Fast forward to today, the SH-01A has earned its spot on countless serious studio desks. It’s not just a nostalgia trip; the added polyphony, the poly chain, and the (fantastic) built-in sequencer make it arguably better than the original.
Instead, use the (web-based or the old librarian) to back up your banks. Build one bank for Bass, one for Leads, and one for SFX. The Verdict The SH-01A is small, but it is mighty. It rewards you for ignoring the screen and just twisting knobs. These five patches should get you 80% of the way to a finished track. sh-01a patches
Drop a comment below with your favorite fader positions. Gear used: Roland SH-01A, recorded direct via USB. No external effects except reverb. Fast forward to today, the SH-01A has earned
Let’s be honest: when Roland released the Boutique SH-01A in 2017, a lot of us rolled our eyes. "Another tiny plastic box?" But then we plugged it in. We slid the faders. We heard that filter. Build one bank for Bass, one for Leads, and one for SFX