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Roland GI20 GK MIDI Interface with USB MIDI
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Built-in USB MIDI port. Easy, knob-based controls. Dedicated buttons.
Overview
If you're looking to enter the world of synthesis, sample-triggering or MIDI sequencing using your guitar or bass, then this is your box. The GI-20 GK-MIDI Interface detects the signal from any electric guitar or bass equipped with a GK-2A or GK-2B pickup, respectively, and lets you trigger synthesizers and samplers, or even record your playing as MIDI data. And with its built-in USB MIDI port, the GI-20 is perfect for computer-based recording setups.
Guitar and Bass Synthesis Made Easy
Using a guitar or bass equipped with an optional GK-2A or GK-2B Divided Pickup, the GI-20 can be used to trigger virtually any MIDI-compatible synthesizer or sampler, as well as outputting your 'natural' guitar sound for amplification.
Perfect for Computer Recording Setups
Thanks to its convenient USB MIDI port, the GI-20 lets you quickly connect your GK-equipped guitar or bass to a variety of computer-based recording systems.
Guitar and Bass Synthesis Made Easy
Using a guitar or bass equipped with an optional GK-2A or GK-2B Divided Pickup, the GI-20 can be used to trigger virtually any MIDI-compatible synthesizer or sampler, as well as outputting your 'natural' guitar sound for amplification.
Perfect for Computer Recording Setups
Thanks to its convenient USB MIDI port, the GI-20 lets you quickly connect your GK-equipped guitar or bass to a variety of computer-based recording systems.
Specs
* Powerful Guitar/Bass-MIDI interface ideal for turning your favorite synthesizer or MIDI module into a guitar synth
* Built-in USB MIDI port for computer connection
* Easy, knob-based controls and dedicated buttons for fast, intuitive operation
* Patch Memory lets you store user settings including Play Feel, Transpose/Mute settings for each string, and Bank Select/Program Change messages for live performance
* Perfect size and configuration for use with Roland XV-2020 Synthesizer Module
* Flexible Transpose functions + 2 / - 3 octave with optional footswitch control
* Built-in USB MIDI port for computer connection
* Easy, knob-based controls and dedicated buttons for fast, intuitive operation
* Patch Memory lets you store user settings including Play Feel, Transpose/Mute settings for each string, and Bank Select/Program Change messages for live performance
* Perfect size and configuration for use with Roland XV-2020 Synthesizer Module
* Flexible Transpose functions + 2 / - 3 octave with optional footswitch control
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(38 ratings)
Submitted January 3, 2006 by a customer from tripthrottle.com
"Go Beyond run of the mill guitar playing - By the Roland GI-20"
I will be using this for years. I can't wait to incorporate it into our live show.
Sound
Sound here would be how well this thing tracks. I just purchased a Roland synth and tied the two together. Man! How awesome. The thing tracks amazingly well. One thing to note it that the pickup placement is critical. I had to experiment with different placements until I got one that worked. Get the pickup place right and you won't believe how cool this unit is.
Features
The ability to change patches on the synth from the guitar / pickup assembly it a great feature! I have spent the last few days programming the different patches and I am very pleased. THe ability to have different strings play different patches on my synth is awesome.
Quality
I would have rated this a 12 if the option was there. Absolutely the best piece of equipment I have ever purchased.
Value
Again, I would have rated this a 12 as well.
Manufacturer Support
Ten just because I haven't needed it. A company that can make something that supports itself is A-OK in my book...
The Wow Factor
To be able to play Pads through a synth by using my guitar is sooper sexy.
Musical Background:
Active Musician - Internationally Acclaimed act.
Musical Style:
Electronica / Techno
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