The sh201 provides 32 preset patches and 32 userprogrammable patches. With features such as 640 patches and 16 multitimbral parts, it represented the pinnacle in sampleplayback synthesis at the time. Roland has resurrected their sh series of synthesizers with the sh 201, an analog modeling synthesizer thats both fun and easy to use with plenty of features and cool sounds at a great price. People have problems with the build quality but i found it more robust than the jp8000 i had. If you decide you want the sh 201, a used jp 8000 would be even better because it had more features. What i dont like compared to the jp is that you cannot copy sounds and the less space for your own patches. Its a great synthesizer and even as a new roland sh201 and sh01 gaia user, i still find the jp8000 and jp8080 a bit more useful for me. Original d50 patches can be imported via midi bulk dump. I am picking up a roland gaia sh01 at the end of june with the extra sdsh01 gaia synthesizer sound designer software from sweetwater. That was for jp8000 so far, module jp8080 adds much more. Various thoughts on the sh 201 especially vs the jp 8000 short version, if you can get a jp8000 there is little reason to buy the sh 201.
The gaia sh01 will fit right in with my junogi i just got last month. Plus, our included quickstart guide will help get you up and running fast. Along with this software the gaia sh 01 is a nice little synthesizer for learning about creating your own sounds. Roland sh201 patch creation part 1 no talking youtube. Roland jp 8000 roland ju06 roland juno106 roland jx03 roland se02 roland sh 01a roland sh 201 roland d50 roland gaia roland super jupiter roland system1 roland system8 roland vp03 korg microkorg korg minilogue korg minilogue xd korg monologue korg ms20ic korg ms2000 korg prologue korg radias moog little phatty moog minitaur moog sirin. The only reason to get the sh201 over the r3 is if you really want to learn to program the thing and design your own sounds. The roland vsynth was released 2003 and was rolands flagship synthesizer at the time. I took a 4ms qcd and expander and smashed a circuit abbey g8 right in between. It sounds great too, thanks to such features as rolands famous supersaw. Analog modeling is based on the digital replication of the analog synthesis, i. The sc880 is a 32part, 64voice multitimbral sound module, and thanks to this, it can produce the sounds of a large ensemble. I did a side by side of a simple raw waveform test between them and the basic waveforms were identical to the ones on my jp 8.
Roland jp8000 vs roland sh201 vs nord lead gearslutz. Roland cdx1 disclab user manual by giler kong issuu. The sh201 was rolands first hardware synth to offer vsti integration, and came with comprehensive. Roland cdx1 disclab user manual roland cdx1 disclab user manualthis is the complete instructions and user manual for your product in pdf format available for download. The jp8000 seems to be getting a lot of esteem lately. Va synths had the goal of recreating the sound, functionality and user interface of classic analog synthesizers. The factory patches from xp80 can be found in the xv collection. The gaia sh01 you buy from sweetwater comes preloaded with a full bank of 64 sweetwater exclusive patches, which give you tons of classic and new sounds to play with. Roland gaia synthesizer sh01 is a world of sexy synthtopia.
Just i dont really recommend making analogue style patches on it. Mar 30, 2015 considering the large amount of polyphony i doubt the digital synth engine is the same analog modeling as that found in the sh 201, vsynth, jp 8000 or what have you. Roland sh201 roland sh201 synthesizer, greatsounding analogmodeling synth, ultraez front panel is logically designed to teach the basics of synthesis, external input for manipulating external audio from cdmp3 players, etc. The roland jp 8000 is an analog modeling synthesizer released by the roland corporation in 1996. The modeling and layout of filters, envelopes, oscillator types, and mix options are similar to the jp8000. Roland has resurrected their shseries of synthesizers with the sh201, an analog modeling synthesizer thats both fun and easy to use with plenty of features and cool sounds at a great price. Sh201, xiosynth, poly800, cz1, an1x, blofeld, monotron, qy70 4 points 3 years ago id pick the jp8000 any time of the week, or a sh201 because itd be a cheaper alternative basically the same synth and have usb. Jul 09, 2010 roland sh201 synthesizer roland sh01 gaia. The 201 s panel makes this so much faster and easier. And while i like the nord much better quality synth, i still think. People have problems with the build quality but i found it more robust than the jp 8000 i had.
A beautiful and very expressive analog pad whose sonic characteristics vary based on velocity sensitivity. The sh201 a versatile new modelling synth from roland or a cashin on past glories. Ive released 3 albums of synth pop music and have been playing roland keyboards since the days of the juno60, back when the juno60 was new. The jp8000 is excellent for use in any music where classic synth sounds are needed. Various thoughts on the sh201 especially vs the jp 8000. The sh 201 is truly a secret weapon, and will no doubt be a classic that is sought after in the future. Roland sh 201 roland sh 201 synthesizer, greatsounding analogmodeling synth, ultraez front panel is logically designed to teach the basics of synthesis, external input for manipulating external audio from cdmp3 players, etc.
Sure, the build quality is better on the jp as well, but i felt that the reverb alone is worth the switch. Roland jp8000 roland ju06 roland juno106 roland jx03 roland se02 roland sh01a roland sh201 roland d50 roland gaia roland super jupiter roland system1 roland system8 roland vp03 korg microkorg korg minilogue korg minilogue xd korg monologue korg ms20ic korg ms2000 korg prologue korg radias moog little phatty moog minitaur moog sirin. Roland sh2000 its a cheap nasty preset analog with. Sh201 midi out via midi port not working by ibb sat may 17, 2014 7. The roland d50 is a polyphonic 61key synthesizer produced by roland and released in april 1987. If you decide you want the sh201, a used jp8000 would be even better because it had more features. In 1998, roland released a 6u, 19 rack version of jp8000 called the jp8080. Like say for example, the roland xp series xp6050, will the patches from these keyboards work on the junog. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh 201 features rolands famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp8000, resonant filter, saturation control, and more. The gaia is monotimbral so all you ever get is 3 oscillators, and one sound throughout the keybed. Others from that period included the clavia nord lead 1995, korg prophecy 1995. Jp8000 this 8voice synthesizer offered an impressive array of knobs and sliders to manipulate its analog modeling synthesis engine.
And, we get a lot of email asking about specific synths. The pads are amazing somewhat celestial and beautiful, the acid sounds are exactly like the jp8000. I own both of these synthesizers and heres what i think. Jan 17, 20 the sh201 was a greatvalue synthesizer, offering quick, fun sound creation through its array of knobs and sliders. The jp8080 combined the analog modeling sound engine of the jp8000 with additional features such as an internal vocoder. Were always working on adding more editors for more synths to patch base. Well today, while checking out a used music store in downtown naganocity, i found a used roland jp8000 sitting on the shelf that the clerk just got in.
Preset e3 a layer of 3 oscilators, all on roland jp 8000. Built in a black metal case it has plastic end cheeks. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh 201 features rolands famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp 8000, resonant filter, saturation control, and more. Due to the lack of control1 and control2 knobs on sh 201 it is impossible to list all the sound possibilities that can be performed on jp series, while on sh 201 they cant be.
Along with this software the gaia sh01 is a nice little synthesizer for learning about creating your own sounds. It also features an arpeggiator and cosm filtering to aid the creation of new sounds. The build quality is flimsy in the extreme though it is pleasantly light. It sounds great too, thanks to such features as rolands famous supersaw waveform, feedback oscillator, d beam, and more. Well the jp8000 and the sh201 are bitimbral, so when you layer two sounds, you get 4 oscillators per key. The gaia sh 01 will fit right in with my junogi i just got last month. Weighing in at less than 10 pounds and able to run on battery power, the gaia is a compact sound designing tool worthy of stage and studio. Roland sh201 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay.
It had a builtin motion control function that allowed operations on the. Jun 27, 2008 the only reason to get the sh 201 over the r3 is if you really want to learn to program the thing and design your own sounds. Mar 23, 2010 i am picking up a roland gaia sh 01 at the end of june with the extra sdsh01 gaia synthesizer sound designer software from sweetwater. For those who are having trouble obtaining bubbly resonance bass patches, try tweaking the filter envelope sliders to. The roland sh201 is a discontinued 49 key, 10voice polyphonic virtual analogue synthesizer. The 201s panel makes this so much faster and easier. Hi there i was wondering if i could pick your brains for a while as i am trying to decide which polysynth to buy. I have already own a mini moog model d, a juno 6 and a d50 and i am looking to get a poly with good midi capabilities as i want to use it as my main controller. The roland jd990 super jd is a module version of roland jd800 synthesizer with expanded capabilities, which was released in 1993. However, it is the forensic level of sound creation that really set this apart.
Similar roland digital synths are the sh201 and gaia sh01. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh201 features rolands famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp8000, resonant filter, saturation control, and more. This is a great example to show how versatile one single sh201 patch can be and how analog the sh201 filters sound. Sold it after purchasing the sh 201 the keys feel great for a synth at this price point and the sound always seems to fit quite nicely in a mix. Its features include linear arithmetic synthesis, onboard effects, a joystick for data manipulation, and an analogue synthesisstyled layout design. Hello im new here, and i would like to know if i can put other patches on the roland junog. When you select a patch, you are actually selecting the patch that is assigned to one of these parts. It is the ideal sound module to use with sequencers or personal computers. These instruments are often affordable but dont provide the best ergonomics and manufacturing. Like the classic roland analog synths of the past, the jp8000 sports a collection of 38.
When you select a patch, you are actually selecting the. It shows an overall lack of consistency and punch, and tends to become aggressive as soon as high frequencies are not cut. Martin provides patches for the jp8000 in rolands jp8k librarian format. It combines multiple oscillator technologies and a built in sampler.
The sound is less controlled than on the 1997 jp8000. If youre a synth pro, the sh201 will remind you of why you fell in. Jp8000 winjplib a patch librarian for the jp8000jp8080 from roland. For more great patches, there are awesome presets in the junog and you can purchase the lowcost but great planet f andor planet x libraries that i gave you links for. If youre a synth pro, the sh 201 will remind you of why you fell in love with synthesizers in the first place. Its very attractive price makes the sh01 a great instrument to discover subtractive sound synthesis without risks. Jun 16, 2008 the twelve bar bluesband life is hard when you play the blues live at bluesmoose cafe duration. A synth that just gets to the point like the nord leads. Roland gaia sh01 virtual analog synthesizer sweetwater. Others from that period included the clavia nord lead 1995, korg prophecy 1995, access virus 1997 and yamaha an1x 1997. The sh201 was rolands first hardware synth to offer vsti integration, and came with comprehensive editorlibrarian software giving users easy. The sc880 contains 1,117 high quality tones and 42 types of rhythm sound sets including 3 sound effect sets.
The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh201 features rolands famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp8000, resonant filter, saturation. It sounds great too, thanks to such features as rolands famous supersaw waveform, feedback oscillator. This is a useful performance machine, its been providing me with great goa lead lines when run through distortion and gated. Considering the large amount of polyphony i doubt the digital synth engine is the same analog modeling as that found in the sh201, vsynth, jp8000 or what have you. Roland sh201 roland sh201 synthesizer, greatsounding. It seems to be a pretty nice synth with a fair bit of praise, and looking at some youtube. Think more along the lines of the jp8000 and youre somewhat closer. Maybe the oscillator are sample based and achieve things like pwm with a wavetable or some other high tech roland trick. Sold it after purchasing the sh201 the keys feel great for a synth at this price point and the sound always seems to fit quite nicely in a mix. The jp8080 also had three times the number of patches and performances, an additional noise waveform on osc 2 and a distortion effect. I currently own and regularly use the vsynth gt, fantom x7, d550, sh 201 and jupiter80. In analog modeling type synthesizer a sound wave is reproduced by a digital generator and goes through digital processing path as well. Sh201 additional patch download page patch 100 pad. Located in tampa, fl usa he has been producing since 2001.
Unlike the original sh synths which were monophonic affairs, the sh 201 offers 10 voices of polyphony, which is perfect since we only have 10 fingers and this is. Parts on the jp8080, two patches are always selected, and you can choose to play just one or both patches. The two patches are assigned to locations referred to as the upper part and the lower part. Just one oscilator patch made by myself both amp and.
The roland jp8000 was released in early 1997 as part of the first wave of virtual analog modeling synthesizers va synths. There are 64 preset sound patches as well as 64 user patches a huge improvement over the paltry 32 user patches in the sh201. Jd990 is a multitimbral synthesizer utilizing wavetable samplebased synthesis technology. Marshal arnold is an electronic dance music artist, song writer and producer.
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