Roland gr55gk synthesizer schwarz musikhaus thomann. Although roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the gr 55 librarian, roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the gr 55 librarian based solely on the fact that it meets the above. Rolands gr55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 vguitar system. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer robert marcello artist patches. A vast array of sounds are at the players disposal, with over 900 modifiable sounds consisting of organs, string sections, pianos, and two multieffects engines that run effects such as chorus and reverb.
Robert marcello demonstrates his collection of custom gr55 patches. The simplicity of the variax is a big plus no extra gear to carry. Adobe reader available free of charge is required in order to view the online manual. The roland gr 55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Download exclusive artist patches and additional genrebased patches for the gr55 guitar synthesizer. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, black, gr55gkbk, with gk. Get the best deals on roland gr55 when you shop the largest online selection at. Roland, who has built guitar synths since the 70s, has never given up the fight though. Use the librarian application to load and transfer patches to and from the gr55. If there is one thing i hate about the unit most of the built in patches are horrible but you cant overwrite them or delete them. All the presets in the gr55 were heavily effect laden so i. Gr55 librarian for windows gr55 librarian for macintosh. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x v10. It caused gr55 no sound that the gr55 librarian wrote a patch including a.
The gr55 from roland is a guitar synthesizer with features not available in other guitar processors. Gr 55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr 55 with your computer. This allows the gr 55 to be a powerful audio processor and connects to the guitar using a pin midi cable. I was wondering if anyone had found a decent resource for patches. Press exit several times to return to the main menu. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland. How to sound like your favourite guitarists roland. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x 10. The gr55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds.
Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer the roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Roland does not support midi codes for controlling the audio player of the gr55. Gr 55 requires an interface mounted on the guitar called a gk3. Check out how to set up the gr55 librarian, back up user patches, and load downloaded. Roland unequivocally states that this is the fastest and most responsive guitar synthesizer they have ever made. This is a file library, use roland s software to use the patches.
Gr55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr55 with your computer. Having rediscovered my roland gr55, im rather enjoying playing around with it. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided. Windowscompatible pc equipped with usb port intel chipset is recommended.
Determine which two user patches you would like to exchange, and then select one of the two patches by turning the dial. Its also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitchdetection technology. Syx if the battery inside the gr1 is removed, all of the internal sounds will disappear and garbage characters will appear on the lcd display. This is a different demo, because here is the greatest sound of classic. Rolands gr55 is the premier pedal for guitar synthesis. You can modify edit the settings of a patch, and save it as a user patch. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer robert marcello artist. These patches feature both keyboard and guitar sounds from 25 famous songs. 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 gr55 as midi input device solved logic pro help.
The software allows desktop tweaking and editing of the me25 internal parameters, making patches a lot. Roland gr55 training guide using the value dial, select the sound source you are connecting the gr55 to. Although roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the gr55 librarian, roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the gr55 librarian based solely on. Gr55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr. The gr55 represents rolands latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. Gr55 artist and collection patches can be found in the link bellow. This is the gr55 driver for microsoftr windowsr 8 8. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. Born in brooklyn, new york, on may 5, 1959, steve stevens first picked up the guitar when he was only seven years old. This is a file library, use rolands software to use the patches. Thanks to rolands decades of research and dedication to guitar synthesizers and powerful new pitch detection technology, the gr55 is far and away the fastest guitar synth ever.
Although roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the gr55 librarian, roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the gr55 librarian based solely on the fact that it meets the above. Guitars are not normally thought of as synthesizer controllers, but the company has been pursuing this concept for many years. How to rock out with alternate patches he was interested in buying a gr55 guitar synthesizer but didnt like the factory presets and sent it back to the store hate it when that happens. It is not uncommon for players to want to program their own sounds, as the factory presets are suggestions that show extreme uses of the gr55 and. Furthermore, the cosm guitarmodeling engine needs zero detection time, allowing the. The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. There are three ways to restore the gr1 patches back to their original state of factory fresh 1 load a. I like the pitch shifting better on the gr55 and the acoustic i think i like better ill have to ab. In the future, you can open this library and add or remove patches to keep all of your gr55 patches stored in an order that makes sense to you. The gr55 shows up and if i change patches on gr55, then logic receives some data control mesages. Bass 17 222 esoteric vibe pluckedstroke 321 mallet 152 e. That is the beauty and the largely undiscovered potential of the gr55. 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.
I checked without extradevice and checked the click and portslayer. Before you start, check the system program version of your gr 55. Patch editor for the boss me25 guitar multi effects and roland gr20 guitar synthesizer. As for sound, the triplecore generator houses a worldclass array of virtual guitars, basses, amps. Gr floorboard midi editing software for use with the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, to allow graphical represent. There are also loads of gr55 patches at the vguitars forum too. 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. Its also the most accurate, thanks to recently developed pitchdetection technology. We have 2 roland gr55 manuals available for free pdf download. If you have a keyboard amp, such as a roland kc350 or other pro quality amp, or a pa.
You can return patches to the gr55s memory by 1 opening the library 2 copying the desired patches into the main librarian window 3 sending them back to the gr55 using the write all or write. This is a driver for using the gr55 on mac os x v10. Connect the left and right main outputs of the gr55 to two channels of the amp or pa. This is a driver for using the gr55 on mac os x 10. Realtime editing and patch data backups, bulk patch editing. This addon can not damage your gr55 and can easily be removed without a trace. In addition to settings determining the type of sound, a patch also contains effect settings.
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