| Model ID | SH-01 |
| Form Factor | Keyboard |
| Signal Path | Digital Hardware |
| Dimensions | 689 mm x 317 mm x 100 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
| Power | DC 9V or 8x AA batteries |
| Keys | 37 (Velocity Sensitive) |
| Maximum Polyphony | 64 voices |
| Patch Memory | 64 Presets, 64 User |
| Oscillators | 3 (Saw, Square, Pulse / PWM, Triangle, Sine, Noise, Super Saw) |
| Modulation | Oscillator Sync, Ring Modulation (OSC 2 to OSC 1) |
| Filters | LPF, HPF, BPF, PKG (-12/-24 db) |
| LFO | Triangle, Sine, Saw, Square, or Sample (Optional Tempo Sync) |
| Onboard Effects | Distortion, Flanger, Delay, Reverb, Low Boost |
| Arpeggiator | 64 preset patterns |
| Phrase Recorder | 8 user patterns, 1 track |
| Pitch Bend/Mod Lever | Roland type |
| D-BEAM controller | Roland IR sensor |
| V-Link | MIDI control of Edirol video hardware |
| Channels | 64 Voice |
| Connections | - Output L/MONO, R · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
- Headphone Jack · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Stereo
- Pedal Jack (for momentary on/off or expression pedals) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Stereo
- MIDI In/Out · DIN
- USB Computer (type B) for MIDI and audio · USB
- USB Memory (type A) for flash drives · USB
- External Input for play-along audio · 3.5mm Miniature Phone Jack (1/8") · Stereo
- DC Input, 9V (Roland PSB-120 or PSB-1U) · Other
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| Links | Roland GAIA site |
| Notes | A budget-friendly virtual analog synth with old-fashioned one-knob-per-function controls. Three separate Tones can be stacked for complex sounds, there are envelopes for the oscillator, the filter and the amp section, and some interesting live-performance options with the D-Beam controller. While it doesn't quite sound as rich as a real analog synth, its cheap and cheerful nature, 64-voice polyphony and easy programmability means you can come up with some very useful sounds. It's also very light and portable, with battery power giving you the option to get inspired anywhere. There's also an editor-librarian for Windows and Mac with a handy waveform viewer (sold separately). Plus, there's a full GM sound set (accessible only via external MIDI). MIDI Out also features Roland's V-Link technology for controlling video synthesizers, when used with compatible Edirol products. Ideal for beginners, school music labs, budget home studios or as part of a compact performance setup. |
