One of the most creative features of the original sh 101 was its 100note step sequencer. Instantaneously or when the running sequence has finished. Builtin sequencer with 64 patterns available to save and recall. D16 group lush101 virtual roland sh101 jp synthesizer. It has a simple layout with features such as a single oscillator with various mixable waveforms, cvgate control, a 100 step sequencer, and an arpeggiator. Any music gear discussions that dont fit into one of the other forums. It has a simple layout with features such as a single oscillator with various mixable waveforms, cvgate control, a 100step sequencer, and an arpeggiator. The pedalboard and plugin, advanced music theory for daw musicians, launchpad pro. Though it was a commercial failure, it became a staple of. The individual sequences can be switched via the keyboard in multiple ways. Roland sh01a boutique series desktop synthesizer rolands sh101 synth is back and its polyphonic now.
The roland sh101 is not the minibrute, but its certainly not scrap iron either. The sh01a is equipped with an intuitive 100step sequencer like the one found on the sh101, but now adds the ability to save and recall 64 sequence patterns for any performance situation. Designed to inspire through simplicity, the sh101 sequencer has been the source of countless bass lines and lead melodies on legendary tracks. Nov 29, 2017 while the step sequencer can be used traditionally for musical material, in conjunction with synths like arturias own minibrute and microbrute or my trusty roland sh101, i had even more fun using it to modulate parameters on my tom oberheim and doepfer analog gear. It has an internal sequencer, which can play only up to 100 notes, but it makes much fun.
Create chugging basses and bright, edgy leads with this boutique series version of an 80s classic. One of the most creative features of the original sh101 was its 100note step sequencer. Sh101 style step sequencer mode synthstrom audible. Based on the storied roland sh101 and tb303 step sequencers, but with some plot twists that are all softube. The 100 step sequencer and arpeggiator both clockable by midi or cv trigger already make this thing worth its salt.
Arthur kerns has introduced midisteps a new step sequencer for ios that he describes as powerful but fun midisteps was designed to be easy to use, in a way thats similar to the sh101 sequencer, where you can just quickly enter a few keyboard notes and youre ready to hit play. Sequencer for mac is the music sequencer software for mac platform users. Designed to inspire through simplicity, the sh 101 sequencer has been the source of countless bass lines and lead melodies on legendary dance tracks. It would be nice to be able to activate a 101 style step sequencing record mode but polyphonic, so you can just press 1 or more pads in keyboard mode or keys on a connected midi keyboard, then release to make the sequencer advance to the next step. Grooveboxtype machines with white and black chromatic keypads, often support step recording mode along with realtime recording mode. Designed to inspire through simplicity, the sh101 sequencer has been the source of countless bass lines and lead melodies on legendary dance tracks. A few minutes listening to the amazing sound of the roland sh101. The software has a range of features to offer audio and midi recording, audio workstation, step sequencing, audio multitrack editor and much more. Claudek, i have a wellpreseved, fullfunctional sh101 sitting here in my apartment. Talbassline101 is a monophonic bass synthesizer and a very accurate emulation of the popular sh 101. Countless bass lines and lead melodies owe a debt to the original sh 101 s builtin 100 step sequencer. While some companies are happy to create slavish emulations of classic synths, superlative is taking a rather different approach. The software is available free of cost for download and use. The sh 01a is equipped with an intuitive 100 step sequencer like the one found on the sh 101, but now adds the ability to save and recall 64 sequence patterns for any performance situation.
Ive been using the sh 01a in tandem with my tr08 and ju06 and they integrate very well together. Ive been using the sh01a in tandem with my tr08 and ju06 and they integrate very well together. Designed to inspire through simplicity, the sh101 sequencer has been the source of countless bass lines. Based on the storied roland sh 101 and tb303 step sequencers, but with some plot twists that are all softube. The sh01a is equipped with a 100step sequencer like the one found on the sh101, but now adds the ability to save and recall 64 sequence patterns for any performance situation. It recreates sh01s classic sounds such as bass and leads using analog circuit behavior acb technology. First manufactured in 1982, the roland sh 101 is an analog monophonic bass synthesizer most notable for its use in techno and acid house music. Learn sh 101 skills by watching tutorial videos about helix explored.
Simple stepentry programming of notes from the keyboard and the ability to. Roland sh01a sound module the roland sh01a is a portable sound module based on the sh101 synthesizer with added features. Roland sh01a boutique series desktop synthesizer zzounds. Roland sh01a boutique series polyphonic synthesizer dj city. And normal or auto portamento effects give you that elastic bass sound. Roland sh01a boutique series synthesizer with sequencer. We also have to consider the price point, which frankly makes the ms101 look like a total bargain, especially when compared to the exorbitant prices of classic sh101s on the secondhand market.
Powerful step sequencer with up to 96 steps and recording option. According to musicradar, the sh101 has snappy and razorsharp bass, squelchy and expressive leads. Transpose, loop or one shot, start and pattern sync options. Add to this 4 note polyphony, portamento, and thick juno worthy pulse width modulation, youve got a no brainer. Oct 11, 2015 arthur kerns has introduced midisteps a new step sequencer for ios that he describes as powerful but fun midisteps was designed to be easy to use, in a way thats similar to the sh101 sequencer, where you can just quickly enter a few keyboard notes and youre ready to hit play. May 07, 2011 roland sh 01a step sequencer duration. Ive been using beat step pro to drive the sh101a steps sequencer, it. Along with the arpeggiator, a digital 100step sequencer can store a. The midi step sequencer contains 64 programmable steps, each able to contain a note on. Which is not to say that were about to kick the 101 over the edge. Press load, add sequential notes with legato and rests, and press play.
While the step sequencer can be used traditionally for musical material, in conjunction with synths like arturias own minibrute and microbrute or my trusty roland sh101, i had even more fun using it to modulate parameters on my tom oberheim and doepfer analog gear. Roland announces sh01a synthesizer, sh101 rumors were real. Hit a note on the keyboard and the sequencer jumps automatically to the next step, button for rest, and tie my sequencer of choice right now is push 2, but afaik, there is no true step t. As with all acbpowered synths, the sh101s character and spirit of fun are completely captured by this amazing recreation, available exclusively on roland cloud.
Softube based on the storied roland sh101 and tb303. Sequencer roland icon series sh101 sh101 synth synthesizer sequence sequencer. Roland sh 101 the internal sequencer hq sound youtube. I never really thought of the sequencer as being random, unless youre using the random lfo setting its only going to play back exactly what you enter into it. The roland sh 101 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by the roland corporation between 1982 and 1986. The sequencer can also be used to control modular synths, hardware modules, and software plugins. But in reality, the arturia minibrute beats the legendary roland sh101 in many ways. It has a simple layout with features such as a single oscillator with various mixable waveforms, a 100 step sequencer, and an up, down, or updown arpeggiator. Roland mc202 1983monophonic tabletop synthesizer with sequencer, similar to sh101.
The sh01a is a meticulous reproduction of the iconic roland sh101, one of the. Attributes like accent andor glide can be programmed for each step. It recreates sh 01s classic sounds such as bass and leads using analog circuit behavior acb technology. I use a keystep just like the sh101 sequencer the way you are wanting. The sequencer can also be used to control modular synths, hardware modules, and software plugins via cvgate, midi, and usb.
Superlatives sb01 synth looks like a roland sh101 from the. Its sleek, very well made, sounds superbly fine in detail and depth, but offers that element of teenage fun that we all want in a good monosynth. On top of the classic mono mode, the sh01 expands your sound palette with the new unison, chord, and 4voice. Roland announces sh01a synthesizer, sh101 rumors were. Virtual analog synthesizer detailed emulation of the famous roland sh 101, roland jp8000 supersaw, and beyond. Trying to figure out which sequencers have a step time entry mode. The sh101 software synthesizer is a complete reproduction of the iconic sh101 synthesizer. Users can attach an optional handgrip with modulation controls and shoulder strap to play the sh101 as a keytar, and it could also be powered via battery. Virtual analog synthesizer detailed emulation of the famous roland sh101. An ultraaffordable homage to that iconic synthesizer with all the features of the original and then some, such as a 32 step sequencer, arpeggiator and live performance kit, the ms 101 lets you conjure up virtually any sound with incredible finesse and ease. Sounds of the classic sh101 synthesizer via acb tech, including bass, lead, noise, and sound effects. Roland sh 01a boutique series desktop synthesizer rolands sh 101 synth is back and its polyphonic now. First manufactured in 1982, the roland sh101 is an analog monophonic bass synthesizer most notable for its use in techno and acid house music.
An ultraaffordable homage to that iconic synthesizer with all the features of the original and then some, such as a 32step sequencer, arpeggiator and live performance kit, the ms101 lets you conjure up virtually any sound with incredible finesse and ease. Roland sh 01a sound module the roland sh 01a is a portable sound module based on the sh 101 synthesizer with added features. The roland sh101 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by the roland corporation between 1982 and 1986. As with all acbpowered synths, the sh 101 s character and spirit of fun are completely captured by this amazing recreation, available exclusively on roland cloud. Jan 11, 2004 claudek, i have a wellpreseved, fullfunctional sh 101 sitting here in my apartment. A patternoriented, polyphonic midi stepsequencer, which makes its own path.
Its sound lies somewhere between the tb303 and a juno bass sound. The ms1 is another recent reproduction of a vintage analog synthesizer design. The sh 01a is equipped with a 100 step sequencer like the one found on the sh 101, but now adds the ability to save and recall 64 sequence patterns for any performance situation. Thankfully, there are plenty of software options if you must have that. The roland sh 101 came in gray, blue, and red finishes, as well as a rare white finish, with an optional hand grip controller for keytar performance. The sh101 also features an arpeggiator and sequencer.
The roland sh 101 software synthesizer brings all the fun minus the keytar hand grip and step sequencer. Nov 29, 2017 the sh 01a is equipped with an intuitive 100 step sequencer like the one found on the sh 101, but now adds the ability to save and recall 64 sequence patterns for any performance situation. Behringer has a product walkthrough, though their rep is strangely excited about midi transpose for some reason. New unison, chord, and fourvoice polyphonic modes expand on the originals iconic sound palette. Step sequencer also on the odyssey and sh101 ms101 external midi transposition, 32 steps x 8 sequences perstep glide time, gate length, accent, ratchet semimodular patch bay usb with midi midi din io. There are external clock inputs for the sequencer and arpeggiator, cvgate inputs and. The roland sh101 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by the roland corporation. The roland sh101 software synthesizer brings all the fun minus the keytar hand grip and step sequencer. Lfo linkage aside, the sequencer was among the sh101s best features. Roland sh101 1982monophonic keytar synthesizer with sequencer. Proof that big things come in small packages, the roland sh101 synthesizer was introduced in 1982 with portability and affordability in mind, but now occupies a massive space in the history of popular music. Rolands original sh101 monosynth appeared in 1982 and initially appeared a very odd project. That puts it in line with behringers moogstyle model d, edpstyle wasp deluxe, and several others. The roland sh101 came in gray, blue, and red finishes, as well as a rare white finish, with an optional hand grip controller for keytar performance.
First manufactured in 1982, the roland sh101 is an analog monophonic bass synthesizer most notable for its legendary use in techno and acid house music. It has a simple layout with features such as a single oscillator with various mixable waveforms, a 100step sequencer, and an up, down, or updown arpeggiator. Mar 06, 2014 download midi step sequencer cythar for free. Though it was a commercial failure, it became a staple of electronic music in the 1990s, particularly house music. Now you can save and access 64 sequence patterns, making the sh 01a perfectly suited to the stage. Unfortunately, it only allowed you to store one sequence at a time. The sh101s sequencer has been vastly improved and brought up to date. Roland boutique sh01a synthesizer recreates the iconic sh. Behringer revives another popular classic from the early 1980s, the roland sh101.