I’m also thinking of getting the JU-06A. That built-in chorus is just 
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I’m not the biggest chorus fan… But it has a built in delay. That’s always extremely useful…
The Juno emulation from TAL is my most used synth plugin, so I guess I’d like the ju06a a lot.
But since I don’t use chorus much, the Sh01a in polymode should not be too different
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Definitely useful to have a delay on board, plus having the high pass filter is great. Too often the SH-01A got a bit muddy in the low end with poly mode.
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lovin the 01a here too. sounds mint, + poly is a huge bonus vs the behringer.
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true. Didn’t think of the highpass. Very useful
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Considering I don’t use the keys for the Bass Station 2, I may switch to the SH-01A. Can it get as deep / low as the BS2 ? Also, not sure if this is an SH101 , but I believe it to be. Would the SH-01A be able to do these type of basslines? Starts at 0:28 seconds.
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Plus patch memories, sequencer memories, unison.
TBH I prefer SH-01a to the original :heretic:
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Yes it could do both those bass sounds easily. It kind of excels at that type of sound.
Quite a nice tune BTW, never heard of this artist before.
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And here comes the gas…
Honestly, I believe I would get so much more out of an SH-01A than my Bass Station 2. It would be fairly even trade. I keep hearing how good the sound quality is and I’ve heard the layout is one of the best for the Boutiques. Anybody have experience with the poly mode and pads? I typically only use 2 note chords (diads) for most pads, I’m thinking this might also work well as a pad machine.
Also, Microlith has become one of my main inspirations for my own music. His tracks contain beautiful melodies with these wonderful electro style rhythms. Unfortunately he had passed away a few years ago at the young age of 24. His music was getting better and better with each release, it’s really sad. He was a huge Roland fan and his music reflects that for sure. I urge any electro or techno fan to listen to him.
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Its great for pads also, very Juno-ey IMHO.
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Yeah, it killed my GAS for an original. And real estate is always a premium, so the size of the SH-01A wins out for me. The SH-01A with the K-25m keyboard feels like the best mashup of the MC-202 and SH-101.
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I have it. I love it.
As has been said, it sounds as much like you want a 101 to sound but it has poly and unison (which I use A LOT).
Haven’t had any clock issues and it plays nice with my Digitone sequencer. The patch storage and different LFO types are also a very nice addition, especially when performing.
If I have any gripes it’s that the sliders are a bit close together because a quarter of the unit is taken up with pitch and mod sliders that I don’t use, but they seem to have remedied that with the ju06a. Also, I’d have preferred 1/4 outputs but it’s a fair compromise I suppose.
The only people that seem disappointed by it are the ones who were always going to be disappointed by it.
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yea i really dislike modern Roland. they give me the heeby jeebies, they’re like the stepford wives 
but they did a great job on the 01a (and a few others - se02, ju06a are noteable mentions). 
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I did some demos where I tried to get some Aphex, BOC kinda pads.
I also play 2-3 note pads mostly
Edit: Shoot, forgot that I posted them in this thread already…
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Same, big chords are for losers and tarnce-heads 
(Kidding obvs)
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love a bit o tarnce, me
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Epic tarnce or progressive tarnce?
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spy tarnce 
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Just adding to the love here ! Mine gets its sequencer triggered by my A4. A joy !
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