Roland gr55 training guide using the value dial, select the sound source you are connecting the gr55 to. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer the roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. All the presets in the gr 55 were heavily effect laden so i cant comment on the other guitar models. Jan 12, 2011 the roland gr 55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. The information source for house of worship audio and media directors, worship musicians, and av techs. This is a driver for using the gr55 on mac os x v10. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. The gr55 from roland is a guitar synthesizer with features not available in other guitar processors. While the gr55 may track slightly better than the earlier models, it wont give you the programming depth youll get from the axonmotif combo. Thon case for roland gr55 guitar effect device, from 7 mm birch plywood, with 22 x 22 mm aluminium edges, min. Roland gr33, gr55, gi20 and ext synth, or midi guitar. Nov 07, 2012 the gr55 has better tracking for internal sounds kinda lame sample based stuff that is not anything to write home about but its midi out is pretty much the same as the gi. Realtime editing and patch data backups, bulk patch editing.
While the gr 55 may track slightly better than the earlier models, it wont give you the programming depth youll get from the axonmotif combo. Gr55floorboard midi editor software for the roland gr55 guitar modeling synthesizer. As for sound, the triplecore generator houses a worldclass array of virtual guitars, basses, amps. This system program updates your gr 55 to the latest version 1. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x 10. The gr 55 features two independent pcm synthesiser sound engines, which are each loaded with over 900 sounds, including conventional instruments such as pianos, organs, strings and brass, plus vintage and modern synth sounds. We have 2 roland gr55 manuals available for free pdf download. The gr55s 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 synth models. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. The gr55 has better tracking for internal sounds kinda lame sample based stuff that is not anything to write home about but its midi out is pretty much the same as the gi. This tool allows graphical representation of the internal settings and parameters of the gr 55. Roland s gr 55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 vguitar system. Its also the most accurate, thanks to recently developed pitchdetection technology.
Piano 5 06 brite piano 07 stage piano 08 honky tonk 09 lofi piano 10 piano 1 11 piano 1 w 12 european pf piano 2 14 piano 2 w 15 honkytonk 16. Realtime editing and patch data backups are also offered. The simplicity of the variax is a big plus no extra gear to carry. Please refer to the precautions concerning the update of the system program of the gr55 to ver. The new roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, now available in. The gr 55 represents roland s latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. All the presets in the gr55 were heavily effect laden so i. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. Dual usb ports let you connect the gr55 to a computer for recording audio and midi information into the music software of your choice.
A second usb port is dedicated to playing audio files from attached flash drives, and the gr55 makes it possible to start and stop the music playback with your feet the unit features four footswitches and an. Using the value dial, select the sound source you are connecting the gr55 to. Buy roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black featuring pcm synthesizer and cosm guitar modeling, over 900 tones, 270 presets, lightningfast tracking, accurate pitch detection, multieffects, phrase looper, easy to use, usb connectivity. The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. If you have a keyboard amp, such as a roland kc350 or other pro quality amp, or a pa. Read, watch, listen, and learn about roland products and the people that use them. It took a while to source one the japanese tsunami allegedly slowed production. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Roland gr55 manuals manuals and user guides for roland gr55.
Once the gr55 software driver is present in the osx audio midi set up, it should just appear in logic or any other host. We have 2 roland gr 55 manuals available for free pdf download. Gr 55 floorboard is a small, easytouse application specially designed to offer you a midi editing tool for use with the roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer. On top of that, the gr 55 features an onboard usb memory music player with handy foot controls, so you can rock out with your favorite tones long after the rest of the bands packed up. The roland gr55 is a powerful guitar synthesizer with thousands of synth, guitar, and bass voices in an enormous builtin library, perfect for metal, fusion, and rock. Roland gr55gkbk guitar synthesizer the roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Alex hutchings takes us through his live looping setup using the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer and boss rc300 loop station. The gr55 represents rolands latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. Roland gr55 guitar synth with gk3 pickup sweetwater. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, black, gr55gkbk, with gk pickup. If you need internal pcm sounds, the roland gr55 has the same modeling and alt. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more.
Before you start, check the system program version of your gr 55. Rolands gr55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 vguitar system. What you will get is a much more compact rig, with a few more guitaroriented features, like the looper and probably some boss roland effects. What you will get is a much more compact rig, with a few more guitaroriented features, like the looper and probably some bossroland effects. This is a driver for using the gr55 on mac os x 10. Born in brooklyn, new york, on may 5, 1959, steve stevens first picked up the guitar when he was only seven years old. When paired with a roland gk3 pickup, or other similar pickup sold separately, any electric guitar can trigger the sounds of the tone module with imperceptible. Roland unequivocally states that this is the fastest and most responsive guitar synthesizer they have ever made. Guitars are not normally thought of as synthesizer controllers, but the company has been pursuing this concept for many years. Press exit several times to return to the main menu. One is the fasttracking, samplebased sound synthesizer section, the other is cosm guitarampeffects modelling. And the companys brand new flagship guitar synthesizer, the gr55, may change a lot of minds dead set against the notion. Gr55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr55 with your computer. Mar 23, 2011 roland, who has built guitar synths since the 70s, has never given up the fight though.
I like the pitch shifting better on the gr55 and the acoustic i think i like better ill have to ab. Jun 28, 2012 please refer to the precautions concerning the update of the system program of the gr 55 to ver. Roland, who has built guitar synths since the 70s, has never given up the fight though. If something is not working as it should, email me a postcard. Gr 55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr 55 with your computer. Gr55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr55. When you dont have room on stage for a synth, just put it on the floor. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Roland gr 55 guitar synthesizer the roland gr 55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. 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 gr 55 training guide using the value dial, select the sound source you are connecting the gr 55 to.
If youre ready to discover a whole new world of mindblowing guitar sounds, youre ready for the roland gr 55. I like the pitch shifting better on the gr 55 and the acoustic i think i like better ill have to ab. Hi there, i am running a mac pro under mac os x 10. Its also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitchdetection technology. The roland gr 55 is a powerful guitar synthesizer with thousands of synth, guitar, and bass voices in an enormous builtin library, perfect for metal, fusion, and rock. Subscribe to the roland newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite roland products. Connect the left and right main outputs of the gr 55 to two channels of the amp or pa.
Alex hutchings demo part 1 alex hutchings demonstrates the gr55 guitar synthesizer part 1 of 2. This tool allows graphical representation of the internal settings and parameters of the gr55. Roland gr55 as midi input device solved tue mar 19, 20 12. Roland gr55 owners manual 96 pages guitar synthesizer. Mar 30, 2011 roland says tge gr 55 is far and away the fastest tracking guitar synth ever, and this is borne out when playing. Owners manual, training manual roland gr 55 owners manual 96 pages. For example, if the gr55 is connected to a roland p10 visual sampler, you would be able to switch images and control the brightness or hue of the image.
Its easy to use and easy to play with hundreds of great, readytouse sounds for rock or pop guitarists. In its simplest usage, the gr55 is a repository of some of boss best guitar effects like reverb, delay and chorus that sound great. 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. Honing his craft while playing in manhattan, stevens recorded an unreleased album with his band, fine malibus, and also played as a session guitarist. Roland gr55 as midi input device solved logic pro help.
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