Roland Synthesiser SH-4d
FUTURE RETRO.
Meet the SH-4d Synthesizer, a desktop powerhouse with hands-on workflow and deep synthesis tools for designing the sounds of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Create spontaneous musical moments with 11 OSC Models, a multitimbral pattern sequencer, extensive effects, and plenty of polyphony. And with the loaded panel, dynamic controls, motion recording, and more, you can craft evolving sounds and compositions as fast as the ideas come. Equally suited for studio, stage, and traveling, the SH-4d is an incredibly versatile synth that unleashes inspiration from the moment you power on.
ALL THE MODELS IN ONE BOX.
Eleven OSC Models put a diverse range of sound-making power at your command, from vintage analog synths and PCM-based sounds to cutting-edge digital tones. There’s a flexible drum synthesizer too, with rich tone-shaping capabilities for creating custom kits from scratch.
Carl Craig SH-4d Performance Video
CLASSIC
Inspired by legendary Roland SH synths, the new SH-4d Model lets you build thick vintage analog-style sounds with up to four different waveforms. Or choose the SH-3D Model, which swaps an extra LFO for the fourth part. There’s also a jammable Chord Model for creating complex chord changes with single notes and simple slider movements.
FUTURE
Craft crisp modern textures with the two-operator Cross FM Model. Develop complex morphing tones with the powerful Wavetable Model. Or use the Drawing Model to design your own waveforms and build sounds never heard before.
MODULATED
Fashion bold metallic textures with the Ring Model, which offers deep sound-shaping via crossfade parameters, waveshapes, tuning, and more. And with the Sync Model, it’s easy to create oscillator sync tones with evolving harmonic richness and powerful envelope control.
LEGACY
The SH-4d also comes loaded with influential voices from Roland’s historic past. Create classic analog flavors with the authentic sounds of the SH-101 and JUNO-106 Models. And anchor your tracks with the PCM Model and its large selection of sample-based sounds from our historic library.
SONIC EXPLORER.
The SH-4d puts everything you need for professional sound design at your fingertips, with instantly accessible controls and a clever, dynamic interface that lets you work at the speed of your imagination
GRAB-AND-GO SYNTH CONTROLS.
Whether building tones or creating patterns, the Filter, Amp, and LFO sections are always ready to shape what you’re working on. The newly developed ladder Filter offers multi-mode operation with interactive Drive and Resonance, full envelope control, and an independent HPF to instantly tighten any sound. The Amp section provides ADSR and quick level adjustment, while the deep LFO section features numerous waveform types, fade, filter, pitch, and more.
Highlights
- Compact desktop synthesizer with professional sound design tools, intuitive hands-on workflow, and onboard pattern sequencer
- Eleven OSC Models cover everything from vintage analog and classic PCM tones to cutting-edge digital textures
- OSC Models include the new SH-4d native engine, Wavetable, Cross FM, JUNO-106, SH-101, and more
- Four independent synth parts and a dedicated rhythm part with up to 60 voices of total polyphony*
- Rhythm part with selectable waveforms, powerful synthesis controls, layering capability, and more for individual sound design per instrument
- Fully loaded direct-access panel with 32 knobs, four sliders, and a massive array of buttons
- Top-level interface workflow reconfigures the LCD and panel controls for the Model or performance mode to eliminate menu diving and creative slowdowns
- Dedicated Filter, Amplifier, and LFO sections with comprehensive controls
- Advanced Matrix for modulating multiple assignable parameters
- Button keyboard with a two-plus octave range for self-contained music creation
- Multitimbral sequencer with 128 patterns, real-time recording, two step-entry modes, and motion recording
- Probability and sub step settings per note for tones and rhythm parts in pattern sequences
- Unique D-Motion and Visual Arpeggio for creating performance effects by physically moving the SH-4d
- Extensive onboard sound processing with MFX for each Tone plus global MFX, reverb, chorus, delay, and more
- USB-C audio/MIDI interface and 5-pin MIDI I/O
- Clock input for synchronizing with modular synths and other Roland gear
- Stereo 1/4-inch audio outputs and headphones jack
- 3.5 mm stereo audio input for mixing other synths such as AIRA Compact and Roland Boutique instruments
- Rugged portable design powered by batteries or USB-C
- *Maximum polyphony varies according to OSC Model voice settings and the sound generator load.
- SPECIFICATIONS
- User Memory
- Sound Patch: 256
Pattern: 128 - OSC MODEL
- SH-4d
SH-3D
SYNC
SH-101
JUNO-106
Cross FM
RING
WAVETABLE
CHORD
DRAWING
PCM
RHYTHM (only for RHYTHM part) - Maximum Polyphony
- 60 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
- Parts
- 5 parts (Tone part: 4, Rhythm part: 1)
- Effects
- Multi-Effects: 5 systems, 93 types
Reverb: 9 types
Chorus: 5 types
Delay: 5 types
Master Effect: 93 types
Master EQ / Comp - Arpeggiator
- 5 types
- Sequencer
- parts: 5
Steps: 64
Sub Steps
Flam
Probability - Controllers
- Switch Keyboard
Step buttons
D-Motion (motion sensor) - Display
- Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
- Connectors
- PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
EXT CLK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI) - Power Supply
- USB bus power supply (USB Type-C(R) port)
Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6) (commercially available) x 4
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) (commercially available) x 4 - Current Draw
- 500 mA (USB bus power supply)
- Expected battery life under continuous use
- Alkaline battery: Approx. 4 hours
Ni-MH battery: Approx. 5 hours
* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use. - Accessories
- Quick Start
“Safety Precautions” leaflet
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 - SIZE AND WEIGHT
- Width
- 360 mm
14-3/16 inches - Depth
- 195 mm
7-11/16 inches - Height
- 66 mm
2-5/8 inches - Weight (excluding batteries)
- 1,780 g
3 lbs 15 oz