Basic idea is to have patches for all guitar and bass processors at one place and to make it systematic, easy to use and very informative. Roland, who has built guitar synths since the 70s, has never given up the fight though. Mar 23, 2011 to put the gr 55 into play, you must first configure the unit to work with your specific hex pickup guitar. Preset and adding artist patches with gr 55 librarian application. Adjusting the gk pickup sensitivity settings in the gr55 is crucial for optimum tracking results. To put the gr 55 into play, you must first configure the unit to work with your specific hex pickup guitar. There are also a good collection of bass specific patches at vguitars forums gr 55 bass mode patch exchange.
Solution for roland gr55 not saving settings to a patch. Gr55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings in this video, kennis russell shows you how to set the gk settings in the gr 55. Kraft music roland gr55 guitar synth demo with gundy keller namm 2011 high quality. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds.
Roland gr55gkbk usb connectivity guitar synthesizer w pick up blackwhether youre looking for a cool way to play synth parts with your guitar, or just want an endless supply, the bottom line is that you want something more than what conventional guitar multieffects can offers. The patches already built into the gr55 are called preset patches. Setting sensitivity adjusts how the gr55 responds to how you play. These patches feature both keyboard and guitar sounds from 25 famous songs.
Many parameters are dynamically controlled via midi. Guitar synthesizer and guitar amp modeling in one device modeling complete modeling sound chain guitar bass synth effects amps from the vg99 incl. Main difference between this and similar sites is that it is made for all processors and. And the companys brand new flagship guitar synthesizer, the gr55, may change a lot of minds dead set against the notion. The guitar brian mays red special has a very distinctive tone. Hearing your normal guitar pickup signal with gk3 in mix position. Roland unequivocally states that this is the fastest and most responsive guitar synthesizer they have ever made. Roland gr55 setting the pickup sensitivity sweetwater. Driven by boss acclaimed cosm technology, the gp10 gives you instant access to guitar, bass, and synth models, tuning changes, and worldclass amps and effects, all in one convenient pedal. How to sound like your favourite guitarists roland. Guitar effect patches for zoom, digitech, korg, tc. Featuring a powerful instrument modeling engine and diverse multieffects, the new gp10 guitar processor puts an incredible sonic spectrum under your fingers. Oct 14, 2011 i thought having an internal piezo midi pickup was the way to go, so i bought a godin xtsa, after properly setting up the gk pickup settings on the gr 55 for this particular guitar, i was still getting lots of ghosts notes, especially on keyboard, horn and string sounds from very clean playing. Rolands gr 55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 v guitar system.
A patch is a collection of effects, tones, and settings stored into one location. Mar 23, 2011 roland, who has built guitar synths since the 70s, has never given up the fight though. The unit allows guitars without a gk pickup to access the amp modeling and effects in the rolnad gr 55, plus it has an individual string output and input for recording and reamping guitar synthesizers. To select a patch, press one of the sound style buttonslead, rhythm, other, or userand then turn the dial to select a patch in that category. By detecting the pitch very quickly and accurately make this guitar synth for admirable. Gr55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings youtube.
Two different live pcm patches played totally live against a simple. Gr55 floorboard is a small, easytouse application specially designed to offer you a midi editing tool for use with the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer. 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. Making a pedal have the same operation for all patches. One resource for alternate patches or sounds is the gr55 guitar synthesizer. As youd expect, you can save your own settings or patches using any permutation of the two synth sounds and the cosm sound. Adjusting the gk pickup sensitivity settings in the gr 55 is crucial for optimum tracking results. I followed the instructions carefully to get my graph techequipped carvin sh575 set up within the gr 55. We have 2 roland gr55 manuals available for free pdf download. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing.
Use the following steps to adjust the string sensitivity. Press the page right arrow button to the select the system tab. The gr 55 represents rolands latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. Preset and adding artist patches with gr 55 librarian application gr 55. In addition to settings determining the type of sound, a patch also contains effect settings. Showcases the gr 55 tracking setup using a bass guitar strung piccolo in gr 55 guitar mode. Godin tone volume guitar control and patch volume with exp pedal setup gr55. The gr55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds. There are also a good collection of bass specific patches at vguitars forums gr55 bass mode patch exchange.
Congratulations on the purchase of your roland gr55 guitar synthesizer. Roland gr55 is a worldshattering guitar technology, this technology can change the sound of the guitar, becoming a very rich range of sound that can complement your guitar playing. Guitar patches to sound like your favourite guitarist. 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. Realtime editing and patch data backups, bulk patch editing. The gr 55 is a strange beast, trying to be too many things to too many players. I gr55 guitar synthesizer 2 selecting patches a patch is a collection of tones and effects along with their settings, stored together in. They show off the amazing versatility and wideranging sound capability of the gr55, which provides both synthesizer voices and authentic guitar and amp tones using powerful onboard cosm modeling. This tool allows graphical representation of the internal settings and parameters of the gr55. Here are the axe and gr55 patches that i used on the album. Hi friends, i want to inform you about new site for sharing patches. Its 100% free and you only have to register if you want to rate or request patches. Roland gr55 artist patches guitar multieffects presets. Roland ready strat, godin with synth access, or other to the gr55 via.
One place for sharing all patches effects and processors. Gr55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings in this video, kennis russell shows you how to set the gk settings in the gr55. Guitar fx patches store guitar fx patchesguitar fx patches. Gr55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr55 with your computer. I bought this new unit to replace my gr55, and it is for me primarily a guitar synthesizer. Gr floorboard and you will need to download and install the gr55 usb drivers from the roland site to enable the usb to connect to the computer as a midi port. While the gr55 may track slightly better than the earlier models, it wont give you the programming depth youll get from the axonmotif combo. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. What you will get is a much more compact rig, with a few more guitaroriented features, like the looper and probably some bossroland effects. 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 would be silly to use it for guitar sounds when you own an axe fx ii anyway. Gr 55 requires an interface mounted on the guitar called a gk3. This allows the gr 55 to be a powerful audio processor and connects to the guitar using a pin midi cable. Roland gr55 gk guitar bass synth plus cosm effector. Setting sensitivity adjusts how the gr 55 responds to how you play. For several years ive used a rig with a gr55 plugged into a hd500. If you have any technical problems on the site, please contact me so i can improve the site and make it even better.
Connect the mono output of the gr 55 to a clean channel of the amp. If youre still scrolling through the factory patches, this may be your problem. This is a file library, use rolands software to use the patches. The guitar out of the gr55 is plugged into the guitar input of the hd, and the phones output of the gr55 is plugged into the aux input of the hd in the hd the aux input is mixed directly to the main outs with the hds modeling. Get the best deals on roland gr55 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. The gr55 represents rolands latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. Godin tone volume guitar control and patch volume with exp pedal setup gr 55. Kraft music roland gr 55 guitar synth demo with gundy keller namm 2011 high quality. 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. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer for over 35 years, roland guitar synthesizers have provided guitar and bass players with the. Brian mays killer queen guitar tone dissected roland. The unit allows guitars without a gk pickup to access the amp modeling and effects in the rolnad gr55, plus it has an individual string output and input for recording and reamping guitar synthesizers.
For details, refer to guitar out jack settings guitar out p. In guitar mode, the gr55 has 270 preset and 297 user patches. The system parameter guitar out lets you specify whether to use the guitar out setting for each patch or the overall setting system setting for the entire gr 55. Although having what appears to be 3 single coils in that guitar, there are several switches on the guitar that allowed him to select more complex wiring combinations than on a normal 5way strat switch combination. Gr floorboard and you will need to download and install the gr 55 usb drivers from the roland site to enable the usb to connect to the computer as a midi port. Here you can uploaddownload great sounding guitar effect patches. Connect the mono output of the gr55 to a clean channel of the amp. Mar 14, 2014 featuring a powerful instrument modeling engine and diverse multieffects, the new gp10 guitar processor puts an incredible sonic spectrum under your fingers. Setting the sensitivity in the gr55 for the gk divided pickup is crucial for. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided. In order to use the gr55, youll need a guitar or bass equipped with a divided.
The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. The gr55 is a strange beast, trying to be too many things to too many players. You can modify edit the settings of a patch, and save it as a user patch. The gk settings calibrate your guitar for the gr55. Two different live pcm patches played totally live against a simple addictive drums factory beat arrangement. The gk settings calibrate your guitar for the gr 55. The gk pickup requirement is a drag but there really is no practical way to pull off what theyre doing any other way. Mar 17, 2014 gr 55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings in this video, kennis russell shows you how to set the gk settings in the gr 55.
It caused gr55 no sound that the gr55 librarian wrote a patch including a drum kit to the. This comprises a 6 channel pickup one for each string and a selector unit which can change volume, select patches, either the guitar original pickups, the gk3 pickup or both. Check out how to set up the gr55 librarian, back up user patches, and load. Connecting the gr55 to midi devices american musical supply. Gr55 system settings part 1 of 4 gk settings duration. Setting the sensitivity this is the most important procedure of the gr 55. Piano1 033 pluckedstroke 322 synth 19 162 pluckdbaritoned pluckedstroke 325 e. The gr 55 allows you to have multiple guitar profiles so you can easily switch the gr 55 to react to the acoustic differently than the electric. This album was recorded with my usual gear at the time. Get the best deals on roland gr 55 when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Roland gr55 ultimate patches guitar multieffects settings presets. Setting the sensitivity this is the most important procedure of the gr55. I have been using a gr20 for some years a gr50 before that, and a gr700 even before that so im a long time user of roland guitar synths.
Added new 90 guitar and 18 bass patches as preset patch. Preset and adding artist patches with gr55 librarian application gr55. It would have made the set up of user patches less cumbersome. If changes are made to a roland gr55 patch, and after writing it to memory it doesnt retain the change, this quick walkthrough shows why.
I thought having an internal piezo midi pickup was the way to go, so i bought a godin xtsa, after properly setting up the gk pickup settings on the gr55 for this particular guitar, i was still getting lots of ghosts notes, especially on keyboard, horn and string sounds from very clean playing. Apr 29, 2011 i picked up my gr55 about a week ago, and have been trying to get a handle on its strengths and limitations. Roland gr 55 ultimate patches guitar multieffects settings presets. Artist and collection patches and librarian roland. Aug 20, 2014 roland gr 55 is a worldshattering guitar technology, this technology can change the sound of the guitar, becoming a very rich range of sound that can complement your guitar playing. Gkexpander add guitar input to roland gr55 access cosm. The gk expander is a breakout box for roland gk2gk3 pin guitar synthesis. In bass mode, there are 90 preset and 297 user patches. 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 with gk3 pickup for sale. If you skip this step you are asking for poor performance and a bad experience with the product. Gr55 guitar synthesis roland resource centre roland australia.