Description

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ROLAND GR-55S-BK Guitar Synthesizer

GK pickups are sold separately.

A guitar synthesizer equipped with innovative and ready-to-use sounds that fuse synth sounds with guitar modeling.
As a pioneer of guitar synthesizers, Roland has introduced many innovative models. The GR-55's new sound engine is a hybrid of synth sounds and latency-free COSM guitar modeling. The GR-55 is easy and intuitive to use with its large LCD screen. This model is ideal for guitarists/bassists who want to add new appeal to their performance expression.

A guitar synthesizer equipped with a hybrid sound engine.
The GR-55's sound engine employs a hybrid system that combines two types of sound sources. The fusion of two PCM sound sources boasting realistic and versatile timbres and latency-free COSM guitar modeling allows for expressive performance with a completely new sound.

Fast tracking for superior playability.
The GK-3/3B's newly developed algorithm enables accurate, high-speed tracking of the independent pitch of each string input from the GK-3/3B's dedicated divided pickups.

The sound is immediately effective for rock and pop music.
The GR-55 has 270 preset sounds (in guitar mode). The completely new sounds created by the hybrid method sound source not only enable new performance expression, but also provide immediate results for rock and pop music guitarists.

Easy operation with large LCD, EZ-Edit, and SOUND STYLE.
The top panel is simply designed for intuitive operation. Selected buttons and multi-effects-like pedal operation allow you to quickly switch tones and other functions.
A 240 x 64-dot LCD display is used for the display. The display is highly readable, and various parameters can be operated comfortably.
Preset sounds are categorized into three styles: LEAD, RHYTHM, and OTHER. The EZEdit function can be used for tone editing to support speedy sound creation.

Equipped with COSM amp modeling and effects.
The GR-55 is equipped with full-fledged amp modeling using COSM technology and a variety of multi-effects. This allows for unique sound-making. It can also be combined with in

Full of attractive features.
A phrase loop function for sound-on-sound performance is also included. The pedal-operated recording/playback function is easy to use, and is a powerful tool for real-time live performances.
The USB port allows connection to a PC, and the USB AUDIO and USB MIDI functions allow audio recording to DAW software, etc., as well as MIDI recording from the guitar/bass.
In addition, a USB memory stick terminal is also provided. The USB memory stick also supports playback of audio data and backup of user tones built into the unit.
In the bass-only mode, 90 preset sounds created exclusively for bass sounds are also provided.

Main Specifications
Sound source PCM = 2 tones, modeling = 1 tone
Tones PCM = 910 types, Modeling = 23 types (guitar mode), 17 types (bass mode)
Effects MFX (multi-effects) = 20 types, AMP (preamp) = 42 types, MOD (modulation) = 14 types, DELAY (delay) = 7 types, REVERB (reverb) = 5 types, CHORUS (chorus) = 4 types, EQ (equalizer): 1 type
Patch memory Guitar mode (Preset = 270 + User = 297), Bass mode (Preset = 90 + User = 297)
AD conversion 24-bit (GK pickup), 24-bit + AF method (normal pickup)
*AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
This is a Roland/Boss proprietary method that dramatically improves the S/N of AD converters and DA converters.
DA conversion 24 bits
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
Specified Output Level OUTPUT pin = -10dBu, GUITAR OUT pin = -10dBu
Output impedance OUTPUT terminal = 2kΩ, GUITAR OUT terminal = 2kΩ
USB memory audio player Playable formats = WAV, AIFF
Display Graphic LCD 240 x 64 dots
Connections GK IN jack (13-pin DIN type), GUITAR OUT jack (standard type), OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (standard type), PHONES jack (stereo standard type), MIDI IN, OUT jack (5-pin DIN type), USB COMPUTER jack (USB 2.0) Hi-Speed USB-MIDI and USB-AUDIO compatible), USB MEMORY terminal (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB-MEMORY compatible), DC IN terminal
Power supply DC9V
Current consumption 700mA
Accessories AC adapter, instruction manual, warranty card, Roland user registration card
Optional accessories Divided pickups: GK-3 (for guitar), GK-3B (for bass), GK cable: GKC-5 (5m), GKC-10 (10m), MIDI foot controller: FC-300, unit selector: US-20

Dimensions / Weight
Width (W) 405 mm
Depth (D) 244 mm
Height (H) 78 mm
Weight 3.3 kg
Color Black