The SH-32's front panel is designed for easy editing. There are 17 sliders that control envelopes, etc.; four large knobs that control filter, etc.; four smaller knobs for selecting effects, etc.; 49 self-illuminating buttons; six buttons and a 3-digit LED display. The rear panel contains all the basic connections: stereo outputs, MIDI In and Out, a headphone output, footswitch jack and power switch. The SH-32's compact, portable design makes it perfect for desktop use or for use in a DJ booth, while its retro-styled interface lets you tweak and program sounds with ease.
• 2 oscillators, a filter, amp and two LFOs per sound. While being fully digital on the inside, you have the ability, using knobs and sliders, to create sounds using analog-style interface.
• 67 oscillator waveforms and 4 rhythm sets. Handles layering and multitimbral sound creation with 32-voice polyphony and 4-part multitimbral operation.
• 2 independent effects processors: 10 types of reverb/delay and 35 insertion effects
• Built-in programmable arpeggiator with chord memory function.
• High-quality waveforms for unlimited sound creation.
• Onboard rhythm sets with complete editing capabilities.
• Multimode filter with smooth, analog feel.
• Two independent LFOs with BPM sync.
• Effects from mild to extreme.
• Analog Feel for true vintage sounds.
• Chord memory function for composing and performing.
• Programmable arpeggiator - even more powerful with chord memory.
1. Oscillator Section
The SH-32 includes two independent oscillators. The basic waveforms are saw, square, pulse, PWM, triangle/sine, Spectrum, and Noise. Each waveform also includes several variations (except for PWM), so be sure to check them out when auditioning the SH-32.
Pitch can be varied in octaves (Octave button), in semitones over two octaves with the Pitch Coarse slider, and over ±50 cents using the Pitch Fine slider.Also, the sub oscillator (SUB OSC), which is used for adding a sub-octave element, contains a Subsonic mode for adding a special frequency component for ultra-thick bass sounds. There is also an Oscillator Sync function, a ring modulator, and a pitch envelope, which changes the pitch of a sound over time.
By pressing the OSC1 and OSC2 buttons at the same time, both become the editing target, which makes it easy to apply the same settings to both.
2. Filter Section
The filter can be set to one of the following settings: low pass, band pass, high pass, peaking, and OFF. You can switch between -24 dB/oct for a tight sound and -12 dB/oct for a smooth sound. A Key Follow function is also provided, which changes the cutoff frequency in accordance with the key pressed on the keyboard.
3.Amp Section
The amp section contains an ADSR-type envelope generator. Using the Key Follow function you can change the time that follows the time decay time for each pitch range. The On and Off buttons for the ten types of reverb and delay, which can be used as loop effects, are located here. The Level button located on the right side of the front panel can be used to control the volume of patches, rhythm sets and performances.
4. LFO Section
There are two independent LFO sections and you can choose among seven waveforms including random. Several parameters are available such as Fade In, which allows you to set the time it takes to reach the maximum LFO amplitude, and Key Sync, which causes the LFO phase to start each time a key is struck. The LFO rate can be automatically synchronised to BPM; tap input is also possible. As with the oscillators, simultaneous editing is possible by pressing the LFO1 and LFO2 buttons together.
5.INTENSITY/INS-FX
This area is used to turn on and off one of the SH-32's 35 insert effects, and to make settings for the particular effect selected.
6.Output Level
Adjust the level of the main out and headphone out jacks here.
7. FX/SYSTEM
Adjust the insertion effect and reverb/delay parameters. When set to the System position you can set the SH-32's overall system parameters (selected from buttons at the bottom of the front panel.)
8. MIDI Setting Knob
Select parameters to be set when controlling the SH-32 with information transmitted from external MIDI devices.
9. Button Group 1 and Data Entry
In addition to “Analog Feel”, which adds a slight wavering of pitch to produce an analog synth-like sound, these buttons are for setting portamento, legato, level and pan, and for switching between patch/performance and entering data. The Exit and Level/Pan buttons, when pressed together, play a demo song.
10. Button Group 2
The buttons at the bottom of the front panel have a variety of functions. The basic functions are patch number selection, part selection, calling up chord memory and system parameters, setting the arpeggiator and programming. Also, turning on the Preview button activates a “virtual” keyboard which consists of self-illuminating buttons lit orange (octave shifting is possible). You can use the virtual keyboard to perform and verify sounds without using an external MIDI keyboard. You can also play sounds continuously by turning on the Hold button.
SPECIFICATION:
• Sound Generator: 2 x Oscillators (with Sub Oscillator, PWM, Oscillator Sync, or Ring Modulation), 1 x Filter (LPF/BPF/HPF/PKG/OFF), 1 x Amp, 2 x LFO (7 forms) • Note: Patches using Oscillator Sync will be monophonic. These patches can be used in Part 1. Sub Oscillator, PWM, Oscillator Sync, and Ring Modulation cannot be used together in the same patch. • Parts: 4 (or 3 + 1 Rhythm) • Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices • Waveform: 67 waves (7 categories) for main oscillators, 63 rhythm waves for rhythm sets • User Memory: Patches: 128, Rhythm Sets: 2, Performances: 64 • Preset Memory: Patches: 128, Rhythm Sets: 2 • Arpeggiator: Style Programmable (Step Input/Realtime Input), Arpeggio Styles: 64, Rhythm Styles: 64, Tempo = 20.0 to 250.00 BPM • Chord Memory: Chord forms: 64 • Display: 8 segments, 3 characters (LED) • Connectors: Output Jacks (L/MONO, R), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Foot Switch Jack, Headphones Jack (Stereo), AC Adaptor Jack • Power Supply: AC Adaptor (ACI Series/PSB-1U) • Current Draw: 1,000 mA • Dimensions: 303 (W) x 228 (D) x 91.5 (H) mm/11-15/16 (W) x 9 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches • Weight: 1.9 kg/4 lbs 4 oz • Accessories: AC Adaptor (ACI Series/PSB-1U) |
