Never apply this update data to any product other than the gr55. In this clip you can hear the same parts played on both a vg99 and gr55, with edits. Find great deals on ebay for roland gr 55 and roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer. If you need internal pcm sounds, the roland gr 55 has the same modeling and alt. Alex hutchings takes us through his live looping setup using the roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer and boss rc300 loop station. They emulate the classic guitar tones from a number of famous songs, and i use them when i demonstrate some of the great sounds that you can get out of the vguitar system. Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer. In this booklet, we show you how to select, save, and manage your patches in the vg99. They show off the amazing versatility and wideranging sound capability of the gr 55, which provides both synthesizer voices and authentic guitar and amp tones using powerful onboard cosm modeling. Those sounds are really useful, and is almost worth it alone for the money. Experience with rmc opt01 tracking optimizer for gr 55. The original gr55 shipped with 360 factory patches 270 guitar, 90 bass and. The gr 55 does not contain any of the vg 99 s poly effects.
Apr 22, 2015 i considered the gr 55, which is a cool unit. Hi, im paul hanson, a roland and boss specialist, and these are some of my custom patches for the vg 99. The vg99 and gr55 have the exact same modeling algorithm for creating acoustic guitar, and they sound great. Never poweroff your gr55 while the update is in progress. Oct, 2008 when roland claimed to completely emulate a gr 300 in the vg 99, they were serious. Aug 21, 20 for my own studio and live work, i have a roland gr 33 guitar synth and a vg 99 cosm guitar processor, and though each offers more features in its own specialized area than the gr 55 guitar synth, the advantages of combining both technologies in an easytomanage package are obvious, not least being simplicity of setup.
Roland vg99 ultimate patches guitar multieffects presets. But the synth tracking on the gr55 is definitely better if you care about synth stuff. By default, most of the gr55 factory patches do not use the normal output from your guitar. Its also the most accurate, thanks to recently developed pitchdetection technology. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, black, gr55gkbk, with gk pickup. Roland gr55 and vg99 acoustic guitars martin, guild, nylon. It is claimed that it even makes the gr 300 patch work well on guitars with piezos. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Also, the gr 55 has builtin synth sounds so you have a lot of capability in one unit but its all watered down. Roland gr55 guitar synth with gk3 pickup sweetwater. If you have a keyboard amp, such as a roland kc350 or other pro quality amp, or a pa. Honing his craft while playing in manhattan, stevens recorded an unreleased album with his band, fine malibus, and also played as a session guitarist. A patch can comprise up to two synth sounds layered with one cosm sound.
It is fantastically powerful the gr 55 is watered down for cosm guitar stuff. All of these may be downloaded at no charge and loaded into the user bank of the gr55 using the roland included gr55 librarian software, or there is an excellent shareware program for programming the gr55. If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the gr55 wont be able to start up in normal operating mode. The jazz scatman patch is one of my guilty pleasures. Blackbird tenor ukulele through roland guitar synth pedal. Realtime editing and patch data backups, bulk patch editing. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. I think it tracks great but depending on the patch you get some ghost notes. How to rock out with alternate patches recently, we received a call from the owner of a gkequipped stratocaster and a gr 09 guitar synth. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more.
May, 2011 the vg 99 and gr 55 have the exact same modeling algorithm for creating acoustic guitar, and they sound great. Roland looks to have made the gr 55 and vg 99 for their gk3. The vg 99 allows you to use two simultaneous modeled guitars, making possible such things as 12 string sims with altered tunings. In addition to its own internal synthesizer voices, the gr 55 also offers the cosm guitar modeling technology featured in its groundbreaking vg 99 product along with cosm amplifiers and multieffects. As for sound, the triplecore generator houses a worldclass array of virtual guitars, basses, amps. One place for sharing all patches effects and processors. Roland has already come out with the vg 99, which has more horsepower and a few more bells and whistles, but a lot of people still go with the gr 55.
In this clip you can hear the same parts played on both a vg 99 and gr 55, with edits. This is a file library, use roland s software to use the patches. Lets take a look at the powerful roland gr 55 and the cuttingedge boss sy300 and see just how remarkably different they are from each other. Midi foot controller for boss gp10, roland gr 55, roland vg 99 and zoom g3. Contributed by byron struck for the roland australia blog. Find great deals on ebay for roland gr55 and roland gr55 guitar synthesizer. The gr 55 tracks well and has some convincing nonguitar sounds like. And there is an electronically buffered standard guitar input, to allow any guitar to use the modeling and effects in the roland gr55 or vg99. It is a multieffects master, letting you create your own special sound, to your precise liking. Shop for the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer and receive free shipping on. But the synth tracking on the gr 55 is definitely better if you care about synth stuff. Not only does it feature a good selection of synthesizer sounds, the onboard cosm effect modeling gives it the ability to create some sounds similar to vguitar systems like the vg88, but it isnt a full vguitar system. Trying to decide between vg99 and gr55 the gear page. The gr55 is a great synth guitar unit, by no means a replacement for a vg99.
My ultimate synthmodellerpedal to buy has been the vg99. While i have no previous roland gk experience i do have a fair amount of pitch tracking experience with hardware effects such as boss oc2 analog mono octaver, boss se70 synth effects, boss vf1 synth effects, boss gt10b synth effects. The very cool thing about the gr55s guitar output jack is that on a patch by patch basis, you can reroute and choose the signal type that will emerge from this jack. Not only does it feature a good selection of synthesizer sounds, the onboard cosm effect modeling gives it the ability to create some sounds similar to vguitar systems like the vg 88, but it isnt a full vguitar system. What happened to all of the beautiful guitar patches that roland created with the vg8. Other than that, the cosm section looked quite similar to the vg 99. Currently, rolands flagship guitar synthesizer is the incredible gr55. Roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer with gk3 divided pickup black includes free wireless earbuds stereo bluetooth inear earphones. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. At the heart of the roland vg 99 guitar synthesizer are three powerful processors that deliver the uncompromising tones that roland is known for.
Connect the left and right main outputs of the gr 55 to two channels of the amp or pa. Roland gr55 training guide using the value dial, select the sound source you are connecting the gr 55 to. When roland designed the gr 55, they totally redeveloped their already leading pitchdetection. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland gr 55. If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the gr 55 wont be able to start up in normal operating mode. Mar 30, 2011 since then, roland has released the vg 99 virtual guitar system also utilising the gk3 and some of that virtual guitar technology has taken root in the allnew gr 55, where elements from both the gr and vg series are fused into a unit that delivers the sounds of virtual guitars, basses and amps, as well as the synth voices that have always. Roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer the roland gr 55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. The vg 99 and gr 55 have the exact same modeling algorithm for creating acoustic guitar, and they sound great. Born in brooklyn, new york, on may 5, 1959, steve stevens first picked up the guitar when he was only seven years old. Experience with rmc opt01 tracking optimizer for gr55. It was much better than the gk3 pickup i installed on my old kramer. The gr 55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds. It is fantastically powerful the gr55 is watered down for cosm guitar stuff. When the gr55 is running in bass mode, it can access all the vb99 bass processor cosm bass models.
The gp10 does not have dual signal paths as the vg 99 has, so it does not have the ability to produce two cosm instruments at the same time. The only saving grace of the 55 again, in my opinion is the vg stuff, which basically makes it a cheaper, diet vg 99. With decades of experience developing the industrys hottest guitar synths, roland s gr 55 guitar synth and effects processor gives you more incredible tones and features than ever before, making laggy and inaccurate tracking a thing of the past. Rob marcello demos seven of his custom gr 55 patches. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided. Others online also recommend getting a used roland vg88the older previous model if on a budget, that one also having better latencytracking then the gr55. In its simplest usage, the gr55 is a repository of some of boss best guitar effects like reverb, delay and chorus that sound great. Gr 55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr 55 with your computer. He was interested in buying a gr 55 guitar synthesizer but didnt like the factory presets and sent it. Today, roland proudly announces another milestone in guitar modeling and performance technology. Press exit several times to return to the main menu.
The gr 55 s cosm guitar modeling section is not nearly as comprehensive as as the vg 99 s. Godin tone volume guitar control and patch volume with exp pedal setup gr 55. Roland gr55 artist patches guitar multieffects presets. I chose the vg 99 based on my own personal priorities. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products. This system program updates your gr 55 to the latest version 1.
For the critical tests, i plugged a roland ready fender stratocaster into a. Patch selection view of patch names for all devices. Also, the gr55 has builtin synth sounds so you have a lot of capability in one unit but its all watered down. Roland gr55gkbk guitar synthesizer the roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided pickup. Roland gr55 gk guitar bass synth plus cosm effector. The roland vg 99 is designed to let you achieve the most from your guitar. So naturally, roland corporation created quite a stir among guitar synth enthusiasts with the announcement that the new vg 99 would include a software emulation of the gr 300. Roland gr55 ultimate patches guitar multieffects settings. These patches feature both keyboard and guitar sounds from 25 famous songs.
Mar 23, 2011 roland unequivocally states that this is the fastest and most responsive guitar synthesizer they have ever made. The bxvx is a unique converter for roland vintage 24pin guitar synth controllers, like the g202 g303 g505 g707 g808, enabling these vintage guitars to play modern, pin synths like the roland gr 55, vg 99, or vb 99 bass synthesizer. For my own studio and live work, i have a roland gr 33 synthesizer and a vg 99 cosm guitar processor, and though each offers more features in its own specialised area than the gr 55, the advantages of combining both technologies in an easytomanage package are obvious, not least being simplicity of setup. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x 10. Both vg99 and gr55 perform both cosm modelling and midi. The sound of the vg 99, like the classic roland gr 300, is closely derived from the guitar strings, resulting in faster and more accurate tracking than any synthesizer on the market. Its an extremely deep unit, as roland really threw in the proverbial kitchen. Lets take a look at the powerful roland gr55 and the cuttingedge boss sy300 and see just how remarkably different they are from each other. If youre the kind of person who digs into your rolandboss gear, odds are you go way beyond factory patches and settings. Like the vg99, the gr55 functions as an audiomidi interface.
The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. One feature i didnt realize until today is that the gr 55 can be driven from either a guitar or a bass. Guns n roses slash for roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer ad 8 x 11 advertisement. Unlike the more recent roland gr55, the vg99 does not offer pcm synthesis, such as the ability to reproduce drums, piano, etc. Roland us20 guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. Basic idea is to have patches for all guitar and bass processors at one place and to make it systematic, easy to use and very informative. While i have no previous roland gk experience i do have a fair amount of pitch tracking experience with hardware effects such as boss oc2 analog mono octaver, boss se70 synth effects, boss vf1 synth effects, boss gt10b synth effects, sonuus b2m pitchto. Gx expanded roland bc bus converter universal design. The vg99 contains an incredible range of cosmmodeled guitars and amplifiers including new electric, acoustic and bass guitar models, a new gr300 synth. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact roland service center. They tolerate, but dont seem to condone the use of piezo pickups with their equipment. It looks awesome but i really do wish that roland would knock it off with. The new vg 99 gr 300 has more creative options, along with the bells and whistles of modern technology. I spent literally months tweaking and creating many soundspatches for the vg99.
The gr55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds. Find great deals on ebay for roland gr 55 and roland gr55 guitar synthesizer. Its also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitchdetection technology. Man kann fur jedes patch auch individuell einen bestimmten hexpickup. Gkexpander roland gr55 vg99 gk3 guitar synthesizer. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x v10. With three powerful new processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as ribbon controller and d beam, this remarkable instrument raises the bar in guitar modeling and performance technology.
The exception are factory pacthes lead 301, 302, and 303. In some patches, there may also be a second trigger sensitivity parameter that only applies to that. Kowbel midi controller, midi cc, music control, vg 99. Roland gr33, gr55, gi20 and ext synth, or midi guitar. With the vg99 this is not such a bid deal, since no factory patches access the normal guitar sound. Before you start, check the system program version of your gr 55. I think you are dead wrong about the difference between tracking of the gr 33 and gr 55. I played one for about 90 minutes at guitar center on a roland ready strat. Yep, you can attach a roland gr 3b polyphonic pickup to your bass and control the gr 55. Nov 19, 20 by default, most of the gr 55 factory patches do not use the normal output from your guitar. See more of roland gr55 guitar synth users page on facebook. Roland gr55 and vg99 acoustic guitars martin, guild.
Never poweroff your gr 55 while the update is in progress. Hence, the gr 55 patch should be set to trigger one note at a time. Dedicated midi controller for boss gp10 roland gr 55 and roland vg 99 sixeight7vcontroller. Usb and coaxial digital outputs, and more effects than an entire eighties studio. On a vg 99, there is a global sensitivity adjustment to match the response of the system to the pickup on a specific controller instrument. Unlike the more recent roland gr 55, the vg 99 does not offer pcm synthesis, such as the ability to reproduce drums, piano, etc. Perfect for the roland gr 55, vg 99 or boss sy300 synths. Edit tone page has the four available sounds that can be all simultaneously active or can be custom programmed for a variation of any of these tones onoff using the check box to the left of the tone. Roland vg99 advanced dual engine cosm modeling synthesizer. As to whether it can replace the vg99, well have to see where the sacrifices have been made. But the roland gr55 has several factory patches that use the normal guitar output, and part of the appeal of the powerful gr55 is its ability to simultaneously process up to four sound sources, including the normal guitar output. Its easy to use and easy to play with hundreds of great, readytouse sounds for rock or pop guitarists. Joe demod namm with a roland vg99, which is a much more expensive pedal but im pretty sure he said tracking is that much better through it. The gr 55 represents roland s latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of.