Roland JUPITER-XvsRoland SH-01A
Summary
Roland JUPITER-X and Roland SH-01A: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland JUPITER-XCurrentView details → | Roland SH-01ACurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (multi-engine) | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | — | 4 |
| Polyphony | Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland) | 4 voices (mono, unison, poly and chord modes) |
| Oscillators | ZEN-Core with JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P, SH-101, XV-5080 and RD piano Models | 1 VCO per voice (pulse, saw) + sub-oscillator + noise |
| Filter | Model-dependent | Resonant low-pass VCF model |
| Multi-timbral parts | 5 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None (arpeggiator and I-Arpeggio) | 100-step, 4-note polyphonic; 64 patterns |
| Effects | Multi-effects (93 types), Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Master EQ/compressor | — |
| Models | — | Roland SH-101 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 0 |
| Key size | Full | — |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | — |
| Aftertouch | Channel | — |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | All-metal chassis, Model Expansions via Roland Cloud, I-Arpeggio multi-part arpeggiator, Bluetooth audio and MIDI, USB audio/MIDI interface, Mic input with vocoder, XLR main outputs | CV and gate outputs, Arpeggiator, Runs on 4 x AA or USB bus power, USB audio/MIDI, External clock input, Optional K-25m keyboard and DK-01 dock |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Grey, Blue, Red |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1090 × 447 × 119 mm | 300 × 128 × 46 mm |
| Weight | 16.9 kg | 0.97 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: JUPITER-X – Digital (multi-engine) SH-01A – Analogue modelling
- Keys: JUPITER-X – 61 SH-01A – 0
- Released: JUPITER-X – 2019 SH-01A – 2018
- Polyphony: JUPITER-X – Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland) SH-01A – 4 voices (mono, unison, poly and chord modes)
- Oscillators: JUPITER-X – ZEN-Core with JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P, SH-101, XV-5080 and RD piano Models SH-01A – 1 VCO per voice (pulse, saw) + sub-oscillator + noise
- Filter: JUPITER-X – Model-dependent SH-01A – Resonant low-pass VCF model