- Released in 1982, Roland's SH-101 is famous both for its look - it could be strapped-on, keytar style - and sound.Now you can experience the tones of this single-oscillator, monophonic bass synth for yourself, as SampleRadar gives the instrument its very own collection.
- LuSH-101 lets you create presets for single layer, for all 8 layers at once (including the mixer settings), but also allows the creation of presets for smaller blocks of parameters such as the arpeggiator and the mixer’s send effects. LuSH-101 delivers undeniably impressive results in virtually every sonic category.
Mar 04, 2011 Well I think the 101 is definitely more than a one trick pony. Even if your looking for the simple bassline I think the filter comes in to play to give you that special tone. Here is a demo of my 101 doing a typical bass line, I did a little tweaking along and also got a little carried away and couldn't help but to add a little reverb to give it that dark acid sound. Jul 25, 2014 Roland today announced updates to the entire Aira line. In addition, they announced that the SH-101 Plug-Out software synthesizer is now available as a free download for the Roland Aira System-1. The new software synthesizer is a reproduction of the iconic Roland SH-101. According to to Roland, the new virtual analog emulates the original.
| SH-101 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Dates | November 1982-1986 |
| Price | US$495 UK£249 JP¥59,800 (1980s)US~$1,200 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Timbrality | Monotimbral |
| Oscillator | 1 VCO with 3 simultaneously mixable waveforms : Pulse with PWM, Saw and Sub wave (selectable -1 Oct. Square, -2 Oct. Square or -2 Oct Pulse) The Pulse wave can be modulated by LFO, by Envelope or manually Noise is also available at the oscillator mixing stage |
| LFO | 1 LFO: triangle, square, random and noise waveforms |
| Synthesis type | |
| Filter | 1 resonant VCF, modulated with ADSR, LFO, keyboard tracking and/or bender controller |
| Attenuator | ADSR envelope, triggered by gate or LFO |
| Aftertouch expression | No |
| Velocity expression | No |
| Storage memory | 100 step sequencer |
| Effects | Arpeggiator (up, down, up/down) |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 32-note |
| Left-hand control | Bender assignable to VCF frequency and/or pitch as well as pitch bend and mod wheels on attachable handle |
| External control | CV/Gate |
The Roland SH-101 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by the Roland Corporation between 1982 and 1986. Though it was a commercial failure, it became a staple of electronic music in the 1990s, particularly house music.
Sound and features[edit]
The SH-101 is monophonic, meaning it can only play one note at a time. It has a single oscillator and a sub-oscillator, a low-pass filter, a mixer allowing users to blend different waveforms plus a noise generator, and an arpeggiator and sequencer.[1] An ADSR envelope generator controls the filter and VCA, and the filter, VCA, pitch and pulse width can be controlled with an LFO. Users can attach an optional handgrip with modulation controls and shoulder strap to play the SH-101 as a keytar, and it could also be powered via battery.[1] According to MusicRadar, the SH-101 has 'snappy and razor-sharp' bass, 'squelchy and expressive' leads, and a 'piercing yet smooth' filter.[1]
Release[edit]
The SH-101 launched in the US at $495 and in UK at £249,[2] making it much more affordable than the popular digital synthesisers of the time.[1] Roland marketed the SH-101 to the emerging keytar market, with magazine slogans such as 'freedom for expression' and “[the 101] takes you where you want to go'.[2] However, it was outsold by the digital Yamaha DX7 and was discontinued in 1986.[2]
Legacy[edit]
During the 1990s resurgence of analogue synthesisers, the 101 became a staple in dance music studios.[1] It was used by acts including Aphex Twin, Orbital, the Prodigy, 808 State, the Grid, and the Future Sound of London.[2]
In 2014, MusicRadar wrote: 'Some inexpensive synths were brilliant 'for the price'. The Roland SH-101 was brilliant, period. Never a rock star's instrument like the Minimoog or Prophet-5, the 101 was a synthesiser for the rest of us, and a damned fine one, too.'[1] In 2016, Fact named the SH-101 one of the 14 most important synthesisers in history.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ abcdefTech, Computer Music2014-04-17T13:55:00 106Z. 'Blast from the past: Roland SH-101'. MusicRadar. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ abcd'Red Bull Music Academy Daily'. daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^'The 14 most important synths in electronic music history – and the musicians who use them'. FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
External links[edit]
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Producer Francis Preve let us know that he’s put together a new free library of synth patches for Ableton Live, featuring the sound of the Roland SH-101 synthesizer.
Apr 15, 2010 This video demonstrates the Manley Massive Passive EQ Powered Plug-In in detail, along with audio examples. For more information about the plug-in, please vi. Officially licensed and endorsed by Manley Labs, the Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in expertly captures the behavior of the original hardware, from the unusual filter curves, to the multiple band interdependencies, right down to the tube amplifier distortion, and all-important transformer/inductor hysteresis. 
Here’s what Preve has to say about these Simpler instruments:
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- SH101 Saw – Basic single oscillator SH-101 sawtooth.
- SH101 Square – Basic single oscillator SH-101 square wave.
- SH101 PWM – One of the truly classic SH-101 sounds lies in the character of its pulse width modulation.
- SH101 Saw+Sub – Another signature sound from the 101 comes from its sub-oscillator. Here, I blended it with a sawtooth waveform.
- SH101 ResSweep – The SH-101 shipped around the same time as the legendary TB-303 – and many producers have used the 101 in similar ways. The resonance on this synth is exceptional, so here’s a taste.
- SH101 Resonant – This is another example of the SH-101’s resonance, generating a whistling tone over a square/pulse wave.
- SH101 Noise – Lots of 80s tracks used the SH101’s midrange-heavy noise generator for synth drums, so I included a sample of it here.
- SH101 Bass – Gotta have some bass too, right?
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Download the free Roland SH-101 instruments at Preve’s site.