The Little Synth That Could? Cross-platform PLUG-OUT instrument for computer DAWs and select Roland hardware synths.? “A?synth that?arguably?did more to fuel the early?‘90s house and techno explosion than any other.”—Red?Bull Music Academy? The SH-101 Software Synthesizer is an ultra-detailed replica of the famous Roland SH-101. Powered by advanced circuit-level modeling, the plug-in perfectly recreates the original's inspiring?analog?sounds, which have shaped decades of electronic music styles.? ? Beauty in Simplicity? Introduced in 1982, the SH-101 was designed with portability and affordability in mind.?Compared to?the many complex synths available at the time, it offered a basic monophonic structure and characteristic voice that was fast to program and adept at bright, edgy tones and exciting sound effects. And with gray, blue, and red color options, support for battery power, and the ability to be played like a keytar, this?modest-yet-flashy?monosynth?was a?hit with forward-thinking musicians eager to redefine the image of keyboardists on stage.? ? Mono?Monster? The dynamic look and sound of the SH-101 proved big things come in small packages, and it?was a go-to tool for?leading?new wave artists of the day.?It was?later?rediscovered by a new generation of electronic musicians and producers,?who used it to fuel the foundation of house, techno, and other emerging styles.?To this day, the SH-101’s brain-bending bass and one-of-a-kind lead sounds continue to be sought after by electronic artists the world over.?? ?? Plug?In?Your Own SH-101? Through direct involvement?with?the original SH-101 engineers, our?SH-101?plug-in?painstakingly?recreates the?hardware’s sound?down?to?the behavior of the original circuits. It?has all the great sounds and features of the original?instrument, plus?new features?that extend its capabilities:? Dedicated envelope for the filter? Two extra LFO shapes? Extended octave range for the VCO? VCA tone control? Modern effects:?reverb, bit-crusher, and tempo-syncing delay? Onboard arpeggiator with tempo?sync? Multiple System skins featuring all three original colors? ? Hardware Integration? The SH-101?also supports our PLUG-OUT format, providing?extended?operation with?Roland hardware synths?like the SH-01A, SYSTEM-8, SYSTEM-1, or SYSTEM-1m.?Operate?the DAW plug-in with hands-on controls, or?take?the SH-101?to the stage?without the need for a computer.???