BOSS / GM-800 GUITAR SYNTHESIER

The GM-800 GUITAR SYNTHESIER is a next-generation guitar synthesiser that combines the state-of-the-art ZEN-Core sound engine with polished tracking technology.

The next generation guitar/bass synthesiser with the best tone from the Roland ZEN-Core sound engine and the best feel from BOSS' latest tracking technology.
The GM-800 is a next-generation guitar synthesiser that can be played on guitars and basses fitted with new digital serial GK-compatible pickups, and uses Roland's ZEN-Core sound engine to deliver the best of both cutting-edge digital synthesizers and classic guitar synthesizers. It features Roland's "ZEN-Core" sound engine, giving you the most diverse range of tones ever, from cutting-edge digital synthesizers and classic analogue synth sounds to piano, strings and saxophone.
You can also access the Roland Cloud to add more tones from a vast library, giving you endless possibilities for sound creation.
Over 90 effects are available for deep sound creation. The GM-800 can also be used as a MIDI source, so you can connect and play MIDI keys. The GM-800 is a guitar synthesiser that gives musicians more expressive possibilities.

1. a guitar synthesiser that opens up new possibilities for guitar/bass with new digital serial GK-compatible pickups
2. equipped with Roland's latest synthesiser sound engine "ZEN-Core", which continues to evolve
3. further improved tracking accuracy for a natural playing feel
4) Create sounds by combining four tones from over 1,200 built-in tones. 5) Roland Cloud support.
Roland Cloud support. Extendable tones from the extensive library (Sound Pack, Wave Expansion). 6.
6. more than 90 effects
7. many synthesiser-specific parameters for each tone, including effects, level, pan, pitch, strings used, fret range and more.
Numerous adjustable synthesizer parameters. 8.
8. up to 150 sounds can be stored
Slim and robust design for easy pedalboard and tabletop space-saving.
GK OUT for linking guitar synthesizer products that support the digital serial GK method. 11.
11. support for adding external footswitches and expression pedals
USB audio / MIDI support and Guitar / Bass to MIDI functionality 13.
13. supports MIDI keyboard performance as a synthesizer sound source.
Over 70 rhythm tones for use with external sequencers, etc.

Main specifications.
Sound source: ZEN-Core ● Number of parts: 5 (4 play parts, 1 rhythm part).
Tones Preset tones: 1,200+, Preset drum kits: 70+, Imported tones: 256 ● Scenes: 150
Effects Part multi-effects: 1 system per part, 93 types.
　　　　　　　Part EQ: 1 system per part.
　　　　　　　Reverb: 7 types
　　　　　　　Chorus delay: 9 types
　　　　　　　Scene multi-effects: 2 systems, 93 types (serial or parallel connection selectable)
　　　　　　　Master EQ / Compressor
Default output level OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10dBu
Maximum output level OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): +7dBu
Output impedance OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 Ω
Recommended load impedance OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 10k Ω or more (44 Ω or more when headphones are connected).
Controls: - SCENE ▼ switch, SCENE ▲ switch, CTL1 - 2 switch, PART 1 - 4 buttons, PART R button, EXIT button, WRITE button, MENU button,
　　　　　　　　PAGE button, 1 - 4 knob, SELECT knob, OUTPUT LEVEL knob
Display: graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots.
Connection terminals GK IN terminal: standard TRS type (for BGK cable only), GK OUT terminal: standard TRS type (for BGK cable only),
　　　　　　OUTPUT (L/PHONES) jack: TRS standard type, OUTPUT (R/MONO) jack: Standard type
　　　　　　CTL3, 4/EXP1 terminals, CTL5, 6/EXP2 terminals: TRS standard type,
　　　　　　USB COMPUTER terminal: USB B type (High-Speed USB, audio and MIDI compatible), USB MEMORY terminal, MIDI (IN, OUT) terminal, DC IN terminal
Storage media: USB memory (sold separately) ● Power supply: AC adaptor ● Current consumption: 840 mA
External dimensions: 246 (W) x 134 (D) x 63 (H) mm (excluding rubber feet), 246 (W) x 134 (D) x 65 (H) mm (including rubber feet)
Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 1.2 kg
Accessories: AC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC cord set), Quick Start, "Safety Precautions" leaflet, rubber feet x 4, warranty card.
Optional accessories: Divided pickups: GK-5 (for guitar), GK-5B (for bass)
　　　　　Serial GK cable: BGK-15 (4.5 m), BGK-30 (9 m)
　　　　　GK converters: GKC-DA, GKC-AD
　　　　　Footswitches: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
　　　　　Expression pedals: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
　　　　　AC adapter (PSB-1U) (* 1) * 1 Specify PSB-100 when purchasing.
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms