Roland GR-55GK-BK With GK-3 Pickup
The GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer with GK-3 Pickup from Roland is a fast reacting and accurate guitar synthesizer for use with the included GK3 pickup attached to any type of electric guitar. Guitars are not normally thought of as synthesizer controllers, but the company has been pursuing this concept for many years. When paired with the GK-3 pickup, any electric guitar can trigger the sounds of the tone module with imperceptible latency, a huge consideration when playing live. Pitch detection is also very accurate.
The triple-core generator houses an array of virtual guitars, basses, amplifiers, and synthesizer voices, delivered by two PCM synthesizers containing over 900 tones, along with COSM guitar modeling. Using the simple category buttons, the onboard ready-to-use presets (270, plus 297 user) can easily be auditioned, either on stage or in the studio.
The GR-55 connects the guitarist to desktop music production with two USB ports. The rear-panel port can be used for MIDI/audio data communication, while the side-panel port is dedicated to real-time playback of audio files from a USB memory device (sold separately). Foot control of USB audio playback is available, so that hands never need to leave the guitar.
The GK-3 Divided Pickup attaches to any steel-stringed electric (no drilling necessary) and delivers accurate performance data to the GR-55, sending individual signals from each guitar string to the device. The pickup’s slim-line design enables ideal placement on the guitar, while a big and smooth GK knob and Select Switch allow for changing from synthesizer, to normal guitar tone, or using both mixed together.
Sound GeneratorPCM: 2 tones
Modeling: 1 toneTonesPCM: 910 types
Modeling: 23 types (guitar mode), 17 types (bass mode)Effect VariationsMFX (Multi-Effects): 20 types
AMP (Preamp): 42 types
MOD (Modulation): 14 types
DELAY: 7 types
REVERB: 5 types
CHORUS: 4 types
EQ: 1 typePresetsGuitar Mode
Preset: 270 + User: 297
Bass Mode
Preset: 90 + User: 297AD Conversion24-bit (GK Pickup)
24-bit + AF method (Normal Pickup)DA Conversion24-bitSampling Rate44.1kHzInputsGR-55
1 x 13-pin DIN GK
GK-3
1 x 1/4″ TS phone Pickup input jackOutputs1 x 1/4″ TS phone Guitar
2 x 1/4″ TS phone Output Left/Mono, Right
1 x 1/4″ TRS phone HeadphonesOutput Impedance2kΩNominal Output Level-10dBuOther ConnectorsGR-55
2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI IN/OUT
1 x USB Computer
1 x USB Memory Stick (for USB Memory Audio Player playback)
1 x DC In
GK-3
1 x GK connectorExternal StorageSys-ExDisplayGR-55
Graphic LCD 240 x 64 dots
GK-3
Power IndicatorPower Requirements9 VDC via external adapterDimensions (WxDxH)GR-55
16 x 9.6 x 3.1″ (405 x 244 78 mm)
GK-3 Body
3.4 x 2.9 x 0.9″ (87 x 74 x 23mm)
GK-3 Pickup
4.1 x 0.3 x 0.4″ (102 x 8 x 9mm)WeightGR-55
7.3 lb (3.3 kg)
GK-3 Body
3 oz (100g)SpecialtiesUSB Memory Audio Player file format – WAV, AIFF
