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Originally From: "Thomas" <tomfinegan@...>
Subject: [AN1x-list] OT: New Roland Groovesynth (like AN200)

>Roland introduced new gear.
>SH-32 (Groovesynth) (i guess supposed to be a AN200 competitor)
>www.rolandmusik.de
>(sorry only in german)


Hi Tom,

Here's the German translated by Babelfish. How well does it read?!!! ;-)

The SH-32 is hot topic all over the net. It's still to be confirmed the
degree of analogue modeling. Sure it's got saw, square, and pulse wavs, but
what are these preset wave variations? Possibly samples, but mixed with
modeling (for PWM)? Who knows???

Phil



SH-32 Synthesizer 

SH-32 is a compact Synthesizer module in the Desktop Design. It was
developed particularly regarding sound quality and intuitive sound
organization. 32 stimmige Polyphonie, a programmable Arpeggiator, a Chord
MEMORY function as well as a large number of automatic controllers and
Fadern and much more besides make the work with the SH-32 the creative
pleasure. 

The most important features in the overview
Filters base waveform-shaping (Saw, Square, pulses Widh Modualtion,
Triangle/Sine, Spectrum Noise) with up to 20 variation waveform-shaping
Four sets with Rhythm maps (two Preset and two user)
32 voices and 4 Multitimbral parts
Sub oscillator with Subsonic mode
Chord MEMORY function
Special automatic controllers, Fader or tracers for all important functions
Preview function plays sounds in the form of scales
Two independent effect processors: A grinding in effect with 8 Reverb /Delay
types and an INSERT multi-effect with 25 types
Sound without end 

Despite its compact dimensions the SH-32 offers a giant selection of sound
possibilities. Are to filters base waveform-shaping (Saw, Square, pulses
Widh Modualtion, Triangle/Sine, Spectrum Noise) with up to 20 variation
waveform-shaping - everyone with an own character - at the disposal.
Altogether you have the selection between 67 waveform-shaping - from
classical similar to Synth waves up to new original waveform-shaping such as
Spectrum and Noise. Thus you have possibilities, which go far beyond that,
which conventional Virtual can offer similar to Synthesizer. Additionally
four sets with Rhythm maps (two Preset and two user) are available, the Drum
waveform-shaping from the TR-909/808 Drum computers contained. Up to 32
voices - more than many High end to DSP Synthesizer - and 4 Multitimbral
parts offer outstanding prerequisites for creative making music.
Two oscillators, a filter and an amplifier give you all possibilities for
the Synthesizer Soundgestaltung. Full deep frequencies are added through a
Sub oscillator with Subsonic mode. Of course also oscillator
synchronisation, a ring modulator and the possibility is available of
synchronizing the LFO over TAP tracers to the speed, in order to call only
some the many sound organization functions.

Programmable Arpeggiator

In combination with the Chord MEMORY function, which makes it possible to
recall stored chords with only one key the Arpeggiator in the position, in a
simple manner complex chord movements, is as it e.g. typical for
Trance/Techno music is, to be produced. Arpeggiator speeds can be determined
thereby over TAP speed tracer. To generating rhythm Patterns can be
controlled the Rhythm map over the Arpeggiator.

Simple operation 

Owing to the first-class control panel Design the operation of the SH-32 is
from the outset a children's game. For all important functions are special
automatic controllers, Fader or tracer for order, like with a classical
similar to Synthesizer. The Preview function plays sounds in the form of
scales, so that you do not even need a key board for the Vorhoeren.

Effects 

Two independent effect processors are built in the SH-32: A grinding in
effect with 8 Reverb /Delay types and an INSERT multi-effect with 25 types.