Based on the legendary Roland SH-7, SH Studio is a fully polyphonic vintage analogue synthesis station for Kontakt. Known for its raucous oscillators, modular-style modulation, and Radiophonics-style sound design, the SH-7 has been the backbone of our studio for years. With SH Studio, we’ve expanded it far beyond its roots into a powerhouse instrument with near-limitless possibilities.
Sound Engine
At its core, SH Studio draws on the SH-7’s two main oscillators (VCO-1 & VCO-2A), each sampled individually for authentic variation. Classic waveforms include Triangle, Ramp, Square, and Pulse, with full pulse width modulation. Each oscillator has its own LFOs (sine to random), assignable to amplitude or pitch, and they can be detuned for rich layering.
Beyond the core, you get three additional oscillators:
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VCO-2B: Organ-stop style waveforms (Square, Ramp, Sine from Yamaha CS-30)
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Noise sources: White, Pink, and “Scale” noise from the Korg 770
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External Waves: 40 sampled waveforms from classics like the Jupiter 6, Logan String Melody II, Korg Lambda, Jennings Univox, and more — each with its own envelope and filter circuit for seamless blending
With these five oscillators, SH Studio delivers warm analog tone, sub-bass growl, ethereal strings, soaring leads, and everything in between.
Filters, Modulation & FX
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Filters: 2-pole and 4-pole Low Pass + High Pass, each with dedicated LFO & ADSR
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Modulation: Three global LFOs, four envelopes, extensive routing options
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FX Suite: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Rotary, Amp Cab simulation
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Performance Controls: Map MIDI Velocity and Mod Wheel to amplitude or cutoff for expressive play
Creative Tools
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Glitch Button: Generates musically useful randomized patches for instant inspiration
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150+ Factory Patches: Designed by sound designer Anatol Locker, showcasing SH Studio’s full range — from leads and basses to brass stabs, keys, textures, and evolving pads
The Result
SH Studio from Rhythmic Robot isn’t just a synth — it’s like having a full vintage studio in one instrument. With five oscillators, deep modulation, powerful filters, external waveforms, and performance-ready controls, it’s a flexible, inspiring sound design environment that captures the soul of the SH-7 and pushes it into new creative territory.
Requirements:
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Full version of Native Instruments Kontakt v4.2.3 or higher (including Kontakt 5)
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Kontakt Player not supported (instruments will load but time out after 15 minutes)