Roland GR20S Guitar Synthesizer - No pickup

ROLAND GR20S Details ^top

ROLAND GR-20 Version 2

Advantages of GR-20 and GR-20s VS. GR33:
Faster Tracking
Easier To Use
Better Sound Quality ( newer waveforms )

The Roland GR-20 S offers a new digital pitch detection technology - and a whole new low price! You select sounds by category (Strings, Organ, Synth, etc.) and then select your favorite variation. The GR20 sounds great and tracks faster and more accurately than any of its predecessors. Editing is not as deep as the GR33 (which offers more individualized control over each string) but you do get some easy to use parameters with Attack, Release, Chorus, and Delay/Reverb knobs. A new streamlined profile invites you to place the GR20 next to your GT6 and use Patch Link to line up your sounds. With the GR20, it’s easy to tap into the power of guitar synthesis. The GRT20 is compatible with all GK-series Divided Pickups, including the fantastic new GK3 (not included).

Ever wanted to thicken up your guitar sound with a warm synth pad? Or how about a screaming lead sound that puts you in front? 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 GK-3 Divided Pickup (not included) 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.

Roland GR-20 S Features

Affordable guitar synthesizer with new sounds and easy interface
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 Roland’s latest sounds like sax, strings, flute, brass, bass and percussion loops
Optional 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

Guitar and Bass synthesizer

Bass players can tap fully into Roland’s popular GR-20 guitar synthesizer with the new Version 2 software. The same popular patches and instant access to edit parameters are carried over from Version 1, but, with a divided pickup installed on your bass (such as Roland’s New GK-3B) and Version 2 loaded into the GR-20, bassists can enjoy a custom-tailored synth-bass playing experience.

• Optimized for guitar and bass
• Compatible with Roland GK-3 and GK-3B pickups
• Upgrade to Version 2 via free download

ROLAND GR20S Specs ^top

GR20 Specs (pdf)

Review of ROLAND GR20S

RATING:

Sound Quality	10
Features	10
Ease Of Use	10
Value	10
Reliability	10
Overall	10

I own it! Purchased on 11-18-05. Very nice piece of eq. The sampled sounds are excellent and the tracking of the gk-3 is right on! Very straight forward and user friendly. One of my favorite sounds is the sax, and their is several-(alto-tenor-saprano), I own several other pieces,(gr-30,gr-33,sh-32,sc-155,I connect them to the gr-20 via midi and daisy chain them and run them from the gr-20,(tracking is supurb).Lots of really kool sounds in there! All control and effects are easily accessible on the front panel-ADSR, chorus, reverb, delay, and the addition of a programmable foot pedal, built in, completes the package. Unit also has a direct guitar out to go to any additional effects or pedals, or recorder, etc., very usefull addition! I'm keeping my eyes open for another one, or two of these units so that i can run them together and get multiple sound outputs for a seriosly fat, fat sounding backup section. Seriously-this is a truely unique and fantastic sounding piece of equipment and a delight to work and play with,(how else could you play 6 sax's at one time, one sax sound per string to form a chord), and not even have to blow! HAHAHAHA! A C chord of sax's-imagine that! or cello's, or harmonica's, or--well you get the drift! I WILL buy this again! Thanks for letting me bend your ear---Mark Stonoff, Logan, WV

-Mark Stonoff
-Logan, West Virginia, 03/12/06

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