Roland SH-4d Desktop Synthesizer OSC Models Sounds Only

With eleven premium OSC Models within the SH-4d Synthesizer, you’ll have no shortage of sound design possibilities at your disposal. From vintage analog and PCM-based sounds to futuristic digital tones, new ideas are just a button press away. In this video, hear Dustin Good demonstrate each OSC Model and let your imagination run wild.

0:00 INTRO

0:31 SH-4d Model: Build thick vintage analog sounds with up to four different waveforms, each with independent settings for tuning, pulse width, and more.

1:14 SH-3D Model: Swap out the fourth oscillator for an extra LFO for deeper modulation possibilities.

1:47 Sync Model: Create oscillator sync tones with evolving harmonic richness and powerful envelope control using nine different waveforms plus sliders for detuning and changing pitch envelope.

2:25 SH-101 Model: Bring iconic basses, leads, and plucks to life using an interface that recreates the experience of the original SH-101 OSC section.

3:09 JUNO-106 Model: Dive into the distinctive sounds of one of the most iconic polysynths of all time using the familiar OSC controls and lush chorus.

3:36 Cross FM Model: Craft crisp modern textures with this two-operator model. Then, take it further with additional waveform and modulation settings.

4:37 Ring Model: Channel bold metallic textures via crossfade parameters, waveshapes, tuning, and more using two oscillators with selectable waveshapes.

5:12 Wavetable Model: Coax and program complex morphing tonalities using 31 unique wavetables.

6:04 Chord Model: Play and program complex chord changes with single notes, simple slider movements to change chord types or voicings, and selectable waveshapes.

6:53 Drawing Model: Design your own waveforms and build new sounds using the sliders, buttons, and encoders.

7:26 PCM Model: Explore 53 unique PCM waves from Roland’s historic library, which can be mixed with up to four layers.

The dedicated rhythm section has 49 presets kits and 64 slots for storing your own. Plus, you get 26 instruments per kit, each with up to two layered waveforms, dedicated EQs, and synthesis tools for designing custom drum sounds from scratch.

About the SH-4d
The SH-4d Synthesizer is a powerhouse desktop instrument with hands-on workflow and deep synthesis tools for designing the sounds of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Spur spontaneous musical moments with the multitimbral sequencer, extensive effects, and plenty of polyphony. And with the loaded front panel, dynamic controls, motion recording, and more, you can transform ideas into short loops or complete songs as quickly as your ideas come.

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[JonManness]

Shoutout to the sound designer of this video, who is really demonstrating the range of this synth beyond the traditional sounds of each synth model.

[sinewaymusic]

Workflow and usability has always been Roland's achilles heel - looks like that's changing now! This is their best groovebox yet, but they're trying to position it as "just a multitimbral synthesizer with five parts, plenty of onboard effects and a pretty competent sequencer" - aka a groovebox. 😉 Please Roland, finish the work on the sequencer so it supports 128 steps, microtiming and more automation lanes / parameter locks! And then just work a little on the file/save management of tones and patterns by turning them into proper projects. With just 5% more work, you will have created your best groovebox ever. 🧡

[audreyharris-culver]

This is going to be a great side companion to my MPC-X, not only for being controlled by MIDI, but for sampling sounds into it as a keygroup. The price point is right on target!

[eugenm]

Thank you Roland. So many models inside this machine.

[djangofett]

If i didnt already have so much Roland gear, i'd have bought this synth in a heartbeat. I have tr-8s, 2 system 8 keyboards loaded with plug-outs, Mx-1 mixer, sh-01a, Integra 7, SC-880, jx-08. adding anything else is just redundant at this point.
Awesome synth for the price though.

[lX-NDR]

its not often i fall in love with sounds but roland has done it with this one!

[sdsmack]

Hi Roland, when is the update for the Sh4d. So much more could be done to an already top machine. Would love to be able to record pitch decay release and so on, on the drums, mix and match fm with the 4d osco

[matcollectiva]

Thanks Roland endless fun with this one 🎉

[interrorgationstudios]

I love the tones you get get from this!!! Very Silent Hillish!!!! I am definitely ordering this!!! Great job Roland!

[Congasjones]

I wasn’t convinced until I saw this demo 😊

[Musical.Maze.]

My MC-707 & SH-4d will ROCK together!

[Metroplex]

Very good rolan. The concept of different synth models, Not just only analog Model. Bravo!!

[iesDude]

Preordered mine yesterday, can't wait until april 2023.

[bradleylinemihler]

Love the jv1080 stock piano sound at 7:30!

[nakanda]

Almost same set I used in the mid 90’s. I had the Akai s3000xl and s2000, Roland r-8 and r-8mkii, Yamaha dx-7 and a Casio cz-100

[DeathTrapProductions]

This is like everything a moog mother 32 wanted to be but never could. AWESOME.

[Jota.Barrakero]

U did It again, thanks for not treat US like stupid, sound very very well!!

[XxChrisxXBedofRazors]

Would be great to even have Cross FM, Wavetable, and Drawing models added in the next update for Jupiter / Juno-X synths! The UI also looks like a huge improvement over what’s already on the other Zencore synths. But yeah, really digging the groove-box. Options are definitely all-in-one.

[paulretrosynth]

Great job Roland! I already ordered mine!

[theshinyobject]

I can't wait to pair this with My Synthstorm Deluge and the Boards of Deluge low-fi synth packs. Thanks for the Video good job.