Roland brings more power and more flexibility to its desktop instrument focused on synthesis and sound design, expanding the creative potential with a version 2.0 firmware update.
The free upgrade of the SH-4d gives electronic music producers new sonic capabilities with two expressive new OSC Models, pattern chaining for streamlined performances, and serious workflow refinements.
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 13 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.
Changes in SH-4d v2.0
- 2 new OSC Models:
- STEP for step-based LFO modulation to produce dynamic movement within tones. From rigid, classic analog step sequencer-inspired phrases locked into the groove, to experimental soundscapes with curves, swells, bleeps and bloops.
- HARMONIC for rich, layered sounds with a classic drawbar organ layout. Prime for creating essential house bass tones, bell-like chimes, deep pads, and powerful organ sounds with hands-on control of four harmonically tuned drawbars.
- PATTERN CHAIN for streamlined hands-free performances and song construction.
- SYSTEM-LEVEL FX options for consistent Reverb, Delay, and Chorus settings across all patterns for cohesive mixes in the studio as well as uninterrupted pattern switching while playing live.
- QUICK OVERWRITE for saving tone and pattern data with less steps, never breaking creative momentum.
- UNDO/REDO function now supported up to 10 times for worry-free experimentation when creating sequences.
- New SUB-STEP options for off-grid note entry, shifting synth and drum hits behind-the-beat for looser grooves and greater variations when paired with Probability.
- Extended MIDI control with improved program change implementation and new options for which MIDI data is transmitted to external devices.
SH-4d users can download the free update now.
More information: Roland
