Put the Fun Back in Synthesis!

Features

For musicians new to synthesizers, Roland announces the most friendly and fun analogue-modelling 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.

• Great-sounding analogue-modelling 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
• USB port for audio/MIDI connection to computer
• VSTi Editor software included for computer integration
• Invisible infrared D Beam controller

Put the Fun Back in Synthesis!

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Great Analogue-Style Sound
Even though it’s super fun and easy to use, the SH-201 is no toy when it comes to sound. With two beefy analogue-modelling 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.

Ultra-Easy Operation
This is synthesis at its friendliest. The SH-201’s front panel puts every control directly under the player’s fingertips in a logically positioned signal path from left to right. No hidden menus, no nonsense. Just play and move the knobs and sliders. It’s as simple as that. Students of synthesis will love the ease and immediate gratification of the SH-201. No other modern synth on the market is as fun, friendly, and inviting.

External Audio Input
Playing the SH-201 from its keyboard is only half the fun. External audio sources can be plugged into the SH-201’s external input (CD/MP3-player, sampler,, etc.) and the sound can be twisted with the front-panel knobs and sliders. Wave your hands over the SH-201’s invisible D Beam for dramatic modulation.

USB Connectivity
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.

Put the Fun Back in Synthesis!

Specs

Keyboard

49 keys (velocity sensitive)

Sound Generator

Analogue Modelling Sound Engine (One MIDI part), Two Tones per Patch (Upper and Lower), 2 Oscillators with MIX/MOD + 1 Filter + 1 Amp + 2 LFO + 3 Envelopers

Patch Memory

Preset : 32, User: 32

OSC Section

Oscillator Waveform: SAW, SQUARE, PULSE/PWM, TRIANGLE, SINE, NOISE, FB OSC, Super SAW, EXT IN, Knobs: Pitch, Detune, PulseWidth/Feedback, Pitch Enveloper: Attack, Decay

MIX/MOD Section

Oscillator Sync, Ring Modulation, Low Boost/Low Cut, Knob: Balance (OSC1/OSC2)

FILTER Section

Filter Type: LPF, BPF, HPF (-12 dB/-24 dB), Knobs: Cutoff, Resonance, Key follow, Enveloper: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

AMP Section

Knob: Level, Insertion Effect: Overdrive, Enveloper: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

LFO Section

LFO Shape: TRIANGLE, SINE, SAW, SQUARE, TRAPEZOID, SAMPLE AND HOLD, RANDOM, Knobs: Rate, Destination 1 Depth, Destination 2 Depth, Tempo Sync ON/OFF

Effects

Reverb, Modulation Delay

Controllers

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, D Beam Controller

Arpeggiator

Pattern template: 32, Tempo: 20– 250 B.P.M. *Full programmable with PC editor software

Recorder

Easy MIDI recorder, Number of Track: 1, Tempo: 20– 250 B.P.M.

Jacks/Connectors

Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch phone type), Headphones Jack, Input Jacks (L,R) (RCA pin type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), USB Connector (AUDIO/MIDI), Pedal Jack, DC In Jack

Power Supply

AC Adaptor (DC 9 V)

Accessories

Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U or ACI series), CD-ROM (USB Driver, Editor, Librarian)

Options

Pedal Switch: DP series, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5

Size and Weight

Width

884 mm

34-13/16 inches

Depth

354 mm

13-15/16 inches

Height

107 mm

4-1/4 inches

Weight

5.2 kg

11 lbs. 8 oz.

(excluding AC Adaptor)

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Articles

Artists

Accessories

DP-10 Damper Pedal This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups. Click for Details	KS-STV7 Secondary Tier for V-Stand™ Expand your Roland V-Stand with this solid, custom-made add-on tier. Click for Details	KS-18Z Keyboard Stand Attractive, easy to transport, and sturdy enough to hold even the heaviest 88-key keyboard securely. Click for Details
RH-200 Headphones Comfortable and accurate headphones for superior monitoring. Click for Details	RH-200S Stereo Headphones Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice. Click for Details	RH-300 Stereo Headphones Roland’s top-of-the-line headphones. Click for Details
PSB-1U AC Power Adaptor Click for Details

SH-201 Sounds: Bass Collection and Pads & Atmospheres

As part of our on-going commitment to you, Roland is pleased to announce two new, exclusive patch downloads: Bass Collection and Pads & Atmospheres. Our hard-working sound designers have recreated some of your favorite sounds from the past 25 years. Enjoy!

Sound Patches "PAD100" Library

WindowsVista / WindowsXP / MacOSX / MacOS

Sound Patches "FX100" Library

WindowsVista / WindowsXP / MacOSX / MacOS

Sound Patches "LEAD100" Library

WindowsVista / WindowsXP / MacOSX / MacOS

Sound Patches "BASS100" Library

WindowsVista / WindowsXP / MacOSX / MacOS

SH-201 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition

This is the SH-201 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.

SH-201 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition

This is the SH-201 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.

SH-201 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition

This is the Roland SH-201 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
This driver also supports ASIO(Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).

SH-201 Driver Version 1.00 for Mac OS 10.6

This is the driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

SH-201 Driver Version 1.11 for Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier

This is the driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.

SH-201 Windows USB Driver Version 1.01

This is the latest driver for connecting the SH-201 to a PC running Windows XP or 2000.

SH-201 Macintosh OS X USB Driver Version 1.10

This is the latest driver for connecting the SH-201 to a Macintosh computer running OS X. This version of the driver adds support for Intel based Macintosh computers.

SH-201 Editor Version 1.10 Windows XP/2000

This is the latest version of the SH-201 Editor / Librarian. Please refer to the "Readme_E.txt" for more details.

This download also contains custom Patches from the following artists:

• Jean-Michel Jarre
• Jordan Rudess
• Richard Barbieri
• Hisashi Saito

SH-201 Editor Version 1.10 Macintosh OS X

This is the latest version of the SH-201 Editor / Librarian. This install contains the stand-alone, the VSTi, and the AU versions of the Editor. Please refer to the "ReadMe(English).txt" file for more details about install and system requirements.

This download also contains custom Patches from the following artists:

• Jean-Michel Jarre
• Jordan Rudess
• Richard Barbieri
• Hisashi Saito

SH-201 Editor Version 1.10 Mac OS 10.6 and Earlier

This is the latest version of the SH-201 Editor / Librarian. Please refer to the "Readme_E.txt" for more details.

This download also contains custom Patches from the following artists:

• Jean-Michel Jarre
• Jordan Rudess
• Richard Barbieri
• Hisashi Saito

SH-201 Manual (PDF)

SH-201 Brochure (PDF)

Support

If you have a question about operating your Roland or BOSS product, please contact our Product Support department by phone or email.

In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Synthesizer 101 Course with SH-201 (PDF)

Creating sounds with fun and ease! The biggest kick you get out of your synthesizer is the ability to create your own unique sound from your ideas or inspirations.

SH-201 TurboStart (PDF)

SH-201 Midi Implementation (PDF)

SH-201 Additional Information (PDF)

SH-201 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

SH-201 Q&A (PDF)

A collection of popular articles from the SH-201 knowledge base.

InFocus 02: Roland’s Librarian Software

If you’re the kind of person who digs into your Roland/BOSS gear, odds are you go way beyond factory patches and settings. It’s for users like you that we include a computer-based Librarian application for backing up and organizing your data. This booklet explains the Roland/BOSS Librarian.