Ratings



Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Build Quality

The Roland SH-01A is great for bass and you can use it with all kinds of Patches to control the level of Omnisphere’s four Layers. You can also detune the first two using the tuning knob and the sequencer sends the notes via MIDI. The controls are larger on this Boutique model, so they feel pretty good. If you want basic controls like Layer mix, Filter, Envelopes, and basic modulation in a highly portable, USB-powered synth for a reasonable price this is a very good choice.

Roland SH-01A Strengths:

  • Easy to Use, Classic Layout
  • Step Sequencer
  • Ultra-Portable
  • Nice-feeling controls
  • Low Price

Roland SH-01A Details:

Retail Price $399
Number of Keys N/A
Keyboard Type N/A
Size of Controls Micro
Special Features SH-101 in a small package
Dimensions 11-13/16” × 5-1/16” × 1-13/16”
Weight 2 lbs 3 oz
USB Powered No
Pitch Bender Yes, Touch Slider
Mod Wheel No, Touch Slider
Sends Aftertouch No
Sustain Pedal Input No
Expression Pedal Input No
Ribbon No
Non-Functional Controls N/A
Arpeggiator No
Sequencer Yes
MIDI Messages CC

Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Roland SH-01A:

Independent Layer Control No
Number of Oscillators 4
Number of Wavetables 0
Number of Envelopes 1
Number of LFOs 1
Filter Types None
FX Units No
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM No
Ring Mod No
Waveshaper No
Unison No
Harmonia No
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator No