All user reviews of 4/5 for the Roland SH-201

4 octave synthesizer.
2 generators forms and a number of filters and effects to a greater possibility of creating sound.

fader pots, sustain, modulation. Everything is included for controlled sounds from A to Z.
a connector jack L / R RCA input in to a USB connector thrue for communication and editing audio from the PC, as well as MIDI (in / out) interface

UTILIZATION

configuration is super simplified the creation of his from left (form generator) to right (LFO, effects) and this simple and logical ways. some is the sound you want, just choose the desired wave form, set some input and output effect and we find ourselves immediately with an audible artillery power.
(Attention immediately forget the "realistic" sound types: piano, brass, violins, this synth is resolutely turned towards electro)

SOUNDS

sounds are truly oriented electro sound with massive bass and treble as well as aggressive and soft spacial sound. it is clearly not "realistic" sounds, the SH201 has not been created for it.

I love the sound evoking the Middle Ages or the east, I like much less against certain types white noise effect that is almost unmanageable.

expression as a whole is good, the Arpegiator and friendly, with the ability to create its own arpeggio through the PC. The SH201 is reactive and aftertouch is correct.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for four years and I is not got the Yamaha MM6 earlier (which is classified as a synthesizer but approximates advantage of micro-workstation)

I love being able to create amazing sounds simple way from a simple sine waves. I adore the massive sound that develops.

I do not like the fact that we can not synchronized with the clock of a synth another brand (ie MM6).

for my use, this is a dream instrument. After you have enjoyed the raw electro sounds (see some brutal near an ultra-saturated electric guitar)

with experience, I orienterais to his little brother GAIA SH01, which looks to me certe smaller but more powerful and still easy to use.

See manufacturer references

Independent musician, I use a Mac.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, although that does not have instructions in French ...

Editing the sounds made on a Mac very easy in soft.

Manual in English, always a bit of research to understand!

SOUNDS

The sounds are suitable for my music and are quite realistic. The sound effects seem to me fairly well reproduced (I am what is called a newbie in the synth), my favorite instruments are the bass and guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the SH-201 since July 2005. I like the appearance, usability (ease of computer control) and some preset sound.

I'm afraid of the fragility of the knobs in time.

I do not like some factory settings.

Quality / price ratio: good enough.

With experiece I would look at Access Virus ...

This roland SH-201 is a 49 key synthesiser with 2 oscilaters.
It has 8 waveforms to choose from on each oscilator (osc)
It has everything that an analogue synth would need in my opinion. The D beam is a really cool feature and you can set different filters to that also.
You can make any sound you want really with this synth, from dirty bass wobbles all the way to trance leads and fx sweeps. I use mine as a controller also and it is very useful as I can set filters on a vst to the knobs on the synth and have a lot more flexibility.
Connections are midi, jack and usb. There is also a slot for pedals if you want to use one of those with it.

UTILIZATION

With synths like this, editing sounds is as easy as a walk in the park. Each knob effects the sounds and you can have a great time trying to make new sounds from the presets that are given.
The manual is more than clear, it tells you everything you need to know about synths and how to make new sounds. I mean... if you did not know anything about synths you would do once you have read this manual.
Set up is more than easy, just plug it in hook it up to some speakers and your ready to go.

SOUNDS

With most synths the sound is not realistic, you can never create a perfect violin etc with one but they are very nice sounds non the less.
Id say that the velocity touch is ok, not the best but pretty good.
Some sounds a really cheesy but you can make them nicer with a twist of a knob.
All the effects are good, I would like to have seen more filters but apart from that its great.

OVERALL OPINION

Favourite thing. Playing with the lfos.
Least favourite thing. A bit weak eg the knobs can be pulled off really easily.
Very good value for money for the size and the features.
I have always played with synths such as microkorg and moogs and I would say moogs are my favourite but very expensive.
Quality of sound is great in my opinion, if it was not I would have sent it back straight away.
If I had more money I would buy a little fatty moog but since I did not I bought this and it is a great synth.