Product Information:
The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it’s the fastest ever. It’s also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before. Onstage or in the studio, you can instantly access the GR-55’s huge library of ready-to-use sounds, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons. Welcome to a groundbreaking new era in guitar synthesis!
A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM guitar modeling
Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar modeling and normal guitar input
Easy to use and easy to play with hundreds of great, ready-to-use sounds for rock or pop guitarists
Advanced Roland technology provides superb sound quality and lightning-fast processing
Over 900 of Roland’s latest fully editable PCM sounds, including pianos, organs, strings, vintage synths, and much more
COSM guitar and amp modeling
Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay effects, and an onboard looper
Built-in USB audio player with foot control
Available with or without GK-3 Divided Pickup
Specifications:
Sound Generator PCM: 2 tonesModeling: 1 tone
Tones PCM: 910 typesModeling: 23 types (guitar mode)17 types (bass mode)
Effects MFX (Multi-Effects): 20 typesAMP (Preamp): 42 typesMOD (Modulation): 14 typesDELAY: 7 typesREVERB: 5 typesCHORUS: 4 typesEQ: 1 type
Patch Memory Guitar modePreset: 270 + User: 297Bass modePreset: 90 + User: 297
AD Conversion 24-bit (GK Pickup)24-bit + AF method ** (Normal Pickup)
DA Conversion 24-bit
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Nominal Output Level OUTPUT jacks: -10 dBuGUITAR OUT jack: -10 dBu
Output Impedance OUTPUT jacks: 2 k ohmsGUITAR OUT jack: 2 k ohms
USB Memory Audio Player File Format: WAV, AIFF
Display Graphic LCD 240 x 64 dots
Connectors GK IN connector (13 pins DIN type)GUITAR OUT jack (1/4-inch phone type)OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (1/4-inch phone type)PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type)MIDI connectors (IN, OUT) (5-pin DIN type)USB COMPUTER connector (supports Hi-Speed USB, USB MIDI andUSB Audio)USB MEMORY connector (supports Hi-Speed USB Flash Memory)DC IN jack
Power SupplyDC 9 V
Current Draw700 mA
Accessories AC adaptorOwner's manualDivided pickup (GK-3) (only for GK included model)GK cable (5 m) (only for GK included model)
Options (sold separately) Divided pickup: GK-3 (for guitar), GK-3B (for bass guitar)GK cable: GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m)MIDI foot controller: FC-300Unit selector: US-20
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width 405 mm16 inches
Depth 244 mm9-5/8 inches
Height 78 mm3-1/8 inches
Weight 3.3 kg7 lbs. 5 oz.