Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer. Unlike the more recent roland gr55, the vg99 does not offer pcm synthesis, such as the. A third sound engine is driven by composite object sound modeling cosm, the guitar modeling technology behind rolands famous vg99 vguitar system. I have created hundreds of patches for the roland vg 99 vguitar system and figured id put the patch demos up in one place so you can hear all of them. The gr55 includes a 20 second looper, and you can change the current patch, while the old patch performance is playing as as a backing loop track. I think it tracks great but depending on the patch you get some ghost notes. In some patches, there may also be a second trigger sensitivity parameter that only applies to that. The vg 99 allows you to use two simultaneous modeled guitars, making possible such things as 12 string sims with altered tunings. Honing his craft while playing in manhattan, stevens recorded an unreleased album with his band, fine malibus, and also played as a session guitarist. One plus about that bag is it includes a carrying case for the stand.
With the vg99, i spent literally months tweaking and creating many soundspatches for the vg99, and. The only saving grace of the 55 again, in my opinion is the vg stuff, which basically makes it a cheaper, diet vg 99. This is a total of 297 user patches for customization and editing writesave. The vg99 and gr55 have the exact same modeling algorithm for creating acoustic guitar, and they sound great. Is the gr55 good enough or is the vg99 that much better. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. 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. Roland vg99 virtual gr300 compared to the original gr300. The gr 55 s cosm guitar modeling section is not nearly as comprehensive as as the vg 99 s. The gr 55 does not contain any of the vg 99 s poly effects. Trying to decide between vg 99 and gr 55 discussion in. Roland gr 77b for reaktor download a modeled roland gr 77b for native instruments reaktor 5. Roland gr33, gr55, gi20 and ext synth, or midi guitar.
The bxvx is an expanded version of the original roland bc. Vlink is a protocol developed by roland to allow musicians to control video devices. Hi, im paul hanson, a roland and boss specialist, and these are some of my custom patches for the vg 99. The convenient stompbox format of the gr s allows players with traditional setups to experience the incredible sound potential available with gk processing. 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. These sections provide important information concerning. The gr d vguitar distortion joins roland s acclaimed vguitar family, which also includes the gr 55 guitar synthesizer and vg 99 vguitar system. Contributed by byron struck for the roland australia blog. Preset and adding artist patches with gr 55 librarian application. A demo of the of the roland gr55 guitar synthesizers other patches built into the unit. Herman li of dragonforce talks to roland about his musical beginnings, his influences, and using the gr55 guitar synthesizer live and in the studio. The gr s vguitar space joins roland s acclaimed vguitar family, which also includes the gr 55 guitar synthesizer and vg 99 vguitar system. The sound of the vg99, like the classic roland gr300, is closely derived from the guitar strings, resulting in faster and more accurate tracking than any synthesizer on the market. It took a while to source one the japanese tsunami allegedly slowed production.
The gr55 s powerful triplecore engine comprises two pcm synthesizers with over 900 tones powered by the latest roland synthesis technology and cosm guitar modeling, featuring a virtual treasure trove of guitar, bass, amp, and. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. It is a multieffects master, letting you create your own special sound, to your precise liking. Preset and adding artist patches with gr 55 librarian application in the gr 55 there are 99 user banks with 3 user patches per bank available for customization.
Gkexpander roland gr 55 vg 99 gk3 guitar synthesizer breakout box expander demo. Born in brooklyn, new york, on may 5, 1959, steve stevens first picked up the guitar when he was only seven years old. I think you are dead wrong about the difference between tracking of the gr 33 and gr 55. Trying to decide between vg99 and gr55 the gear page. The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Unlike the more recent roland gr55, the vg99 does not offer pcm synthesis, such as the ability to reproduce drums, piano, etc. The gk pickups are magnetic and piezos dont sound as good with cosm. Youtube vguitar forum barry coates eric fischer mark smart fujigen. 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.
At the heart of the roland vg 99 guitar synthesizer are three powerful processors that deliver the uncompromising tones that roland is. My old vg99 patch demos online in one place the gear page. The roland vg 99 is designed to let you achieve the most from your guitar. 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. Those sounds are really useful, and is almost worth it alone for the money. Gkexpander roland gr55 vg99 gk3 insert effects loop. This is a compilation of patches made for the roland gr 55 guitar processor designed to elevate your creativity and playing experience. I chose the vg 99 based on my own personal priorities. The vg 99 and gr 55 have the exact same modeling algorithm for creating acoustic guitar, and they sound great. Youtube kraft music roland gr 55 guitar synth demo with gundy keller namm 2011 high quality. The convenient stompbox format of the gr d allows players with traditional setups to experience the incredible sound potential available with gk processing. Godin tone volume guitar control and patch volume with exp pedal setup gr 55. My old vg 99 patch demos online in one place discussion in.
But the synth tracking on the gr 55 is definitely better if you care about synth stuff. Roland vg99 advanced dual engine cosm modeling synthesizer. The gr55 also functions as wave aiff audio file playback device as it reads files from a usb flash drive. 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. Ive been considering the roland cbhpd bag as it seems to be a good size for the vg. Roland gr 700 blue remake with gr 300 blue finish, new handles, and handsome natural wood end blocks. Like the vg99, the gr55 functions as an audiomidi interface. Gkexpander roland gr55 vg99 gk3 guitar synthesizer. 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. The vg99 contains an incredible range of cosmmodeled guitars and amplifiers including new electric, acoustic and bass guitar models, a new gr300 synth. These are the soudns that did not fall into the lead or rhythm category. Also, the gr 55 has builtin synth sounds so you have a lot of capability in one unit but its all watered down. Roland offered a surprising number of accessories for the roland vg99 and vb99. Roland gk2 slimline divided pickup for bass guitar.
Yep, you can attach a roland gr 3b polyphonic pickup to your bass and control the gr 55. Pg200 updated nos newoldstock photos of the roland pg700, programmer for the roland gr 700. It is fantastically powerful the gr 55 is watered down for cosm guitar stuff. Hence, the gr 55 patch should be set to trigger one note at a time. If the gr 55 can track faster than that then im impressed and want to try it out for sure. Dial in to some of the biggest tones in rock with this ultimate collection of simulated artist tones and effects. Roland gr55 guitar synth, now modified rockbeare guitars. 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.
I love the gr stuff and the vg and seems like a no brainer addition to that. In this clip you can hear the same parts played on both a vg 99 and gr 55, with edits. The gk expander is a breakout box for roland gk2gk3 pin guitar. He was interested in buying a gr 55 guitar synthesizer but didnt like the factory presets and sent it back to the store hate it when that happens. Take an indepth look at the gr55 guitar synthesizer. See more of roland gr55 guitar synth users page on facebook. The standard guitar input on the gk expander can be used to add an analog effects loop to the gr55 or vg99. Roland s gr 55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg 99 vguitar roland designed the gr 55 in such a way that absolute beginners can simply plug in the pin cable and start the 270 factory presets, which are arranged in three categorieslead. Gkexpander add guitar input to roland gr55 access cosm. Roland gr 55 thomann roland gr 55gk black is superb f. It was much better than the gk3 pickup i installed on my old kramer. I have tested the gkexpander with the roland gr55 and vg99 synthesizer. In this clip you can hear the same parts played on both a vg99 and gr55, with edits. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland gr 55.
Page 1 owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the roland vg 99. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact roland service center near you if this occurs. Never poweroff your gr 55 while the update is in progress. Alex hutchings takes us through his live looping setup using the roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer and boss rc300 loop station. Gr55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings in this video, kennis russell shows you how to set the gk settings in the gr 55. The gr 55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds. As to whether it can replace the vg99, well have to see where the. This is a file library, use roland s software to use the patches. Its as about as fast as i can cleanly pick and still track correctly. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x 10. 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.
Gr 55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr 55 with your computer. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. It looks awesome but i really do wish that roland would knock it off with the. Roland gr55 and vg99 acoustic guitars martin, guild, nylon. Gr 55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr 55. The original gr55 shipped with 360 factory patches 270 guitar, 90 bass and 297. The roland gr 55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips.
Currently, roland s flagship guitar synthesizer is the incredible gr 55. Both vg99 and gr55 perform both cosm modelling and midi. Herman li of dragonforce talks to roland about his musical beginnings, his influences, and using the gr55. Gr55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings youtube. One feature i didnt realize until today is that the gr 55 can be driven from either a guitar or a bass. Its also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitchdetection technology. Roland gr55 and vg99 acoustic guitars martin, guild. 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. Realtime editing and patch data backups, bulk patch editing. I played one for about 90 minutes at guitar center on a roland ready strat.
Make offer roland vg 99 multieffects guitar effect pedal. A patch can comprise up to two synth sounds layered with one cosm sound. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided pickup. Roland gr55 artist patches guitar multieffects presets. No synth sound roland product support may 23, 2019 18. Roland gr55 gk guitar bass synth plus cosm effector. 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. Its an extremely deep unit, as roland really threw in the proverbial. They emulate the classic guitar tones from a number of famous songs, and i use them when i. Other than that, the cosm section looked quite similar to the vg 99. Rob marcello demos seven of his custom gr 55 patches. Jeff loomis nevermore, sanctuary talks to roland about the gr55 guitar synthesizer. The gk settings calibrate your guitar for the gr 55. Another option is an old 24pin guitar roland gr, ibanez xing, etc.