Leading the market in Guitar Synthesis, Roland take it to the next level with the Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer. Imagine having a smooth ambient pad under your fingertips and all of a sudden it becomes a roaring electric guitar. Roland have implemented the GR-55 in an intuitive and intelligent way that both guitarists and bassists will appreciate. It does not come across as a gimmick because the way the guitar triggers the synthesised sound is smooth, and the GR-55's sounds are of a very high standard.  The possibilities with the GR-55 are endless. Create new sonic textures today, and explore instruments and sounds you would have never thought of using before. The GR-55 is the guitarist's path into the world of synthesis.  This product comes with a Roland GK3 pickup suitable for electric guitars. Here's what Roland say about the GR55 Guitar Synthesizer with GK-3 Divided Pickup  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 ground-breaking new era in guitar synthesis! Features A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM guitar modelling  Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar modelling 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 modelling  Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay effects, and an on-board looper  Built-in USB audio player with foot control New Sound Possibilities The GR-55's powerful triple-core engine comprises two PCM synthesizers (with over 900 tones powered by the latest Roland synthesis technology) and COSM guitar modelling, featuring a virtual treasure trove of guitar, bass, amp, and synth models. Together, these combined technologies allow you to create unique, revolutionary sounds. The "Metal Synth Lead" preset, for example, combines two types of thick, brilliant synth textures with an overdriven solid-body/humbucking tone for incredible punch and power. Lightning-Fast Tracking Thanks to Roland's decades of research and dedication to guitar synthesizers and powerful new pitch detection technology, the GR-55 is far and away the fastest guitar synth ever. Furthermore, the COSM guitar-modelling engine needs zero detection time, allowing the GR-55 to respond instantly and exactly as you play. The GR-55 detects pitch, velocity, and behaviour for unprecedented response to your performance. Instant Gratification Get ready to rock - and fast! The GR-55 puts you instantly in touch with a huge library of amazing sounds, no editing required. The on-board line-up of ready-to-use presets (270, plus 297 user) takes the pain out of the process, with simple category buttons for finding the perfect sound fast. Choose from hundreds of great presets for pop, rock, and beyond, and kick-start your song or jam with unique, powerful sounds that will turn heads and raise fists. Easy to Use If you're new to the world of technology, fear not. The GR-55 is powerful yet extremely friendly. For customising sounds, the EZ Edit feature (made famous in the GT-10) and large LCD takes the guesswork out of the process. And for those who want to go deep, the GR-55 offers huge array of controllable parameters. Pros will appreciate the power of the GR-55 while beginners will love how quick and easy the unit is to operate. USB Connectivity The GR-55 conveniently bridges the guitarist to the desktop music production world with its two USB ports. The rear-panel port can be used one for MIDI/Audio data communication; the side-panel port is dedicated to real-time playback of audio files from a USB memory device (sold separately). The GR-55 provides foot control of USB audio playback so your hands never need to leave the guitar.

The Music Outlet is Part of the Sound Affects Family. Sound Affects was established over 5 years ago and have become one of the leading independent music retailers in the UK. In 2014 we opened our new dedicated Premier Showroom which is home to our collection of new, vintage and rare guitars from the worlds leading brands. This is adjacent to our purpose built tuition academy which now sees over 250 students a week learning a variety of instruments from our excellent team of tutors. Coupled with this is our professional spec recording studio which hosts our "Pop Parties" and "Singing Experience" events for groups of up to 12 people as well as recording professional tracks and EPs for the local musicians.  At Sound Affects we pride ourselves on customer service and will always go that little bit further to ensure you are completely happy with your purchase - our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer your queries.

We accept payment by a variety of methods including PayPal, Debit and Credit Cards. We can also discuss with you the various finance options we are able to offer including 0% Finance over 9 months with a simple 10% Deposit. We also actively encourage part exchange, so if you have an old guitar, amplifier or instrument lying round why not get in touch to see what its worth!
 
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We will endeavour to dispatch all goods the very same day if we receive an order before 1pm, most orders will then be delivered the next working day unless the listing has a different delivery estimate. Orders over £100 will be dispatched by DPD Express Couriers which is a fully tracked and insured service. We can arrange delivery at a time to suit you including specifying morning or afternoon delivery as well as special Saturday and Sunday Delivery.  We want you to be completely happy with your purchase, if you are not you can return your order for a full refund within 14 days. Please contact us on 01695 570 023 if you have any further questions regarding returns.

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