Roland SH-201 49-Key Music Keyboard Synthesizer

by Roland

Product Features

• 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 saturation effects
• Arpeggiator adds instant rhythmic motion to sounds

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 26.6 pounds
• ASIN: B000OY0KWU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,196 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Roland Authorized Dealer - N030273Y

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. Simply, 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. 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, an overdrive control for adding a ripsaw edge, and an arpeggiator for instant rhythmic motion. The SH-201 can be connected to a computer (Mac or PC) with one simple USB cable. Both MIDI and audio can be routed through the USB port. A VSTi software editor is included, which allows SH-201 sounds to be manipulated from within a VSTi-compatible host software sequencer. USB port for audio/ MIDI connection to computer VSTi Editor software included for computer integration Invisible infrared D Beam controller

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars best synth for the price!, August 12, 2010

By 

Jing Garcia (Manila. Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roland SH-201 49-Key Music Keyboard Synthesizer

warning: this synth is not for everyone. novices may find the science of synthesis a bit confusing 'coz this model does not offer the usual presets (piano, strings, etc), while demanding professionals may find this virtual analog modeling device lacking in many ways.

nonetheless, i'm one of those in the middle who are probably the perfect target market of this synthesizer. as a sound artist, i don't need the presets that much. another tone generator that i already own could provide those for me. and on the sound design front, i couldn't care less if snooty synth 'connoisseurs' find the sound too digital for their taste.

yes, the sh-201 is a digital synth pretending to be analog, and there is totally nothing wrong with that - and that's why they call them VA synths. this SH fits perfectly on what i do, create and produce. the panels are well-laid out that i know even those who are new to synthesizers would appreciate very much. and the sounds that you could come up with this noise-maker are something even professionals would really adore.

so, if they say this synth sucks, they just don't understand how the sh-201 works and what it could create.

in many ways, the sh-201 is a hit and miss classic. many would simply describe it as 'toyish.' the roland tb-303 and the casio cz-101 were considered as toys back when they were first introduced. look at where these two toys now. as for the 'toyish' sh-201, i love it. to each his own, i guess.