Customer Reviews

Roland: SH-201 Synthesizer

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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.