8000 was released in early 1997 to compete with the other analog modeling synthesizers of the period such as the Access Virus, Clavia Nord Lead the Korg MS2000 and the Yamaha AN1x...
. 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
Roland SH-101
Roland SH-101 is a synthesizer from the early 1980s, manufactured by Roland. It is a small, 32 key, monophonic analog synthesizer. It features one oscillator with 3 simultaneous waveforms, an 'octave-divided' square sub-oscillator, triangle and square/pwm waveform. It has a low-pass filter/VCF...
which was also cased in plastic.
The SH-201 was discontinued in 2010. At the NAMM 2010 show Roland introduced its follower, the SH-01 GAIA.
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External links
- SH-201 details - VintageSynth.com
- Roland US - official site
- Roland SH-201 - Demo Video