Roland GI-20

Roland GI-20

Roland GI-20 Overview:

The Best Guitar-MIDI Interface on the Planet

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.

Roland GI-20 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

Roland GI-20 Details:

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.

Roland GI-20 Specifications:

• Patches 50
• Display 2 characters, 7 segment LED
• Connectors GK IN, FOOT SW, EXP PDL, GUITAR OUT, MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, USB, DC IN
• Power Supply DC9V; Supplied AC adaptor (ACI or ACB series)
• Current Draw 450 mA
• Accessories AC Adaptor, GK Cable (3m), MIDI Cable, Owner's manual, CD-ROM (USB driver), Foot Rubber x 4
• Options Divided Pickup: GK-2A (for guitar), GK-2B (for bass), Gk Cable: GKC-3/5/10 (3/5/10 m), Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, Connection Cord: PCS-31, Expression Pedal: EV-5, Rackmount Adaptor: RAD-50, MIDI Foot Controller: FC-200, Foot Controller: GFC-50, Unit Selector: US-20, GK Parallel Box: GKP-4
• Size and Weight
• Width 218 mm 8-5/8 inches
• Depth 237 mm 9-3/8 inches
• Height 44 mm 1-3/4 inches
• Weight 1.3 kg 2 lbs. 14 oz.
• *The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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