I picked up my GR-55 about a week ago, and have been trying to get a handle on its strengths and limitations. Funky drums from hell apple loops neil conti. I have been using a GR-20 for some years (a GR-50 before that, and a GR-700 even before that) so I’m a long time user of Roland guitar synths. I bought this new unit to replace my GR-55, and it is for me primarily a guitar synthesizer.

Discontinued Plug and PlayEver wanted to thicken up your guitar soundwith a warm synth pad? Or how about a screaming lead sound that putsyou in front? The GR-20 Guitar Synthesizer makes playing high-qualitysynthesizer and instrument sounds from your guitar as simple as 1-2-3.First, attach the included GK-3 Divided Pickup to your steel-stringedelectric (no drilling necessary).

Second, select the type of sound youwant using the Bank knob. Third, choose a sound variation using theNumber/Value dial and start playing. Guitar Synth, or Compact Pedal?With the GR-20 it feels like both. Simply attach the included GK-3 Divided Pickup to your guitar and you can be playing high-quality Roland sounds in seconds. Selecting a sound is like choosing an effect.

First, select a sound category using the Bank knob. Categories include Strings/Orchestral, Wind, Brass, Bass/Guitar, Organ/Keyboard, Piano, Synth/Lead, Voice/Pad, Ethnic, and Rhythm/Percussion. Now you can select individual sounds using the Number/Value dial. Roland’s Finest Sounds with Exceptional TrackingAt the heart of the GR-20 is an advanced sound engine based on Roland’s professional synthesizers. Sounds can be played with up to 48-voice polyphony for full, rich-sounding Patches. And the sounds are equally impressive. From expressive string ensembles to spiritual tabla loops coupled with sitar—all with adjustable attack and release—there’s no limit to what you can do.

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Sophisticated DSP makes the GR-20’s pitch detection ultra-reliable, so you can strum with confidence. Take Your Guitar Playing FurtherWant to create a sound that’s all your own? Try blending the natural sound of your guitar pickups with the GR-20. Thankfully, the GK-3 Divided Pickup makes this easy via a larger and smoother GK knob. Imagine playing chords and then slowly fading in a swirling, breathy pad to create intensity. Or how about playing a distorted lead on your guitar with a thick synth lead sound? Now take this a step further with the GR-20’s Patch Link function.

This allows you to easily assign GR-20 Patches to match effect Patches in MIDI-capable processors like the BOSS GT-6. It’s the ultimate system for serious guitarists. Includes the New GK-3 Divided PickupWhen you buy a GR-20, you also get a GK-3 Divided Pickup and GK cable in the box. In other words, everything you need to start playing synth sounds is included! The GK-3 is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor, and it now uses a 1/4-inch jack for normal guitar input.

The pickup includes an adjustable curve design to keep an even distance between the strings for better response (the pickup cable length is also adjustable). Owners of Les Paul-type guitars can install the GK-3 safely without drilling using a special attachment plate included in the box. Audio Library. Video.

Audio.Downloads.Brochures & Catalogs.Updates & Drivers.This is the Version 2 Operating System for the GR-20, adding support for Bass. Please refer to the 'readme.pdf' for the update procedure.This is the Version 2 Operating System for the GR-20, adding support for Bass.