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The Roland SH-101 is a compact analog monophonic synth and has been extensively used for bass sounds. The SH-101 is similar to the famous TB-303, also from Roland, though the SH-101 features a 32-key keyboard and has more limited sequencing functions.
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In contrast to the sub-menu navigation required on many more modern synths, every parameter of the Roland SH-101 can be controlled in real-time via dedicated sliders and knobs. However, the SH-101 has only a single oscillator, meaning it cannot be used to create detuned basses and leads popular on synths with multiple oscillators.
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With no patch memory or built-in MIDI support, the SH-101 may seem outdated by modern standards, though the quality of its sounds far outweighs its technical limitations. More than a quarter century after it was first produced, the SH-101 remains one of the most sought-after hardware synthesizers for all genres of electronic music.
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The SH-101 came in a few color variations: the standard was grey, though blue, red and a rare white version were released as well. An optional hand grip allows users to play it as a strap-on "keytar."
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Over the years, the enduring popularity of the Roland SH-101 has led users to develop various modifications to the synthesizer. The most common upgrade performed adds MIDI-functionality, though others also modify the sound parameters and waveforms as well.
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Nic Endo can be seen playing the SH-101 in the White Heat music video.
Bands that have used the Roland SH-101:
Depeche Mode, Aphex Twin, Four Tet, The Human League, Squarepusher, Plaid, KMFDM, Skinny Puppy, Apoptygma Berzerk, Covenant, :wumpscut:, Luke Vibert, Mesh, Atari Teenage Riot, Assemblage 23, Nitzer Ebb, Suicide Commando, Boxcutter, Velvet Acid Christ, Angelspit, Alec Empire, MDFMK, Pig, XP8, Elegant Machinery, Code 64, KiEw, Ceephax Acid Crew, Terrorfakt, X-Marks The Pedwalk, Nic Endo, Access To Arasaka, Mono No Aware, Lost Signal, Tristraum
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| Gear: | SH-101 |
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| Manufacturer: | Roland |
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| Type: | Hardware Synthesizer |
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| Year Released: | 1983 |
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| Main Synthesis: | Subtractive |
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| Polyphony: | Monophonic |
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| Oscillators: | One voltage-controlled oscillator with three waveforms that can be mixed simultaneously (pulse with PWM, saw and
sub oscillator)
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| Attenuator: | One ADSR triggered by gate or LFO |
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| LFO: | One LFO with triangle, square, random
and noise waveforms |
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| Filter: | One resonant voltage-controlled filter |
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| Effects: | none |
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| Arpeggiator: | up, down, up/down |
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| Memory: | none |
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| External Control: | CV/Gate |
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| Keyboard: | 32 keys |
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| Other Information: | Digital sequencer records up to 100 steps |
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