Roland Corporation SH-201 User's Manual
Synthesizer
SH-201
Put the Fun Back in Synthesis!
If you’re new to synthesizers, meet the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the
market: the Roland SH-201. If you’re a synth pro, the SH-201 will remind you of why you fell in love with
synthesizers in the first place. Simply, the SH-201 is a blast to play! It sounds great too, thanks to
such features as Roland’s famous Supersaw waveform, Feedback Oscillator, D Beam, and more.
The SH-201 is also equipped with an external input, so you can manipulate your CDs, MP3s, or other
external input devices and instruments.
●Great-sounding analog-modeling synth
●Ultra-EZ front panel is logically designed to teach
the basics of synthesis
●External input for manipulating external audio from
CD/MP3 players, etc.
●Built-in delay, reverb, and overdrive effects
●Arpeggiator adds instant rhythmic motion to sounds
●USB port for audio/MIDI connection to computer
●VSTi Editor software included for computer
integration
●Invisible infrared D Beam controller
●Short recorder onboard to capture and loop your
performance and knob tweeking
* Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
SH-201 Specifications
■ Keyboard 49 keys (velocity sensitive) ■ Sound Generator Organization Analog Modeling Sound Engine
(One MIDI part), Two Tones per Patch (Upper and Lower), 2 Oscillators with MIX/MOD + 1 Filter + 1 Amp +
2 LFO + 3 Envelopers ■ Patch Memory Preset : 32, User: 32 ■ OSC Section Oscillator Waveform: SAW,
SQUARE, PULSE/PWM, TRIANGLE, SINE, NOISE, FB OSC, Super SAW, EXT IN, Knobs: Pitch, Detune,
PulseWidth/Feedback, Pitch Enveloper: Attack, Decay ■ MIX/MOD Section Oscillator Sync, Ring
Modulation, Low Boost/Low Cut, Knob: Balance (OSC1/OSC2) ■ FILTER Section Filter Type: LPF, BPF, HPF
(-12 dB/-24 dB), Knobs: Cutoff, Resonance, Key follow, Enveloper: Attack, Sustain, Decay, Release ■ AMP
section Knob: Level, Insertion Effect: Overdrive, Enveloper: Attack, Sustain, Decay, Release ■ LFO Section
LFO Shape: TRIANGLE, SINE, SAW, SQUARE, TRAPEZOID, SAMPLE AND HOLD, RANDAM, Knobs: Rate,
Destination 1 Depth, Destination 2 Depth, Tempo Sync ON/OFF ■ Effects Reverb, Modulation Delay
■ Controllers Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, D Beam Controller ■ Arpeggiator Pattern template: 32, Tempo:
20– 250 B.P.M. *Full programmable with PC editor software ■ Recorder Easy MIDI recorder, Number of
Track: 1, Tempo: 20– 250 B.P.M. ■ Jacks/Connectors Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch phone type),
Headphones Jack, Input Jacks (L,R) (RCA pin type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), USB Connector (AUDIO/
MIDI), Pedal Jack, DC In Jack ■ Power Supply AC Adaptor (DC 9 V) ■ Dimensions 884 (W) x 354 (D) x
107 (H) mm, 34-13/16 (W) x 13-15/16 (D) x 4-1/4 (H) inches ■ Weight 5.2 kg / 11 lbs 8 oz (excluding AC
Adaptor) ■ Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U or ACI series), CD-ROM (USB Driver, Editor,
Librarian) ■ Options Pedal Switch: DPseries, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Great Analog-Style Sound
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Even though it’s super fun and easy to use, the SH-201 is no toy
when it comes to sound. With two beefy analog-modeling oscillators
onboard, complete with Roland’s famous Supersaw waveform and
resonant filter, this little synth can blow down doors. It also comes
with high-quality delay and reverb effects for adding depth and
dimension to the sound, a saturation control for adding a ripsaw
edge, and an arpeggiator for instant rhythmic motion.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ultra-Easy Operation
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is synthesis at its friendliest. The SH-201’s front panel puts
every control directly under your fingertips in a logically positioned
signal path from left to right. No hidden menus, no nonsense. Just
play and move the knobs and sliders. It’s as simple as that!
Students of synthesis will love the ease and immediate gratification
of the SH-201. No other modern synth on the market is as fun,
friendly, and inviting.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
USB Connectivity
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connect the SH-201 to a computer (Mac or PC) with one simple
USB cable. Send and receive MIDI and audio through the USB
port. Take advantage of the VSTi editing software that’s included
with the SH-201 to manipulate sounds from your computer, and to
save/organize patches remotely.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
External Audio Input
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Playing the SH-201 from its keyboard is only half the fun. Try
plugging another audio source into its external input (such as
CD/MP3-player and samplers) and twist the sound with the
front-panel knobs and sliders. Wave your hands over the SH-201’s
invisible D Beam and drive the audience wild!
Loading...