Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer

Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer Overview

Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer

GAK Pro Audio shop overview: Compact without being cramped or compromised, the SH01 is all about direct, uncomplicated synthesis anyone can understand. By layering tones and making individual adjustments to each, you'll find that patches of considerable subtlety or monstrous mushiness are yours to command. Perhaps not the most authentically analog‑sounding, its bright, modern sheen and distinctive filters identify a synth that is classy in its own right. Its polyphony eclipses all synths in its market area — and then some! Take into account the effects, the external input and the audio/MIDI interfacing and it's clear that the SH01 punches above its weight.

Roland overview:

With its massive sound, hands-on ease and affordable price, the GAIA SH-01 is a high-performance value synth with old school charm. The triple stacked engine puts potent virtual analogue synthesis at your fingertips, yet the control panel is fun, friendly, and inviting, so even first-timers can create great sounds. The signal flow is simple to grasp, with logically arranged knobs, sliders, and buttons. Hands-on control and fat sounds make this little powerhouse a joy for music students, songwriters, session players, and live performers of all styles and ability levels.

Features

• Huge sound with three virtual analog engines onboard, each with a dedicated oscillator, filter, amplifier, envelope, and LFO
• Layer up to five simultaneous effects, including distortion, flanger, delay, reverb, low boost, and more
• 64-voice polyphony for massive sounds without note drop-out
• Fun, hands-on control panel that’s great for instant gratification, and for learning synthesis
• Lightweight, compact body with 37 full-size keys
• Runs on AC or battery power for portable convenience
• D Beam, arpeggiator, and Phrase Recorder onboard
• USB ports for saving user patches to USB flash drives, and for audio/MIDI connection to computers