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Roland SH-4d

SH-4d ignoring MIDI clock or a directly connected USB keyboard? Check clock priority, keyboard routing and the USB port’s limits.

Manufacturer documented SH-4d Version 2.00 Owner's Manual scope. Physical device combinations and behavior outside this edition are not verified.

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MIDI quick reference

Sync Mode
AUTO, INT, MIDI or USB; EXT CLK IN overrides the selection.
Manufacturer documented
Sync Out
Outgoing clock routing is separate from Sync Mode.
Manufacturer documented
Direct USB keyboard
USB HOST for a direct USB MIDI keyboard is not supported.
Manufacturer documented
Part reception
Parts 1–4 and R have separate receive-channel settings.
Manufacturer documented
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Common problems

Manufacturer documented
SH-4d ignores MIDI clock with EXT CLK IN connected
The analog clock input takes priority.Manufacturer documented
A USB MIDI keyboard won't play SH-4d directly
SH-4d's USB port is not a keyboard host.
Official resources

Manuals & resources

SH-4d Owner's Manual

Roland · Version 2.00 owner's manual · English revision 03 · last checked 2026-10-07

References

Sources & review

Sources reviewed: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.

Sections reviewed: TEMPO/SYNC, p. 77; Remote Kbd, p. 78; MIDI, p. 77; SYSTEM SETTINGS → TEMPO/SYNC, p. 77; SYSTEM SETTINGS, pp. 77–78.