The Roland GR55S Guitar and Bass Synthesizer is a one-of-a-kind guitar product which offers the ability to turn your guitar into a working synth allowing you to produce sounds ranging all the way from pianos orchestral strings and synths. Designed to revolutionise guitar synthesis Rolands GR55S features an array of guitar processors that provide extra dimensions to your guitar. With its fast response and accurate delivery thanks to the pitch detection technology the synthesizer will enhance your playing experience to a whole new level. All-new sound possibilities The Roland GR55S Guitar and Bass Synthesizer’s powerful triple-core engine comprises two PCM synthesizers (with over 900 tones powered by the latest in Roland Synthesis technology) and COSM guitar modelling featuring a virtual treasure trove of guitar bass amp and synth driven models. Together these combined technologies allow you to create unique revolutionary sounds. The ‘Metal Synth Lead’ preset for example combines two types of thick brilliant synth textures with an overdriven solid body/humbucking tone for incredible punch and power. Thanks to decades of Roland research innovation and dedication when it comes to guitar synthesizers – as well as powerful pitch detection technology – the GR55S is far and away the fastest guitar synth ever made. What’s more the COSM guitar-modelling engine needs zero detection time allowing the GR-55S to respond instantly and precisely as you play. This pedal can also detect pitch velocity and behaviour for unprecedented response to your performance. Instant gratification The Roland GR55S Guitar and Bass Synthesizer will have you more than ready to rock by putting you in touch with a huge library of amazing sounds no editing required. The on-board line-up of ready-to-use presets (270 plus 297 user) takes the pain out of the process with simple category buttons for finding the perfect sound fast. Choose from hundreds of great presets for pop rock and beyond – kick-starting you performance with unique powerful sounds that will turn heads and raise hands. Highly connectable & easy to use The Roland GR55S Guitar and Bass Synthesizer conveniently bridges the guitarist to the desktop music production world with its two USB ports. The rear-panel port can be used one for MIDI/Audio data communication; the side-panel port is dedicated to real-time playback of audio files from a USB memory device (sold separately). The GR55S provides foot control of USB audio playback so your hands never have to leave the guitar and you can focus solely on your performance. If you’re new to the world of technology fear not – the Roland GR55S is powerful yet extremely friendly. For customizing sounds the EZ Edit feature (made famous with the GT-10) and large LCD screen helps to take the guesswork out of the process. For those who want to dive a little deeper the GR55S offers a huge array of controllable parameters. Pros will more than appreciate the power of the GR55S while less advanced players will love how quick and intuitive the unit is to operate. A pedal with a pickup? Rolands GK Pickup is a pickup that guitarists and bassists can attach to their instruments to drive the GR-55 guitar synth (or the VG-99 V-Guitar and VB-99 V-Bass systems). The GK Pickup is capable of picking up individual signals for each string. For example normal pickups would capture and output signals from all six strings of the guitar. Specifications Sound Generator PCM: 2 Tones Modelling: 1 Tone Tones PCM: 910 Types Modelling: Guitar Mode: 23 Types Bass Mode: 17 Types Effects Multi-Effects: 20 Types Preamp: 42 Types Modulation: 14 Types Delay: 7 Types Reverb: 5 Types Chorus: 4 Types EQ: 1 Type Patch Memory Guitar Mode: Preset: 270 User: 297 Bass Mode: Preset: 90 User: 297 AD Conversion: GK Pickup: 24 Bit Normal Pickup: 24-Bit AF method DA Conversion: 24-Bit Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Nominal Output Level: Output Jacks: -10dBu Guitar Out Jack: -10 dBu Output Impedance: Output Jacks: 2 K Ohms Guitar Out Jack: 2 K Ohms General USB Memory Audio Player: WAV AIFF Display: Graphic LCD 240 x 64 Dots Connectors: GK In Connector (13 Pins DIN Type) Guitar Out Jack (1/4-Inch Phone Type) Output L/Mono R Jacks (1/4-Inch Phone Type) Phones Jack (Stereo 1/4-Inch Phone Type) MIDI Connectors (In Out) (5-Pin DIN Type) USB Computer Connector (Supports Hi-Speed USB USB MIDI and USB Audio) USB Memory Connector (Supports Hi-Speed USB Flash Memory) DC In Jack Power Supply: DC 9v Current Draw: 700 mA Included Accessories: AC Adaptor Owners Manual Dimensions Width: 16” (405mm) Depth: 9.625” (244mm) Height: 3.125 (78mm)