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Unlock unlimited sonic possibilities with the groundbreaking Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer! Combining state-of-the-art PCM synth tones with Roland’s famous COSM virtual guitar modeling, this powerful floor unit lets you fuse two synth tracks and a modeled guitar or bass tone simultaneously. Access 910 PCM sounds—ranging from lush pads and soaring leads to organic acoustic instruments—alongside 42 preamp models, rich studio-grade effects, and USB audio playback for backing tracks. Outfitted with dual-mode versatility for both guitar and bass, 24-bit conversion, and an integrated expression pedal, the GR-55 provides instant access to hyper-realistic tracking, incredible patch flexibility, and endless creative inspiration.
From Roland
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!
- Sound Generator
- PCM: 2 tones, Modeling: 1 tone
- Tones
- PCM: 910 types, Modeling: 23 types (guitar mode), 17 types (bass mode)
- Effects
- MFX (Multi-Effects): 20 types, AMP (Preamp): 42 types, MOD (Modulation): 14 types, DELAY: 7 types, REVERB: 5 types, CHORUS: 4 types, EQ: 1 type
- Patch Memory
- Guitar mode, Preset: 270 + User: 297, Bass mode, Preset: 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 dBu, GUITAR OUT jack: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance
- OUTPUT jacks: 2 k ohms, GUITAR OUT jack: 2 k ohms
- USB Memory Audio Player
- File Format: WAV, AIFF
- Display
- Graphic LCD 240 x 64 dots
- Power Supply
- DC 9 V
- Current Draw
- 700 mA
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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