Roland SH-01A Synthesizer (Grey)
OverviewRoland SH-01A Synthesizer (Grey)
- Sounds of the classic SH-101 synthesizer via ACB tech, including bass, lead, noise, and sound effects
- New Unison, Chord, and four-voice Polyphonic modes expand on the original’s iconic sound palette
- Built-in sequencer with 64 patterns available to save and recall
- Easy performance arpeggiator with three playback modes, note hold, and three-way transpose switch
- CV/Gate output for controlling modular or vintage gear
- Multiple sync options including internal and external MIDI, MIDI via USB, LFO clock, and trigger input
- 64 writeable preset patches for increased performance capabilities
- Selectable advanced LFO with new waveforms and extended range of clock rate
- Sends and receives MIDI control change messages via traditional MIDI jacks or USB
- High-quality construction with metal front panel
- Highly portable for mobile music making
- Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB powered
- Compatible with the K-25m Keyboard Unit and other optional Roland Boutique accessories
- Available in limited-edition red and blue colors like the original SH-101
Specifications
Sound Generator Section
Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices
Assign Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY/CHORD
User Memory
Sound Patch: 64
Sequencer Pattern: 64
Controllers
VOLUME knob
Ribbon controllers C1, C2
LFO section:
RATE indicator and slider
WAVE FORM select knob
VCO section:
MOD depth slider
RANGE select knob
PULSE WIDTH slider
LFO/MAN/ENV select switch
SOURCE MIXER section:
PULSE level slider
SAW level slider
SUB OSC level slider
SUB OSC select slider
NOISE level slider
VCF section:
FREQ: cutoff frequency slider
RES: resonance slider
ENV: envelope depth slider
MOD: modulation depth slider
KYBD: key follow slider
VCA section:
ENV/GATE select switch
ENV section:
GATE+TRIG/GATE/LFO select switch
A: attack time slider
D: decay time slider
S: sustain level slider
R: release time slider
Controller section:
TRANSPOSE switch (L/M/H)
VCO BENDER sens slider
VCF BENDER sens slider
LFO MOD slider
PORTAMENTO select switch (AUTO/OFF/ON)
PORTAMENTO time knob
MENU switch and indicator
SEQUENCER/ARPEGGIO section:
1/LOAD switch and indicator
2/PLAY switch and indicator
3/DOWN switch and indicator
4/U&D switch and indicator
5/UP switch and indicator
6/HOLD switch and indicator
7/KEY TRANSPOSE switch and indicator
8 switch and indicator
Power switch
Step Sequencer
100 steps
4 notes (Polyphonic)
Arpeggio
DOWN/U&D/UP
1 OCT/2 OCT
Display
7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
Connectors
CV OUT jack: mono miniature phone type
GATE OUT jack: mono miniature phone type
EXT CLK IN jack: mono miniature phone type
PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack: stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)
Power Supply
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB bus power
Current Draw
500 mA (USB bus power)
Expected battery life under continuous use
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours
* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Options (sold separately)
Keyboard Unit: K-25m
Boutique Dock: DK-01
Size and Weight
Width
300 mm
11-13/16 inches
Depth
128 mm
5-1/16 inches
Height
46 mm
1-13/16 inches
Weight (including batteries)
965 g
2 lbs 3 oz