Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer

Presenting the Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer, a revolutionary guitar synthesis system that pushes the boundaries of playability and unleashes endless creative possibilities. Crafted with the cutting-edge Serial GK interface, this device takes guitar synthesis to a whole new level, empowering you with a vast array of sounds—from rich acoustic instruments to iconic classic and contemporary synths.

The GM-800 incorporates the advanced ZEN-Core sound engine, offering a seemingly limitless sonic palette that fuels your musical exploration. Thanks to high-performance DSP technology, you'll experience unparalleled tracking stability and unprecedented expressive capabilities like never before.

Effortlessly blend and customize Tones using the intuitive Scene workflow, enabling you to effortlessly shape your sound. Elevate your music with a plethora of effects that add vibrant colour and depth to your tones, taking your creativity to soaring heights.

Additionally, the GM-800 seamlessly integrates with Roland Cloud, granting you access to a universe of fresh content that continues to inspire and expand your musical horizons.

Designed to be compact, streamlined, and incredibly versatile, the GM-800 infuses your guitar or bass with boundless musical potential. Elevate your playing to new heights with this revolutionary device, where innovation and expression meet in perfect harmony. Experience the GM-800 and unlock a world of creative freedom like never before.

Key Features:

• ZEN-Core Inside - At the heart of the GM-800 lies the ZEN-Core Synthesis System, an expandable sound source that drives the acclaimed Roland products, including the JUPITER-X and FANTOM keyboards, the ZENOLOGY software synthesizer, and numerous others. Representing the pinnacle of Roland's synth technology, ZEN-Core is a culmination of decades of expertise, creating an immensely powerful and profoundly expressive creative instrument with an extensive range of sonic possibilities.
• Extensive Effects - The GM-800 is loaded with the comprehensive effects arsenal of the cutting-edge ZEN-Core system. Within each Scene, you'll discover an incredible array of effect types that enable you to mould, enrich, and experiment with sounds to your heart's content. Every Tone and Rhythm part is equipped with its dedicated MFX processor, featuring over 90 effect types, ranging from distortions and filters to mod effects and delays. For enhanced sound-shaping capabilities, many options offer dual effect types, granting you even more control over your sonic creations. With the GM-800, you have a wealth of effects at your disposal, ensuring your musical journey is packed with creativity and expression.
• Tonal Exploration - Explore and With the GM-800, you can tap into an infinite array of sonic textures by harnessing the expressive playing characteristics of your guitar and bass. Elevate your performance with seamless continuous pitch control or chromatic operation for flawless pitch precision. Unleash your creativity by layering Tones to craft rich, harmonious voices that expand your musical palette. Moreover, the GM-800 allows you to assign individual Tones to specific strings, enabling unique combinations like a bass sound on the low strings and a piano or sax sound on the high strings. This unprecedented capability is achievable thanks to the GM-800's advanced pitch detection technology, which opens up exciting possibilities for sound exploration. Embrace the boundless potential of the GM-800 as it transforms your guitar or bass into a versatile and expressive instrument, pushing the boundaries of your musical journey.
• Elevated Internal Design - Through expert BOSS engineering and a dedicated high-speed tracking processor, the GM-800 achieves unparalleled accuracy, stability, and real-time playability that surpasses previous systems. With the ability to fine-tune multiple velocities and feel parameters, you have complete control over the response, ensuring optimal playability for every sound and musical style. For instance, in one Scene, you can set the GM-800 to respond to the subtlest nuances of your playing when using piano sounds, capturing every dynamic variation from soft to loud. In another Scene, you can recreate the fixed velocity response found in vintage analogue synths, preserving the authentic character of the original instruments.
• Expressive Performance - The GM-800's cutting-edge technology and customizable parameters empower you to explore new dimensions of expressiveness and performance possibilities. Experience the next level of playability with the GM-800 as it redefines your musical experience, bringing precision and versatility to your fingertips.
• Effortless Control - The streamlined GM-800 flows smoothly from desktop operation to installation on an advanced pedalboard. The four footswitches default to Scene selection and two unique control settings, such as pedal hold, pitch bend, or Tone selection. But you can freely assign them to control a variety of functions via a powerful Assign matrix. Two external control jacks are also available, each supporting up to two footswitches or an expression pedal. And with five-pin MIDI I/O, you can interface with MIDI equipment from vintage to modern.    
• Compact Powerhouse Design - The GM-800 seamlessly transitions between desktop use and integration into an advanced pedalboard. Its four footswitches come pre-set for Scene selection and two unique control settings, like pedal hold, pitch bend, or Tone selection. However, the Assign matrix allows you to customize these footswitches to control a wide range of functions as you desire. Additionally, the GM-800 provides two external control jacks, each accommodating up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for added flexibility. Furthermore, its five-pin MIDI I/O enables easy interfacing with MIDI equipment, regardless of its vintage or modern origin. Embrace the versatility and adaptability of the GM-800 as it effortlessly adapts to your setup, taking your musical performance to new heights.

Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer Specifications:

Sound Generator:

• ZEN-Core

Parts:

• 5 parts (Play part: 4, Rhythm part: 1)

Tones:

• Preset tone: 1,200 or greater
• Preset Drum Kit: 70 or greater
• Import tone: 256

Scenes:

• 150

Effects:

• Part Multi-Effects: 1 system (for each part), 93 types
• Part EQ: 1 system (for each part)
• Reverb: 7 types
• Chorus/Delay: 9 types
• Scene MFX: 2 systems (Serial or Parallel selectable), 93 types
• Master EQ / Comp

Nominal Output Level:

• OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10 dBu

Maximum Output Level:

• OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): +7 dBu

Output Impedance:

• OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance:

• OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 10 k ohms or greater (Phones: 44 ohms or greater)

Controls:

• SCENE DOWN switch, SCENE UP switch, CTL1--2 switches
• PART1--4 buttons, PART R button, EXIT button, WRITE button, MENU button, PAGE buttons
• 1--4 knobs, SELECT knob, OUTPUT LEVEL knob

Display:

• Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots

Connectors:

• GK IN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)
• GK OUT jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)
• OUTPUT (L/PHONES) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• OUTPUT (R/MONO) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack, CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• USB COMPUTER port: USB B type (supports High-Speed USB, USB Audio, and USB MIDI)
• USB MEMORY port
• MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
• DC IN jack

External Memory:

• USB Flash drive (sold separately)

Power Supply:

• AC adaptor

Current Draw:

• 840 mA

Dimensions:

• 246 (W) x134 (D) x 63 (H) mm (without rubber foot)
• 9-11/16 (W) x 5-9/32 (D) x 2-31/64 (H) inches (without rubber foot)
• 246 (W) x134 (D) x 65 (H) mm (including rubber foot)
• 9-11/16 (W) x 5-9/32 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches (including rubber foot)

Weight (excluding AC adaptor):

• 1.2 kg
• 2 lbs 9 oz

Accessories:

• AC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set)
• Quick Start
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• Rubber foot x 4

Options (sold separately):

• Divided pickup: GK-5 (for guitar), GK-5B (for bass guitar)
• Serial GK cable: BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)
• GK converter: GKC-DA, GKC-AD
• Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
• Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
• AC adaptor (PSB-1U) (*1)
• *1 When purchasing an AC adaptor, be sure to specify the adaptor (from the list that follows) that is designed for the region in which it will be used, and the voltage supplied there.
• (PSB-120/PSB-120TW/PSB-230EU/PSB-230UK/PSB-240A)