Roland SH32 Synthesizer

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4-part multi-timbral. 32 voices.

The SH-32 Synthesizer is a nod to Roland's past with a look toward the future. This 4-part multi-timbral synth uses new Wave Acceleration Synthesis to deliver up to 32 voices of fat synth waves and entirely new waveforms. There's also a full complement of knobs and sliders — plus analog-style drums, DSP effects, and a killer arpeggiator, giving musicians desktop access to a range of stunning synth sounds at an unbelievable low price.

Features
Powerful desktop synthesizer with massive real-time control

New! Wave Acceleration synthesis creates a variety of synth waves — 67 total

Includes standard synth waves plus new waveforms like Spectrum and Noise

Up to 32-note/4-part multitimbral operation

2 main oscillators and 2 suboscillators with ultra-thick Subsonic mode

Pulse width modulation and oscillator "hard" sync capability*

Insert and Loop effects processors with 10 types of reverb/delay and 35 multi-effects

Programmable arpeggiator for creating synth lines or drum patterns

*Patches using oscillator sync will be monophonic

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (65 ratings)
Submitted March 20, 2004 by a customer from aol.com

Roland SH32 Synthesizer Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
This is my first ever hardware synth. I have been using high powered software for several years - Reason, Reaktor, Tassman, Absynth, etc. -so I cannot compare it to much more expensive units, but at the price I paid for it, $200, I feel like I am getting away with something. If your first impression of this unit is via headphones, you will be a bit let down, as I think they cut some corners there to keep the price so low, but as soon as you plug it into a better amplifier and speakers, that
Features
There is nothing here I would demand, again, at the low price. I think you get much more than what you pay for.
Quality
It seems very well built, and I have no reason to assume that it should not work as designed. The appearance of it either looks a bit retro, or a bit dated, depending on your point of view. The knobs all seem decently robust, and the sliders feel a bit thin and fragile, but nothing feels like it will break off in your fingers. Again, at $200, well above par.
Value
$200? Game over...
The Wow Factor
Not really concerned about the looks at this price. And in all honesty, the look at any price...

Musical Style:

Experimental, Sound Track, Rock, Techno, Jazz, Spoken Word
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