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A picture of Speed Dealer Moms gear before their canceled performance on the 26th April 2009. This is John's setup. Speed Dealer Moms is ... more
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This is a video of The Glove, Robert's side project with bassist Steve Severin of the Banshees. They can clearly be seen using a Roland S... more
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Reviews
Trusted musician and artist reviews for Roland SH-101 Synthesizer
Based on 17 Reviews
Roland SH-101 Endless Sounds
After watching the videos and comparing the analog sh-101 sound to the VA Roland release via boutique, I had to have the real thing. I am not disappointed. The Roland SH-101 is a very capable synths, it has a sound like no other on the planet. Some may disagree but I find it very unique in sound. Its a keeper for sure. I originally got a Novation BSII because some said it was a poor man's SH 101, I can tell you that even though BSII is a great synth, it is no SH-101.
classic
still one of the best bass machines ever built - but also a great synth for noisy stuff and especially warm xylophone-like sounds (like the melody sequence on aphex twin`s "on" which might be done with the 101). the built-in step sequencer is ace.
Not just a bass machine
Yes, the SH-101 is known for bass primarily. But do some higher stuff, add a bit of the gorgeous PWM, put it through a tape delay and...bang! You've discovered the secret to the Boards of Canada sound, early Squarepusher and so on.
It's a classic for a reason. Nothing else sounds quite like it - not even Arturia's Minibrute, which I think was an attempt to get close.
I always think of a Guy Called Gerald when I think of the 101, those non-303 acid lines
SH-101
A dream synth that I have wanted since 2000 but just got. Great sounding and easy to use.
bass heaven
the 101 has a fat warm sound really great analogue sounds
hahaha... that was a riot... thanks man... that's like if ou reviewed a fender telecaster and said 'the fender telecaster has a twangy sound'
CLASSIC)
We all know, what is the synth SH-101 ))) Very many tracks was use this stuff for bass)
My first ever synth!
I still have this synth my parents bought me when I was in high school in the 80's. Have the handle and strap...the whole deal and it still works beautifully though difficult to work into my workflow it always comforts me just to see it there on the stand waiting to rise up again! hehe
Cool synth no Midi
I love the step sequencer and transpose, I used to run a sequence and tape down the transpose button so you could swap chords