Roland Aira S-1

Push beyond classic waveforms (square, saw, sub, and noise) with new custom wave shapes that you draw yourself (Osc Draw), as well as the Osc Chop, which unlocks even more harmonic potential with the ability to cut waveforms into sections, for a labyrinth of metallic timbres. You can also use the noise oscillator as an independent riser to add sweeps and pulsing sound effects. With its 64-step sequencer and 64 patterns, the S-1 is made for on-the-spot music capture and song development. Motion recording, probability settings, sub steps, and other features like velocity, shuffle, and portamento are also available to bring sounds to life. A unique D-Motion controller creates compelling sound changes simply by moving the synth, while the Step Loop function is perfect for live fills and on-the-fly rhythmic improv. There’s also an onboard arpeggiator and the ability to transpose patterns to instantly add harmonic richness to jams. Add shimmering dimension with lush choruses derived from the iconic JUNO and JX-3P synths, introduce spaciousness and movement with manual and tempo-synced delays, and envelope sounds with studio-grade reverb effects and a variety of adjustable parameters.