Roland SH-4d User manual

SH-4d
Owner's Manual

Table of contents
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Table of contents
An Overview of the SH-4d......................................................5
How the Sound Module is Structured................................... 5
Panel Descriptions ....................................................................7
Top Panel.................................................................................. 7
Control section ........................................................................7
OSC section...............................................................................8
FILTER/AMP/LFO section......................................................8
Effects section..........................................................................9
Step sequencer section.......................................................10
Keyboard section ..................................................................11
[VOLUME] knob .....................................................................11
[D-MOTION] button..............................................................11
Rear Panel ..............................................................................12
[POWER] switch .....................................................................12
USB Type-C®port..................................................................12
MIDI connectors ....................................................................12
EXT CLK IN jack.......................................................................12
MIX IN jack...............................................................................12
OUTPUT jacks .........................................................................12
PHONES jack ...........................................................................12
Turning the Power On .......................................................... 13
Switching Between Tones...................................................15
Switching Between Parts..................................................... 17
Switching Between Patterns.............................................. 18
Muting a Part............................................................................20
Adjusting the Volume Balance and Effect Sends....... 21
Initializing a Tone/Pattern (INITIALIZE).......................... 22
Creating a Tone....................................................................... 25
How Parts 1–4 Are Structured..............................................25
Oscillator Model ....................................................................26
SH-4d..................................................................................................26
SH-3D .................................................................................................28
SYNC...................................................................................................30
SH-101 ...............................................................................................31
JUNO-106..........................................................................................32
Cross FM............................................................................................33
RING....................................................................................................34
WAVETABLE .....................................................................................34
CHORD...............................................................................................35
DRAWING .........................................................................................36
PCM....................................................................................................37
Configuring a Tone................................................................38
Using the Modulation Matrix ...............................................40
Configuring the LFO..............................................................43
Configuring the Tone EQ ......................................................44
Creating a Rhythm Kit...........................................................45
How Part R is Structured .......................................................45
Creating a Rhythm Instrument ............................................46
Configuring a Rhythm Kit/Instrument ................................49
Using the Arpeggiator ..........................................................50
Creating a Pattern (Step Sequencer)...............................52
Selecting and Playing a Pattern...........................................52
Setting the Tempo and Shuffle............................................53
Editing the Range of Steps to View/Edit (PAGE) ................54
Inputting and Editing Notes.................................................55
Inputting a Tie........................................................................57
Inputting a Pattern While the Steps Automatically
Advance (Step Input) ............................................................58
Recording Your Performance in Real Time (Real-time
Input) ......................................................................................59
Inputting/Editing Velocity and Gate Length......................60
Inputting/Editing the Probability and Sub Steps ..............62
Recording the Knob Motions ...............................................64
Configuring the Patterns......................................................66
Pattern Utilities......................................................................68
Copying and Pasting the Content of Patterns ............69
Using D-MOTION ....................................................................71
Saving a Tone/Pattern (WRITE MENU)............................73
Main Menu (MENU)................................................................76
System Settings (SYSTEM SETTINGS)..................................76
Configuring the System EQ and System Comp Settings
(SYSTEM EQ/SYSTEM COMP)................................................79
Creating Phrases and Modulation (VISUAL ARPEGGIO) ...80
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)..................82
Prioritizing the Battery (Battery Fixed Operation
Mode) ..........................................................................................83
Backing Up and Restoring Data ........................................84
Main Specifications ................................................................85
MFX Parameters ......................................................................86
MFX Common Parameters....................................................89
Thru .........................................................................................90
Filter Type...............................................................................91
Equalizer...........................................................................................91
Mid-Side EQ (Mid-Side Equalizer) ............................................91
Spectrum..........................................................................................93
Isolator ..............................................................................................93
Low Boost.........................................................................................94

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SuperFilter........................................................................................94
MM Filter (Multi-mode Filter).....................................................95
Step Filter..........................................................................................96
Enhancer...........................................................................................96
Exciter ................................................................................................97
Auto Wah..........................................................................................98
Humanizer........................................................................................98
Phaser Type..........................................................................100
Phaser .............................................................................................100
Small Phaser..................................................................................101
Script 90 ......................................................................................... 101
Script 100.......................................................................................102
Step Phaser ...................................................................................102
M StagePhsr (Multi Stage Phaser) .........................................103
Inf Phaser (Infinite Phaser) .......................................................104
Flanger Type ........................................................................105
Flanger............................................................................................105
SBF-325 (Flanger)........................................................................106
StepFlanger...................................................................................107
Chorus Type .........................................................................108
Chorus.............................................................................................108
Hexa-Chorus.................................................................................109
Trem Chorus (Tremolo Chorus)..............................................110
Space-D ..........................................................................................111
CE-1 (Chorus)................................................................................112
SDD-320 (DIMENSION D)..........................................................112
JUNO Chorus (JUNO-106Chorus) ..........................................113
Modulation Type .................................................................114
Ring Mod (Ring modulator).....................................................114
Tremolo..........................................................................................115
Auto Pan ........................................................................................116
Slicer................................................................................................116
Rotary..............................................................................................117
VK Rotary........................................................................................118
Drive / Amp ..........................................................................119
Overdrive .......................................................................................119
Distortion.......................................................................................119
T-Scream........................................................................................120
Fuzz..................................................................................................120
Fattener (Tone Fattener) ..........................................................121
HMS Distort (HMS Distortion).................................................121
Saturator ........................................................................................ 122
W Saturator (Warm Saturator)................................................123
Gt Amp Sim (Guitar Amp Simulator) ....................................124
EP Amp Sim (RD EP Amp Simulator).....................................125
Speaker Sim (Speaker Simulator) .......................................... 126
Comp / Limiter .....................................................................127
Compressor...................................................................................127
M/S Comp (Mid-Side Compressor)........................................127
Limiter.............................................................................................128
Sustainer ........................................................................................128
Transient ........................................................................................129
Gate .................................................................................................130
Delay Type ...........................................................................131
Delay ...............................................................................................131
Mod Delay (Modulation Delay) ..............................................132
2Tap PanDly (2 Tap Pan Delay)............................................... 134
3Tap PanDly (3 Tap Pan Delay)............................................... 135
4Tap PanDly (4 Tap Pan Delay)............................................... 136
MultiTapDly (Multi Tap Delay)................................................137
Reverse Dly (Reverse Delay) ....................................................138
TimeCtrlDly (Time Control Delay)..........................................139
Tape Echo ......................................................................................140
M/S Delay (Mid-Side Delay).....................................................141
Looper ..................................................................................142
DJFX Looper..................................................................................142
BPM Looper.................................................................................. 143
Lo-fi ...................................................................................... 144
LOFI Comp (Lo-Fi Compressor).............................................. 144
Bit Crusher..................................................................................... 144
Phonograph ................................................................................. 145
Pitch ..................................................................................... 146
PitchShiftr (Pitch Shifter).......................................................... 146
2V PShifter (2 Voice Pitch Shifter) ......................................... 147
Combination ....................................................................... 148
OD -> Chorus (Overdrive -> Chorus).................................... 148
OD -> Flanger (Overdrive -> Flanger).................................. 148
OD -> Delay (Overdrive -> Delay) ......................................... 149
DS -> Chorus (Distortion -> Chorus) .................................... 150
DS -> Flanger (Distortion -> Flanger)................................... 150
DS -> Delay (Distortion -> Delay).......................................... 151
OD/DS -> T. Wah (Overdrive/Distortion -> Touch Wah) 151
OD/DS -> A. Wah (Overdrive/Distortion -> Auto Wah).. 152
Gt -> Chorus (Guitar Amp Simulator -> Chorus).............. 153
Gt -> Flanger (Guitar Amp Simulator -> Flanger)............ 154
Gt -> Phaser (Guitar Amp Simulator -> Phaser)................ 155
Gt -> Delay (Guitar Amp Simulator -> Delay).................... 156
EP -> Tremolo (EP Amp Simulator -> Tremolo)................ 158
EP -> Chorus (EP Amp Simulator -> Chorus)..................... 159
EP -> Flanger (EP Amp Simulator -> Flanger) ................... 159
EP -> Phaser (EP Amp Simulator -> Phaser)....................... 160
EP -> Delay (EP Amp Simulator -> Delay)........................... 161
Enhncr -> Cho (Enhancer -> Chorus)................................... 162
Enhncr -> Fl (Enhancer -> Flanger)....................................... 162
Enhncr -> Dly (Enhancer -> Delay)........................................ 163
Chorus -> Dly (Chorus -> Delay)............................................ 163
Flanger -> Dly (Flanger -> Delay).......................................... 164
Chorus -> Fl (Chorus -> Flanger) ........................................... 165
JD-Multi.......................................................................................... 165
Note...................................................................................... 167
PATTERN CHORUS ............................................................... 168
Chorus Parameters ............................................................. 168
PATTERN DELAY ................................................................... 171
Delay Parameters ............................................................... 171
PATTERN REVERB ................................................................. 173
Reverb Parameters............................................................. 173
Sound List ............................................................................... 176
Waveform List ..................................................................... 176
PCM Tone...................................................................................... 176
Rhythm Set ................................................................................... 177
Wavetable ..................................................................................... 185
Tone List .............................................................................. 186
SH-4d OSC model....................................................................... 186
SH-3d OSC model....................................................................... 192
Sync OSC model.......................................................................... 194
SH-101d OSC model .................................................................. 195
JUNO-106 OSC model............................................................... 196
Cross FM OSC model................................................................. 196
Ring OSC model.......................................................................... 198
Wavetable OSC model.............................................................. 199
Chord OSC model....................................................................... 200
Drawing OSC model .................................................................. 201
PCM OSC model.......................................................................... 201
Rhythm Set List................................................................... 202
Pattern List .......................................................................... 203

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MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................204
MIDI Implementation Chart (Tone) ...................................204
MIDI Implementation Chart (Rhythm) ..............................206
MIDI Implementation Chart (SYSTEM)............................. 207

An Overview of the SH-4d
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An Overview of the SH-4d
The SH-4d is a tabletop synthesizer that lets you switch between a variety of oscillator models to intuitively create a wide range of
sounds.
A variety of options for creating sounds
The new interpretive oscillator model featured on this unit lets you create a wide array of sounds, from classic synthesizers to
modern wavetable synthesizer sounds.
Also, the rhythm part lets you build new and original kits by combining and processing a rich selection of built-in waveforms.
Step sequencer
There are four tone parts and one rhythm part, and each part features a step sequencer.
You can input sequences using a variety of methods like TR-REC, real-time input and step input, and control all the parts at the
same time.
Aside from recording notes, you can also record or playback the knob motions at the same time.
Phrase creation
Besides a standard arpeggiator, this unit features unique functionality like D-MOTION and VISUAL ARPEGGIO, offering stimulating
modes of creative expression for both musicians and producers.
How the Sound Module is Structured
Pattern
A “pattern” contains step sequencer data, settings for all parts (including tone number, pan, volume and so on), pattern effect
settings, arpeggiator settings and more, all in one place.
By preparing several patterns in which you’ve stored your favorite settings, you can simultaneously change numerous settings
simply by switching patterns.
Each SH-4d can store a total of 128 patterns, organized as eight banks of 16 patterns.

An Overview of the SH-4d
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Part
A “part” is a place where you can load a tone and save it together with settings such as pan and EQ.
The SH-4d contains five parts. You can select synthesizer tones for parts 1–4 and a rhythm kit tone for part R (the rhythm part).
The part whose sound you can edit with the controllers and play using the keyboard buttons is called the “current part”.
Ø“Switching Between Parts(P.17)”
Tone
The sounds that you play in different pitches on the keyboard are called “tones”.
A tone consists of an oscillator (OSC) that creates the basis of the sound, along with a filter, effect and other components to modify
that sound.
Rhythm kit
You can load instruments for rhythm sounds (rhythm instruments) into the set for part R.
One rhythm instrument can be assigned to each keyboard button to play.
A rhythm instrument consists of an oscillator (OSC) that stacks and plays back two built-in waveforms, along with a filter, effect
and other components to modify that sound.
D-MOTION
With this function, the tone parameter you set changes according to how you tilt this unit.
You can use the Matrix function at the same time to control many different parameters.

Panel Descriptions
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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
Control section
Controller
Explanation
[SOUND]
button
Displays the tone list (sound browser) and switches between sounds (tones).
When you press this button on the pattern screen, the mixer screen appears.
Ø“Adjusting the Volume Balance and Effect Sends(P.21)”
[SHIFT]
button
When you press the [START], [PATTERN], [1]–[16] or [PAGE/TIE] buttons while holding down the [SHIFT] button,
the operation listed below the respective button is executed.
For the other buttons, a menu screen or the like corresponding to the button is shown.
Ø“Functions when holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [START], [PATTERN], [1]–[16] and [WRITE]
buttons”
[1] [2] knobs
Selects and sets the items on the screen.
On the list screen, use the [1] knob to select the parameter and use the [2] knob to set the value.
On the top screen and similar screens, edit the parameters that are shown at the bottom of the screen.
On some screens, you can turn a knob while pressing it to change the value in steps of 10.
[ç] [æ] [ä]
[
å
]
buttons
Selects and sets the items on the screen.
[ENTER]
button
Used for confirming a value or executing an operation.

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Controller
Explanation
[EXIT]
button
Returns you to the previous screen.
In some screens, this cancels the operation currently being executed.
*If you operate a knob or other control while holding down the [EXIT] button, you can check how the tone
sounds with the edited value without actually changing the tone.
OSC section
Controller
Explanation
[MODEL] knob
The function changes depending on the currently selected part (current part).
For parts 1–4 (tone parts), this switches between oscillator models.
For part R (rhythm part), this sets the waveform of the selected rhythm instrument.
[PITCH] knob
Sets the pitch in semitone units.
[TIMBRE] knob
Changes the tonal quality of the oscillator tone.
The functions of this control change depending on the oscillator model.
Ø“Oscillator Model(P.26)”
[OSC 1]–[OSC 4] sliders
[OSC 1]–[OSC 4] buttons
The functions of these controls change depending on the oscillator model.
Ø“Oscillator Model(P.26)”
FILTER/AMP/LFO section
Section
Controller
Explanation
FILTER
[HPF] knob
Sets the cutoff frequency of the -6dB/Oct high-pass filter.
[TYPE] knob
Select the filter type.
LPF: A -24dB/Oct low-pass filter. This cuts off frequencies above the cutoff frequency. Cutting off the
high frequencies makes the sound more mellow. This is the most frequently-used type.
BPF: A -12dB/Oct band-pass filter. This cuts off frequencies except for those around the cutoff frequency.
This filter type is useful for making sounds with a unique character.
HPF: A -24dB/Oct high-pass filter. This cuts off frequencies below the cutoff frequency. This filter type is
useful for creating percussion sounds and the like that have a distinctive high end.
[CUTOFF]
knob
Sets the cutoff frequency of the filter.
[RES] knob
Emphasizes the frequencies around the filter’s cutoff frequency (resonance).
Larger values produce greater emphasis, creating a unique synthesizer-like sound.
[KYBD]
knob
Adjusts how much the cutoff frequency changes (key follow) according to the note you play on the
keyboard.
[ATTACK]
knob
Sets the attack time of the filter envelope.
[DECAY]
knob
Sets the decay time of the filter envelope.
[SUSTAIN]
knob
Sets the sustain level of the filter envelope.
[RELEASE]
knob
Sets the release time of the filter envelope.
[ENV] knob
When the cutoff frequency is set to be controlled by the filter envelope, this adjusts how much the cutoff
frequency changes.
If the knob is in the center, no effect is applied.
[DRIVE]
knob
Adjusts how much the filter distorts the signal.
AMP
[ATTACK]
knob
Sets the attack time of the amp envelope.
[DECAY]
knob
Sets the decay time of the amp envelope.

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Section
Controller
Explanation
[SUSTAIN]
knob
Sets the sustain level of the amp envelope.
[RELEASE]
knob
Sets the release time of the amp envelope.
[PAN] knob
Sets the panning of each part’s sound when using stereo output.
[LEVEL]
knob
Adjusts the part volume.
LFO
[TYPE] knob
Sets the LFO waveform.
SINE: sine wave
TRI: triangle wave
SAW-UP: sawtooth wave
SAW-DW: sawtooth wave (negative polarity)
SQR: Square wave
RND: Random wave
TRP: Trapezoidal wave
S&H: Sample & hold wave (randomly changes the output value once per cycle).
CHS: Chaos wave
VSINE: Deformed sine wave (randomly changes the amplitude of the sine wave once per cycle).
[RATE]
knob
Sets the speed of the LFO cycle.
The LFO cycle (rate) is set as a note length when the Rate Sync in the LFO setting is “ON”.
Ø“Configuring the LFO(P.43)”
[FADE]
knob
Sets how long it takes for the LFO to reach maximum amplitude.
[PITCH]
knob
Sets how much the LFO affects the pitch.
[FILTER]
knob
Sets how much the LFO affects the cutoff frequency.
[AMP] knob
Sets how much the LFO affects the volume.
Effects section
The SH-4d features one multi-effect unit (tone effect) per part, as well as four pattern effect units that are applied to the mix of all
parts. Each pattern effect unit includes a multi-effect (MFX), delay, chorus and reverb.
Before using the [CTRL 1] and [CTRL 2] knobs to operate the effects, press the [TONE]–[DELAY] buttons in the effect section to
select the effect you want to operate.
*For details on the effects, refer to “MFX Parameters(P.86)”.
Controller
Explanation
[TYPE] knob
Switches between the type of effect you select.
Press the knob to turn the selected effect on/off.
If the tone effect or a pattern MFX is selected, turn the knob while pressing it to switch between effect
categories.
[CTRL 1] [CTRL 2]
knobs
Sets the parameters for the effect you selected.
If you've selected Pattern Reverb/Chorus/Delay, use the [CTRL 1] knob to set the send amount to each effect.
*If you operate a knob or other control while holding down the [EXIT] button, you can check the
parameter to which the knob is assigned and the current value without changing the tone.
*With the rhythm part, the [CTRL 1] knob selects the send amount of each effect, but only for the
instrument that’s selected by the keyboard buttons.
To enable the effect send for each instrument, raise the Reverb/Chorus/Delay Send level for the rhythm
part on the MIXER screen.
For details, refer to “Adjusting the Volume Balance and Effect Sends(P.21)”.
[TONE] button
Quick press: Selects the tone effect.
Long-press: Shows the tone effect settings screen.
Ø“MFX Parameters(P.86)”
[MFX] button
Quick press:
Selects the pattern MFX.
Long-press: Shows the pattern MFX settings screen.
Ø“MFX Parameters(P.86)”
MFX [ON]
button
Switches the pattern MFX on/off, regardless of which effect is selected.

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Controller
Explanation
[REVERB] button
Quick press:
Selects the pattern reverb.
Long-press: Shows the pattern reverb settings screen.
Ø“PATTERN REVERB(P.173)”
[CHORUS]
button
Quick press:
Selects the pattern chorus.
Long-press: Shows the pattern chorus settings screen.
Ø“PATTERN CHORUS(P.168)”
[DELAY] button
Quick press: Selects the pattern delay.
Long-press: Shows the pattern delay settings screen.
Ø“PATTERN DELAY(P.171)”
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press each button in the effect section to display the setting screen for each effect.
Step sequencer section
Controller
Explanation
[START] button
Plays/stops the sequencer.
[PATTERN]
button
Turn this on (the button lights up) to switch to the PATTERN screen. The unit enters pattern mode.
[1]–[16] buttons
Use these to input notes into the step sequencer.
When in pattern mode, this selects the pattern.
[PAGE/TIE]
button
Switches between the sequencer steps (pages) that are operated with the [1]–[16] buttons.
When you’re editing with the sequencer, this inputs a tie.
In pattern mode, press the [1]–[8] buttons while holding down the [PAGE/TIE] button to switch between
pattern banks.
Functions when holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [START] [PATTERN], [1]–
[16] and [WRITE] buttons
Controller
Explanation
[START] (REC)
Switches the step sequencer to Realtime Rec mode.
Ø“Recording Your Performance in Real Time (Real-time Input)(P.59)”
[PATTERN] (EDIT)
Shows the PATTERN SETTINGS screen.
[1] (PART1)
Selects part 1.
[2] (PART2)
Selects part 2.
[3] (PART3)
Selects part 3.
[4] (PART4)
Selects part 4.
[5] (RHYTHM)
Selects part R.
[6] (TONE)
Shows either the TONE screen or the RHYTHM KIT screen.
Ø“Configuring a Tone(P.38)”
[7] (MATRIX)
Shows the MATRIX screen.
Ø“Using the Modulation Matrix(P.40)”
[8] (LFO)
Shows the LFO screen.
Ø“Configuring the LFO(P.43)”
[9] (EQ)
Shows the TONE EQ screen.
Ø“Configuring the Tone EQ(P.44)”
[10] (INIT)
When the current part is a tone part:
Initializes the tone.
When the current part is the rhythm part: Initializes the rhythm kit or rhythm instrument.
[11] (TEMPO)
Shows the PATTERN TEMPO screen.
Ø“Setting the Tempo and Shuffle(P.53)”
[12] (UNDO)
Undoes the most recent sequencer operation, such as the note you inputted or deleted (UNDO).
Press this again to cancel your most recent undo action (REDO).
[13] (COPY)
Shows the COPY screen.
Ø“Copying and Pasting the Content of Patterns(P.69)”
[14] (UTILITY)
Shows the PATTERN UTILITY screen.
Ø“Pattern Utilities(P.68)”
[15] (CLEAR)
When the current part is a tone part: Erases all notes in the step sequencer.
When the current part is the rhythm part: Erases all notes for all instruments or for the current instrument
in the step sequencer.
On the PATTERN screen, this erases all notes in all parts.
[16] (MENU)
Shows the MENU screen.
Ø“Main Menu (MENU)(P.76)”

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Controller
Explanation
[PAGE/TIE]
(WRITE)
Shows the WRITE MENU screen.
Ø
“Saving a Tone/Pattern (WRITE MENU)(P.73)”
Keyboard section
Controller
Explanation
OCTAVE [-] [+]
buttons
Switches between octaves for the keyboard section.
Press both buttons at the same time to reset the octave setting.
PITCH [-] [+]
buttons
Applies pitch bend to the currently selected part while you hold down the buttons.
Keyboard buttons
Use these buttons as a keyboard.
These can be used in combination with the [1]–[16] buttons to input notes into the sequencer.
For part R, this selects the instrument to edit.
*Press a keyboard button while holding down the [SHIFT] button when you want to change the
instrument to edit without making it sound.
[ARPEGGIO]
button
Turns the arpeggio on/off.
Use this with the [SHIFT] button to show the settings screen.
Ø“Using the Arpeggiator(P.50)”
[HOLD] button
Turns the arpeggio hold on/off.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume.
[D-MOTION] button
Turns the D-Motion function on/off, which controls the tones according to the angle at which this unit is tilted.
For details, refer to “Using D-MOTION(P.71)”.
*When using this function, firmly grip both sides of this unit and be careful that the connected cables are not excessively
bent.

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Rear Panel
[POWER] switch
Turns the power on/off.
USB Type-C®port
Connect the included USB Type-C cable to this port for supplying power to this unit from a 5V USB AC adaptor or from the USB
port on your computer.
Connecting to your computer using the included USB Type-C cable also lets you exchange USB MIDI and USB audio data.
*Do not use a USB cable that is designed only for charging. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
*If you’re using a Mac, the SH-4d driver must be installed to connect to this unit.
Access the website shown below to download the SH-4d Driver.
https://roland.cm/sh-4d_dl
MIDI connectors
Connect a commercially available MIDI cable to these connectors to control the connected MIDI devices from this unit.
EXT CLK IN jack
Use this jack to input clock signals from an external source. You can make the steps of the sequencer advance in sync with the
clock (pulse) that’s inputted.
*If a plug is connected to the EXT CLK IN jack, this unit always operates in sync with the signals received from the EXT CLK IN
jack, regardless of the Sync Mode setting on this unit.
“System Settings (SYSTEM SETTINGS)(P.76)”
*Use cable with monaural mini phone type plug to connect to the EXT CLK IN jack. Do not use cable with stereo mini phone
type plug, as this cable does not work.
MIX IN jack
Used for inputting audio. The sound from connected devices is output from the PHONES and OUTPUT jacks.
The signal input from the MIX IN jack is not output via USB audio.
OUTPUT jacks
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
PHONES jack
Used for connecting headphones.

Turning the Power On
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Turning the Power On
*Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear
some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
When supplying power via the USB port
1. Connect the included USB Type-C cable to a 5V USB AC adaptor or to the USB port on your computer.
2. To turn on the power, slide the [POWER] switch of this unit to “ON”.
When supplying power via batteries
1. Insert the batteries by following the steps in “Installing the batteries”.
2. To turn on the power, slide the [POWER] switch of this unit to “ON”.
In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.
Installing the batteries
As an alternative to USB bus power, you can use commercially available AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkaline batteries to
power the unit.
*If USB bus power is being supplied, the unit uses USB bus power even if batteries are installed.
1. Remove the battery cover.
When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully;
do not drop it.
2. Taking care to observe the correct orientation of the batteries, insert the batteries into the battery case.
3. Close the battery cover.

Turning the Power On
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If you handle the battery improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the
items related to batteries that are listed in the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (“USING THE UNIT
SAFELY”) leaflets for proper use.
Battery replacement indicator
When the batteries have run down, the message “Battery Low!” appears on the screen.
When this occurs, install new batteries.

Switching Between Tones
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Switching Between Tones
1. On any screen besides the PATTERN screen, press the [SOUND] button to display the sound browser.
2. Press the [SOUND] button to toggle between displaying the tones for each oscillator model, or the tones
for each category.
3. Use the [MODEL] knob or the [ç] [æ] buttons to select either the oscillator model or the category.
4. Turn the [1] and [2] knobs or the [ä] [å] buttons to select a tone, and press the [ENTER] button to
confirm.
●
You can use the keyboard buttons or an external keyboard to preview the selected tones.
●On the sound browser screen, press the [EXIT] button to reload the tone that was selected when you entered the sound
browser.
Abbreviations when displaying categories
SH-4d
4D
WAVETABLE
WT
Cross FM
CF
CHORD
CH
DRAWING
DR
SH-3D
3D
SH-101
SH
JUNO-106
JU
SYNC
SY
RING
RI

Switching Between Tones
16
PCM
PC
User Tone
UT
To save an edited tone, execute the write operation.
For details on how to save a tone, refer to “Saving a Tone/Pattern (WRITE MENU)(P.73)”.

Switching Between Parts
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Switching Between Parts
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [1]–[5] buttons.
The mark shown at the top-right corner of the screen indicates the current part.

Switching Between Patterns
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Switching Between Patterns
When you switch to a different pattern, the previous unsaved tone/pattern is lost.
If you want to keep the unsaved tone or pattern, save the tone/pattern before switching patterns.
Using the [1]–[16] buttons to switch between patterns
1. Press the [PATTERN] button.
The PATTERN screen appears.
2. Hold down the [PAGE/TIE] button and press the [1]–[8] buttons to select the bank that contains the
pattern you want to select.
3. Press the [1]–[16] buttons to select the pattern.
If a pattern is still playing back, the unit switches to the new pattern you select when the current pattern finishes playing
back.

Switching Between Patterns
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Using the [2] knob to switch patterns
1. On the PATTERN screen, turn the [2] knob to make the button ([1]–[16]) blink that corresponds to the
pattern you want to select.
Turn the [2] knob while holding down the [SHIFT] button to switch between banks.
2. When playing back the pattern, press the [ENTER] button to confirm the pattern.
Using the pattern browser to switch between patterns
1. Press the [ENTER] button on the PATTERN screen.
The PATTERN BROWSER screen appears.
2. Use the [1] or [2] knob or press the [ä] [å] buttons to select the pattern.
The unit automatically switches to the pattern you select once the current pattern finishes playing back.
To save the settings for a pattern you edit, execute the write operation.
For details on how to save a pattern, refer to “Saving a Tone/Pattern (WRITE MENU)(P.73)”.

Muting a Part
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Muting a Part
1. Press the [PATTERN] button.
The PATTERN screen appears.
2. Press the [SOUND] button.
The MIXER screen appears.
3. Use the [1]–[5] buttons and the keyboard buttons to mute the parts.
Controller
Explanation
[1]–[5] buttons
Mutes/unmutes parts 1–4 and part R (RHYTHM).
Keyboard buttons
Mutes/unmutes rhythm instruments 1–26 for part R (RHYTHM).
You can also hold down the [PATTERN] button while pressing one of the [1]–[5] buttons or a keyboard button to mute the
parts and rhythm instruments.