What if a synthesizer could blend the raw energy of classic analog vibes with futuristic wavetable morphing, all in a compact package that's begging to be tweaked live? That's the magic here—Roland's evolved take on hands-on sound design, packing three oscillators per voice into a sleek aluminum chassis that's just 4.4kg and sized at 655 x 336 x 92mm for easy desk or stage life.
Dive into the hybrid engine: one wavetable oscillator with 63 waveforms, phase and shape modulation for wild textures, plus two virtual analog oscillators delivering sine, triangle, saw, super saw, and noise options. Shape tones with a resonant multimode filter—lowpass, bandpass, highpass in 12/18/24dB slopes—twin ADSR envelopes, and dual LFOs featuring five waveshapes, step modes, and four assignable destinations from the panel knobs and sliders. Hands-on bliss comes via the capacitive Motional Pad for X/Y parameter automation, a 64-step sequencer with real-time/step/TR-REC entry, probability, and random patterns, plus arpeggiator in multiple modes. Polish it with 53 multi-effects, nine choruses (including Juno classics), seven reverbs/delays, master EQ, and compression—all reorderable. The 37 full-size keys feel premium, OLED display keeps you oriented, and USB/MIDI/pedal connectivity plus Roland Cloud support (SH-101 expansion included) open endless doors.
Players love how intuitive it feels for quick jams or deep edits—no menu purgatory—though some note polyphony dips to 22 voices max in denser patches. It's a grown-up playground for leads, pads, and experiments that sits perfectly between vintage warmth and modern edge.
