The gr 55 shows up and if i change patches on gr 55, then logic receives some data control mesages. Shop for the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer and receive free shipping on your order and the. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland gr55. Realtime editing and patch data backups, bulk patch editing. The gr55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds. This is a compilation of patches created with the roland gr33 guitar processor designed to elevate your creativity and playing experience. As for sound, the triplecore generator houses a worldclass array of virtual guitars, basses, amps. If you have a keyboard amp, such as a roland kc350 or other pro quality amp, or a pa. 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 gr 55 and. Connect the left and right main outputs of the gr55 to two channels of the amp or pa.
This album was recorded with my usual gear at the time. The gr 55 represents rolands latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. This software requires computer with a usb connector that supports usb specification revision 2. Sep, 2011 the gr55 is an impressive guitar synth and guitar preamp, but its ui leaves much to be desired, and roland has stated that they will not be releasing a pcbased editor for it. When you dont have room on stage for a synth, just put it on the floor. 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. Gr 55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr 55 with your computer. Gr 55 librarian for windows gr 55 librarian for macintosh. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland gr 55. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer robert marcello artist. Roland gr55 as midi input device solved logic pro help. Roland gr 55 training guide using the value dial, select the sound source you are connecting the gr 55 to.
Gr55bk guitar synth with 910 tones, 93 effect types, 3 foot pedals, expressionvolume pedal, and onboard usb wavaiff player, and gk3 hex pickup black more info. I picked up my gr55 about a week ago, and have been trying to get a handle on its strengths and limitations. 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. Connect the left and right main outputs of the gr 55 to two channels of the amp or pa. There are also loads of gr 55 patches at the vguitars forum too. Gr55 floorboard is a free software product and it is fully functional for an unlimited time. Before you start, check the system program version of your gr 55. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. You can also find other commonly requested patches like clean, acoustic and alternate tunings. While the gr55 may track slightly better than the earlier models, it wont give you the programming depth youll get from the axonmotif combo. This is a file library, use rolands software to use. Gr floorboard midi editing software for use with the roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, to allow graphical represent. Arranged using only the arp odyssey for all sounds, synths, drums, efx, etc. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided.
Particular instruments in drums category tones sounded at a wrong volume level. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. 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. Gr55 librarian is a software that allows you to manage sound patches in the gr55 with your computer. Axial has patches from a number of classic roland synthesizers like the jupiter8, juno106, tb303, sh101, d50, alpha juno, and xv5080. How to rock out with alternate patches he was interested in buying a gr 55 guitar synthesizer but didnt like the factory presets and sent it back to the store hate it when that happens. 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. This is a file library, use rolands software to use the patches. With this layout, an osc interface, and of course a copy of touchosc, the user can easily and intuitively edit patches, or modify gr55 settings in realtime during. Official gr55 page at roland corporation download the roland gr 55. Rolands gr 55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 vguitar system.
Page 1 owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the roland gr33 guitar synthesizer. Gtr 01 103 acoustic heaven pulsating 815 synth padstrings 610 ac 11 111 sparklebellgtr bell 128 pluckedstroke 324 e. 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. All of these may be downloaded at no charge and loaded into the. Function improvements added new preset patches added new 90 guitar and 18 bass patches as preset patch. The site also includes demo videos and sounds, so you can check out the patches and examples of their use before downloading. 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. Press exit several times to return to the main menu. There are also loads of gr55 patches at the vguitars forum too. Also, the improved gk3 synth pickup, which comes with.
This system program updates your gr 55 to the latest version 1. Gr55 is a professional audio synthesizer for windows os. With usb, midi, and editing software, it has never been easier to create, tweak, store, recall and import custom sounds in and out of your synthesizer. If you have the gr55floorboard editor, it comes bundled with about another 2000 patches. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. With an abundance of sounds and options available to you, your tonal choices never dry up. Gr55 librarian is an application that lets you use your computer to manage gr55 user patch settings as libraries. Gr55 floorboard is a software product developed by colin willcocks and it is listed in audio category under other audio tools. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. 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.
Roland gr55 gk guitar bass synth plus cosm effector. 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. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer robert marcello artist patches. This is not a substitute for a real drummer but it can be fun.
The librarian download will provide instructions for uploading and offloading patches to and from the gr 55. This is a driver for using the gr55 on mac os x 10. When in bass mode, the gr 55 is set up to track the lower frequencies that come out of bass. Some models are better than others but most sound pretty good when adjusted properly and to taste. Download exclusive artist patches and additional genrebased patches for the gr 55 guitar synthesizer. Note that these patches wont necessarily work out of the box for you. Dial in to iconic tones with this ultimate collection of simulated amp, instrument, and artist tones and effects. Gr55 floorboard is a free software product and it is fully functional for an unlimited time although there may be other versions of this software product. If you have any questions, please let me know and please subscribe. The gr55 shows up and if i change patches on gr55, then logic receives some data control mesages. 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.
Many parameters are dynamically controlled via midi. 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. I bought this new unit to replace my gr55, and it is for me primarily a guitar synthesizer. When you do this, you have to boot the gr 55 in bass mode you can select from bass or guitar mode in a system parameters page. 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. Rolands gr55 guitar synth powers unlocked with touchosc and. The roland gr 55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Here are the axe and gr 55 patches that i used on the album. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. Based on the concept of the legendary roland drum synthesizers tr909, tr808 and tr606 whose throbbing bassdrums. Yep, you can attach a roland gr3b polyphonic pickup to your bass and control the gr55. 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. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer for over 35 years, roland guitar synthesizers have provided guitar and bass players with the.
Using the unit safely page 23 important notes page 9 these sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Lead, a playlist by roland corporation from desktop or your mobile device. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. Before you start, check the system program version of your gr55. If you have the gr 55floorboard editor, it comes bundled with about another 2000 patches. This includes axe fx scene and effects selection, tempo, volume control, gr 55 pcm tone activation etc. Adobe reader available free of charge is required in order to view the online manual. How to sound like your favourite guitarists roland. The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never. Hundreds of gr33 patches patch editing software windows pdf manuals all files in. The onboard lineup of readytouse presets 270, plus 297 user takes the pain.
This is a compilation of patches made with the roland gr55 guitar processor designed to elevate your creativity and playing experience. Download exclusive artist patches and additional genrebased patches for the gr55 guitar synthesizer. Jan 14, 2011 yep, you can attach a roland gr 3b polyphonic pickup to your bass and control the gr 55. Here is a brief demonstration of using the roland gr55 builtin drum sounds as more than just a backing track during looping. Its also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitchdetection technology. 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. It caused gr55 no sound that the gr55 librarian wrote a patch including a. This system program updates your gr55 to the latest version 1. Rolands gr55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 vguitar system. Roland ready strat, godin with synth access, or other to the gr55 via the included. Bass 17 222 esoteric vibe pluckedstroke 321 mallet 152 e. It caused gr55 no sound that the gr55 librarian wrote a patch including a drum kit to the gr55s user patch. 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 gr 55 librarian, roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the gr 55 librarian based solely on. This allows you to manage numerous user patches efficiently with your computer. Jun 28, 2012 when using patches which the pedalgk ctl ctl or exp sw parameter was set to each effect sw, editting the effect onoff parameter was not linked with the status of each effect sw. Gr 55 requires an interface mounted on the guitar called a gk3. The roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. When using patches which the pedalgk ctl ctl or exp sw parameter was set to each effect sw, editting the effect onoff parameter was not linked with the status of each effect sw. It caused gr55 no sound that the gr55 librarian wrote a patch including a drum. When you do this, you have to boot the gr55 in bass mode you can select from bass or guitar mode in a system parameters page. This is a driver for using the gr 55 on mac os x 10. When in bass mode, the gr55 is set up to track the lower frequencies that come out of bass.
If using a guitar amp it will be best to turn the amp and cabinet modeling off on the gr 55 and use the natural sound of the external amp with the cosm pedal patches. Axial is the official roland website that offers free professionally designed patches for your roland synth. Gtr 03 102 sequence clean pulsating 812 synth padstrings 620 e. Apr 29, 2017 here is a brief demonstration of using the roland gr55 builtin drum sounds as more than just a backing track during looping. Download and install gr55 floorboard safely and without concerns. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Guitar patches to sound like your favourite guitarist. 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 allows the gr 55 to be a powerful audio processor and connects to the guitar using a pin midi cable. Create custom patches for sharing to other gr55 users download and install gr55 floorboard safely and without concerns.
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