A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance
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 tones
Modeling: 1 toneTones 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 typePatch Memory Guitar mode
Preset: 270 + User: 297
Bass mode
Preset: 90 + User: 297AD Conversion 24-bit (GK Pickup)
24-bit + AF method ** (Normal Pickup)DA Conversion 24-bitSampling Frequency 44.1 kHzNominal Output Level OUTPUT jacks: -10 dBu
GUITAR OUT jack: -10 dBuOutput Impedance OUTPUT jacks: 2 k ohms
GUITAR OUT jack: 2 k ohmsUSB Memory Audio Player File Format: WAV, AIFFDisplay Graphic LCD 240 x 64 dotsConnectors 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 and
USB Audio)
USB MEMORY connector (supports Hi-Speed USB Flash Memory)
DC IN jackPower Supply DC 9 VCurrent Draw 700 mAAccessories AC adaptor
Owner's manual
Divided 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-300
Unit selector: US-20
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width (W)405 mm16 inchesDepth (D)244 mm9-5/8 inchesHeight (H)78 mm3-1/8 inchesWeight 3.3 kg7 lbs. 5 oz.