Roland SH-201 specifications Synth XT, JP-8000, JD-800, SYSTEM-700, SH-1000, Fantom-X

Even though this is synthesis at its friendliest, the SH-201 is no toy. With two beefy analog-modeling oscillators, complete with Roland’s famous Supersaw waveform and resonant filter, this little synth can blow down doors.

This guidebook will give you many tips for creating classic synthesizer sounds on the SH-201. If you’re new to synthesis, fear not. We will guide you every step of the way, so no worries!

As you master the fundamentals of creating sound, an unexplored world of creativity awaits you. Let’s begin our journey together!

2006

Chapter1 Introduction

Experience the magic

V-Synth

2003

of creating your own sounds.

For more than a quarter century, Roland has defined

V-Synth XT

and redefined the state of the art in synthesizers.

JP-8000

1996

2005

Today, the fundamentals for sound creation remain

the same for most synthesizers.

JD-800

1991

By understanding the fundamentals, anyone can enjoy

Independently manipulate the pitch,

time, and formant of sampled

creating sound for virtually any type of synthesizer.

This 8-voice synthesizer has

waveforms using VariPhrase®

technology — a world’s first

an inviting array of knobs

in a synthesizer!

D-50

1987

and sliders to manipulate

an analog modeling synthesis

The V-Synth XT is fully stocked

Combining stunning digital sound

engine. It has a built-in Motion

with a potent array of synthesis

JUNO-60

with a natural feel and operability

Control function that allows

types, including the V-Synth’s

1982

reminiscent of analog

operations on a panel to be

famous Elastic Audio Synthesis

instruments, the JD-800 was

recorded and played back.

engine, plus analog-synth

Equipped with the Linear

the pinnacle of synthesizer

modeling, vocal modeling,

JUPITER-8

1981

Arithmetic (a.k.a. LA) synthesis,

development of its era.

and classic D-50 emulation.

this was Roland’s first full-digital

synthesizer, and one of the best-

SYSTEM-700 1976

61 key, 6-voice fully programmable

selling models. The D-50 was

polyphonic synthesizer

a worldwide sensation due to its

with 56 sound-memory locations.

operating ease and stunning

Roland has released numerous legendary synthesizers

Roland’s proprietary DCB interface

sound.

SH-1000

An 8-voice analog synthesizer

standard was used for exchanging

in the past. The newest member of the line,

1973

with 64 sound-memory locations. control information with external

One of Roland’s earliest

device.

the SH-201, combines Roland’s state-of-the-art technology

polyphonic synthesizers,

this significant instrument paved

with an incredibly easy user-interface.

Bringing together all

the way to today’s synthesizer

The first of its kind to be

the soundmaking technology

development.

produced in Japan, the SH-1000

of its day, this complete electronic

NEW

studio system was used

was an instant hit with its

by leading broadcasting stations

compact size, easy operation,

and groundbreaking electronic

and affordable price.

music artists.

Chapter

1

Introduction

Synthesizer Evolution — the Workstation Fantom-X 2004

The Fantom-X Series is the flagship of the Roland workstation family, offering musicians nearly 1GB of wave memory when fully expanded, and 128-voice performance.

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