The GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer is an affordable floor-based guitar synth featuring an upgraded sound engine, new effects, improved tracking speed and a streamlined user interface with built-in expression pedal. With a sound architecture equivalent to Roland's acclaimed JV-1080 synthesizer module, this GK-Ready synth is capable of producing some of the richest, most interesting sounds and synth effects in the history of the guitar.

• Floor-based guitar synth with over 350 stunning instrument sounds
• Sound source derived from the industry-standard Roland JV-1080 synth module
• Massive wave memory - twice that of the previous GR-30 model
• Ultra-fast triggering with any steel-stringed guitar via user-installable GK-2A Divided Pickup (sold separately)
• Dedicated Chorus and Reverb processing, plus 25 multi-effects including rotary, overdrive, and more
• Synth Harmonist feature adds "intelligent" harmony to a single note
• Output Select switch permits use with conventional guitar amps or power amps
• Assignable expression pedal and onboard arpeggiator

The Roland VG-88 presents guitarists with the next generation of revolutionary V-Guitar technology . This futuristic guitar system uses advanced COSM technology to model the most popular guitars and amplifiers in history, as well as produce some very unique "guitar-meets-synth" sounds of it's own. New sounds and features include more natural tube and overdriven amp sounds, new polyphonic and guitar-oriented effects, pickup and amplifier variations, new brass sounds, an onboard expression pedal and a 1/4" direct guitar input.

• Self-contained guitar processing/modeling system which recreates a wide variety of guitar, pickup, amp, speaker cabinet and microphone sounds using a standard electric guitar equipped with GK-2A or compatible pickup (sold separately)
• GK-Ready 13-pin input plus guitar input for direct access to amp/speaker modeling sections
• Hollow-body and acoustic guitar models including new nylon-string guitar
• Extremely natural tube amp models and overdriven sounds
• HRM (Harmonic Restructure Modeling) creates synth-type sounds, including new brass sounds, with natural playing nuances and without delay
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• tion guitar output/ GK pickup output for completely new types of sounds
• Polyphonic Intelligent Pitch Shifter for instant open tunings, 12-string guitars, bass guitar, string-assignable octave, slow gear, and more
• Effects include reverb, chorus, hexa-pan, delay, flanger, and parametric EQ
• Extremely intuitive operation w/ helpful operational graphics and icons
• Onboard expression pedal for realtime parameter control
• Output select switch for connection to conventional guitar amps or power amps
• Offers 200 Preset and 100 User Patches, including newly-developed factory Patches

The Roland GKP-4 GK Parallel Box allows guitars equipped with a 13-pin GK-compatible pickup to connect with four different Roland and BOSS GK Devices simultaneously. The box features separate On/Off switches for each output, plus the ability to turn GK volume messages on or off for realtime volume changes on select devices.

• 1 In / 4 Out parallel box for guitars equipped with 13-pin GK-compatible pickups
• Allows simultaneous connection to BOSS GK effects pedals, Roland V-Guitar products, and guitar synthesizers
• Separate switches for GK volume and GK output on/off
• No batteries or power supply required; draws power through GK cable
• Includes 2 GK cables

The Roland US-20 is a new floor pedal unit that allows a GK-2A equipped guitar to control two compatible devices simultaneously. With the US-20, a guitarist could trigger both a GR-1 Guitar Synthesizer and a VG-8 V-Guitar System with one guitar. In addition, the US-20 allows users to switch between two attached devices for maximum versatility in a performance situation. Now, players with GR-series guitar synthesizers (or the GI-10 Guitar MIDI Interface) and a VG-8 V-Guitar System can utilize the power of each device by simply stepping on a pedal.

• One GK-2A input port
• Two C-13 output ports
• Two pedals for combination switching
• Durable metal construction
• Compatible with GR-1/09/50, GI-10, and VG-8

The GFC-50 is the ideal foot controller for Roland's VGA-Series V-Guitar Amps, providing quick patch selection and optional realtime control in a sturdy, road-worthy design.

• Compact metal foot controller for patch selection on VGA-Series guitar amplifiers
• Can be connected to optional expression and control pedals for expanded realtime control
• MIDI control capabilities permit use with any MIDI-compatible effects processor or instrument

The GR-20 Guitar Synthesizer makes playing high-quality synthesizer and instrument sounds from your guitar as simple as 1-2-3. First, attach the included GK-3 Divided Pickup to your steel-stringed electric (no drilling necessary). Second, select the type of sound you want using the Bank knob. Third, choose a sound variation using the Number/Value dial and start playing. With the GR-20, it’s easy to tap into the power of guitar synthesis.

• Affordable guitar synthesizer with new sounds, easy interface and GK-3 pickup
• Easy to use: select a sound category (Strings, Organ, Synth, etc.) and play!
• Quick editing via Attack, Release, Chorus, and Delay/Reverb knobs
• Digital pitch detection for lightning-fast tracking
• Includes Rolandâs latest sounds like sax, strings, flute, brass, bass and percussion loops
• GK-3 mounts easily on any steel-stringed electric without damage to guitar
• GK-3 features an adjustable curve design and pickup cable length, plus an attachment plate for Les Paul-type guitars
• Patch Link enables easy connection with MIDI-capable multi-effects like GT-6
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• Floor-based bass multi-effects processor with easy analog control
• Killer COSM® Compressor/Limiter and Drive effects, plus T-Wah, Slow Gear and Defretter
• Innovative Sound Hold function for sustaining a low note while playing on top
• Sound On Sound recording with new Kick Drum effect for keeping time
• Dedicated knobs for each effect section÷no menu-surfing!
• Easy Tone effects with Preset EQ templates for quick tone editing
• 3 footswitches & onboard expression pedal routed to 6 options like Octave, Wah, etc.
• Solid metal case built to withstand abuse

The GK-3 is for sending individual signals from each guitar string to GK compatible devices. It is carefully designed for guitar performance by having a big and smooth GK knob, and a Select Switch to change from synth, to normal guitar tone, or both of them mixed.

• Various attachment accessories included; double-sided tapes, holder to secure the controller unit, and special attachment plate for installing the pickup unit to Les Paul-type guitars.
• Adjustable pickup cable length.
• 1/4" phone jack for normal guitar input.
• New Adjustable Curve Design. Adjust the curvature of the pickup unit to the curvature of the guitar strings.

Bass players looking to expand their tone palette won’t want to miss Roland’s new GK-3B pickup, designed for driving synth-bass rigs such as the popular Roland V-Bass and GR-20 guitar synthesizer. Much smaller and thinner than its GK-2B predecessor, the GK-3B is similar to its guitar counterpart, the GK-3, but catered for bass players.

Features

• Enables connection to synthesizers, such as Roland’s V-Bass and GR-20 v.2
• Ultra-thin design
• Large, smooth-action volume knob
• Select switch for normal bass tone, synth sound, or mixture of both
• Easy installation

Whether for use onstage or at home, the new RC-20XL allows musicians to create multi-layered performances in real time. Loops and riffs can be stacked repeatedly until the 16 minutes (!) of ample recording space is full. Never before has it been so easy to create a massive “one-person band” sound in real time.

Features

• Super long recording time: up to 16 minutes!
• Save up to 11 loops at a time
• Undo function makes it easy to create perfect loops
• Built-in auto quantize for simple and accurate loop timing
• Change loop tempo without changing pitch
• Footswitchable loop select (with optional FS-5U/FS-6)