SH-4d System Program ( Ver.2.00 )

Please install the SH-4d driver before updating.
HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your SH-4d before downloading the archive file.
  1. Make sure that the power to the unit is turned off, and connect the computer to the connector.
    * When driving by batteries, it is not necessary to connect the computer.
  2. Turn on the power of the SH-4d
  3. Press the [16] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to display the MENU screen.
  4. Select "INFORMATION" with the [1] or [2] knob and press the [ENTER] button.
    The version will be shown on the display.
  5. Switch off the power.

UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.2.00 ] MAY 2025
Additional Functions / Functionality Improvements
Please refer to the "SH-4d Owner's Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
  • STEP and HARMONIC have been added to Oscillator Model.
  • Added Pattern Chain function.
  • A QUICK OVERWRITE has been added to save Tone and Pattern.
  • The USB driver now supports Generic.
  • Delay, Chorus, and Reverb can now be set in common on the system.
  • You can now specify the timing in SUB STEP more finely.
  • You can now use the step and keyboard buttons on the write screen as a keyboard for QWRTY placement.
  • You can now turn the polarity ON or OFF using the [SHIFT]+[HOLD] button.
  • You can now select the MIDI information you want to send.
  • Porta Sw is now switched on and off on the MIDI CC65.
  • You can now change the pattern by receiving a MIDI Program Change in addition to the Pattern screen.
  • The number of UNDO/REDO can now be supported up to 10 times.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
  • The shuffle behavior when the number of steps is odd has been fixed.
  • The tone may change unintentionally when you operate the PATTERN screen or MIXER screen.
  • Sequencer operation may be delayed when using the DRAWING model.
  • Some preset tones have been updated.
[ Ver.1.03 ] APR 2023
  • The version number was updated due to production-related circumstances.
    Product specifications are unaffected.
[ Ver.1.02 ] FEB 2023
Additional Functions
Please refer to the "SH-4d Owner's Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
  • Added "Voice Reserve" to PATTERN SETTINGS.
  • BUBBLE in VISUAL ARPEGGIO can now be erased.
  • When erasing notes in a RHYTHM Part, you can now choose between erasing all notes or erasing only the notes of the Current Instrument.
  • Changed the category name "Synth Seq/Pop" to "Synth Pluck".
Functionality Improvement
  • The operation during pattern playback has been stabilized.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR SH-4d
  • SH-4d
  • "USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable" supplied with the product
    * The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
    * Cables for charging cannot be used.
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.

CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the SH-4d. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your SH-4d while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the SH-4d won’t be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.

GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Please open/extract the downloaded "sh4d_sys_v200.zip" file on your computer to get the "sh4d_sys_v200" folder.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.

PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted file.
  • Never turn off the SH-4d's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the SH-4d itself may be destroyed.
 
Please install the extracted system program file into your SH-4d according to the following procedure.
  1. Make sure that the power to the unit is turned off, and connect the computer to the USB TYPE-C port.
  2. Hold down [ SHIFT ] button and turn on the power.
    The SH-4d drive appears on the screen of the computer.
  3. Copy the update program ( SH4d_UPA_up.bin ) to the root folder of the SH-4d drive.
  4. After copying the file is completed, remove the USB drive from the personal computer.
    * Do not disconnect the USB cable after ejecting the USB drive.
    With Windows
    Right-click on the "SH-4d" icon in My Computer and execute "Eject."
    With Mac
    Drag the "SH-4d" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
  5. Press [ SHIFT ] button.
    Updating starts and the progress (%) is displayed on the display.
    [ Turn power off ] appears on the display,the update has finished.
    * It takes about 3 minutes for the update to complete.
  6. Turn off the power.