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Roland SH-201 (No Longer Available)Item ID: SH20149-key Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Built-in Delay, Reverb, and Saturation Effects 
Sorry, the Roland SH-201 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. From Our Research Team:An Analog-modeling Synth That's Fun to Play!For musicians new to synthesizers, Roland announces the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market: the SH-201. For synth pros, the SH-201 will remind them of why they fell in love with synthesizers in the first place. The SH-201 is a blast to play! It sounds great too, thanks to such features as Roland's famous Supersaw waveform, resonant filter, saturation control, and more.Roland SH-201 Synthesizer at a Glance:
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 on board, 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 (Editing software compatible with AU also from Version 1.10. See "Downloads" page). 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! Roland SH-201 Synthesizer Features:
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ReviewsIncredible First Synth
by Sean from Harper Woods, MI
This was my introduction into the world of synthesizers. I wanted to start off with something good that would be fairly easy to use, while still sounding great. I definitely got everything I was expec... read more [+]ting and so much more. The sounds you can get out of this are surprising for a analog-modeling synth. Some of the classic synth sounds you have heard are here, and with all of the different presets and the seemingly endless possible combinations of parameter tweaks make this such an enjoyable instrument, I have often just sat around messing around off of one preset. This can get so many sounds, it's unbelievable. Even though many of the presets seem geared toward the more house/techno crowd, they can be easily replaced, so it's no thorn in my side.May 16, 2010 Music Background: Guitarist, Bassist, Composer, Music Enthusiast I have loved the SH-201 since the day I've gotten it. It's worked perfectly, it sounds incredible, it's easy to use and tweak, and it has way exceeded my expectations for what I thought a synth could do. For my first synth, it's a purchase that was well worth every freaking penny. :D close [-] It's like having two synths under one keyboard
by Paul Rego from Asheville, NC
With a background of analog synths (patch cords), I was skeptical about buying this. After digging into it a bit, I realized the SH-201 has some powerful features. One is dual voicing (2 layers) with ... read more [+]each instrument (patch). Press "Lower" and one layer is heard. Press "Upper" and you hear the other. Press "Dual" and both can be played together. 64 instruments (32 Preset, 32 User) become much more. USB transfers MIDI and audio to your computer. The included Editor / Librarian software provides unlimited instruments (and archiving). Being a drummer, I can run my Roland V-Drum audio through the Ext In on the SH-201 and have it filter sweep my sound (great effect). After 9-months, I'm still extremely happy with the SH-201. close [-]
September 20, 2008 Music Background: Drummer, Analog Synthesist, Composer The Digital Synth That Thinks It's Analog!
by goodnoize 43 from Santa Fe, NM USA
The Roland SH-201 analog modeling synth will give you the "meat and potatoes" (the basics) of analog syn thesis. The SH-201 is actually a spinoff of Roland's 1999 JP8000, but perhaps in a more afforda... read more [+]ble form. This synth will give the player lush sounding Oberheim pads and strings, Moog leads, Jupiter 8 basses, and Korg sound effects. Yes, the SH-201 is digital, but this baby sounds more analog than some analog synths! Think Michael Jackson's Thriller album. Thriller was recorded in 1982 with mostly a Roland Jupiter 8 keyboard. Fantastic analog synth music on that record. You can get every Thriller sound with the SH-201. Think Gary Numann's "Cars", which has in it a small taste of every analog synthesizer sound possible. The SH-201 sounds very MTV 1980ish, the 80's was the best era for music made with polyphonic synths. The control panel of the SH-201 is laid out like a signal flow chart. You start at the occillators, and stop at the envelopes. You can craft your own sound, by just following the arrows and turning the knobs and pushing the buttons where you land up. Anyone who is new to synthesis can learn the basics of synth programming quick and easy with the SH-201. My favorite features of the SH201 are the knobs and sliders, a characteristic of true analog synths. It is just better to adjust the ADSR on the envelope with sliders rather than knobs because you can see the shape of the waveform. And also the knobs on the SH-201 are start-and-stop potentiometers rather than endless encoders, which makes this synth all-the-better! And there are also other great features such as Roland's D-Beam controller, (an infra-red modulation sensor exclusive to all other makes of synthesizers) you can alter sounds just by waving your hand over it. And for all you DJ's, there is even an external input for your turntable, so you can use your record as an occillator! There is also a nice on board arppegiator with 64 preset patterns, (of all styles) and if you prefer,they can be customized with the included librarian and editing software. As far as effects, the SH-201 has a nice built-in digital reverb, and delay. This synth cuts through clear and clean in band performance, but also sounds pristine and pure for recording. And for all you smart, young people who know how to use recording software (I don't) The SH201 even has a USB port so can integrate it with your computer-based music production. The SH-201's black and white piano keys are quick and responsive; the keyboard has a nice feel to it. Twenty five years ago a synthesizer of this capability would of cost thousands. But now digital technology has made it affordable to get the fantastic analog synthesizer sounds of yester-year. This synth is of such good quality that Madonna's keyboard player even has an SH-201 in his rig. (I read this in Keyboard magazine). I own many high-quality expensive analog and digital synthesizers from the 80's and 90's, (Roland Jupiter 8, Juno 106, Ensoniq Fizmo, Moog Voyager, Access Virus Ti 61 key, and Korg Radias, just to name a few)and the SH-201 sounds just as good as any of them, so I had to get it. So if you are purchasing your very first analog synthesizer, "Buy the Roland SH-201 and You'll Have Fun! close [-]
November 25, 2009 Music Background: 30 years, performer, recordist, composer; 80's metal 70's country, 80's new wave Lush
by William Mcknight from Nashville, TN
The string and pad chords that you can create with this synth are amazing. Also you can get some pretty good bass sounds and with the editor its not all that hard to create some decent leads for Hip H... read more [+]op.September 15, 2009 Music Background: One half of the production team known as Track Heroes Although I own a lot of sofsynths this is still used heavily in my production work. close [-] fun little synth that is easy to learn
by dan logan from DIXON, IL USA
very easy to use and has some great sounds. i use it for electro/industrial/techno music and it doesnt dissapoint. great buy for the price.
December 19, 2007 Music Background: professional hobbyist 
Roland SH-201
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