Roland SH-4d
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Roland
SH-4d
Product Info
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The SH-4d is a surprisingly deep and fun little synth. It’s fantastic for electronic music producers, sound designers, or anyone wanting a taste of Roland's iconic analog heritage in a compact, affordable package – just be aware of the keyboard limitations if you’re a seasoned pianist.
Product Description
- Roland SH-4d
- Digital Desktop Synthesizer
- Built-in 25-key keyboard with pitch and octave buttons
- 11 Selectable oscillator models: SH-4d
- SH-3D
- Sync
- SH-101
- Juno-106
- Cross FM
- Ring
- Wavetable
- Chord
- Drawing
- Multimode filter with resonance - low pass
- band pass
- high pass
- Additional high-pass filter
- Adjustable filter drive
- ADSR envelope for filter and amp
- LFO with adjustable intensity on pitch
- filter and amp
- Modulation matrix
- Effects section with reverb
- chorus and delay
- 93 master effects
- EQ and compressor
- 5 Parts: 4x synthesis and 1x rhythm
- Maximum polyphony: 60 voices
- Step sequencer with up to 64 steps per part
- sub steps
- flam
- probability
- Supports step input
- realtime input and motion recording
- Memory for 128 patterns
- Visual arpeggio and D-motion controller (gyroscope)
- Graphic LC display
- Power supply via USB-C or battery (4x type AA)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 360 x 195 x 66 mm
- Weight: 1.78 kg
- Incl. USB cable and 4x type AA batteries
*Connections:*
- Stereo line output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo mix input: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI in/out: 5-pin DIN
- USB-C port for power supply and USB audio/MIDI
- Clock input: 3.5 mm jack
PROS
- • Excellent emulation of classic Roland analog sounds, particularly the SH-101.
- • D-Motion controller offers unique, expressive performance possibilities.
- • The modulation matrix unlocks complex, evolving soundscapes easily.
- • Compact size and built-in keyboard make it highly portable and self-contained.
CONS
- • The 25-key keyboard is limiting for more complex playing styles.
- • Filter drive can become harsh quickly, requiring careful adjustment.
- • Limited polyphony might restrict ambitious layered patches.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Emulations of classic Roland synths: SH-4d, SH-3D, Juno-106, SH-101, and more, alongside unique oscillator models.
Polyphony
60 voices, allowing for relatively dense patches and layering.
Effects
Comprehensive effects section including reverb, chorus, delay, EQ, and compressor, providing a polished final sound.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation (DIN and USB) for external control and sequencing.
Connections
Audio outputs (stereo 1/4" and mini-jack), MIDI in/out, USB, headphone out, sustain pedal input.
Weight
Approximately 7.7 lbs, making it easily transportable for desktop or travel use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a gyroscopic controller; tilting the unit subtly modulates parameters in real-time, like filter cutoff or LFO rate, offering a gestural control experience.
It’s remarkably close, capturing the essential character of those synths, though it lacks the subtle imperfections and quirks of true vintage hardware. It’s a very convincing approximation.
It has a built-in rhythm section, but it's more of a complementary feature for adding basic grooves and sequences rather than a full-featured drum machine.
