Roland SH-4D Desktop Synthesizer

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.

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.

SPECIFICATIONSUser MemorySound Patch: 256
Pattern: 128OSC MODELSH-4d
SH-3D
SYNC
SH-101
JUNO-106
Cross FM
RING
WAVETABLE
CHORD
DRAWING
PCM
RHYTHM (only for RHYTHM part)Maximum Polyphony60 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)Parts5 parts (Tone part: 4, Rhythm part: 1)EffectsMulti-Effects: 5 systems, 93 types
Reverb: 9 types
Chorus: 5 types
Delay: 5 types
Master Effect: 93 types
Master EQ / CompArpeggiator5 typesSequencerparts: 5
Steps: 64
Sub Steps
Flam
ProbabilityControllersSwitch Keyboard
Step buttons
D-Motion (motion sensor)DisplayGraphic LCD 128 x 64 dotsConnectorsPHONES 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 SupplyUSB bus power supply (USB Type-C(R) port)
Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6) (commercially available) x 4
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) (commercially available) x 4Current Draw500 mA (USB bus power supply)Expected battery life under continuous useAlkaline 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.AccessoriesQuick Start
"Safety Precautions" leaflet
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth360 mm
14-3/16 inchesDepth195 mm
7-11/16 inchesHeight66 mm
2-5/8 inchesWeight (excluding batteries)1,780 g
3 lbs 15 oz