Roland SH-101
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Essential Information About the SH-101 Plug-In Software
Essential Information About the SH-101 Plug-In Software
- Ultra-faithful replica of the Roland SH-101 thanks to advanced modeling, capturing the analog warmth, vibrant basses, and sharp leads that defined electronic music.
- Fast-to-program monophonic synth: a straightforward workflow, ideal for creating punchy basslines, sequences, and vintage-style effects in seconds.
- Integrated modernized features: dedicated filter envelope, new LFO shapes, extended octave range, VCA control, Reverb, tempo-synced Delay and Bit-Crusher effects, plus a tempo-synced arpeggiator.
- PLUG-OUT compatibility: usable from certain compatible Roland hardware instruments, allowing you to play and control the SH-101 without a computer on stage.
Manufacturer Information
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What SH-101 Plug-In Is For
SH-101 Plug-In is a monophonic software synthesizer designed for producers and composers seeking immediate analog sound within their DAW. It excels at creating solid basses, cutting leads, rhythmic sequences, and dynamic electronic effects, with a sonic character directly inspired by an '80s classic. Whether you produce House, Techno, Electro, Synthwave, or modern Pop, it delivers that edgy "mono" character that cuts through a mix easily.
Main Features
Faithful circuit behavior, instant playability
Developed with input from engineers involved in the original SH-101, the plug-in reproduces the response and character of its circuits while maintaining the simple ergonomics that made it famous. The result: a lively sound, clear transients, and an "instrument" feel ideal for real-time playing or programming effective patterns.
More creative possibilities without betraying the original spirit
SH-101 Plug-In retains the iconic functions of the historic model and adds extensions designed for modern production: a dedicated filter envelope to sculpt attack and harmonic evolution, additional LFO shapes to vary modulations, and an extended VCO octave range to cover more registers. The VCA sound control eases dynamic behavior adaptation according to style, from percussive playing to softer mono pads.
Tempo-synced effects and arpeggiator for mix-ready sound
Built-in modern effects allow quick sound finishing: Reverb for depth, tempo-synced Delay for musical repeats, and Bit-Crusher to harden the timbre and add texture. The tempo-synced arpeggiator turns a note into an immediately usable rhythmic pattern, perfect for hooks and live sequences.
Skins and PLUG-OUT hardware integration
To stay true to the SH-101 spirit, several skins replicate its original colors. For musicians switching between studio and stage, PLUG-OUT compatibility lets you load and control the sound from compatible Roland hardware instruments, offering a more "hardware" approach and direct control.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| Maximum polyphony | 1 voice | LFO and CLK speed | 0.1 Hz to 30 Hz |
| Range | 64', 32', 16', 8', 4', 2' | Waveforms | SIN, TRI, SAW, SQR, RANDOM, NOISE |
| Pulse Width Modulation | 50 percent to minimum | Portamento time | 0 to 5 s |
| PWM mode selector | MANUAL, LFO, VCF ENV, VCA ENV | Portamento mode | ON, AUTO, OFF |
| Modulation depth | -min to +max | Bend range | VCO |
| Tuning | +/-50 cents | Types | 1Oct Up, 1Oct U+D, 1Oct Down, 2Oct Down, 2Oct U+D, 2Oct Down |
| Sub oscillator waveform selector | 1Oct Down Square, 2Oct Down Square, 2Oct Down Pulse | Steps | 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/4T, 1/8T, 1/16T |
| Cutoff frequency | 10 Hz to 20 kHz | VSTi 2.4 (64 bit) | Windows only |
| Resonance | 0 to self-oscillation | Minimum system | macOS 11 |
| Envelope depth | -100 percent to +100 percent | Host | VST instruments (VSTi) VST 3.6 compatible |
| Keyboard tracking | -100 percent to +100 percent | CPU | Intel Core i5 or better |
| Attack time | 1.5 ms to 4 s | RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Decay time | 2 ms to 10 s | Disk space | 100 MB or more |
| Sustain level | 0 to 100 percent | Display | 1280 x 800 pixels or more, 16.7 million colors or more |
| Release time | 2 ms to 10 s | Other | Internet connection required for software authentication |
| VCA mode | ENV, GATE | Not compatible | Windows RT |
| Gate-Trigger switch | GATE, LFO, GATE+TRIG | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Roland SH-101 Plug-In polyphonic?
The maximum polyphony is one voice: this software synthesizer is monophonic. This architecture is suitable for bass lines, leads, and sequences played note by note.
Which effects are included in the plug-in?
A reverb, a tempo-synced delay, and a bit crusher are integrated. The arpeggiator offers steps of 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and their triplet variations.
Can the filter reach self-oscillation?
The filter covers a cutoff frequency range from 10 Hz to 20 kHz, with resonance adjustable from 0 to self-oscillation. Envelope depth and keyboard tracking can be set from -100% to +100%.
What LFO modulations are available?
The LFO operates from 0.1 Hz to 30 Hz and offers SIN, TRI, SAW, SQR, RANDOM, and NOISE waveforms. Pulse width modulation can be controlled manually, by the LFO, the filter envelope, or the VCA envelope.
What computer system requirements are needed?
On macOS, the minimum system specified is macOS 11 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 100 MB of disk space. A VSTi host compatible with VST 3.6 is required, while 64-bit VSTi 2.4 is specified for Windows only. An Internet connection is needed for software authentication.
