Roland SH-01a Step Sequencer

[@volt7cooltangs701]

I love the simplicity of the SH-01a step time sequencer. 1) It spits out CV & Gate that is octave scalable. Great for controlling my SCi Pro One or Roland SE-02 or other CV & Gate synths. 2) up to 4 notes per step. Pretty impressive. 3) 100 steps x 64 memory locations. 4) Super easy & fun to use. Works well. 5) You can trigger in the note timing via a drum machine with a trigger out.

[@rubberduky1829]

FANTASTIC..... right at 3:59 you got pretty close to a Nitzer Ebb bass sound.....COOOOOLLLLL.

[@emikarecords]

Thanks!

[@valdiskrebs566]

Ideas for future videos: Try various sequences with the TR-08 or send the sequence out via MIDI to another Boutique... show how the Boutiques can all play together!

[@lloydrummell2509]

Thanks Nu-Trix! You're the best!

[@Nu-trix]

Thanks

[@zakaroonetwork777]

This Unit is a Controller for the Roland Plig in to record the Motion you speak of.

[@anthonylongo1465]

Great demonstration. Is it possible to link/chain different patterns together?

[@Bobjua]

sweet mullet

[@Nu-trix]

moon god :-), it’s actually a man bun unleashed after a shower!

[@brokenpoolhall]

Love the videos! Can you program half notes?

[@Nu-trix]

You can control the length of each note.

[@timmiller5975]

Thanks mannnnn I appreciate this

[@landocommando4927]

"Motion Sequence" would be a nice feature but I would really like to record "Real Time" instead of "Step Writing". That was one thing I really enjoyed about the Roland MC series (303,505,808).

[@Nu-trix]

Lando Kenny, yeah, the SH-01a aims to replicate the original SH-101. It’s a choice to be debated. But I agree with you most Roland built in sequencer in the Boutique series is lacking any type of motion control sequence. It’s not like they don’t have it. I have an old JP-8000 and it has a motion sequence.

[@aurelaliasflorian]

@@Nu-trix the Roland JX8 (Boutique) can do motion recording ; )

[@henrikpersson4698]

am i right in assuming you can have the arp and seq play simultaneously? can you have 2 separate sequences playing simultaneously too?

[@twiglet2214]

Sequins,sir ?....I'm having a ball,thanks Nu-Trix !

[@dimonwait]

Thanks i was figuring out how to save pattern i thought leaving the edit pattern menu did the trick automatically but this is not the case unfortunately xD

[@MacLuz]

Please listen to preset pattern 6-1, where we have 12 steps in a faster triolic feel. How is that made? I can’t figure out.

[@offworldnetwork]

Step programming only ... no real time programming. However, you can program polyphonic sequence up to 100 steps. The menu diving is a pain but worth it i guess for the extra features. Folk say its a bit of a one trick pony but compared to my old Arp Axxe its brilliant

[@godslonelyman4724]

Is it possible to trigger the SH sequencer via midi? I have a Digitakt and I can play the SH using the DT's keyboard mode, but can't get it to trigger the SH step sequencer.

[@aldocarranza5631]

Hello everyone, I have a very huge problem with my roland sh01a. I want to transpose the sequence, but I really hate to push at the same time the button transpose and the key. So, does anyone of here knows how can I transpose my sequence if I don't want to press the buton transpose? Obiously everything using the internal sequencer of the roland sh01a.

[@HeIiosphan]

lol people are using adhesive tape on the original 101

[@HeIiosphan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPMkJiYq7R4bLc

[@funcleluke]

And can I chance the tempo of the sequence with the tempo weal and how to do it if so?

[@phillytee9106]

I tested this in my local music store, the SH-01a sequencer doesn't function exactly how the original SH-101 does, it's not as steppy i.e. it's a digital recreation of the original, I know in the original you can't edit the pattern after you program it and it has only 1 live memory (you lose the pattern when you turn the SH-101 off) but it's so simple to use and is so instant it really doen't matter. At least they included it unlike on the Plug-out on the System-1 and System-8.

[@Tubeinnit]

Dang, this or the Se-02?? 🤔

[@Nu-trix]

The SE-02 has probably the most powerful sequencer of the boutique series.

[@bigdebbie6265]

Can someone please explain to me how to get rid of this bug. When I use this synth with a sequencer, each time I stop the sequence, SH1defaults back to the default setting patch (Which is Bank 1 : 1). I've only started to explore this thing. Any help much, much appreciate!!! Thank you!

[@Nu-trix]

Check in the menu. Maybe your can select last patch used on boot?

[@bigdebbie6265]

@@Nu-trix Thank you for such a quick reply. What is "on boot" mean exactly, sorry I just started messing with this synth. When I boot it up? What should I try to do?

[@Nu-trix]

I though your problem was the fact that it went back to the patch 1.1 went turning the SH on (on Booting the synth). But it seems you have a problem went stoping the song. I never had that. Do you have a device sending MIDI to the SH-01 ? A MIDI Keyboard? A USB software? It could be sending a patch change, asking to switch to 1.1.

[@bigdebbie6265]

@@Nu-trix Yes, I have a Yamaha RM1x sequencer, controlling Nord Lead 2x, (plus other analog gear) and I've never encountered this problem before. Well, Thanks again, I'll keep asking around.

[@vaterturk9172]

Hi there, is it possible to play a melody with another sound to the playing sequencer at the same time?

[@Nu-trix]

The sequencer will play the same sound that you play on the keys at the same time. No possible way to send the sequencer to another synth while playing the local sounds.

[@jupitor919]

With the latest software 1.07 can I set my Sh-01a to not trigger when I press start on my digitakt?

[@stevepinnell453]

Hi Craig, based on what I was doing last night you should be able to - you'd need to edit the sequence settings and set midi-clock to internal. Not sure if that helps?

[@MacLuz]

And: How do you clear a pattern? Copy in an empty one? And how do you shorten a pattern? E.g. you made 16 steps and then want to get rid of the last 6 steps in order to get a 10 step sequence.

[@Nu-trix]

MacLuz , check out this video : How to shorten a SH-01a step sequence without erasing it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJTUpHxvotGfm9E

[@trevormalcolm4328]

For a “classic” synth clone, there’s not too many videos of people just jamming out and having fun, like say the “volcas” or “monologue”! Says it all for me!

[@cesare2217]

Not sure if I've missed the answer to this question in your videos but can you slow the tempo of the pattern down from the sh01 while it's being trigger by the tr08 with out slowing/affecting the tempo of the tr08

[@Nu-trix]

Cesar Estrada , to do this, they cannot be in sync mode.

[@Nu-trix]

You can change the triggers step in the tr08 and it will change the way the sho1a follows.

[@stuartduncan7659]

If you play legato on the keyboard, does the sequencer record that, or just retrigger each note?

[@Nu-trix]

+Stuart Duncan , for what I can see, it will simply record the note in the step. You will have te keep the « hold « button down while entering the second note to create the legato.

[@stuartduncan7659]

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Thanks for that - I think Roland have missed a trick there :-)

[@VitaEx]

Is there a way to play a sequence with one patch and the. Play over it with a different tone patch

[@Nu-trix]

No, the SH-01a is a polyphonic monotimbral synth. Up to four notes using a single sound. The only way would be to record the two sounds in separate recording. It would not be live playing.

[@VitaEx]

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy ok thanks maybe I’ll try a looper or guitar delay pedal then

[@carlmaynewheeler]

can you sync this up with the Tr-8? can you show that?

[@Nu-trix]

For syncing with the TR-8, the easiest would be using MIDI.

[@nikpharesmusic5768]

Could this be used as external sequencer so I can give my other synth up to 100 steps?

[@davidpinto1195]

yes you can, via midi or even cv

[@mikelo303]

ANd jusst because you can't record ssequence live - it'ss out of my book. And I just wanted to buy it. I am happy that I checked! Thank you for this video. Sshame Roland. Why?!

[@Nu-trix]

Maybe in next firmware update

[@animishmusic5817]

How to enter steps without a MIDI Keyboard ?

[@Nu-trix]

I can’t find another way. In the manual it’s simply written « play the keyboard ». I guess it would work via MIDI also, I’ll ask my Roland contact.

[@Nu-trix]

I just tested an idea. And YES you can enter notes in the sequencer without a keyboard. Just use the left ribbon controller to tap your notes in.

[@modularmountain3910]

I was just about to ask this. Maybe next time show how to use the step sequencer without adding extra gear the viewer would have to buy? Just a suggestion. Awesome video though.

[@filippomursia407]

Sweet, but I'm freaking out over a simple thing, I'm sure. So, you made a 16 (17) step sequence, all good. Let's say you change your mind and want to cut your sequence to only 8 (9) steps. What you have to do, rewrite all the sequence from scratch? Or there's a way to set the last step

[@Nu-trix]

To be honest, I have not been able to do what you are asking for, nor can I find it listed somewhere in the Roland manual. I guess it's not possible. Keep in mind it recreates a synth that was released in the 80's...

[@filippomursia407]

Yea, I guess it's not possible at this point. Thanks tho!

[@productoesotericodecalidad7222]

Been having the same issue i think it a bug because sometimes i have been able to shorten. Any idea how to erase a sequence entirely?

[@Nu-trix]

Hi there, I made this short video to show how to shorten the SH-01a sequence without erasing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJTUpHxvotGfm9E

[@dougprishpreed919]

hey just to let everyone know there is a way to do what OP is asking, lets say you have 18 steps and want to cut it to 16. The last should be on 17, what you do is press load, dial in to the 16th step press the rest key then press load again to input it in. This has usually worked for me. Sometimes you need to repeat a second time to make sure this works for cutting it down to 8 as well or any sequence for that matter

[@WatchMyBeers]

Hey I’m kinda new with synths. I really Love house, techno etc so I’ve been eyeing the sh-01a. How do you feel it is for a somewhat beginner?

[@Nu-trix]

Because it’s hard to make a bad sound with it. It’s an efficient fast simple synth.

[@Cepheid-IDM]

Plenty of sliders, great sound quality, 4 voice poly, portable, built in sequencer and arp, and one of the closest recreations of the original sh101 sound. This would be a great starter synth. Might want to get the keyboard for it though. Also the Yamaha Reface CS is a great first synth.