AIR Music Technology has released a new virtual instrument which aims to faithfully recreate the classic Roland SH-101 analog synthesizer.
The synth engine of Iona was meticulously modeled on the original hardware.
It brings the legendary 101 sound and sequencer to both AIR’s hardware and software platforms, with expanded creative features while retaining the simple, hands-on workflow users love.
Iona features
- Faithful recreation of the classic SH-101.
- Meticulously modeled Pulse, Sawtooth, Sub, and Noise sources.
- VCO Pitch Range and Modulation controls.
- Pulse-width Modulation (LFO, Envelope, or slider).
- BPM-syncable LFO with 9 shapes.
- Filter with Cutoff & Resonance, modulated via envelope, LFO, and keyboard tracking.
- ADSR filter envelope (assignable to VCA) with 3-way trigger selector.
- Portamento controls.
- Customizable bender controls.
- Over 100 factory presets.
- Arpeggiator.
- FX Section: Lo-Fi, Delay, Reverb, 3-Band EQ.
- Pattern Sequencer: Classic 101 workflow + 128 steps, transpose/shift, graphical editor.
- 5 Skins: Classic grey, red, blue, white, yellow – stored per preset.
Available for Windows, Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) and MPC, Iona is on sale at Plugin Boutique for the intro price of $59.99 USD until November 30th, 2025 (regular $149.99 USD).
More information: AIR Music Technology / Iona
