Featuring a powerful instrument modeling engine and diverse multieffects, the new gp10 guitar processor puts an incredible sonic spectrum under your fingers. Sure you can check out their cheaper models, but you get what you pay for, and im sure that when we start taking a closer look, the gp10. Oct 05, 2014 i will also need to do a more specific test of the pcm vs the modeled stuff on the gr 55. Available as a free download, the boss tone studio software makes it simple to edit and organize your gp 10 patches on your mac or windows computer. It employs the roland grd and grs pedals, which work brilliantly but which no one in their right mind would buy if they already have a boss gp10 i bought my gp10 after them, whilst still trying to figure out which rig would work best. How to rock out with alternate patches roland canada. 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. Im running it through an older roland gr 20 processor no longer available but available used, because the alto sax on this thing is amazing. Here are some sound samples recorded with my boss gt10b bass floorboard processor. I sold the gr55 and recently bought the gp10, and i much prefer it. I spent one afternoon installing the gk3 pickup on an american elite tele and getting some patches together, and the show went without a hitch. For me, the gr d is particularly great for its analogue. Second, im a metheny fan, and wanted to have that gr300 kind of sound without spending a lot more money on a gr55 or vg99. The gr 55 is the best tracking midi guitar module for internal sounds that roland has made to date.
Mine comes in next week and i am stoked about some of the patches. This is a file library, use rolands software to use the patches. Godin tone volume guitar control and patch volume with exp pedal setup. However, the gp10 also has a normal 14inch input that allows you to use the amp modeling and effects with your regular guitar. A live set made by andrew groves from arcane roots. Need to give it a proper test with some user created patches on the gr 55, and see what happens. With a roland gkcompatible pickup on your guitar, the gp10 lets you transform your sound into numerous classic electric and acoustic guitar types, basses, and even. Apr 15, 2015 the sy300 is loaded with readytoplay patches, and theres a growing selection of additional sounds available for free at the boss tone central website. How to get free patches and loops at boss tone central. I mostly use it for alternate tunings and string panning you can bend individual strings w the expression pedal, and use the built in nonpcm rompler synth sounds, which are far better on the gp 10. After researching the boss gp10 and the roland gr55, i decided on the gp10. Boss tone central provides you with a free library of patches, tones and loops to cover all of your backing tracks and tonal needs.
Ive seen the comparison video roland made and they both look great for what i want but am struggling to choose between the two. Apr 15, 2017 it employs the roland gr d and gr s pedals, which work brilliantly but which no one in their right mind would buy if they already have a boss gp10 i bought my gp10 after them, whilst still trying to figure out which rig would work best. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland gr 55. Its multieffects section features flagshiplevel cosm amps and effects, and these can be used with any guitar via a standard 14inch cable. The gp10 is essentially the modeling, usb and midi functions of the gr 55 with some extra features. Glenn delaune is a bassist in lafayette, louisiana with 60 songs and 282,734 views on fandalism. 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. Guitar synthesiser roland gr55 or boss sy300 the thing is, i really want to start using the guitar differently and would love to try either a roland gr55 or a boss sy300. I dont care about that other stuff, just the guitar synth models. Guitar synthesiser roland gr55 or boss sy300 gearslutz. Steve hackett roland gr500gs500 performance please dont touch from the please dont touch tour, november 8, 1978. I also love the different tunings that you can do too. Sep 12, 2017 the third version of my diy project, a midi foot controller for boss gp 10, roland gr 55 and vg99, zoom g3 and ms70cdr.
I will also need to do a more specific test of the pcm vs the modeled stuff on the gr55. The sy300 also includes a unique onboard blender function, which allows you to randomly mix and match synth settings from other patches to discover new sounds by chance. Boss tone central is a library service offering additional contents for boss products. In this article, well explain how you can access boss tone central and download some artist created patches and loops to unlock the full potential of your boss multi effects processor or loop station. Boss gp 10 guitar processor pedal the boss gp 10 puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command, all in one compact processor thats affordable and easy to use. Not sure which older model worked with rmc well but from my experience tracking was quite nice on vg8ex but on gr33 some patches eg. Warning about downloaded tones, patches and presets. Ive always been intrigued by the midi guitar thing, right from the early days of roland rack stuff, through all the vg units and most recently the gr55 all of which ive sold on pretty quickly. Boss gp10 real nylon acoustic samples by ceaautana nyrac pack. Boss gt10 patches best guitar multi effects pedal processor. Lets take a look at the powerful roland gr55 and the cuttingedge boss sy300 and see just how remarkably different they are from each other. In addition, the software provides direct access via usb to the boss tone central website, which offers a continually growing collection of free, readytoplay gp 10 patches created by some of the. Dec 25, 2014 after researching the boss gp 10 and the roland gr 55, i decided on the gp 10.
This is a file library, you will need a software editor to use the patches. The gr55 represents rolands latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of. Some sound examples from the boss gp10 guitar processor by jay dawe from. Boss gp10 guitar processor pedal the boss gp10 puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command, all in one compact processor thats affordable and easy to use. In my opinion this is the best overall multieffects processor for bass guitar. How could i compare this to something like the roland gr 55.
Is it possible to treat the gp10 as a simpler version of the gr55. A live set made by vernon reid guitarist and leader of the band living colour. If they start doing it wrong, what chance does any other manufacturer have. The new gp10 puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command, all in one compact processor thats affordable and easy to use. Boss gp10 guitar processor multieffects pedal zzounds. Guitar patches to sound like your favourite guitarist. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer, black, gr55gkbk, with gk pickup. Rolands gr55 guitar synthesizer is a revolutionary new product combining pcm synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected vg99 vguitar system. Boss gp10 custom patches demo by glenn delaune youtube.
Before roland released the gr55 i had been getting by with a 1997. Available as a free download, the boss tone studio software makes it simple to edit and organize your gp10 patches on your mac or windows computer. The gp10 is one of their pricier models, but you know with boss that price is always relative. The boss gp10 guitar processor features both a pin gk input and a regular guitar input. I love the computer interface that allows you to set your parameters, save your patches, and download more patches. Buy boss 6 string gp10, ambidextrous, gp10gk gp10gk. Boss gp 10 and hex fuzz details on great hex fuzz sounds from the boss gp 10. Boss gp10 and hex fuzz details on great hex fuzz sounds from the boss gp10. Driven by boss acclaimed cosm technology, the gp10 gives you instant. With a roland gkcompatible pickup on your guitar, the gp10 lets you transform your sound into numerous classic electric and acoustic guitar types, basses, and even analogmodeled synths, including the legendary roland gr300.
I sold the gr 55 and recently bought the gp 10, and i much prefer it. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer the roland gr55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. Im running it through an older roland gr20 processor no longer available but available used, because the alto sax on this thing is amazing. You can get sounds for free from boss gt central or vguitar forums, or make your own. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer with gk3 pickup demo at gak duration. The third version of my diy project, a midi foot controller for boss gp10, roland gr55 and vg99, zoom g3 and ms70cdr. 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. Some more gr55 custom patches available from the link in description below video. Honing his craft while playing in manhattan, stevens recorded an unreleased album with his band, fine malibus, and also played as a session guitarist. Lead, a playlist by roland corporation from desktop or your mobile device. Just curious if anyone who has both of these devices, is there an overlap or modelling of guitar types that the gp10 can do that the gr55. This video is a quick rundown of the 100 factory presets of the rol. Currently, rolands flagship guitar synthesizer is the incredible gr55. These patches feature both keyboard and guitar sounds from 25 famous songs.
Oct 24, 2015 not sure which older model worked with rmc well but from my experience tracking was quite nice on vg8ex but on gr33 some patches eg. Still not quite as fast as an axon, but the gr 33 was nowhere close to an axon. The sy300 is loaded with readytoplay patches, and theres a growing selection of additional sounds available for free at the boss tone central website. 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. To combat that issue rmc created a special subsonic filter board called opt01 but that one was a specific fix for gr55. 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. None of rolands later processors come close to this sax sound, and this sax sound alone is worth the price of admission. New boss gp10 guitar processor guitar effects roland uk. 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. The new gp 10 puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command, all in one compact processor thats affordable and easy to use.
The gr55 is a guitar synthesizer that includes a wide variety of sounds. Despite all the promise the actual experience always left me feeling underwhelmed. Biggest loss is the 5pin midi, but i dont use it for external synths. Preset and adding artist patches with gr55 librarian application. I really dont care about all of the synth sounds but i absolutely am head over heels about the alternate tunings with the click of a button. 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. Vcontroller version 3, diy midi foot controller for boss gp10.
Roland gr55 guitar synth with gk3 pickup sweetwater. Check out the free patches from boss tone central for even more sounds. Despite a couple of minor gripes, the boss gp10 is a very impressive guitar syntheffects unit, which packs an awful lot into a compact footprint and even outperforms the flagship models of parent company roland in some respects. Need to give it a proper test with some user created patches on the gr55, and see what happens. I like the extra input for a optional control switch. 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.
Plugging into the gp10s gk input with a roland gkcompatible pickup and a pin cable unlocks the. As for the pcm vs other sounds on the roland, i dont know why, and its a bit. Its also the most accurate, thanks to recently developed pitchdetection technology. Roland gr55 guitar synthesizer black with gk3 divided. Contributed by byron struck for the roland australia blog. A series of creative patches designed for a single guitarist to exp. I love the fact that you can use this pedal has a regular guitar pedal with the 14 input too unlike the gr 55. Boss gp10s guitar effects processor musicians friend. Roland boss gp10 guitar processor synthesizer 100 factory. Boss gp10 guitar processor with gk3 pickup sweetwater. In addition, the software provides direct access via usb to the boss tone central website, which offers a continually growing collection of free, readytoplay gp10 patches created by some of the. Like the gr 55, a gk pickup is required to access modeled instruments, altered tunings, and synth voices. With a roland gkcompatible pickup on your guitar, the gp 10 lets you transform your sound into numerous classic electric and acoustic guitar types, basses, and even analogmodeled synths, including the legendary roland gr 300.
Second, im a metheny fan, and wanted to have that gr 300 kind of sound without spending a lot more money on a gr 55 or vg99. Sure you can check out their cheaper models, but you get what you pay for, and im sure that when we start taking a closer look, the. Here are some sound samples recorded with my roland gr55. With a roland gkcompatible pickup on your guitar, the gp 10 lets you transform your sound into numerous classic electric and acoustic guitar types, basses, and even. Born in brooklyn, new york, on may 5, 1959, steve stevens first picked up the guitar when he was only seven years old. Preset and adding artist patches with gr 55 librarian application gr 55. When roland designed the gr 55, they totally redeveloped their already leading pitchdetection. True, the gp10 loses the gr55s two pcm synth blocks, the looper and the mfx block.
Multieffets pour guitare electrique fiche creee le. Unlike the gr55, you plug in one 14 inch cable and use as pedal board, or the gk pin cable to allow for some serious modeling. To combat that issue rmc created a special subsonic filter board called opt01 but that one was a specific fix for gr 55. By simply launching the dedicated boss tone studio application and connecting to the internet, you can download any of the free contents from our growing collection. They are the astounding roland gr55, and the amazingly innovative boss sy 300. With decades of experience developing the industrys hottest guitar synths, rolands gr 55 guitar synth and effects processor gives you more incredible tones and features than ever before, making laggy and inaccurate tracking a thing of the past. The compact gp10 is both an instrument modeling processor and a powerful multieffects unit.
I mostly use it for alternate tunings and string panning you can bend individual strings w the expression pedal, and use the built in nonpcm rompler synth sounds, which are far better on the gp10. The gp10 happens to also have some of the cosm, boss, etc. Unlike the gr 55, you plug in one 14 inch cable and use as pedal board, or the gk pin cable to allow for some serious modeling. Steve hackett roland gr 500gs500 performance please dont touch from the please dont touch tour, november 8, 1978. Hearing your normal guitar pickup signal with gk3 in mix position.