Roland SH-01AvsRoland TB-03
Summary
Roland SH-01A and Roland TB-03: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland SH-01ACurrentView details → | Roland TB-03CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 4 | 1 |
| Polyphony | 4 voices (mono, unison, poly and chord modes) | Monophonic |
| Oscillators | 1 VCO per voice (pulse, saw) + sub-oscillator + noise | 1 oscillator (saw or square) |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass VCF model | Resonant low-pass VCF model with accent and slide |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 100-step, 4-note polyphonic; 64 patterns | TB-303-style step sequencer with pitch/time and step write; 96 patterns, 7 tracks |
| Effects | — | Overdrive, Distortion, Delay, Reverb |
| Models | Roland SH-101 | Roland TB-303 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 0 |
| Format | ||
| Format | Desktop module | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 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 | CV and gate outputs, Trigger input, Built-in speaker, Runs on 4 x AA or USB bus power, USB audio/MIDI, Accent and slide |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Grey, Blue, Red | Silver |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 300 × 128 × 46 mm | 308 × 130 × 52 mm |
| Weight | 0.97 kg | 0.94 kg |
Key differences
- Voices: SH-01A – 4 TB-03 – 1
- Released: SH-01A – 2018 TB-03 – 2016
- Polyphony: SH-01A – 4 voices (mono, unison, poly and chord modes) TB-03 – Monophonic
- Oscillators: SH-01A – 1 VCO per voice (pulse, saw) + sub-oscillator + noise TB-03 – 1 oscillator (saw or square)
- Filter: SH-01A – Resonant low-pass VCF model TB-03 – Resonant low-pass VCF model with accent and slide
- Sequencer: SH-01A – 100-step, 4-note polyphonic; 64 patterns TB-03 – TB-303-style step sequencer with pitch/time and step write; 96 patterns, 7 tracks
Both are the same on engine (Analogue modelling) and keys (0).