Detail 01
Five parts
The instrument has four Tone parts plus one Rhythm part.
Product detailSKU #1500000391547
RolandSH-4d Compact Desktop Synthesizer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roland’s SH-4d is a compact desktop synth built around five parts, 11 oscillator models, and 128-voice polyphony. Dedicated oscillator, pitch, filter, amp, and LFO sections give each timbre its own control path. Its sequencer can develop rhythmic, bass, arpeggiated, and melodic material, then link up to 64 patterns into a song. USB-C audio/MIDI, external-clock sync, DIN MIDI, and stereo outputs make it ready for a studio rig, hardware setup, or portable performance workspace.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building multi-part patterns, then chaining up to 64 of them into a complete song.
- Synchronizing sequenced material with a DAW-based production or external MIDI-clock hardware setup.
- Taking a compact synthesizer between studio sessions, stage work, and mobile writing.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
128 patterns; 64 steps
It provides 128 patterns and patterns use 64 steps.
Detail 03
USB Type-C audio and MIDI
One USB-C port carries both audio and MIDI.
Detail 04
3 lb. 15 oz. excluding batteries
Its listed weight does not include batteries.
Detail 05
Battery operation
Rated operation is about five hours with Ni-MH batteries or four hours with alkaline batteries.
Detail 06
Effects
It includes reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, multi-effects, and master effects.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your required connections: USB-C audio/MIDI, 5-pin DIN MIDI, external clock input, stereo output, phones, and stereo mix input are provided.
- 02For battery use, the listed times differ by battery type: approximately five hours with Ni-MH and four with alkaline.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it sync with external gear?
Yes. Its pattern sequencer synchronizes to an external MIDI clock, and the SH-4d also has 5-pin DIN MIDI and USB-C MIDI.
02How many patterns can I chain into a song?
Up to 64 patterns can be chained into one song.
03Does USB carry audio as well as MIDI?
Yes. The USB Type-C port supports both audio and MIDI.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
- Black
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