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Your cart is empty.The SH-01A is a meticulous reproduction of the iconic Roland SH-101, one of the most popular classic synthesizers of all time. Our Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology reproduces the SH-101’s legendary sounds by faithfully recreating the actual behavior of the original analog circuits, right down to the fine details and odd quirks that have endeared the synth to musicians and producers for decades. The SH-01A builds on the great sounds and creative immediacy of the original, now in the popular Roland Boutique format—offering exciting new polyphonic capabilities, inspiring new performance features, and a level of authenticity that could only come from Roland.
jeffrey kuhn
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
You can't go wrong with this one, my go to synth. Its a easy to use and sounds great, Plenty of options here.
Sergio
Reviewed in Mexico on December 27, 2022
Soy fan de los sintes Hardwares, de la serie boutique tengo un se02 que si me preguntan en cuestión de construcción y sonido es el mejor de esta serie, pero si encuentras esta serie por debajo de los 7 mil, que fue lo que yo pague, son muy buena opción.
Lead Oscillator
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
This particular unit came out of the box poorly constructed. This usb peripheral was soldered on crooked which is the manufacturer Roland’s fault. The synth did not come with any cords whatsoever. I’m not sure if that’s standard or if this is a refurbished unit as there’s no way to tell. Not a cheap piece of gear to have manufacturing defects. I’m going to talk to the seller what they want to do about this.
S K M
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2021
Wow. I have the original but wanted to have a bit more stability and easy to connect via midi etc. this doesn’t disappoint. It’s amazing and the sound is just so good. Best bit of kit I’ve owned for a long while.
John D.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020
This will never sound *exactly* like the real thing, but it does sound great! I also have a System-1, System-8, Behringer MS-1, and a Jupiter-Xm, all which emulate the SH-101. I also have TAL Bassline 101 and the D16 Lush 101 plugin.Since I own all of these, and my red SH-01A still has a place in my heart, I'll let you figure it out how much I love it. The Behringer could replace it, but there's something about the workflow and size of the Roland Boutique that just works for me. I also love that I can use it with batteries, making it more portable than something like my Jupiter-Xm, but more hands-on and fun than a soft synth. The fact that the Behringer doesn't run on batteries makes the whole handgrip and guitar strap thing feel lame. Hope this helps your decision!
Lucas
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020
A simple synth design made EXCELLENT after installing the Ultimate Patches. Loving the polyphonic sounds!
Joshua Allen
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
Stopped working after 3 days, audio barely registers now, and this appears to be a common problem with this unit. It was great volume, clear signal for 3 days, now basically impossible to hear clearly
Jr
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
Great piece. Very expressive
StormJH1
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
The Roland SH-01A is my first entry into the Roland Boutique lineup, and it's a pretty impressive little machine. My interest in hardware synths is fairly recent, so I'll keep this short and to the point. I own all 6 of the Korg Volca (instrument) units, plus a Korg Minilogue (4-note polyphonic analog synth with 37 keys). These Roland units fall somewhere between that spectrum - they're battery powered, but more robust and hands-on than the Volca series. Actually, I was impressed by the amount of modern functionality Roland packed into this vintage reboot:- Options for 5-pin DIN MIDI or USB MIDI control- Docking with the K-25m keyboard module- CV/Gate Output for syncing with other gear- 4-note polyphony (a digital enhancement over the original SH-101, which was a mono synth)- 1/8" jacks for headphones and audio out- USB Audio output- 100-note sequencer- Stores up to 64 preset patches- Can be powered by USB cable (phone charger) or 4 "AA" batteriesI've read a lot of purists knocking the Roland Boutique models that use digital emulation of the original analog hardware. But making it "digital" is what also allows it to be compact, affordable, reliable, and feature-laden. I'm finding the sounds in the SH-01A to be excellent. It can handle thumping basses, plucky leads, and (thanks to the added polyphony) warm pads and chords. Reading the manual may save you some time, but I was able to figure out most of the sequencer with simple trial and error. 64 presets isn't a ton, but having that capability was a big draw for me, since I'm always worried I'll create a cool sound "by accident" and never be able to find it again once I move some sliders.Most importantly, the SH-01A is just a ton of fun. You can put on it your lap and just start experimenting with the sequencer and come up with amazing things. Even my perfunctory understanding of synthesis doesn't stop me from getting to work and quickly creating approximations of the "sound in my head".
John
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2018
This is a blast to use. I can definitely recreate some of the classic sounds reminiscent of 80's and 90's music. Easy to use sequencer as well. Highly recommended.
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