Notable differences are that the sh 201 offers more polyphony, oscillator choices, lfo routings and comes with computer software for more indepth sound editing, patch. The roland jp8000 was released in early 1997 as part of the first wave of virtual analog modeling synthesizers va synths. Although roland havent released one, theres now at least one editor available for the sh 01a. I ended up also getting a roland sh201, as it was more aligned to the. A demonstration of the patch presets included with the jp8000 synthesiser. However, the sh 201 is a great synth and not as crippled. Frankly i couldnt care less about analogue emulation, so i cant really comment on which is the most convincing. The archetypal synth bass from the allanalog era, this sound is perfect showcase for the sh 201 s powerful filters and their ability to emulate the. Various thoughts on the sh 201 especially vs the jp 8000 short version, if you can get a jp 8000 there is little reason to buy the sh 201. Hi everyone, i want to buy a synth keyboard deal to replace my lame nine year old yamaha, but i cant decide between the jp 8000 or the sh 201. It offered full compatibility with general midi gm, while at the same time elevating the sonic capabilities of this machine to new heights drawing from samples and sound from roland s own jvxp series.
Today i picked up a used roland gp8 and roland gp16 guitar effects processor for a total of a hundred bucks over at the music second hand shop. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. The jp 8000 music synthesizer has been designed using a firstofitskind roland analog modeling sound source, combining the fat, powerful sounds associated with vintage analog synths with the flexibility of digital technology and midi. The newest member of the line, the sh201, combines rolands stateoftheart technology with an incredibly easy userinterface. Jp 8000 1996 vsynth 2003 fantomx 2004 vsynth xt 2005.
Roland also continues to produce other synthesizers, such as the sh201, the sh01. May 24, 2011 i know its digital and a va synth, but ive always maintained that if i had a choice between the roland sh01 gaia, sh201, or jp80008080 it would be the roland jp8000. Preset e3 a layer of 3 oscilators, all on roland jp 8000. Released in 1982, it was one of roland s last analogue monosynths. It sounds great too, thanks to such features as roland s. Just one oscilator patch made by myself both amp and volume levels at maximum value. This market move is probably good for their business but its a bit sad for us old fans of roland s vintage gear. Sh201 additional patch download page patch 100 bass. Just i dont really recommend making analogue style patches on it. Vuvucela patch list wk2010 special fme st analog synth patch list my first bank, inspirited by jupiter and moog classic synth sounds. Also in performance edit output, make sure out is set to pat patch and lev level, cho chorus and rev reverb are all set to 127.
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. In other words, use these locations to store your original timbres that you have created. The gp8 was in very good condition considering the age of the unit. The jp 8080 also had three times the number of patches and performances, an additional noise waveform on osc 2 and a distortion effect. Sh201 additional patch download page patch 100 bass roland. Roland se02 mod wheel by ilya santana tue oct 01, 2019 8. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh201 features rolands famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp8000, resonant filter. When selecting a patch from this eclectic collection, the analogue modelling synth. The archetypal synth bass from the allanalog era, this sound is perfect showcase for the sh201s powerful filters and their ability to emulate the sweet characteristics of voltagecontrolled electronics. Sh201 additional patch download page patch 100 pad roland. Roland gp8 gp16 guitar effects processors jim atwood.
The roland sh201 is a 49 key, 10voice polyphonic analog modeling synthesizer introduced in 2006 by the roland corporation. I even mixed up a solo i did on the jp 8000 and thought it was a voyager until i went over my studio notes. If youre looking for really nice fat synth sounds, this is the one for you. If youre a synth pro, the sh 201 will remind you of why you fell in love with synthesizers in the first place.
When roland started releasing synths like the jd800 and jp8000, it was the perfect. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Roland has merged all the technologies and prior experiences to proudly introduce the newest member of our synthesizer lineup, the sh 201. The synth was recorded direct with no further processing except for normalisation. However, the sh201 is a great synth and not as crippled as it may appear. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh201 features rolands famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp8000. Sh 01a midi connection with akai mpk61 by djalcy tue oct 08, 2019 6. Sh 201 editor is an application that lets you use your computer to make settings for the sh 201 parameters. The sh201 has also been suggested, but seems to polarize opinion. The sh201 was rolands first hardware synth to offer vsti integration, and came with comprehensive. You can use the patches below on a roland jp 8000 how to load these patches into my roland jp 8000.
Jp 8000 1996 vsynth 2003 fantomx 2004 vsynth xt 2005 equipped with the linear. Roland gaia sh01 virtual analog synthesizer sweetwater. The roland sh201 is a discontinued 49 key, 10voice polyphonic virtual analogue synthesizer. Oct 01, 2016 various thoughts on the sh 201 especially vs the jp 8000 short version, if you can get a jp 8000 there is little reason to buy the sh 201. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. With it you can initialize the value of a parameter by holding down the ctrl key of your computer and clicking the slider or knob of that parameter. I havent used the jp 8000, but i had an sh 201, and its worth considering its shortcomings. Roland sh201 patch creation part 1 no talking youtube. Due to these changes all jp8000 patches are compatible with the jp8080 but not all jp8080 patches are compatible with the jp8000.
The sh 101 plugout software synthesizer is a complete reproduction of the iconic sh. I suspect that this is because roland anticipate a number of buyers using the sh32 alongside a pc or mac, with no adequate eq or monitoring and in this, i am sure that they are right. The jp8000 music synthesizer has been designed using a firstofitskind roland analog modeling sound source, combining the fat, powerful sounds associated with vintage analog synths with the flexibility of digital technology and midi. The jp 8000 was seen at the time as the modern incarnation of the classic jupiter8, from 1981.
It has 8 waveforms to choose from on each oscilator osc it has everything that an analogue synth would need in my opinion. Roland jp 8000 vs roland sh 201 vs nord lead gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. The modeling and layout of filters, envelopes, oscillator types, and mix options are similar to the jp 8000. A synth that just gets to the point like the nord leads. Korg ms2000 so, ive been listening to way too much tangerine dream lately and ive had an itch for a programmable synth with an analog sound. Notable differences are that the sh201 offers more polyphony, oscillator choices, lfo routings and comes with computer software for more indepth sound editing, patch. Roland sh201 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. To let us know which editors youd like us to make, please use the form below. A beautiful and very expressive analog pad whose sonic characteristics vary based on velocity sensitivity. Roland has released numerous legendary synthesizers in the past. Notable differences are that the sh 201 offers more polyphony, oscillator choices, lfo routings and comes with computer software for more indepth sound editing, patch librarian storage and daw integration.
Roland jp8000 vs roland sh201 vs nord lead gearslutz. So forgive me for thinking this but i see the sh 201 and the sh 01s more geared towards another type of customer than the jp8000. The build quality is flimsy in the extreme though it is pleasantly light. Were always working on adding more editors for more synths to patch base. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The sh201 provides 32 preset patches and 32 userprogrammable patches. It is full offline installer standalone setup of spectrasonics omnisphere v2. The sounds and controls are analog style, and the sh 201 features roland s famous supersaw waveform introduced in the jp 8000, resonant filter, saturation control, and more. This roland sh 201 is a 49 key synthesiser with 2 oscilaters.
Part of the factory presets for the roland jp8000 and roland jp8080. Set the patch browser to all spectrasonics and search for 2. Half of the sh 201 s 64 patches are user programmable. I own both of these synthesizers and heres what i think. The sh series stretches all the way back to 1973, but the 101 is distinctly 80s in sound and appearance, all the way from its plastic case to the optional modulation grip and strap for keytarstyle stage use. It has only 64 patch memory locations, 32 of which are occupied by pretty lacklustre factory presets.
They were just brought in today and were in excellent condition. So many filters and configurations, so much multi timbrality, huge patch storage, actually usable presets, no history of any kind of problems, you could make albums of music with a virus alone. Just one oscilator patch made by myself both amp and. Sh201 usb if youve connected the sh201 to your computer via usb, youll be able to record the sound of the sh201 or the sound from a device connected to the sh201s input jacks into your daw digital audio workstation software on the computer, and to play back the sound from the daw on a speaker system connected to the output. Think more along the lines of the jp8000 and youre somewhat closer. The d beam is a really cool feature and you can set different filters to that also. How about recalling all of the patches on sh201 to hear the sounds created. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Patch memory is a bit on the disappointing side, with only 32 user and 32 preset patches. The sc880 is one of the last and best gm modules offered by roland. Axial is the official roland tone library site where you can download new sounds for your roland synthesizer that have been specially designed by top programmers. Since my budget isnt anything close to bottomless, im stuck in the digital realm rather than going for the real deal. From recreations of vintage analog classics to modern, cuttingedge tones that are perfect for the latest music styles and beyond, axial is your home for an everexpanding selection.
This is a great example to show how versatile one single sh 201 patch can be and how analog the sh 201 filters sound. This is a great example to show how versatile one single sh201 patch can be and. So, we made this page to help us keep track of which synths are the ones people want support for the most. And i think the jp8000 is starting to belong in that category. Im a performance player who prefers to do everything with my hands. The super saw waveform originally comes from the classic jp8000 and. Roland jdxi roland sh 201 nord wave nord lead 3 nord lead 4 nord lead a1 nord stage 3 moog minitaur moog sirin. Short version, if you can get a jp8000 there is little reason to buy the sh201. The modeling and layout of filters, envelopes, oscillator types, and mix options are similar to the jp8000. Sep 20, 2017 this video, via machiwoomiapoo, offers a headtohead comparison of a vintage roland sh 101 synthesizer and the new roland sh 01a boutique version the sh 01a recreates the roland sh 101 using analog circuit modeling, adding polyphony, new performance features and more. Read, watch, listen, and learn about roland products and the people that use them. In 1998, roland released a 6u, 19 rack version of jp 8000 called the jp 8080.
This is one of the classic, early va synthesizers of the late 90s, together with clavia nord lead, yamaha an1x, korg ms2000, and access virus. Even more impressive is the sweetwater exclusive patches thatll get you up and running with a great variety of sounds right out of the box. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Everytime i made a great patch on the jp 8k i thought that sounds great, much better than the 201, i was lectured. The roland jp8000 is an analog modeling synthesizer released by the roland corporation in. Subscribe to the roland newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite roland products. Roland says that its trying to put the fun back in synthesis with the sh 201, and its succeeded. The jp8000 was seen at the time as the modern incarnation of the classic jupiter8, from 1981.
The sh201 a versatile new modelling synth from roland or a cashin on past glories. Remember, rolands jp8000 could summon only eight notes, the sh201 a. Costing less than a fiver, this runs as a vst and as a standalone application on the pc, and as a vst, au and standalone application on the mac. 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. Preset e3 a layer of 3 oscilators, all on roland jp8000. 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. Roland sh201 patch creation part1 published on oct 1, 2016 synthlove an exploration of the roland sh 201 synthesizer. A forum for comparing two or more synths against each other. Due to the lack of control1 and control2 knobs on sh201 it is impossible to list all the sound possibilities that can be performed on jp series, while on sh201 they cant be. This guidebook will give you many tips for creating classic synthesizer sounds on the sh201. I would compare the r3 to a alesis ion rather than to a sh 201 the sh 201 is not really a cut down alternative like the r3, but is more like a modern version of a classic sh series synth i dont think it sounds like one, but the jp 8000 did not sound like a jupiter 8 either the idea is for it to be used the same way you would use something. People have problems with the build quality but i found it more robust than the jp 8000 i had.
The jp 8080 combined the analog modeling sound engine of the jp 8000 with additional features such as an internal vocoder. Roland clan forums view topic different sound perf vs. Others from that period included the clavia nord lead 1995, korg prophecy 1995, access virus 1997 and yamaha an1x 1997. The 8080 is a sharp va and use that to your advantage. To me the roland jp8000 allows me to do slightly more with actual playing than the other two. The pads are amazing somewhat celestial and beautiful, the acid sounds are exactly like the jp 8000. View online or download roland sh 201 owners manual, manual. In this text, you will have plenty of opportunities to create some classic synthesizer sounds on the sh 201.
That was for jp8000 so far, module jp8080 adds much more. You can get the sh201 used for much less than a used jp8000. You should absolutely look into d16 lush101 i have a system1 and love it, but ive never used a real sh 101. Youtube channel this channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments.
St analog synth patch list my first bank, inspirited by jupiter and moog classic synth. Just spent an hour with the subject synth today, at the local store. Roland jp8000 synthesizer memory damaged and fixed. These are some of my custom patches ive made on my roland sh 201. Sh roland synthesizer history 1973 the first of its kind to be produced in japan, the sh. You can use a program like cakewalk, cubase or an external sequencer to send the. This designates the entry point for the patch into the mfx distinct from the mfx source, which tells the performance which of the patch s mfxs, if any, to use for one of the 3 available mfxs. Vince watson talks roland gear, analog vs digital, and the origins of. The jp 8080 also had three times the number of patches and performances, an additional noise waveform on osc 2 and a.
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