Roland SH-01A Synthesizer Module Tutorial Made Easy

[@samuelpenn2973]

This tutorial is no nonsense and clear in the information it gives. I really appreciate somebody explaining things in a sober way without 'heeeeeeyyyyyy duuuuuuuude, here's my newwwwww toooooooy' going on. We need more of this type of tutorials. Big fat thumbs up.

[@subiesojourner777]

And, "Dis is yo boy Bubba wif ma new toy." or "Hey You Tubers before I go any further be sure to Like and Subscribe, you hear me LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and they repeat it about 5 or 6 times. So, Yep I agree with you a straight forward, easy to understand tutorial and those are the folks I usually subscribe to. Oh, and yes I realize this post is 4 years old.

[@thedeepblueskys]

I’ve been using synths for 20 years and this video is pure knowledge of this instrument. I’ve learned must of this by self teaching, but I did learn a few tricks. I’d recommend this video to anyone looking to learn synthesis let alone this unit.

[@SteveCookeGB]

This is a really useful tutorial. Much better than Roland's official ones. Thanks for taking the time to produce it.

[@brokenpoolhall]

I’d feel guilty if I didn’t say Thank you so much for the tutorial. I purchased one earlier this month, with no understanding of synthesis. I read the manual, but THIS video is unbelievable. Teaching you basic synthesis, as well as, what the LFO does. It’s easy to follow along, and lots of fun. Thank you so much!

[@emikarecords]

This video is really cool. Didn’t need to skip and didn’t get board. Thanks! No I can make some cool patterns. The Roland manual is veeeery minimalistic.

[@jogjones]

The fact you can store a patch and a pattern make this board invaluable.

[@pablowozniak8132]

You are one of the very few Human on YT jungle. Thank you

[@nocode881]

Thank you. Gave me a jumpstart to using this guy. I bought it a couple of hours ago and after this video, I can get right to making sounds sounds/patterns. Can’t wait for the tips and tricks..

[@valdiskrebs566]

Very informative, thanks! Not only a good intro of the instrument, but a nice tutorial on subtractive synthesis.

[@ahhcrickets]

Wow! Exceptional tutorial. I wish every Roland Boutique had a video like this that explained all the features so thoroughly. The included paper manuals are pretty disappointing. Thank you for the video. I can’t wait to go home and mess around.

[@saintnicholas5507]

ahhcrickets took the words right out my head

[@travellingshoes5241]

They didn't put much effort into that shitty leaflet did they.

[@emikarecords]

The included manuals are like they are missing pages..

[@MaximilianoSchneider]

This is really helpful! I just bought the SH-01a and even when I wasn´t sure if I would need it (I have the SH-101 model in my Jupiter X and Roland Cloud), I love it! This little synth is so much fun and powerful and with your video I found tons of new things :D

[@gstormelectro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wackerburg]

I am about to receive a used SH-01a in a few days and really enjoy watching this videos during my waiting time 🙂

[@tylernicolo7654]

Best boutique tutorial on the entire internet. Thanks

[@garysharkie]

Best video on the mechanics of the SH-01a that I've come across....thankyou :)

[@Seansaighdeoir]

Thanks mate. Brilliant tutorial. Simple no frills straight to the point!

[@VitaEx]

Dude thanks this is the easily the best sh video on KZbin Exactly what we needed you rock

[@tebbisimoX]

dude you are a hero, this is the best. explains everything really clearly haha, roland should pay you...

[@spirtmentality]

Bobby Tebs He probably gets a kick back for making these Roland videos

[@JC-jz1kw]

"Made Easy", completely correct. Great and informative video mate, thanks for the upload! Just got mine today :) also good job putting text on screen before each guide - it meant I could skim through and find what I needed help with. Nice.

[@mynamegoshere1]

I really wish I could like this video more than once!!!!

[@Isislikesstuff]

Your tutorials are the best. This made me fall in love with my SH01A 1000% more. Thanks!

[@HeIiosphan]

SH-01A is 100% fun. Your video is perfect :)

[@zk351]

Excellent intro to the sh01a, thank you

[@doktorwer]

this should just be a link from the roland website. the most helpful tutorial ever.

[@marvelousmiguel]

Tutorial was very detailed and helpful. Thanks for making the video.

[@donc4238]

AMAZING TUTORIAL. ROLAND SHOULD HiRE YOU. YOU ARE FANTASTIC!!!

[@kentaccordionist]

Just downloaded your excellent patches for the behringer model d. One thing though you forgot to leave a huge dose of energy in your Dropbox. So I. Waiting until I can find some energy from somewhere and hoping my studio warms up some before I go put them to the test. Well done for making such great videos. Keep it up. The 101 was the first analog synth I bought way back in about 1989/90. Now I have the behringer version which sounds every bit as good, has midi, and the fm mod. Along with an improved sequencer.

[@gstormelectro]

Thanks for checking it out. Where can I send you a pack of red bull?

[@jasonbarton9352]

So patient, really great series on this device. I just received one yesterday and i am following along.. Thank you

[@pfft9363]

excellent tutorial

[@nelsonribeiro3690]

Thank you for that great video ; my friend !!! By far the best tutorial about SH-01A that i have seen !!!! Very usefull , once that i bougt one ; few days ago ! :)

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Thjis video was AWESOME! So direct, to the point and FULL of USEFUL info, without any fluff! I learned tons from this video and am likely to reference it again, when I need to learn something I had forgotten about my newly acquired unit! Thanks so much for sharing and please keep up the great work! I am subscribing!

[@Deadsouls73]

omg 10:41 saved me from pulling my hair out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you sooo so so much! I can save patches now!

[@fromgreetings]

100% thumbs up hands down best tutorial. Do you have a tutorial about how to repair plasterboard wall? I need to fix it

[@gstormelectro]

Lol, I actually have experience doing that.

[@jeremylehmann1108]

Perfect tutorial, thanks!

[@appleinaer]

Thanks ... many thanks ... please more Boutiques Tutorials ... ✌🏻

[@plutonthedarkmystic]

Great introduction - thanks

[@StephenDisarioMusic]

for some reason my arp does not repeat ? will play only the notes i play and stop without recycling? how can i fix this

[@gstormelectro]

A few things to try. Must hold down more than 1 note. If there are dashes in the display it's getting a midi clock, but expects a start message from something like a drum machine. If VCA trigger switch set to LFO then change it to Gate + Trig...my upcoming tips/tricks video will show more about LFO triggering.

[@StephenDisarioMusic]

I try a 3 note arp, holding all 3 down. I turned off sync to a clock, so that should not be the problem, for some reason it just doesn't want to repeat the cycle of the arp once it plays the 3 notes? thank you for getting back so quick..

[@gstormelectro]

If I may ask what controller are you using?

[@Zaqwilson1]

thanks for this man. You should do more with other devices. Best explanation ever. Thanks

[@djventrilok]

Awesome tutorial thanks for taking the time this was very informative!!

[@antoshpremier]

Super tutorial... thanks man !

[@Guuliann]

Thanks for making this! super helpful

[@PhilB303]

great tutorial, and super helpful. thanks!

[@ClaudeWolfenstein]

Very informative and helpful, thank you so much!

[@t.n.3819]

Thanks for this. I still don't understand why Roland buries all these features behind cryptic key combinations/menu diving that you would never be able to figure out just from looking at the front panel. One of the most appealing features of the original SH-101 was its no-nonsense, "what you see is what you get" interface with a sequencer simple enough for anyone to figure out.

[@multivox_musik]

Superb advice and tutorial. Could you possibly explain a bit more about what Legato is?

[@gstormelectro]

Legato is overlapping the playing of notes, without a break between the notes.

[@MrTomyhas]

Thank you very much, i appreciate it a lot! Very helpful all around

[@rubberduky1829]

Damn, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH,. You gotta' do more on the other boutiques as you get them.

[@jasevaughan7829]

Nice one. Really helped me out a lot. Would like to see how your interacting this with your euro. I know you touched on this with your overview video.

[@viewingplace]

Excellent would love if you could do one for the ju-6a

[@gstormelectro]

Dang, don't have that one.

[@sergiosensation6]

That's the same arpeggiator gesaffelstein uses in Pursuit at 12:30. :0

[@-l5905]

Great job dude!

[@sevollit92]

thanks for the tutorial, it's being very helpfull for me... good job

[@saintnicholas5507]

Sir I'm really grateful for all 3 videos on this synth. Really clear and detailed explanations. Can't Roland give you an SE-02 to make more videos? Anyway thank you so much for uploading. Learnt allot

[@gstormelectro]

Excellent suggestion, if I see the Roland rep next month at a synth meet I'll see if I can make that happen.

[@kenmoreclassic]

well done! simple and efficiency!

[@NikkiXC]

Thanks for your time, very helpful ;)

[@5ch3nk]

Thank you! Probably going to watch this a couple times over lol.

[@hitchthompson2168]

Great video G! Thanks for posting

[@sushijackknife8569]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@jimmywheelo]

great tutorial thanks very much

[@svenwehrheim7188]

Great Video , many thanks to you. Just got started with this synth. One Question because i couldnt find anything about this option. How to erase a pattern or a sequence. ?

[@soulixier6939]

🔬 A miniature thing magnified with magnificense. This tutorial is cash money and you sir are mr daddy cool.👏👏👏 Luved n subbed.

[@lenistwho]

Thanks man for this helpfull tutorial !

[@Jessypha]

Thanks this is the best tutorial for the SH 01A without a doubt, why yours always shows the tempo?, my shows only lines when the midi cable is connected

[@gstormelectro]

Maybe there is a drum machine or computer DAW in your MIDI chain? MIDI clock would get carried on to the SH-01A, causing it to automatically switch over to slave mode.

[@Jessypha]

Thanks , I"ll check.

[@jayjoker1309]

Thanks a lot. Super helpful!

[@spinaweasel]

Thank you for the great explanation! I have a question you may be able to help me with. If I have a sequencer connected to the midi input, will the SH-01A's gate output mirror the external sequencer's midi clock rate (e.g. 24 ppqn), or will it put out clocks based on the internal note lengh setting (e.g. 1/4 notes, 16th notes, etc.). Thanks in advance if you are able to help!

[@gstormelectro]

The SH-01A default setting for Midi Clock Source Sync is "Auto", which means incoming midi timing would over-ride the internal clock. This behavior can be changed by in the system settings so the SH-01A is either always using internal clock or the LFO. Whatever the master setting - the SH-01A sequencer also obeys its own resolution "scale", change this by holding down any arpeggiator button and turning the tempo knob..

[@warbatron2]

Perfect tutorial!

[@BlissfulWizard82]

Hi, I'm having trouble getting any decent volume from the output despite the fact i've got the volume turned right up. Any idea why?

[@gstormelectro]

That's how it is, unfortunately. That's one of the reasons I sold mine, and now offer my 101-VCO and 101-VCF eurorack modules.

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Thank you very much. Very informative and has taught me how to use the little beast. Can you power from mains?

[@gstormelectro]

You're welcome, I learned a few things myself :) You'll want to get one of those power outlet adapters for the USB cord, about 5 bucks.

[@offworldnetwork]

Kevin Roberts an iPhone charger with USB to micro USB lead will work

[@aliasghar907]

How would you describe the difference between the LFO MOD and the BENDER's LFO MOD ?

[@brokenpoolhall]

Can you enter half notes into the sequencer? If so, how can that be done?

[@zakaroonetwork777]

1st. Basic Thing how do browse through factory preset sounds?

[@tendingtropic7778]

thanks for this man.

[@simonbarrett8628]

Hi G , your tutorial is superb for getting started with the sh-01a. I have a small problem with the settings on my machine, Basically when i play a note , it plays then the LFO button lights up and changes the sound. How do i stop this ? It's like i need to cancel the LFO setting or at least change something so the Rate button stops doing this. Can you help me ? Thanks Simon.

[@grahamdougherty226]

Excellent Tutorial

[@johnvandemark8272]

How do I make the factory preset permanent. You only explained to turn it off if you don't want to do it. I can't do any functions when the reset says done. I'm having issues when recording a pattern plays. Just can't figure out how to keep the reset the way it is.

[@bigdebbie6265]

Has anyone tried to have Roland SH1a control other gear via CV / Gate out? Do you have to set a certain voltage for it? What is the most common / standard voltage? Please help. Thank you.

[@digitalhillbilly8863]

Great tutorial. Would love to find something equally informative on the other Boutique units.

[@gstormelectro]

VP-03 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJWad2Vsi8-npbc

[@shavemymind]

Well done!

[@Jordan0regan]

Hi is there a way to trigger the speed of the arpeggiator with the rate slider? So at a high rate it circles the notes at a faster speed?

[@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!

[@YoMyNamesJakeG]

Can you do a pattern sequence like a rhythm track in the tr08. So like say I want to play pattern 1 twice then pattern 2 then back to pattern 1 or would you hade to do that manually like it’s live?

[@twiglet2214]

Just got mine ( used ) and testing it following your guide - with the K-25M keyboard fitted and LFO rate down to zero - no led lit - if i play a note then i get a sound related to the key i have pressed but then randomly the rate led will light and the note will change without touching the rate slider control ? Is this normal for the 01a please ? A short press of the key - a crochet - the tone is ok .Great review thanks.

[@tendingtropic7778]

Great tutorial. thank you very much. One question: what is the best type of cable to use with the output? stereo 3.5 jack to mono 1/4 inch jack? or to stereo? balanced or unbalanced?

[@gstormelectro]

Depends what you're sending its signal. I send to eurorack and just use TS-to-TS 1/8" cables, or if you're sending to an amp this is just fine. When going to a mixer you'll have the opportunity to use TRS 1/8" to TRS 1/4", I haven't tried this yet. FWIW the main out is a stereo jack.

[@mrbreaker101]

Can anyone answer this - can LFO speed be set to MIDI tempo? It can be done on the plug-out, obviously not on the original.

[@gstormelectro]

Great question. I didn't see in the manual any way to sync the LFO to the internal or MIDI clock. I've posted this question in the Roland Clan forum. If nothing else I could see it being added in a future update.

[@HazeAnderson]

I don't believe it currently can do that. I do know that on the Volca Bass you can sync the LFO to the tempo, which can be driven by an external MIDI controller. Hopefully this can be done with the SH-01a with a future update, because is nice. :)

[@corrision303]

nope

[@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

[@damiancockette]

Thank you! amazing tutorial...I have a question, maybe u can help me: is it possible to assign a different sounds to each saved sequencer patterns? thankssssss

[@travellingshoes5241]

So how do i programme different length beats in the same phrase? Or is that not possible? Do they have to all be 8th's, 16th's etc.?

[@twodogstwodoors]

Hi, would you Able to run a sampler through midi out in to the sh01 module, like a digitakt or an sp404?

[@zyxbotcba]

really helpful video thanks. wonder if anyone can help with a issue i have. i have tr08 trigger to ext clock in of sh01a then a 303 clone midi'd from the sh01a however the 303 is playing as per the trigger from the tr08 and not its usual normal tempo. is there a way to bypass this trigger so that the 303 plays fine whilst the sh01a is playing from the trigger of the tr08? thanks

[@gstormelectro]

Maybe send midi out of the tr08 to midi in of the 303. That way it still gets the start/stop message and stays in sync, but plays from its own internal sequencer.

[@zyxbotcba]

thanks G man, appreciate you coming back to me, alas the 303 only has one sync port so im baffled. have tried putting 303 before and after the sh01a bu always a weird sync outcome when using that trigger from tr08 ive now bought the tb-03 which has the in and out so will see how that goes. Thanks again and keep up the good work with the vids

[@magnoLFO]

2023... Excelent tutorial

[@santiagocadavide5261]

Hey great video, I have a question tho, if I connect the boutique keyboard can I control other synths with the midi out?

[@chrisronan]

Your tutorials are excellent. Thank you so much! Silly question here. I just got my sh01a tonight and it seems like if I try to bring the lfo all the way down while sustaining a note it never quite settles down. In other words the LFO will restart after several seconds even when I think the LFO is off when holding a note. Does this sound like normal operation?

[@systemexclusive3728]

Thank you.

[@bennyvolance]

In case the guitarist is out of tune? Love it.

[@gstormelectro]

LOL, when you put it that way :( Maybe more accurate to say, when that vintage synth tuning is drifting.

[@MrTomyhas]

i saw the whole 20 min just to figure out how to enter the sync mode, and you dont show how to access it, you cut out the part. so frustrating

[@gstormelectro]

Sorry to let ya down bud. Press MENU, press 4, turn the tempo dial until it says SYS. Press 1 to confirm item to edit. Default is AUTO which senses if there's incoming MIDI clock, otherwise uses its internal clock.

[@nyrbsamoht]

if sh01a sequencer is running via the ext clock in (recieving click tempo from another device) - is it possible to then use midi out to sync another device at the same tempo as the ext clk in? or if you use EXT CLK IN then all midi is overridden? i have a dr110 that has accent trigger out - and the sh01a ext ckk in works well with that - but my tt303 does not have tempo in - so im hoping to get the tempo via midi from the sh01a - but i suspect it wont work like that.

[@gstormelectro]

I sold mine so I can't try. Using external clock input likely does not generate midi clock out message. It may be easier to find a clock-to-midi-tempo device/sequencer to go between the DR-110 accent trig out and SH-01A midi in tempo. Or sample the DR-110 sounds into something like Digitakt that plays nice w/ other gear.

[@nostalgictherapy2013]

dumb prob, but how would you plug this into an amp?

[@gstormelectro]

1/8" mono to 1/4" mono cord. Stores carry stereo 1/8-to-1/4 cables, they may suffice.

[@TommyTermens]

thanks for this great video! I have a fast question: what kind of jack do you use from the 1/8 output to your interface mono 1/4 input? I am not sure if I should use a 1/8 TRS to 1/4 TS cable; a 1/8 TRS to a double 1/4 TS cable and just use one of the 1/4 TS jacks... or what... please help me out !

[@gstormelectro]

What I do is use a 1/8 TS to 1/4 TS. The tip is the signal and jacks ring tab goes safely to sleeve, ground. I got mine from radio shack before they went defunct, and music stores don't carry anything like this. Maybe try the modular shops like perfect circuit or amazon. Or wire up your own using one 1/8 and one 1/4. Your other suggestion works just fine as well, the loose cord could be annoying.

[@TommyTermens]

thanks a bunch, I'll do the TS to TS option then.

[@TommyTermens]

I looked at this on Amazon and I found 2 good options, one of them has the TRS on the minijack side and another has the TS side on both. Both have a TS on the 1/4 side. In my country the one with the TS is more expensive than the one with the TRS. Will there be any ground or signal problems as you state if I get the 1/8 TRS to 1/4 TS? Here's the link: a.co/4V6QgK0 thank you and sorry for my ignorance.

[@gstormelectro]

I would steer clear of the product link you sent. I went to the product Q&A section and the the two signals on the input TRS side are shorted together. Don't know if you need 10' long, but if so then the Hosa CMP-310 is the one you want, only 50 cents more - not sure if they have it where you are at.

[@TommyTermens]

gstormelectro thank you, I will take your advise. :)

[@bassmafiaonline]

Can this be used to send multiple sequences to different devices or is it just 1 it can send??

[@gstormelectro]

Just 1 sequence

[@juankarraskilla4105]

Can anyone answer how to delete sequencer steps-length?

[@gstormelectro]

AFAIK there aren't any sequencer editing features.

[@SanplerVarondaro]

que chido saludos desde Tijuana