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SYNTHESIZERS

SH-3, SH-3A

Roland
Manufacturer
Roland
Type
Synthesizers
Production
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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Modifications

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System Components

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Specifications

LFO
LFO1 has sawtooth waveform, LFO2 sine or square and delay slider, Sample-and-Hold with level and sample time sliders. LFO's can be assigned to VCF, VCA, VCO.
Dates
1975–1976
Price
UK£400
Filter
Resonant self-oscillating low-pass filter w/ frequency and resonance controls
Effects
None
Keyboard
44 keys (F–C)
Polyphony
Monophonic
Attenuator
1 ADSR
Oscillator
1 VCO, 1 White/Pink Noise Generator
Timbrality
Monotimbral
Manufacturer
Roland
Storagememory
None
Synthesis type
AnalogSubtractive
Velocity expression
No
Aftertouchexpression
No

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