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Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer
Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer
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BOSS Guitar Synthesis Evolves with the Power of ZEN-Core
The GM-800 elevates guitar synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK interface, the advanced ZEN-Core engine unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Freely combine and edit Tones with the intuitive Scene workflow, color sounds with a huge selection of effects, and explore a universe of fresh content on Roland Cloud. Compact, streamlined, and ultra-versatile, the GM-800 infuses your guitar or bass with unlimited musical potential.
Features
- Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the newly developed Serial GK interface
- Advanced ZEN-Core sound engine derived from flagship Roland synthesizers
- Natural playing feel and solid tracking stability, realized through high-performance DSP
- Powerful Scene workflow with four Tones plus Rhythm
- Vast onboard sound library with over 1200 Tones and 70 Rhythm sounds
- Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the newly developed Serial GK interface
- Advanced ZEN-Core sound engine derived from flagship Roland synthesizers
- Natural playing feel and solid tracking stability, realized through high-performance DSP
- Powerful Scene workflow with four Tones plus Rhythm
- Vast onboard sound library with over 1200 Tones and 70 Rhythm sounds
- Explore Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, legendary Roland instruments, and more on Roland Cloud
- Deep editing tools for each Tone, including sound parameters, sensitivity settings, and more
- 150 user-configurable Scenes, including 100 Scenes with professional ready-to-play sounds
- Over 90 total effect types available in each Scene
- Space-saving design flows into every setup, from pedalboard to desktop
- Serial GK expansion jack for connecting to another BOSS guitar synthesizer product
- Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
- USB audio/MIDI connectivity and standard MIDI I/O
- Guitar to MIDI function for playing external MIDI instruments via USB or a MIDI cable
- Also functions as a standalone synthesizer sound module for MIDI keyboard use or DAW sound expansion
- Edit Scenes and organize sounds on your computer with BOSS Tone Studio
- Download and share GM-800 Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange*
*For sharing on BOSS Tone Exchange, Scenes in Livesets must be created using the internal GM-800 sounds.
Specs:
Sound GeneratorZEN-CoreParts5 parts (Play part: 4, Rhythm part: 1)TonesPreset tone: 1,200 or greater
Preset Drum Kit: 70 or greater
Import tone: 256Scenes150EffectsPart 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 / CompNominal Output LevelOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10 dBuMaximum Output LevelOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): +7 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 ohmsRecommended Load ImpedanceOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 10 k ohms or greater (Phones: 44 ohms or greater)ControlsSCENE 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 knobDisplayGraphic LCD 256 x 80 dotsConnectorsGK 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 jackExternal MemoryUSB Flash drive (sold separately)Power SupplyAC adaptorCurrent Draw840 mAPower Consumption when in OFF Mode (when the power automatically turns off)0.2 WAccessoriesAC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set)
Quick Start
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY“
Rubber foot x 4Options (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)Size and WeightWidth246 mm
9-11/16 inchesDepth134 mm
5-9/32 inchesHeight63 mm
2-31/64 inchesHeight (including rubber foot)65 mm
2-9/16 inchesWeight (excluding AC adaptor)1.2 kg
2 lbs 9 oz
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