When Versatility Becomes a Burden.. // Roland SH-4D Workflow and Thoughts

Let's take a closer look at the Roland SH-4D synthesizer and explore its many features and capabilities. With "60-note polyphony" and a 4-part multi-timbral design (plus an additional drum machine part), the SH-4D is an incredibly versatile synth that can produce a wide range of sounds and effects. It also includes selectable synth engines from the vintage Roland family, such as the Juno 106 and the SH-101, as well as a 64-step sequencer and tons of built-in effects. -- However, as you'll see in this video, the SH-4D’s workflow can be a bit cumbersome at times, requiring you to be in many places at once and leading to some potentially time-consuming mistakes. We’ll also explore some of the other issues you might encounter when using this synth and discuss whether it’s really the best choice for your needs. -- Overall, the Roland SH-4D is a great synth for beginners or anyone looking to experiment with different sounds and styles. But if you’re looking for something more focused or specialized for a particular task, you may want to consider other options. Check out the SH-4D here - https://bit.ly/41OraOg Shop my cool hats, shirts & music packs at: https://www.RickyTinez.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OAAbxtB6QEKaTDb-SEe-Q/join Distribute your music using my Distrokid promo code: https://distrokid.com/vip/rickytinez Listen to my latest tracks here: https://bit.ly/3jd3n8V https://rickytinez.bandcamp.com/ https://spoti.fi/3qGaCpK Desert island 1 piece of gear: https://amzn.to/3qnPh5j Equipment I use for filming: Camera - https://amzn.to/3W7ArxI Lens - https://amzn.to/3W8iYVY Mic - https://amzn.to/3W9yLE4 Contact me at https://www.rickytinez.com/contact #Roland #Synthesizer #musicstudio Affiliate disclosure: I participate in affiliate link programs, which may earn me a small commission if you purchase something at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting! 00:00 Hello! 00:11 I'm Sending the SH-4D Back - Here's Why 01:25 My First Pattern on the SH-4D 02:31 My Favorite SH-4D Synth Engine - Wavetable 02:53 Roland SH-4D Wavetable tutorial and Sound Design 04:34 Creating a Pattern on the SH-4D 05:01 "Menu Diving" on the Sh-4D is a lot 05:38 Making a track from scratch on the SH-4D 07:25 Adding drums to the Roland SH-4D patterns 08:59 Copy and Paste is so convoluted 10:59 Some Notes On Perfect Circuit 11:48 SH-4D Juno style Bassline - My Favorite 13:36 Why must it be like this?! 15:30 adding a lead line 16:42 Adding a third part using presets 18:50 Adding more drums! this is the best part of the SH-4D 21:04 Why did my clap disappear? 21:35 Final Thoughts, and why its not for me 23:49 The Mod Matrix Sucks, but at least it exists