Roland Cloud SH-101

Roland Cloud SH-101

Proof that "big things come in small packages", the Roland SH-101 Synthesizer was introduced in 1982 with portability and affordability in mind, but now occupies a massive space in the history of popular music. Simple to program but surprisingly flexible, the Roland SH-101 is among the "most fun" synths ever- it came in 3 different colors and could even be played like a keytar! Thanks to an inviting interface and great analog sounds, the "101" found its way on to records by the decade's most popular artists, and remains a much-coveted synth by today's top producers.
The Roland SH-101 Software Synthesizer brings all the fun (minus the "keytar" hand grip and step sequencer!) of the hardware instrument to the desktop of producers everywhere! As with all ACB-powered synths, the SH-101's character and spirit of fun are completely captured by this amazing recreation, available exclusively on Roland Cloud. You'll even get to choose your favorite SH-101 color…

Capturing the Original

The now legendary SH-101 was a monophonic synthesizer launched by Roland in 1982. In contrast to the many complex synthesizers available at the time, the SH-101 quickly became popular for its characteristic tone and simple one-VCO › one-VCF › one-VCA › one-LFO structure. A legion of artists found it quick to program and adept at bright edgy tones and exciting sound effects. Thirty years later, the SH-101’s hallmark sounds continue to be sought after by electronic artists the world over.

SH Evolved

Go beyond the original hardware with enhanced tone shaping options and seamless DAW integration via AU and VSTi plugin interfaces. Full PLUG-OUT support means you can use SYSTEM-1 as a dedicated controller and even use the SH-101 without a computer. The freedom of hardware. The flexibility of software. The sound of a legend

Specifications:

• Direct involvement by the original SH-101 hardware designers has resulted in a completely authentic experience
• Meticulously recreated oscillator and filter behavior—trademarks of the '101
• Choose between classic and enhanced Envelope controls
• 21st Century Reverb, chorus, delay and crusher effects…because we could!
• Pick your passion: Red, Blue, or Grey panels
• Use the Roland SYSTEM-1 or SYSTEM-8 hardware synths as the ultimate SH-101 USB controllers or…
• "PLUG OUT" the '101 and all your sounds to SYSTEM-1 or SYSTEM-8 hardware and run computer-free!
• VST and AU compatible