Roland SH-4d Digital Desktop Synthesizer

The SH-4d sports 32 knobs, four sliders, a two-plus octave button keyboard, 5-part multitimbrality (four synth parts, one rhythm part), and 256 user sound patches with 128 patterns. With 60-voice polyphony and an incredibly intuitive interface that reconfigures on-the-fly for whatever function you need, there are simply no limits on your creativity. This rugged, portable synth is USB-C bus or battery powered and includes a USB-C to USB-A cable and four AA batteries to get you started.

Future Retro

Compact, powerful, and loaded with deep, professional synthesis tools for designing the sounds of the future and past, the SH-4d Synthesizer from Roland is a desktop powerhouse, built to provide users with a hands-on workflow, multitimbral pattern sequencing, extensive effects, and much more. The creative potential of the SH-4d is nearly unlimited, with 11 varied oscillator models, ranging from vintage Roland synths, like the Juno-106 and SH-101, to cutting-edge digital textures and with dynamic controls, motion recording, a unique visual arpeggiator, an advanced modulation matrix, and an innovative D-Motion function that lets you create performance effects from physical movement of the synth, it s easier than ever to craft spontaneous musical moments and evolving compositions.

The SH-4d sports 32 knobs, four sliders, a two-plus octave button keyboard, 5-part multitimbrality (four synth parts, one rhythm part), and 256 user sound patches with 128 patterns. With 60-voice polyphony and an incredibly intuitive interface that reconfigures on-the-fly for whatever function you need, there are simply no limits on your creativity. This rugged, portable synth is USB-C bus or battery powered and includes a USB-C to USB-A cable and four AA batteries to get you started.

All the Models in One Box

Sonic Explorer

Massive Effects

The SH-4d is filled with renowned Roland effects to frost, finesse, rough up, or mangle your tones and patterns. Using focused controls and dynamic menus, you can quickly call up effect types, adjust parameters, set send levels, and more while creating and performing.

Each sequencer has a dedicated MFX processor with 93 effect types across 5 systems to explore, from filter, drive, and lo-fi effects to delays, pitch shifters, phasers, flangers, and the famous Juno chorus, you re sure to find what you need for any style. The SH-4d includes shared chorus, delay, and reverb effects with send controls for each part and top-level buttons for fast on/off access. There s also a MFX processor for the pattern output, plus a system EQ and compressor for fine-tuning the overall mix.

Stay in the Flow, Wherever You Go

Multitimbral Sequencing

The SH-4d sequencer is always on hand, ready to transform your sound ideas into compact loops or extended compositions. The tactile interface works in tandem with your sound design moves, making it easy to discover new tones and textures as patterns play. With up to 60 notes of polyphony, you have enough power to realize complete musical ideas in the box.

• Inspiration Engine: The SH-4d offers rapid-fire Roland sequencing with four synth parts and a dedicated rhythm part. Use two different step recording modes to enter up to eight notes per step or real-time recording mode to capture playing as you go. Fine-tune note velocity and other settings with detailed list editing and manipulate patterns with reverse/random playback, first step/last step, and other powerful performance features
• Mix and Mute: In Pattern mode, the SH-4d s OSC section and LCD transform into a mixer for finessing levels and arranging on the spot. Control part volumes, muting, and panning and view effect send levels at a glance. When you re not in Pattern mode, you can mute/unmute parts and individual pattern steps with quick button presses
• Motion Recording: Drop into real-time recording to capture knob and slider movements whenever you re ready. To refine your motion moves, record another pass or open the list editor and start tweaking. If you want to start over, you can easily clear all motion in a pattern with one command
• Tools that Surprise You: The SH-4d provides lots of additional ways to infuse your creations with color and detail. Set probability amounts per step to invite unpredictability and add sub steps for flams and ratchets. And along with the Visual Arpeggio feature, there s a traditional arpeggiator to capture moving note patterns as you record