In this video, I explore Roland’s SH-4d and its different synth and rhythm engines. I go through sound design, effects, modulation, arpeggiation, sequencing and performance features, then discuss the pros and cons.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:20 vs ZEN-Core
5:25 Overview
10:30 Mixer view
11:25 Connectivity
12:00 SH-4d
14:40 SH-3D
15:45 Sync
17:10 SH/JUNO
17:55 Cross FM
20:30 Ring
22:20 Wavetable
23:40 Chord
25:20 Drawing
26:40 PCM
28:10 Filter
29:35 Env/LFO
31:30 Effects
35:35 Rhythm
38:55 Mod matrix
41:20 Arpeggiator
42:50 Visual arp
45:40 Sequencing
48:45 Automation
49:40 Live rec
51:15 D-Motion
52:05 TIPS & TRICKS
55:10 Pros & cons
58:05 Outro
58:25 Factory songs
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