BOSS SY-1000 OFFICIAL VIDEO PATCHES EXPLAINED.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi Everyone, thank you ever so much for checking out this little preview video... and I will endeavour to write back to all your questions as soon as I can... I’m currently out on tour in Russia and my laptop has died and so it’s very difficult for me work as normal. I’ll be back just before Christmas and will try to answer you questions once back in my studio as well as upload some more in-depth style videos about the unit.... All the very best guys..

[@3DArt4All]

Hi Alex, great job here! Wish you Merry Christmas and lot of inspiration! Looking forward for your tour in Czech Republic again! I am proud owner of all Roland Boss guitar synth, please what are sync options for new sequencer in sy1000? Could seq start with new tone? Thank you, Stanislav

[@JasonWysocki]

Hi Alex, I'm kinda confused on how the GK3 pickup works versus the GK kit like you have assembled in your stratocaster. Id prefer to use the Kit only to keep the aesthetics of the guitar. My question is are you using two chords? A quarter inch and a midi cable? Or is it all functioning using the switches. Like synth only, and then a mix of guitar and synth? I've been trying to do some research before making such a big purchase and can't find a lot of information about it. Thanks!!! Also, great guitar playing!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@JasonWysocki Hey mate, no worries. So both the GK-3 pick up and the GK kit have the ability to send the regular pickup signal down the 13 pin cable. On the Roland GC-1 the wiring is internal on a GK-3 there is a short cable that comes with the pick up that comes out of your guitar and then runs down the 13 pin cable in to the unit. It's pretty cool. I hope that helps explain a little more for you. All the very best and thanks for watching. ;-)

[@JasonWysocki]

Yes it does. Thank you very much!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@JasonWysocki My pleasure. All the best.

[@bobbyblue2632]

Wow!!!! That 9 minute video just gave me a whole new slew of ideas for songs!! Thank you for bringing this to my attention as I fell in a bit of a guitar rut lately! Great job and video! Thanks brother and keep em coming! 👍🎸🙏🍻🇨🇦

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

You’re very welcome mate. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. All the very best 👍🙏🎸

[@deanwolfechannel]

Glad Boss keeps pushing limits of guitar synths, bravo

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Me too... Thx for watching.

[@vemanuelmcfly]

Hello there Alex, the video is great. you're a wonderful musician and a hell of a guitarrist. I've been watching your videos for a while and love 'em all. You see, I normally don't use much of the synth stuff in my gigs, but still think the unit could be very useful tool. I would really like to watch a demo of the unit with ideas of use for traditional guitar sounds (clean / dirty / acoustic), but maybe with alternative tunings and blended types of instruments. Anyway, thanks in advance and best regards

[@scottwalter2805]

Amazing! I got to have that! Hats off to you on the composition and video, master class! Can’t wait to see more.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Scott.

[@laouterakhs]

Awesome Alex,a long awaited progression alongside yesterday's GR55 packed with updated tech and infinite crazy sounds...you may be a while playing with that little gem!

[@MathHammer]

It is awesome to hear something that doesn’t sound like a cruise ship lounge entertainer. My first encounter with synth guitar was Allan Holdsworth using a SynthAxe on Atavachron and then live in the early 1980’s. That is the type of thing I imagine.

[@CaptainMorganism]

Dammit, now I have to buy it! I always enjoy your vids Alex!

[@Wesleyguitarrista]

Great sound Alex! Man I love your guitar sound!

[@rafaelbrenerrosa]

Great review Alex, the first patch really goes further than any previous Roland synth tone. Its really close to an awesome Moog with pedals! Tks

[@garyusinger]

Will the Boss SY-1000 work with my Godin xtSA guitar that has a 13 pin plug and pick up built in? I saw in a reply on the Wayne Joness' post that the GR-300 emulation will only work with the GK pickup. How much of the SY-1000 is from the GR-300 emulation and will it be missed if I can't use it with my Godin guitar?

[@marknugent5406]

Nice Alex, reborn and updated VG99. Sounds great.

[@JohnsMusicClasses]

Absolutely love the demo video!

[@Soloist1983]

I have an SY-300, wondering how the SY-1000 differs and if the GK-3 is critical to getting the most out of this unit

[@AviPFine]

likewise

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi guys, yes the GK is definitely required in order to use this unit... and as far as highlighting the differences between this and the SY-300 its difficult to write in a short message but I will endeavour to create some more video content in the next month or so... All the best guys and thx for watching.

[@HOWARDdlx]

Please a deep dive review!! I'd love to know how it compares to the SY-300 and how the amp models are compared to say the Helix.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

I'll do my best next month mate.

[@eelalien]

It seems Roland/Boss combined the SY-300 and the GT-1000 with the GR-30 (via GR-55 tech) and slapped a fairly outrageous (for most guitarists) price tag on an effects box that still requires the 13-pin GK pickup and cable to get the most out of. I have owned (still own) GK PU-equipped guitars and Roland guitar synths, starting with a GR-30 and ending up with my beloved GR-20. I own the SY-300 and link that with the GR-20 (plus a SY-1 and EH Synth9 as outboard add-ons). All that seems like a lot to deal with, but it’s definitely manageable when table - rather than floor - mounted. For us guitar synth enthusiasts, I’m not sure that a really expensive all-in-one box (plus required expression pedal) is what is needed. I would recommend getting a used GR-55 and used SY-300 to pretty much get everything really wanted from the SY-1000 and save yourself some $$$.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Some fair points mate, but perhaps another way to look at it is; It's good they are still putting energy into developing Synth guitar for us enthusiasts... I for one am one of them. ;-) Just glad they are still searching to give guitar players more options to experiment and experience synthesis with a guitar.

[@Master9754-x4b]

Great video. How does it compare to the Roland GR55 love your honest opinion on the difference.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi Barney, Thanks for your comment I'll endeavour to do some more in depth video early in the new year hopefully they may help you to understand the difference between units... All the best

[@jonbenge2418]

Alex Hutchinson I notice there isn't a guitar out like on the GR55. Could you use the loop send as a guitar out and send dry guitar to an amp? I do this now with the GR55.

[@edgardmoura9631]

Perfect demostration

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Edgard

[@eskilseter]

Does the GK pickup open up more possibilities for sounds, or just improve tracking?

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Great demo Alex - is that a standard-size Jem at the start that you've retrofitted the GK-3 to ? Did the body need any modification to fit the pickup in ? Seems there's not enough space on mine between bridge and bridge humbucker to get it in - only got ~5mm, Roland recommend minimum 8mm ? Really want to retrofit a GK-3 and synth unit (probably a GR-20 to start me off) to my Jem, but don't want to buy one unless I can figure out if I can stick the GK-3 in the gap first. Thanks, love your work and your demos are awesome.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you mate. Yes it's a standard Jem but I do recall it being very tight, as I also have my action pretty low. If you've never used a GK before, they can be simply stuck with a double sided tape (which it comes with) there's a whole kit to suit various guitars in fact.... One thing I would say is, if you're lucky enough to own any other guitars it may be worth being somewhat flexible and trying it on them rather than change the set up of your jem (should you need to) Over the years I've had many different guitars some with preinstalled GK kit's and others I fit the GK too, there's always a bit of trial and error depending on the particular guitar but the good news as I mentioned is there is no need to drill holes or compromise any guitar you fit it too. I hope that helps in some way. All the very best.

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Alex Hutchings, helps a lot Alex, thnx for getting back to me, appreciate it. My first foray into guitar synths, but I think I'm already hooked with all the potential. Yeah, the 5mm I mentioned was for the width, not the height, sorry, should've clarified. I'm not sure, but the GK-3 height might also be an issue ... Roland recommend ~14mm.to.ensure clearance, I've got really low action and only got ~9mm. Only other guitar I'd want to fit this to is my EBMM Majesty, but there's no way I'm going to rout or cut into either of these to retrofit a GK-3. If only MM did a piezo-to-midi converter interface built-in to the Majesty, there's a thought 🙁. Thnx again.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@kevinmcguinness1113 No worries mate, I completely understand, but like I say the double sided tape should not effect the finish in anyway and can be cleaned off when not being used etc... However you can use certain parts of this pedal without the need for the GK too... I'll be unloading some videos later this week featuring sound with the Jack plug, so you may be interested to check those out too.. Either way all the very best to you.

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

@@AlexHutchingsMusiccheers Alex, will subscribe and look forward to those videos. Just to close off on this particular point ... there was a GR-20 with a GK-3 for sale locally and the guy let me take the guitars down this evening and check it out. Upshot is, there's not a chance in hell of squeezing the GK-3 into either the Jem or the Majesty without substantial body mods on both. Not gonna happen, will have to look at other options .which is a real shame. Thanks again for your input, much appreciated. All the best 👍

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@kevinmcguinness1113 Ah I see, all good sir and no harm done. I'm about to upload a short video focusing on sounds, (no talking) solely using the jack plug to show how this unit can be used without the GK. Also there is a video where I do talk and explain in a bit more detail what's possible without a GK pickup... But either way mate I appreciate your interest and wish you all the best.

[@merman93]

I’m sold, (preordered from Kraft)! I had $200 already prepaid for the SY-1 preorder, asked to move to SY-1000 and paid the other $800. I had been really worried that Roland/Boss had given up on divided pickup technology so, was really excited to see this!!! The $1000 was easy, waiting until possibly February to receive it is what’s gonna be hard. Alex, how about recreating some vintage GR-300 patches (King Crimson) to make the wait worthwhile?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Nice one mate, I will endeavour to do more videos in the next month or so for sure... I'll see what I can do...

[@ThiagoBibiano]

Hello my dear friend Alex Rutchings , I'm from Brazil and I'm fan your job.🙌

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Thiago.

[@ivonsmith3095]

Can I guess that Roland are supporting guitarists for the future of music. Since the reality in the industry is computers and EDM has taken a much stronger foothold than traditional instrumentalists. It seems like a powerful for composing non traditional guitar based music??? Hope to see you again over in Malaysia demo’ing the unit Alex. Some concerts would be boon again too! There’s a new jazz club in town too! Good work Alex!

[@deldia]

Except if you listen to many top songs the guitar is still very prominent. Guitar is going nowhere.

[@danaeverhart6487]

Top o the day mate! These are some very unbelievable sounds! Best wishes cheers 🍻

[@randommuiscchannel1049]

Oh what the heck ...a perfect match with my GR-55...and I have two 13 pin guitars...hehehehe

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

haha uh oh.. Good luck.

[@aliensporebomb]

Alex any chance you can do some "how to" type videos for this unit?

[@the-lonely-ous1767]

Hey Alex, which guitar synth is good for trumpet/horn sounds? Great vid mate!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thanks mate, for those kind of sounds the GR-55 is great, probably can find a second one on eBay.. ;-)

[@danielnutley6422]

Hello Alex, thanks for the info and the videos on the SY 1000, I enjoyed your composition very much, very melodic, (no upon 1st listening I did not notice it was in 7!!) I am sure you are very busy, but I would like to ask did you programme the drums or are they played, V drums? Also on the SY 1000 can I edit all the patches and stow them? I love synth sounds, but I am really into Jazz, so would the only way I would play piano sounds would be to link it to a DAW with appropriate software, or could I go straight to a piano sound module via a MIDI to USB cable. Only keyboard pedal I can find is the EH Key 9. I am looking to record standards and my compositions to a 32 track recorder with me playing everything, (will programme the drums!) Cheers, all the best, Daniel.😏🎸🔊

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi mate, I'm very glad you enjoyed the composition, and yes you're right its in 7, cheeky I know but good you didn't spot it first so hopefully it's quite a natural 7....Anyway, the drums were played and on acoustic kit. As far as editing patches yes of course they are fully editable and you get store them on and off the device. You're also right that there are not internal piano sounds so you will need to use midi to control and external module either with standard cable or via USB midi... Good luck with your project mate. All the best

[@danielnutley6422]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Many thanks Alex, yes your piece has a real flow to it, please tell the drummer they are a fine player!! Yes, I have so MUCH to do, with limited time, just trying to always improve. All the best with future projects too.😏

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@danielnutley6422 Thank you mate. All the best to ya... ;-)

[@gezimkrashi4376]

Hi alex Thanks 4 the video, great presentation, i want to ask you about the boss sy future, Can u get a microtones on specific notes , like saz , or arabic scale. Like a vg8, please update us if u can , thnx a lot All the best

[@roystonjames7794]

Nice one Alex, have they included parameters for the Godin pickup this time, as the GR55 was a bit of a pain with Godin guitars. I originally had the GC1 strat but could not get body parts for it,Roland said Fender had parts and Fender said Roland had stock of the parts that i needed, i ended up buying Godin Guitars, Also is the tracking better on that old trusty fender?

[@merman93]

Royston James- you need the high pass filter from primovasound.com to tamp piezo triggers in Ghost and RMC piezo with gr-55, but I thought Roland included that in GP-10. I still prefer mag-hex over piezo in dynamic type effects/synths. The SY-300 is VERY different depending on pickups in guitar, tone circuit etc. so would expect the dynamic synth in SY-1000 would be designed for mag-hex over piezo.

[@Adin_Prastyo]

Hey bro... do you think it's better Roland gr-55 or boss sy-1000...? can you make a video compare between the two products...??

[@marcuscurtismusic]

Can't wait to buy one

[@RafaelLeeuwis]

Does guitar quality matter when using an SY-1000? I'm not sure whether I should use this on my main guitar or a cheaper guitar...

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey mate, great question. The quality is determined solely by the pick up and the Pedal so yes you can put it on your cheaper guitar and it'll be the same quality. Hope that helps. ;-)

[@dunbarcustomsound]

@Alex Hutchings - I hope to one day be as "rusty" as you were today ;-) Cheers mate!

[@mixomixomixo1]

hello I don't see the hexaphonic pick up on the stratocaster. how do you make the sy1000 ring? thanks

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi there thanks for watching. If you look closely it is between the bridge pick up and the bridge saddles. I don't blame you for now seeing it as it is white and designed to blend in to the guitar. I hope that helps. All the very best. ;-)

[@nickbirkby2521]

Thanks for the review Alex! Sorry if my question has been asked below, but how is the latency? It says zero latency- just wondering how the feel compares to older units? Im a long time user of the Yamaha G50 guitar to midi converter. Cheers,

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

No worries mate, yes feel is great, very natural and expressive. ;-) All the best

[@willmiedema1767]

Kind of a long shot here three years down the road - but is there any chance you could make these patches available for download? Just got an SY-1000 (loving it so far!), and I'm trying to get my hands on as many patches as possible :)

[@Mehdigitara1]

I would like to buy original version of this equipment. Which site do you recommend?

[@razorbladeray8439]

I'd have to see more videos to come out to see if this compares to a keyboard synthesizer. If this the one then my synthesizer search is over

[@BOSSinfoglobal]

Arigato Alex-san!!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

どう致しまして Douitashimashite! ;-)

[@kevincoffield1787]

Hey Alex. Great demo and enjoyed the video. I wish I did a bit more research as I just bought the Boss GP-10. If I had seen this I would have saved up my pennies a few more weeks. I am happy with the GP-10. The only thing I was dissapointed in was that you can't have a compressor if your using stomp boxes in the FX section. I like a bit of compression with the OD-1 like on my GT-8. I did however use the VO drive amp with a compressor before the preamp stage and works well. And so to my question. Can you have a compressor with an OD-1 or and OD/DS effect on the SY 1000? I may get the SY 1000 next year as it looks and sounds awesome. Cheers. 👍

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hello sir thank you for watching. I'm glad you found a work around with the GP-10 in the end, I must say that is still an awesome pedal too. But to answer your question yes you can absolutely use a compressor and OD on the SY technically you could probably have 3 or 4 compressors on the SY as there are 3 separate FX blocks. An independent compressor, an independent DS block too so many options available. I'll also be uploading another few videos on the SY in a little more depth so hopefully that may help you to understand this beast a little further. All the best to you.

[@kevincoffield1787]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Cheers! 3 FX blocks? That's fantastic! I giged the gp10 last week (last gigs for a while with the virus I think) The 12 string acoustic is amazing with a bit of EQing for my P.A. I got the BOSS FS-7 to along side the gp10 for ctrl 3 and 4, very handy indeed. You're a brilliant guitarist man! Keep rocking and thank you for your reply 👍🖖

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@kevincoffield1787 That''s awesome man, I'm glad its working out for ya.... A great shame about the gigs, we're all in the same boat but let's hope it'll all stable itself as soon as poss. And thanks for the kind words dude. All the best

[@murraycnc]

Hi Alex. Is the SY-1000 the only piece of gear you are plugged into in this video? As in, are all sounds coming from this unit? I was thinking of buying one to expand on the effects that are available in my Eleven Rack (run the SY-1000 in the FX loop) and I'm trying to get an idea of how well they would work together.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi Tanner, Thx for checking out the video. Yes everything you're hearing is purely the L&R outputs of the SY-1000 into the sound card. I hope that helps, all the best. ;-)

[@murraycnc]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Hi Alex. Thank you very much for the response. I would love to hear your opinion of the general sound quality (distortion and clean tones) of this unit, provided you are allowed to offer it honestly. Your tones sound great in this video, but I would be interested to know how the audio quality compares to other products in the industry. Whether or not you are able to answer, I thank you for your time and your video.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@murraycnc Hi Tanner, Thanks for your positive feedback and for watching to video. Well regarding the quality of course as a brand new unit to the market I'm sure it's be up there with the best out there, I certainly think it sounds great but rather than taking my word I'd recommend trying it out for oneself to really 'know' how you personally feel.... That being said I'm aware they are not in stores quite yet, but as a consolation (possibly) I filmed yet another video just today and will be uploading soon, probably next week so hopefully that may give you another perspective on the unit until you have the chance to try it for yourself... All the best

[@sauerbone5208]

Amazing unit.

[@Ransel_music]

Nice video and nice compostion Alex!

[@StuBiddyBop]

Hi Alex is there a pdf manual available yet, or can you do a video showing all of the edit screens in detail... I’m a long term vg-99 user and wanted to know about the go guitar and bass stuff, also is there a bend option and harmony option... also what is the fx chain... is there discreet compression, wah/filter fx1 fx2, chorus delay etc

[@frankpeters2563]

Coming on the 12th of December apparently.

[@rypline]

are those patches going to be available to download

[@lourossi2070]

Nice video, Alex; Thanks for posting! Quick question: I notice when you've got the sequencer going, and you're playing lead over top of it, the pedal-assigned filter acts on both the sequencer and the lead tones. Is it possible to bring the sequencer into the signal chain after the filter, so that only the lead tone is affected by the filter? Thanks, Lou

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure mate... Yes it is possible you could just sequence 1 synth and hold it whilst using the 2nd synth to play over the top... Hope that helps... Cheers for now.

[@bradleywwiitala3229]

Thanks Alex for the excellent video. I previously owned the SY-300 but switched over to the GT-1000 about 6 months ago. I have also owned the GR-55. This looks awesome in that it seems to combine the features from all these units. I have a couple of questions about the SY-1000. Will the SY-1000 have a good set of presets derived from GT-1000 will the ability to download the preset GT-1000 style patches? The SY-300 had lots of synthesizer patches where the GT-1000 had lots of guitar patches. It was nice to grab the artists GT-1000 patches and download them. There was a much wider selection of plain old guitar patches for the GT-1000. I only occasionally use synth effects so that's why I switched...but I miss some of the SY-300 stuff. The other question I have is will you be able to trigger an external sound module via MIDI Out? In my current setup, I also have the Fishman Triple play triggering a Blofeld and thought it much better performer than my GR-55/GK-3 setup. Thanks if you can answer.

[@ericpalkovich]

Hey Alex! Big fan of your work, playing, etc! Question for you - I know it states in the NAMM videos that it borrows effects from the GT-1000, but my ultimate question is this: Do we get the amp modeling/IR loading that came with the GT-1000, as well? Thanks much! Great video, as always!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

HEy Eric, thanks a lot. Ooohh good question, well you certainly do have a lot of the amp models from the GT-100 but I'd need to check 100% on the IR side of things... It's still pretty new to me too... ;-) I'll aim to do a few more videos soon and I'll try to tackle a lot more in depth type stuff like this. All the best and thanks for watching.

[@ericpalkovich]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic thanks so much, Alex! Hope you're well 😊

[@Mehdigitara1]

@Alex Hutchings Hello brother, please download and install steel guitar banjo and other live instruments, if possible.

[@reniegabriel2511]

Nice Alex can you do a video on How to connect the Boss GT 1000 to Boss SY 1000?

[@garyusinger]

i looked up on Guitar Center and saw that it does take the 13 pin cable, but I am still wondering about using it with a 5 string bass.

[@nosiv37]

Can you use the GK-3 as a general midi controller to trigger other soft synths? Massive, Diva, Zebra, etc? Or does this have to interface with the SY-1000? Thanks!

[@lukedoyle]

The GK-3 is a hex pickup - not a MIDI controller.

[@nosiv37]

@@lukedoyle yea they need to make an interface to convert Hex to midi so can actually be useful with virtual synths.

[@lukedoyle]

@@nosiv37 That's exactly what the SY-1000 does...just like it's older brothers; VG-99, GP-10, GR-55 (and older models).

[@merman93]

Clint Gibbs -you might be better off getting the Fishman Triple Play if you want to use soft synths. It has usb midi just like the gp-10. You can use the usb/midi or actual 5 pin midi out on the sy-1000 to trigger soft synths but until the SY-1000 hits users hands in Jan/Feb no way of knowing if Roland has improved their midi output since GP-10

[@stucknote]

So, this SY 1000 requires GK pickup right (1/4' input is for blending sound) ? Unlike the SY 300 / SY 1 where synth is driven by 1/4 jack input.

[@BrockDavisson]

the dynamic synth in this sy-1000 is suppose to be a upgraded sy-300 where we can still use without a gk pickup but there's options that will still need the gk pickup or else you can't use them options :(

[@merman93]

stucknote -It requires Gk-3 or Roland ready 13 pin guitar to get the full potential. It can run 1 of the 3 synths using only 1/4, but not the other 2, or guitar modeling, or individual string tuning. You could also use the amp modeling without the 13 pin input, but can’t evaluate if the 1/4 input is any better than the SY-300/SY-1 until late January/early February when it’s released.

[@dukey558]

Some of giging musicians want to see from your demo some usable sounds applicable in a live show as well as in a club live. So many synth demos you tried are mostly not usable in a daily live gig, only usable in studio for recording movie music,etc,useless. How about you will demo some string patches,piano,violin,fute,harmony organ,etc, those were used actually in the songs by legends.Anyway,great demoing you did a good job Alex,thanks for your endeavor again.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey Dukey thanks for checking out the video. My approach for this video was more an introduction to the unit and showing some creative possibilities etc, however this particular unit doesn't have piano flute violin sounds it's more centred around pure synth tone blended with guitar tones.... there will be more videos soon to give people a wider understanding of the unit from many different players not just me, so hopefully that may help you. I'm sure you're aware of the GR-55 but if not that is a great pedal with all of the sounds you mentioned. All the very best.

[@wabisabi6802]

Hello Alex! Got news if Roland will release an updated GK Strat? Excellent vids btw. 👌

[@merman93]

wabi sabi - Good question. The only manufacturer that still sells 13 pin guitar is Godin, but , I prefer “mag hex” over the piezo setup that Godin uses. My GC-1 works perfectly with my GP-10.

[@jakemixd]

Please do a Live Q&A Alex 😃

[@eletronica1857]

hi, Mr. Alex.. how this two synths you prefer ? GR-55 or SY-1000? i miss a sequencer on GR55 hugs from brazil

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi Eletronica, I like them both for different reasons. But as some people are asking about this perhaps I will try to make a video explaining both. All the best

[@MikeET]

Omg the acoustic and nylon sounds are amazing are those factory patches or do you create them and if you created them I want them where can I get them!!!

[@MBicknell]

Iv spend about a grand on this set up and tye manual doesn't explain how to assign a patch to each string which is what i bought it for how am i supposed to find out how to ise this frikin thing ?!?

[@giutaraemro5858]

boss sy-1000 How many sounds does it have?

[@davemullan2567]

Is the feature set of this enough to warrant a replacement of both the SY-300 and the GP-10? Or just the SY-300? Or is there a GP-1000 on the horizon?

[@JimsMusicJourney]

Dave Mullan good question. I was thinking same thing. I guess we will find out more end of January. This units release date is around same time as NAMM 2020

[@davemullan2567]

@@JimsMusicJourney It's fascinating to see Roland/Boss's response to the proliferation of synth pedals from boutique as well as larger manufacturers. They still seem to be ahead of the game. Although this is an expensive unit - hence my question! :) We'll see!

[@JimsMusicJourney]

@@davemullan2567 I just sold my GR 55 and GP10 because of the tracking issues. I hope they fix the problem. I set it up correctly but the middle of the notes in the middle of the neck sounded weird.

[@davemullan2567]

@@JimsMusicJourney Wow ... were Roland/Boss support not helpful?

[@GearSounds]

This does warrant a replacement. Here is a 30-minute video going more in-depth with this pedal of my favorite patches. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3ennK2Dr81_bZI

[@Inimoulleb]

You convinced me to get the gr-55 in the past. Really looking forward to seeing the difference of this unit and how it compares. Holding off on effects boards for now til I learn more!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi there, I'll endeavour to do some more in depth video early in the new year hopefully they may help you to understand the difference between units... All the very best

[@alanredversangel]

Think I'll have to get this. Has all the GP-10 features. Only cons I can think of is no IR, No shimmer effect, you can't have dual stereo guitar sims/setups, no sound module for sampled sounds like piano etc and it's a shame they haven't developed the poly FX. A poly octave fuzz or something would have been nice, or a hex delay. No pedal is perfect though

[@Mehdigitara1]

Is there any device that replaces the Roland gk3?

[@redcomn]

I wanna run it thru ve-500 was it feasible alex? And was it feasible to play midi keyboard while guitar in contact?

[@Johnulux]

Does the guitar have the special pickup in this video? Can we not take full advantage of this product with standard pickups?

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

Has midi pickup, front part of bridge, 13 pin output into unit. Required for individual string tracking etc.

[@fonztse]

So I don't need a GK-pickup device to use it? Then why there is one in your guitar (in the Boss promotion video)?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Sorry for the confusion Fonz but yes you do in fact need the GK pick up to use this.

[@RobTackettCovers]

You need a pickup that works with Roland / BOSS 13 pin gear...different folks make non BOSS / Roland guitars and pickup systems that work with GK devices...Godin is one company that makes various guitar models that are Roland GK compatible...if you really love the guitar that you play, Graph Tech makes saddles, bridges, etc. (including a Floyd Rose bridge equipped with piezo saddles), and makes a mod kit called Hexpander (you can Ebay search that, as an example: Graph Tech Hexpander) and you can turn your current guitar into a Roland GK compatible guitar, if you so desire...

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

​@@RobTackettCovers Hey Rob, you're absolutely right, there are other brands that will work, I actually own a Godin, an old Brian moore and also a custom guitar fitted with the Ghost system, but in my experience I've found the GK-3 pickup or GK-3 installation kit the most successful and reliable so I would always recommend using the for piece of mind. ;-)

[@RobTackettCovers]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Hey Alex, thanks for responding...yes, I just wanted to throw out some options...I have used both, and I'll agree in regard to sound quality, etc. because the pickup on the GK systems, whether it is a GK3 or the GK-KIT-GT as a permanent install on a guitar, for some reason, the GK pickup has a better sound thing going on...don't know if you've found this to be the case for you, as that kind of stuff is subjective, but for me, with the GK pickup, the modeling just sounds more accurate to the real deal IMO, even though there are settings in the Roland and Boss GK devices that accommodate non-Roland/ BOSS GK compatible pickup/ 13 pin systems...hey, can't wait to find out more...hope you are well...oh, on another note, I got to see you live when you were in the Portland Oregon area when you were on tour with Steven Wilson...great playing, man!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@RobTackettCovers Nice one man, hope you enjoyed the gig, was nice playing in the US last year hope to be back again in the future. I'll try to do some more videos on the SY in the next few weeks or certainly by the end of the month. All the best.

[@YOSTINATOR]

Is this unit worth the price of admission if you don't use gk pickups?

[@wilsonmachado8695]

fck !!! why roland dont put a sequencer in a GR55 ? great video ! congratz mr Alex ! hugs from brazil

[@owen4255]

Hey, so this thing won’t work without the GK-3? Just got one today, and nothing sounds when I plugged in my guitar...

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey Mate, to get the best out of it I'd certainly recommend getting one but you can use the amp modelling and Dynamic synth sounds in the mean time. For now go to PATCH P48-1 through to 50-4 these patches will work with regular guitar. I hope that helps.

[@owen4255]

Alex Hutchings thank you very much for the tip Alex, I’ll try that out.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@owen4255 My pleasure. Good luck. ;-)

[@owen4255]

Alex Hutchings by the way which pick up and exp pedal would you recommend for this unit?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@owen4255 Hi mate, the GK-3 pick up is the one to get and there are two expression's I'd recommend either the BOSS EV-5 or the EV-30. All the best.

[@smashmash]

I've pre-ordered!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Awesome. ;-)

[@dogmatronic]

smashmash did you find out whether you can run a modelling guitar and a synth at the same time or 2/3 synths or modelling types at the same time? Think I’ll keep my VG99

[@smashmash]

@@dogmatronic Yes the manual is now up so you can see all features. You can run 3 instances of any combination you want - 3 synths, 3 modelled guitars, 3 modelled basses or any combo of the above. What's more each modelled guitar has its own amp block as part of the instrument.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@smashmash Hey Guys, also in addition to the 3 synth or modelled guitars you can use the regular pick up too... So 4 things simultaneously. Hope that helps. ;-)

[@dogmatronic]

smashmash any recommendations on offers pre order wise?

[@garyusinger]

how does it work with a 5 string bass? I have a Goya Bass that has the 13 pin connector. Does this machine accept the 13 pin cable? Thanks

[@DenisRexhepi88]

If your bass has a 13 pin connector it means that it is compatible and you can use it with the boss sy-1000 Roland or gr55 and you don't need to install a GK3 pickup.

[@luigicimbro3006]

Hi Alex. The sounds are really very interesting and the possibilities seem to be very large. Sorry, you don't need to have the GK3 right? Thanks for the video

[@ranilliyanaarachchi8007]

❤️❤️

[@ladosbassistmalaya]

Nice Sir 🔥🔥

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

Wait, you need a special pickup for this thing?

[@AviPFine]

would a fishman triple play be able to access the gk3 sounds on this unit?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

I'm not familiar with the Fishman pick up but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be compatible I'm afraid. Thx for watching.

[@ViceSquad]

I own the TP and similar BOSS units, the majority of features in the SY1000 would not be accessible with TP. Each has it's own unique way of triggering sounds, TP is primarily software based. The floor unit offers only standard MIDI out not the dedicated Roland cable fitting. Hope that helps ;-)

[@smashmash]

Glad to see the 13 pin added! Quite a tool. Q. Can it run modelled guitar and synth at same time?

[@aaronkaaimarino]

Yes!

[@smashmash]

Just seen English manual - awesome!!!

[@nungshipongen3365]

❤️

[@jeffblack5024]

Would like to hear less flashy demo sounds drowned in delay and more stuff that might work in a mix.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

So this can do all the Boss SL20 Slicer can do?

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Hey Alex: how clean does one's playing need to be using the GK pickup? Has this improved (I'm not the cleanest player).

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi Tony, thx for checking out the video, as far as playing cleanly, as always with guitar synth there is an element of playing clean to get the best out of it however as this is signal processing as opposed to triggering PCM sounds it's so much more forgiving. Hopefully you'll be able to try one out in the stores soon. All the best

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Thanks for the reply - I defintely look forward to trying it out! :-)

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@tonyrapa-tonyrapa My pleasure...I'm programming some fun sounds with it right now in fact... It's completely insane this thing... All the best dude.

[@jessebondmusic]

"A little rusty today"... lol, better than my best day

[@kfliegner]

Would love to see the GR-300 sim

[@colaboytje]

Does this go to the mixing desk?

[@jefflinhares9198]

"Stranger Things'" tone rsrs.

[@patshep68]

nobody in english gets rsrs lol...

[@KashKashshiro]

Sy1000 in the morning Sy1000 in the evening Woke up 2:22AM, still Sy1000.. When can I have one. 😭

[@jimmywilliams3972]

Yes I definitely need to see some more content. I would have pre ordered mine already but it seems like an upgrade to the GR55 and I found that had some limitations after I pulled the trigger and bought one. In many ways I loved it but in other was it was unusable for me. I need more information before I buy this one.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey Jimmy I will endeavour to create some more videos in Jan and Feb. All the best

[@ricopaxton]

Thx for the presentation and I really got some questions: 1. It looks like, your guitar is unplugged, I mean, there's no cable, though it looks like, you play the stuff legit 2. I can see the midi pickup and it's connected to.. again nothing. Where's the GK3 unit, as shown on the JEM (if I'm dead wrong please forgive me, I really tried hard to spot anything, but there's just a cable laying loose over your leg) 3. Would love to know, if the SY1000 can be seen as a symbiosis of the SY300 and GR55, meaning, it tracks midi and/or regular and if so, how does that work connection- and cable-wise? 4. Will there be offered midi pickups for 7 and 8 string guitars with the GK3? 5. Are there also sounds and features of the GT1000 built in? Thx and best wishes

[@tothoseofus3887]

It looks like one of the note discontinued Roland ready strats. www.roland.com/au/products/gc-1/ The gk plug is on the edge of the guitar below the regular output jack.

[@ricopaxton]

Aaah, this brings light, I'm sure you're right. Thx for the insight 👍

[@thehowlingterror]

Woolly hat indoors?

[@skyshyne]

Sounds great! But, how's that strat connected to the SY? I can't actually see any cable, nor either the GK pickup in this video :)

[@tothoseofus3887]

It looks like one of the note discontinued Roland ready strats. www.roland.com/au/products/gc-1/ The gk plug is on the edge of the guitar below the regular output jack.

[@skyshyne]

@@tothoseofus3887 ohhh… now i see. That's where that cable goes. Thank you.

[@samba1412]

Have I missed something or is that Strat not plugged in?

[@homeslice1479]

There isn't anything in the input jack, no. But that's a Fender/Roland GC-1 Strat with the GK pickup built in and a 13-pin jack on the bottom of the body, which is out of frame. Can you see the little white strip between the bridge and the bridge pickup? That's the GK pup.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

As homeslice mentions it's plugged in via the 13 pin pickup and the bottom of the guitar. Hope you liked the video,

[@samba1412]

Alex Hutchings Thanks both :-) Does this one work purely off a guitar lead or do you have to use the pickup?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@samba1412 You have to use the pick up to benefit from the full scope of the units potential.

[@heinzstein99]

gr 55 vs sy 1000 , your opinion?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

They are quite different to be honest so it depends on what functionality you're looking for... I like both for different reasons. The GR has a whole library of PCM sounds i.e Trumpets, percussion Keyboards type sounds etc While the SY purely focuses on blending regular guitar tone with more Synth type sounds (i.e SAW, SIN wave's etc... They're both really cool and extremely versatile.... Cheers for watching.

[@heinzstein99]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic I already own a gr 55, i,m waiting for better technical videos of SY 1000 and more explanations or possibilities .Thank you.

[@enzoferrera8178]

@@heinzstein99 i totally agree its a shame that Boss couldn't have just done some more examples with it already being for sale. I would've already put my order in if Alex had just done a quick run of the presets even. They did send him one and the demo was super cool but my money is burning a hole in my pocket and i JUST CANT TELL ENOUGH FROM THE DEMO so I will sadly have to pass for now and just buy another hardware synth and the SY-1 I got burned on the GR55 and it was a true disappointment sounded lackluster

[@seventhsonrj]

👍

[@VitaEx]

How is it different from the sy 300

[@razorbladeray8439]

Possibly the gk3 makes it more synthy

[@VitaEx]

Thanks I saw it had one of those that’s an out for me they track okay but wasn’t the end all be all for me I have a gr55 and after picking up the sy300 don’t really use it or or my gk3 much That was the whole perk of the 300 plug and play

[@frankpeters2563]

@@VitaEx There are 3 engines in this unit: guitar modelling, conventional synth sounds and another unique category named "VIO" which is based on previous Roland VG technology found in units such as the VG-8EX. All this plus amps and effects.

[@BrockDavisson]

@@frankpeters2563 More than that... There's dynamic synth, osc synth, gr-300 synth and vio and vg99 type stuff for alternate tuning and also gt-1000 effects etc..

[@merman93]

sirkreuab-it should “track” the same as your sy-300, actually better. Like having 6 sy-300’s 1 for each string. The issues some have with gr-55 was the pcm samples had a bit of latency. I didn’t have any latency with my gp-10,(when set up correctly).

[@QuikdethDeviantart]

If you’re like me and saw this first, here’s the video he’s referencing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJzUXqSbaNCif5I

[@sayhuhhhh]

Synth wah face at 7:40... killer

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hahaha cheers.

[@RisikoAO]

wait, why the conventional cable output is free but there's another cable coming out from the side of the guitar?

[@jonesisdying]

My question as well: WTF? The Boss specs state: Roland GK-compatible pickup and 13-pin cable required for full access to all synth and modeling features - BOO!

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

It's a guitar synth. That's how that works in Roland/Boss' world. Or get the 300 or the 1.

[@jonesisdying]

@@TrumpetsInMy4x12 good answer! - I have the 300 and I love it... :-)

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

I just got one for the 3rd or 4th time lololol :) It's a great box. I am still sitting here debating how worth it the 1000 will be. Even though I know I will end up with one whether I need it or not :)

[@GearSounds]

Here is a 30 minute video of my favorite patches. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3ennK2Dr81_bZI