Our Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology reproduces the SH-101’s legendary sounds by faithfully recreating the actual behavior of the original analog circuits, right down to the fine details and odd quirks that have endeared the synth to musicians and producers for decades. The SH-01A builds on the great sounds and creative immediacy of the original, now in the popular Roland Boutique format—offering exciting new polyphonic capabilities, inspiring new performance features, and a level of authenticity that could only come from Roland. Features Sounds of the classic SH-101 synthesizer via ACB tech, including bass, lead, noise, and sound effects New Unison, Chord, and four-voice Polyphonic modes expand on the original’s iconic sound palette Built-in sequencer with 64 patterns available to save and recall Easy performance arpeggiator with three playback modes, note hold, and three-way transpose switch CV/Gate output for controlling modular or vintage gear Multiple sync options including internal and external MIDI, MIDI via USB, LFO clock, and trigger input 64 writeable preset patches for increased performance capabilities Selectable advanced LFO with new waveforms and extended range of clock rate Sends and receives MIDI control change messages via traditional MIDI jacks or USB High-quality construction with metal front panel Highly portable for mobile music making Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB powered Compatible with the K-25m Keyboard Unit and other optional Roland Boutique accessories Available in limited-edition red and blue colors like the original SH-101 Specifications Sound Generator Section Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices Assign Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY/CHORD User Memory Sound Patch: 64 Sequencer Pattern: 64 Controllers VOLUME knob Ribbon controllers C1, C2 LFO section: RATE indicator and slider WAVE FORM select knob VCO section: MOD depth slider RANGE select knob PULSE WIDTH slider LFO/MAN/ENV select switch SOURCE MIXER section: PULSE level slider SAW level slider SUB OSC level slider SUB OSC select slider NOISE level slider VCF section: FREQ: cutoff frequency slider RES: resonance slider ENV: envelope depth slider MOD: modulation depth slider KYBD: key follow slider VCA section: ENV/GATE select switch ENV section: GATE+TRIG/GATE/LFO select switch A: attack time slider D: decay time slider S: sustain level slider R: release time slider Controller section: TRANSPOSE switch (L/M/H) VCO BENDER sens slider VCF BENDER sens slider LFO MOD slider PORTAMENTO select switch (AUTO/OFF/ON) PORTAMENTO time knob MENU switch and indicator SEQUENCER/ARPEGGIO section: 1/LOAD switch and indicator 2/PLAY switch and indicator 3/DOWN switch and indicator 4/U&D switch and indicator 5/UP switch and indicator 6/HOLD switch and indicator 7/KEY TRANSPOSE switch and indicator 8 switch and indicator Power switch Step Sequencer 100 steps 4 notes (Polyphonic) Arpeggio DOWN/U&D/UP 1 OCT/2 OCT Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED) Connectors CV OUT jack: mono miniature phone type GATE OUT jack: mono miniature phone type EXT CLK IN jack: mono miniature phone type PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type OUTPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type MIX IN jack: stereo miniature phone type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI) Power Supply Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 USB bus power Current Draw: 500 mA (USB bus power) Expected battery life under continuous use Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use. Accessories Owner''s Manual Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 Options (sold separately) Keyboard Unit: K-25m Boutique Dock: DK-01 Width 300 mm 11-13/16 inches Depth 128 mm 5-1/16 inches Height 46 mm 1-13/16 inches Weight (including batteries) 965 g 2 lbs 3 oz WATCH: Roland Boutique TR-08 & SH-01A with Mathew Jonson