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WE DESIGN THE FUTURE

Creating Sounds

with Fun and Ease
Synthesizer 101: Learning the SH-201

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  • Page 1: Creating Sounds

    WE DESIGN THE FUTURE Creating Sounds with Fun and Ease Synthesizer 101: Learning the SH-201...

  • Page 2: Top Panel

    Top Panel Chapter ltra-EZ front panel is logically designed to teach the basics of synthesis. rpeggiator adds instant rhythmic motion to sounds. nvisible infrared D Beam controller. FILTER hort recorder onboard to capture Chapter and loop your performance and knob movements. Chapter Chapter Chapter...
  • Page 3 Roland’s famous Supersaw waveform and resonant filter, this little synth can blow down doors. This guidebook will give you many tips for creating classic synthesizer sounds on the SH-201. Fantom-X 2004 Synthesizer Evolution — the Workstation If you’re new to synthesis, fear not.
  • Page 4 Moving knobs and faders to create your own unique sound can be a very exciting experience indeed. The SH-201 is recommended not only for keyboardists, but for any artist or producer who desires a new outlet for creativity expression.
  • Page 5 Let’s get into the function of each of the controls. Sound Programming for Thought he SH-201 lets you create sound while listening to it in real time by moving knobs and sliders. As you check out the factory-preset patches in detail, you will find many creative ideas.
  • Page 6 The Function of Controls Chapter ( Oscillator ) The OSC determines the waveform and pitch, which becomes the source of the sound. This is the heart ext, let’s determine the pitch. Playing the keyboard with one hand while turning [PITCH] and [DETUNE] knobs left and right gradually and soul of a synthesizer.
  • Page 7 The Function of Controls Chapter FILTER The sound signal generated from the OSC is processed ext, turn the [RESONANCE] knob. Turn it all the way left (MIN), then gradually rightward to (MAX). It will start to resonate, yielding a colorful, howling sound. through the filter, which can emphasize and reject a selected frequency range.
  • Page 8 The Function of Controls Chapter The sound signal generated in OSC and processed dditionally, to create a classic synth sound (analog Press this through the FILTER is amplified here. The AMP lead sound), set it up to play monophonically (single button note at a time) by pressing the [SOLO] button.
  • Page 9 The Function of Controls Chapter ( Low Frequency Oscillator ) This is a sound generator capable of producing low (*1) frequencies. On analog synthesizers, it is also called LFO o achieve expressive, animated sounds, many musical instruments are played with cyclic vibration ou can switch the vibrato waveform by pressing the [SHAPE] button.
  • Page 10 EXT IN ( External In ) (*1) The newest feature of the SH-201 is the EXT IN Press this button to select the EXT IN o make the portable digital music player will sound which is a major evolution from prior analog only when the keyboard is played, press the [WAVE] synthesizers.
  • Page 11 Synth-Programming Examples Chapter Synth-Programming Examples Synth-Programming Examples Synth Bass Synth Lead Choose “PRESET D-8”. The sawtooth wave is selected. Choose “PRESET D-8”. The sawtooth wave is selected. Since bass involves low frequencies, turn the [PITCH] knob on the OSC section all the way Turn the [CUTOFF] knob in the FILTER section to the “two o’clock”...

  • Page 12: Sound Effects

    Synth-Programming Examples Chapter Synth-Programming Examples Synth-Programming Examples Synth Pad Sound Effects Let’s create a sound effect like a synth drum. Choose “PRESET D-8”. The sawtooth wave is selected. This sound is created from deliberately * Sudden loud sound may occur. In order Press the [WAVE] button of the OSC1 section and select the SUPER SAW.

  • Page 13: The Three Elements Of Sound

    (waveform) of the sound. It is a popular partials which are cut level method for creating composite waveforms. The SH-201 has waveforms with built-in harmonics. These waveforms with harmonics components are rejected through the filter frequency...
  • Page 14 The smooth-yet-aggressive contour industry has placed the synthesizers with large of the filters is the result of Roland’s quarter memory capacity in the mainstream. of a century experience and technological It is also a fact that most keyboardists rely innovation.
  • Page 15 Creating Sounds with Fun and Ease Synthesizer 101: Learning the SH-201 Visit us online at www.Roland.com All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Printed in Japan. May 2006 RAM-4077 B-4 P-S...