Ricko-3A is described as "a homage to discrete-component analog synths of the 70s,
in particular Roland's idiosyncratic SH-3A".

It features five mixable partials at octave intervals with adjustable waveshape and
phase, sample-and-hold, continuously variable-strength filter, flanger and LFO
modulation of pitch, filter, level and pan. It is well-tempered, with an adjustable root
key. It can also simulate synths such as Roland SH-1000, SH-2000, SH-7 and Jupiter
4's four-note polyphony, as well as ARP-ish and Minimoog-ish sounds.

For its sound, think early Dr Who, early Human League, and early pipe organs.

NOTE = Go to the preset #10- Cop Show , its close for the 'Its the Final Countdown Tune!

The SH-3a is a funky little analog synth and was among Roland's first programmable additive synths.
Like the SH-1 and SH-09, the SH-3a has a single oscillator for a simple monophonic sound.
Not nearly as good as the two or three VCO's found in other monophonic synths. It could perform
additive synthesis by mixing in up to five different waveforms. All of its editing controls which are just
shy of the SH-5's features have been crammed together all the way to the left of the keyboard.
This was an attempt to accommodate organ and piano players who would typically put their synths on
top of their piano. This makes space for sheet music, there's even a stand for sheet music. As for its
construction, the wood casing is covered with fake leather, and protected by metal corners.
It has been used by Kitaro, Human League and Vangelis.

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