Roland GI20 GK MIDI Interface Guitar Synthesizer with GK3 PickupHere's how you make a guitar MIDI - connect a 13 pin GK-equipped electric guitar or bass to Roland's new GI-20... simple! The GI-20 detects the signal from the GK-2A or GK-2B pickup, and lets you trigger synths and samplers, or record your performance as MIDI data for sequencing. And with its built-in USB MIDI port, the GI-20 is perfect for computer-based recording setups; the ultra-fast USB port facilitates glitch-free sequencing. Other features include a 1/4 inch Guitar output for sending your natural guitar signal to an amp; and easy, knob-based controls and dedicated buttons for fast, intuitive operation. The GI-20's convenient Patch Memory stores settings, including Play Feel, plus Transpose/Mute settings for each string and Bank Select/Program Change messages for live performance. Flexible Transpose functions (+ 2 / - 3 octave) can be controlled by footswitch. In fact, the GI-20 takes up to two external footswitches (FS-5Us with a TRS Y cable) as well as an expression pedal (EV-5). It is the perfect size and configuration for use with the half-rack Roland XV-2020 Synthesizer Module, filling one rack space if mounted in the optional RAD-50 rack adaptor. A new, improved GK3 pickup is included in this package deal.
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.
Features
- 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
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.
