Members Rolandxr Posted July 18, 2006 Members Share Posted July 18, 2006 And so far it has really good sounds in it. The keys are a little toyish feeling but not to bad, the programming is straight out easy on this synth. I already programmed Tom sawyer on it, it took me 2 minutes so its pretty easy, its all right there in your face. It super light, definetly will need a road case for it. I plan to use it for leads and special fx. Well im going to go fiddle about on it will update and get some pics up and going. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members r33k Posted July 18, 2006 Members Share Posted July 18, 2006 And some audio samples, natch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khazul Posted July 18, 2006 Members Share Posted July 18, 2006 Anyone comapred one of these with a v-synth - not for VA functions, but for filters, raw osc sounds etc? Just curious if it does really seem like just a cut down v-synth VA as we asume it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheFoosa Posted July 18, 2006 Members Share Posted July 18, 2006 I just came here to ask if anyone knew this...you are the perfect candidate. I've checked this online and I forgot to try when I played it in store. Question: Velocity sensitive? I was checking the control surface online and I see nothing to route velocity to (ie filter or amp) so I am skeptical of it. This would make/break the deal for me. And if it doesn't, does anyone know if the JP-8000 has velocity? I know the JP-8080 does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 OK i'll do my best here. Not velocity sensitive at all ( That would be great ) I also own a V-Synth and yes it is a somewhat cutdown V synth with the filters and osc but really you can here a difference. The V synth has more aubible control if that makes sense, im not saying the sh 201 makes huge jumps on adjustment but it definetely aint as smooth as the V synth. Also im still playing with it so will update, so far i think its worth the 595.00 there asking. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheFoosa Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Gas has never been relieved so quickly (without a purchase). To ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members isosceles Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 could you record a demo of some sounds for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hers a shot of it with the V synth, I dont have the capability to post sound files, what do i need? Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheFoosa Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Gooo awaaayyyy gasssssss Hey if you have any midi cables, could you hook it up to something else and see if it SENDS velocity data? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Foosa, I just hooked it up to my JV 1080, and played the Symphonique patch and yes it does send velocity data. When i played it soft it was soft when i hit it hard the tympanis came in just like it should. Hope this helps. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheFoosa Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 GAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 LOL i hear yah, i'll tell you what this thing isnt built like a tank, it dont have killer keys like a Virus KC or V synth but it has some great analog sounds and very very user friendly. The keys dont bother me at all. The sounds are just fantastic right out of the box, great d beam more responsive than my V synth, the arp is pretty damn good as well. The controls are solid not cheesy at all. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 I just split the board, left side Tom sawer sweep, right side Tom sawyer Solo....This thing is a mean little bastard. The sweep is dead on with the cd in sound and in time, which is pretty amazing. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcpro Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 I take it that the keys don't have the weights glued to their undersides like your V-Synth then. What happens when you tune both oscillators as high as they go, and play a high "C" with LFO set to modulate pitch to the max. Aliasing?... hopefully not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pighood Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 I kinda like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Originally posted by mrcpro I take it that the keys don't have the weights glued to their undersides like your V-Synth then.What happens when you tune both oscillators as high as they go, and play a high "C" with LFO set to modulate pitch to the max. Aliasing?... hopefully not... Correct on the keys, the sh has no weight to them. When both osc are on and set to high and the LFO is set to Modulate the pitch there is no aliasing that i can hear. There is a balance control for both osc's which works very well in sync mode. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MuzikB Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Originally posted by TheFoosa I just came here to ask if anyone knew this...you are the perfect candidate. I've checked this online and I forgot to try when I played it in store.Question: Velocity sensitive?I was checking the control surface online and I see nothing to route velocity to (ie filter or amp) so I am skeptical of it. This would make/break the deal for me.And if it doesn't, does anyone know if the JP-8000 has velocity? I know the JP-8080 does. The SH-201 DOES have a velocity sensitive keyboard as does the JP-8000. SH-201 manual page 18 and page 61. Shopping for the best deal on an SH-201 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 You are absolutely correct i just opened the manul and just adjusted one of the patches BINGO Velocity..Thank you Muzik B i geuss i should read the manual?? I also went thru the presets and alot arent set with velocity however i did come across a couple with it. Its very easy to set you hold the cancel button and turn the amp level knob, i just adjusted three patches, it works flawlessly. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MuzikB Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm a little jealous that you beat me to an SH. The addition will turn my core studio modular. Have fun. I'll be right behind ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Originally posted by MuzikB I a little jealous that you beat me to an SH. The addition turn my core studio into a modular. Have fun. I'll be right behind ya. I was shocked when i received the call to come and pick it up today....I'll tell yah what, this synth is great, if it weights 10lbs id be shocked it so lite. Right now im programming everything from the 80's, ABACAB, Jump, The cars, etc...This is as easy as programming an obxa....What a relief not having a menu screen. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steph3dfx Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi Rolandxr,I'm really interested by the SH-201. You said that the keys aren't high quality, but can you tell me if the keys are as bad as a Triton LE ?? Do you feel that the SH-201 is more analoguish than the V-synth or equal. thanks,Steph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Originally posted by Steph3dfx Hi Rolandxr,I'm really interested by the SH-201. You said that the keys aren't high quality, but can you tell me if the keys are as bad as a Triton LE ??Do you feel that the SH-201 is more analoguish than the V-synth or equal.thanks,Steph. Hi Steph I havent played a triton LE so im not sure, but the keys on the sh 201 arent bad at all, i like them there typical synth keys to me, i was just saying there not of V synth quality. you can most certainly fly on them. Hope this helps. Do i think its more analogish than the V synth??? Hmmmm i'll have to get back at you on that one i need to spend more time with it and hear it in a live setting. Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcpro Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Originally posted by Steph3dfx You said that the keys aren't high quality, but can you tell me if the keys are as bad as a Triton LE ?? No Roland keyboard is, or ever has been, as bad as the Triton LE. Since Roland uses only a few keyboard assemblies across it's product line, my guess is that it's probably the same as on the Juno D minus an octave, but that's just a guess since I haven't seen one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rolandxr Posted July 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 Originally posted by mrcpro No Roland keyboard is, or ever has been, as bad as the Triton LE. Since Roland uses only a few keyboard assemblies across it's product line, my guess is that it's probably the same as on the Juno D minus an octave, but that's just a guess since I haven't seen one yet. BINGO i forgot all about the Juno D, yes i would say like the juno D Rolandxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mchristi Posted July 19, 2006 Members Share Posted July 19, 2006 why is everyone so fascinated by this synth? I think it's lost on me. Is it in the Micron/Microkorg range or the Ion/MS2000 price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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