Roland JX-08vsRoland SH-01A
Summary
Roland JX-08 and Roland SH-01A: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland JX-08CurrentView details → | Roland SH-01ACurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 20 | 4 |
| Polyphony | Up to 20 voices | 4 voices (mono, unison, poly and chord modes) |
| Oscillators | 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync | 1 VCO per voice (pulse, saw) + sub-oscillator + noise |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass | Resonant low-pass VCF model |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 2-part, 64-step, 8-note polyphonic with motion recording | 100-step, 4-note polyphonic; 64 patterns |
| Effects | Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Fuzz, Bit crusher, Lo-fi compressor, Pitch shifter | — |
| Models | Roland JX-8P | Roland SH-101 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 0 |
| Format | ||
| Format | Desktop module | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Dual and split modes, Arpeggiator, Runs on 4 x AA or USB bus power, USB-C audio/MIDI, Optional K-25m keyboard and DK-01 dock | 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) | 300 × 128 × 47 mm | 300 × 128 × 46 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 0.97 kg |
Key differences
- Voices: JX-08 – 20 SH-01A – 4
- Released: JX-08 – 2022 SH-01A – 2018
- Polyphony: JX-08 – Up to 20 voices SH-01A – 4 voices (mono, unison, poly and chord modes)
- Oscillators: JX-08 – 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync SH-01A – 1 VCO per voice (pulse, saw) + sub-oscillator + noise
- Filter: JX-08 – Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass SH-01A – Resonant low-pass VCF model
- Multi-timbral parts: JX-08 – 2 SH-01A – 1
Both are the same on engine (Analogue modelling) and keys (0).