Guitar Synthesizer Shootout

[@guitorb]

I hear you Jeff. It's my belief that any guitar player that has an ear for exploring the different tones of the six strings cannot help but to be enticed by the plethora of tones available in the realm of music synthesis.

[@TheMusicAddict]

well said!

[@PsyJaye]

Well said and inspiring; I am ribbed by purists who suggest I am lured by the costume jewelry of synthesis and even the simple introduction of a light doubler on bass when I played with blues-ish players (not traditionalists) seemed to intimidate some in spite of our reaching into blues similar to Led Zepplin interpretations

[@mrburns366]

POTUS YUUUGE BIGLY wow, you sound like me. I've been play 25 years or so myself and I'm getting in synths now. I've always had a broad taste in music but lately I feel a bit burned out with rock music. I'm digging the retrowave stuff and also the darker stuff... Industrial, gothic and that sort of thing.

[@LetArtsLive]

@@TheMusicAddict the last part sounds like Yoko Ono singing LOL

[@sakules]

Finally. this video has everything every other guitar synth video lacked. Reference, proficiency, musicality. etc

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks a lot!

[@latavish]

I know you probably have a life and everything, but I would love to see your videos more often. You are one entertaining guy. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you, and I will try!

[@damienesmond8726]

Just bought my uncles G10 rig for $500 he bought in Japan when he was in the Air Force. I was like 13 in 1986 when he had that so It has been a long wait but mine now I enjoyed this video as it makes its way towards me via fedex ground

[@shawnrurodenm3640]

First off, you are a musician and you are proficient. You teach and demo very well . We are always our worst critic. And what you call sloppy may just be your interpretation of music being filtered through your heart, soul, and body. Love the demonstration. Thanks

[@billthompson4847]

tripped across your video this morning while looking for info on some of the newer guitar/synth pedals. Glad I did, very well done. And you've inspired me to blow the dust off my G10 and IVL Pitchrider and get back to work. Thanks!

[@DrRussPhd]

"These are words with a "C" this time" . . .great King Crimson reference ( Elephant Talk). Thanks for posting this demo. I'm still looking for a decent guitar synth that tracks well and doesn't sound fizzy like the Boss SY 300.

[@TheMusicAddict]

It's about time somebody got that reference!

[@larrycortner6321]

I have a g10 too , back when they came out , They were the best trackers . I use a Yamaha tx 81z for keys, brass, organ ,Rhodes, clavinet,flute and piano .A TX 16 w sampler for strings with two volume pedals for each Tone module to blend the strings in,it worked very well. I had a alesses effects unit with Lesley for the organ that worked with the modulation wheel. A programmable peavey EQ that would change with each sound .I still have it all .

[@CrazyCrafterBoy]

that first guitar jam had a sorta steve howe vibe about it! great playing!

[@parismetaphysics7360]

thank you. that was awesome. i've had the roland guitar toys for coming up to 30 year, so i get the fascination with these devices.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words.

[@timroderick2314]

To any other content creators of this genre, this is how its done. Respect!

[@merman93]

Great video. Most guit/synth guys I know prefer to set pitch bend range to 12 or 24 semi tones, as long as the receiving synth can also be set to the same. It seems to track string bends better. I've had the majority of systems since 1979, ( my fav is the gr 300), including the Yamaha. My real problem with that one was it was too fragile. Please make more vids, this brings back some great memories!!

[@TheMusicAddict]

merman93 I'll give that a try!

[@windsorcrew]

I actually enjoyed another close up look at the Godin Montreal. My genre is acoustic,folk, celtic, etc. so I am after a guitar with three voices that can mix and interact nicely. This seems to be it. I want to eventually be able to bring orchestration along side an acoustic sound using volume pedals without needing to distract my playing. Thanks for a great demo and and entertaining side as well!

[@liogat]

Johnny Sins really CAN do anything

[@juanvaldez5422]

Like a mule 🐎 😝

[@hamrbrojx7575]

Hahaha

[@BradleyNagy]

Hahaha I'm dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BradleyNagy]

That's his brother. Lloyd the Love Log

[@obiiscool]

I was literary about to make a new playlist for gear and your rig just made me smile.

[@twistedship2399]

Thanks for making this video! I've been looking at lots of videos of people demoing these things and most of the videos aren't that good. You really demonstrated what these things could do and how they sound. I'm really looking at getting a triple play pick up now.

[@Mr1comment]

Great video! Very entertaining and great playing as well!

[@dj_tmc]

I came looking for modern comparisons, and left with the exact name of the Korg Synth I borrowed over summer break from my high school!!

[@stevenmatthewbritz]

I knew you were a real guitar player by the faces brother. Cool vid

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE THIS VIDEO....THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO...VERY INFORMATIVE AND VERY HELPFUL..

[@davidjames1858]

Great video! The old Rolands are great for chump change these days. I picked up a GR-1, VG-8 & VG-88. Also picked up a GI-20 converter and MKS-30 module (GR-700 sounds but with faster tracking) To top it off I found a GKP-4 parallel box so I can run all four at once. madness! arff!

[@vicesquadpunk]

Jeff have you got any of the newer MIDI controllers / Synth units?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Honestly, in the years since this video I've kind of given up on guitar synthesizers. The most recent thing that I tried was Fishman's TriplePlay Connect, and it just frustrated me more than anything else.

[@pixelflow]

This is fantastic! If you ever get curious to do a follow up, I think the G10 has some built in patches for the TX802 and TX81Z, and if you can get your hands on a Yamaha G50 it has some patches for the VL70m/PLG150VL.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Oh gosh...I tried a G50 a long, long time ago. I wasn't too impressed with it at the time, but now I'm curious again.

[@bergg2009]

the old guitarists handicap: wanting to play a synthesizer but only having only 4 fingers out of 10 at disposal ;)

[@blackdogsheep5631]

I used to have an Ibanez IMG2010. It worked about as well as your Roland does.

[@dustoff85]

I loved your groove... I have been playing since 1967, I really enjoyed your manipulation of the fretboard never seen a style like your style. I am a retired (26) year US Military Pilot, I flew Blachhaves, I also did a tad of Gulf Offshore oil rig flying and 8 years of civilian EMS flying plus from 1972+ thru Nov 1979 I was a Los Angeles County Emergency Paramedic. Great video...

[@markwelsh9068]

And what the hell has your resume got to do with a guitar synth video?

[@jessihawkins9116]

@@markwelsh9068 yeah that’s what I’d like to know. I think he’s just taking the opportunity just to say he thinks he’s better than everyone else 🤨

[@markwelsh9068]

@@jessihawkins9116 That's how it appears. I've seen that sort of thing before.

[@jessihawkins9116]

@@markwelsh9068 oh well that’s just great. I clicked on this video to learn something but let’s all just get out our tape measures and measure each others dicks instead 😠

[@MFHLA]

Nice shootout. I was hoping for the "Mystery Date" to be the Ibanez X-ING IMG2010 + MC1 ... plus maybe a little IFC60, if it was handy ... still, learned some stuff about some controllers, and I like your style!

[@robertrohm3559]

Yo Ono's reincarnated energy is trapped inside the strings. Because that womans life is art.

[@clocklife]

I've been losing my mind with my GR1 sending incorrect notes to my JX 08. Thanks so much for mentioning the pitch bend issue. Gonna give that a shot. Was about to give up.

[@RomanBuzylev]

Очень красиво работает мизинец! Звук прекрасный!

[@steveberry7264]

Oh well! I guess in one sense I was close! Would be cool to see you set that up though... :) Meanwhile, what in your opinion would be the easiest way to get a guitar to CV controlling an SH101 and also a PolySix? Got a bit of cool old gear cause I was born a bit earlier than 1989! (Still, that was a very good year for me), Love your work - just found you on the tube tonight - have subscribed and will be in touch! Cheers, Steve in Aus - land of cool snakes and pouched animals...

[@bluesteel5688]

Thank you for taking some time to demonstrate and share your experience with guitars and synthesizers......fascinating stuff and at the same time a bit overwhelming.....very interesting

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@linotom1887]

Finally!....somebody about the synth guitar...equipments, set ups, sounds, performance..

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@jime6688]

Hi. New to your channel and I’m becoming quite interested in guitar synthesizers myself(recently scored a couple Roland G707s). Attempting to setup my own studio too, something like what you have. Do you have a video about that? Did it all just happen piece by piece or one piece at a time?

[@martin5940]

Whouw you got a lot of stuff. Nice stuff. Nice guitar and I want it all.

[@AnthonyTopper]

I've never gotten the Fishman to track that quickly and cleanly.

[@dogmatronic]

The main reason why the GR1 doesn’t track as well with the VST is because of the bend transmit. Set it to chromatic or a pitch range of one (and make sure the VST is set accordingly) and it will be fine.

[@gngng5626]

Been in love with an axe of sorts since I first played an electric in my bedroom as a 13 yr old kid. Been a GR 33 fan and prisoner off n on for 20 on years. Cool jams.

[@mwmcbroom]

I was just now doing a google search on the Fishman Triple Play and came across this video. It's nice to see how it stacks up against other synths, especially the old ones you selected. The Korg was totally forgettable. You have a lot of velocity in your playing (Al Di Meola move over!), so you're really able to put the synths through their paces. The Yamaha tracked better than I expected, and I was amazed that the old Roland tracked as well as it did. I own a Roland GR-33 (bought it back in about 2001) and I've always been happy with its tracking. It does handle string bends, by the way. I really like the Hammond B3 with string bends enabled. Add some sweep to it for good measure, and you've got one helluva sound. The GR-33 doesn't have a lot of built-in instruments, but those it has sound really good to me. I've seen several demos of the Fishman Triple Play, though, and I gotta say that I'm tempted by it. I especially like the way it can interface with DAW software. So am I right in assuming that the Triple Play is installed into the guitar by Godin, the way they did with the 13-pin Roland compatible guitars? I used to own one of the nylon string Godins with the GR electronics installed. It was an interesting instrument -- especially handy for fingerstyle and classical arrangements. Now I just use the pickup attached to one of my Strats. So anyway, the big question for me is -- do I really need that Fishman? I think this is more a matter of want than need.

[@the_panos]

Great video, I've been thinking of picking up a tripleplay myself. What I'd really like to know is, how is it installed on that Godin?

[@gerardange]

My first Guitar Synth was back in the Late 70s ~ It was the 360 Systems Spectre Guitar Synth..made by Bob Easton. I still have it.. & also it's Sequential Circuits Programmer... in one on my racks... I haven't turned it on in many, many years though! I think the Serial # is 012...? The Spectre was a 19" Rackmount unit that came with 2 Oberheim Oscillators with envelops & gates & with hex pickup and of course "Hex Fuzz!!!" But, unfortunately... it was not Polyphonic :((. After that the next advancement in Guitar Synths was from New England Digital > The Synclavier !!! Wow that was nice! That was the top dog.. But it cost $100,000 plus tax... so it was a bit too pricy for most guitar pickers. and more for the studio than Live. My Opinion...the GR-55 Roland (a side from it's limiting layout design issues..) The GR-55 is top Dog in the Guitar Synth arena ~ (once you re-adjust it and tweek it...) Only then...It comes to life... It sounds & tracks as good (if not better) than the Synclavier. at less than 3% of the cost! But, from back then to today.... one thing hasn't changed...... That... all technology has its limitations.... and it is up to YOU.... to always try to work around what it can't do with... what it can do! ~ Lets face it... It's all about creativity! and even more about the expression of creativity into " Sound & into Tone " !!! Thank you for taking your time to post your review! Gerard

[@gerardange]

:-)

[@artgillespie162]

I have had a roland Gr1 since they came out. I have used the GR20 and Gr30 and Gr33 and GR55. I feel each of those had some improvements and a few nice features, but I feel the GR1 was still far better than the others. I have used the GK2 and 2a and GK3 synth pickups but I prefere those built in like the ones on the Godin guitars. I haven't tried the Yamaha. But right now my go to rig is a Godin SA guitar with GR1. Thanks for the video. You did a great job. I guess I am a fraud and phoney too. I have made a few CDs and people think I can play keyboard, and fiddle and sax and all the rest. But I am "just a guitar player". But I love it. You just have to phrase things like those other instruments to make them believable. And that is the challenge, but a fun one

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks so much for your comment. I'm on the lookout for the even older GR50 - it supposedly doesn't track as well as the GR1, but the synth engine is a lot more interesting.

[@analogjazzprojectmike3386]

Can you use any of these on an acoustic?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Yes! I had the GK-2 pickup mounted on my Adamas acoustic and it worked great.

[@chappojunior]

The GR-50 tracks faster than the GR-1, GR-30, GR-09, etc... I just sold mine on Reverb for about $150.00. Pretty easy to find them. I believe you would truly like the GR-50

[@TheMusicAddict]

I've been actively searching for a deal on while for a while. I'll post a video if and when I finally pick one up.

[@uzytkownikyoutube3835]

I'm very curious your review of an Artiphon Instrument 1. Have you plan to review it?

[@azamikera]

Exceptional .... could you do this test with midi guitar 2 or GiMiC? It would be very cool!

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks! I'll see what I can do!

[@jerryreff67]

Nice video. I use a GR-55 with a LGXT which works well for praise rock.

[@jchavins]

This stuff is fine and wonderful unless you are playing live. The Fishman stores it's virtual instruments on a computer so you have to have that too for live performances. If you're just doing recordings have fun but if you're playing live the Roland GK and Gr55 on a Strat make the most sense.

[@georgef1801]

Excellent presentation and overall demo Sir !! Maybe one of the best videos about this guitar synth 'subject' . In case you ever get your hands on a vintage Blue Chip AXON i bet you''ll love its tracking and string/frets layer 'features' and will definitely hate its awfully done editing parameters menu :^) It was also nice to humor about your level of ''supposed sloppiness ''' as i just see a very talented and musically oriented guitarist who can indeed play ! Kudos Jeff .

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you for the kind words! I'll keep my eyes open for an Axon. I'm only vaguely familiar with them. I'm pretty sure that John McLaughlin used to use them.

[@rf7105]

for the last 2 weeks i haven't been able to put it down! .....i've been playing my prs thru "midi guitar 2" software and I'm blown away by the tracking! needs no hardware of any kind ...AND it both hosts plugins and runs AS a plugin. you guys shood really check it out .... its goin into my rig for sure!

[@richardridings7511]

Yep it's really good- I do a lot of my Bass Parts into The Ik Modo bass -which is one helluva plug-in.

[@shlomorabenovets4709]

Just found out about it recently fly. So far I can say it tracks considerably better than my Roland GR33 with the pickup mounted on my Strat

[@mikesharpsongs]

Are the six knobs on the right of the Yamaha rack unit's faceplate gain controls for each string? Fantastic video, btw; I just picked up the FTP after trying one of those Godins with one built in. I've played guitars with GK2 & 3, RMC piezos, and the FTP; playing changes/improves, but I do prefer the piezos overall.

[@TheMusicAddict]

That's correct - those are individual gain / sensitivity controls. I'll be honest - I haven't played that guitar synth since this video was made 6+ years ago!

[@samsicorde6593]

Hi. Thanks for your vidéo. But i don’t see how your Godin Montreal os outfitted with thé triple play. Could you explain me. Many thanks

[@TheMusicAddict]

The Triple Play system was built into the guitar at the factory. There's no visible pickup required for it.

[@thebrowns1017]

Interesting. I bought the Fishman Triple Play pickup when it first came out. Great idea but I couldn't get it to work successfully with Logic Studio on the Mac. Probably works great if you are using a PC. Retailer did accept return and I got a refund.

[@theUglyManowar]

Have u had a chance to demo the boss sy-300 guitar synth yet? Kind of exciting that it doesn't need a piezo pick up system just normal 1/4" output. But from what I seen it doesn't allow for midi multi timbral instruments just synthesized sounds. Which is fine but I like the compositional aspect of classic instruments that the gr-1 could leverage. ( some of the sounds could be quite convincing when u altered yer style of play for them like the vibes and some of the wind/reed instruments ) Enough to compose some interesting ideas save for percussion sections for which 6 strings are inadequate. But between Guitar the Alesis D4 drum module ( and homemade radioshack velocity sensitive piezo buzzers repurposed as pick ups ) and the gr 1. I could at least notepad a composition that expressed how the classic instruments would contribute. Got out of recording strangely enough in the mid 90's about the same time I got into computing. But never married the two. Kind of depressing that u had to kill the pitch. Did you try to adjust the pickup sensitivity for each string in combo with a lighter pitch setting ( and an altered style of play? ) to trigger midi on yer computer. I always assumed that as much would work as well as the stock sounds? :( ( I had an emu proteus rack and that use to work with my gr 1 flawlessly ) don't have it but still have the gr 1! soundcloud.com/theuglyman0war/darkmancini-strut?fb_ref=Default

[@kierenmoore3236]

Yes. I too was wondering whether you have tried out the SY-300 yet, and your thoughts ... ? Nice vid and thank you. Just found your channel and sub'd ... Cheers! K

[@stephen0793]

You got some mad skills there man! Trying to imitate some of your licks

[@kevinblythe2192]

After coming across this this vid it makes me want to get out my LGXT and Roland GR33 also. Last time I checked though some of the synth switching wasn't working too well on the LGXT and because of the electronics involved guitar techs seem to want to steer clear here in Oz.

[@briantyhy4880]

LGxt Godin with the GR01 using internal sounds. I thought the sound you choice would track a lot faster than a piano sound with has the latency problems

[@cankutbayhan]

wouw...brilliant opening...and for your request about ms-20, it has the plugin option along with the vsti option on its software version. Apart from all may i ask for a performance on the triple play??? like for the "Blink from infected mushroom or for the cover of daft punk that you can find on youtube as tron guitar...i think it will be insanely valuable measuring the capability on previously done, affirmed transcriptions, i mean this way especially through observing it on the live performance one can easily say that i might venture to score out sort of tracks with my midi pickup for real or like oh man i still have to practice on hanon virtuoso volume 1 :) thx a lot.

[@juanvaldez5422]

I just picked up a gr-20 at a local pawn for 50 smackers, I have a gr-55 , but I heard the 20 can actually be better on some patches. The 55 sounds great when it tracks right, real fickle on which guitar I equip with hex pickup. I still can’t get it to track pianos decent. Strings , pads are do-able, but I can’t get the pianos to track good unless I install the hex on a certain guitar. Scale length of the guitar seems to affect it quite a bit. I’m interested to see what up with the gr 20, I heard it tracks better, just less instrument and sound tweaking abilities

[@patricksailor9190]

Awesome video man. You occupied 24min of my free Friday night evening. That's saying something. Push up brother.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks, Patrick!

[@Feedyyy]

Hello. i would like to have Guitar riffs in midi files to use in my styles that a create in cubase to put in my korg pa3x. Can you help me? Thanks

[@gregorymcwilliams1527]

thank's man ! l have a GRl .did not no you tern the pitch bend off. 😇

[@Raggo12345]

Brilliant video, and brilliant playing! Thanks for the great video! Would love if you could borrow a Jammy! Since all the videoes online with the Jammy MIDI guitars only have simple strumming or non-guitarists playing it. Myself owning a G-10, I don't need another midi-guitar, but the Fishman in the Godin really was brilliant! Will look out for that one!

[@bfoflyer]

I have a G10 in MINT condition and really enjoy its many quarks. For a system that has been out for around 27 years, you have to admit that Yamaha was way ahead of its time. My question though is why you have your string sense knobs maxed out? I thought they were to set just above the threshold. And as a tip, if you keep your frets polished bright, it will improve the tracking. Anyhow, thanks for another great video.

[@TheMusicAddict]

I was wondering if someone was going to comment on the maxed out knobs. :-) To be honest, that's how I set them around the time when I first got the unit (1993! It was my high school graduation present.) and I haven't mucked with them since then. I remember that it missed way too many notes when I had them anything but maxed.

[@rogerfelez7478]

The Rhodes sound of the GR-1 is better in my opinion, it is very compressed, have you edited it?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Nope - in fact, I lost the small handful of sounds that I edited when I repaired it a few months ago. I'm pretty sure that I didn't have a compressor on the audio track or on the master bus, either.

[@mikejacobson9373]

are you playing through those monitors in the back ground?

[@danielleohallisey4218]

Maybe you can help me solve one of the great mysteries of (my) life; how the hell do you change the backup battery on the G10? I took mine out of storage after years, and can't figure out where they keep that battery...Anyway, I'm a guitar synth junkie too; have a GR-55 and a VG-99 in addition to the G10. My all-time fave was the Photon controller. Got busted in a move and I have regretted tossing it ever since. Thanks for the great video on a strange passion...

[@SLAPSTICK2011]

I be gotta be honest. Everything was wonderful till the surprise came last. Probably I was expecting a different sound... for when that cartoon tickling chirp-chuckles rushed in 😳 I couldn’t stop laughing. You are entertaining to say the least. 😂 Love it. I just lost an auction with that Godin xtSA at $520 on eBay. But there’s a BOSS SY300 who can do most everything GRs can requiring only a regular electrical guitar. What is your opinion of the Boss synthesizers? Thank you. 🍷

[@jessihawkins9116]

it not as good as gr

[@Piplodocus]

So where’s the actual pickup on that godin with the tripleplay in? I couldn’t see the usual little mag hex one the tripleplay normally has?

[@TheMusicAddict]

There are Fishman piezo pickups on each string; the TriplePlay gets its signal from them.

[@monsirto]

Awesome, thank you. Came onto this while considering purchase of a Multiac. Very useful. PS, you sound great!

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks so much!!

[@ironboard6]

tried roland gr55,gi20,vbass.for a bass player the tracking always was a problem, saving up for a industrial radio midi bass, this is now the only option for midi guitar with no tracking problems and a natural playing feel..cant wait....oh and thanks for the video...

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you for watching!

[@segaboy9894]

I caught that Zappa orchestra crash at the beginning!

[@TheMusicAddict]

Yes! Thank you! I can't believe that it took this long for somebody to notice. :-)

[@ianandy1234]

The Synthesizer Addict yeah what ever happened to all the fun in the world?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Larry's not with us...

[@ianandy1234]

He bit the big one,

[@cylasabon1643]

In the G10, there must be a way to create or built something so the sound won't bend if you choose not to. Like a switch with some software or electronics. I want to know if that could be done ? A specialist in electronics,computers and instruments may be able to do create that.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Something I didn't mention in my video: when I record something using the G10, I'll often edit the MIDI track after the fact to remove any unwanted bends at the start of notes. It doesn't take too much time, so I've always considered that a reasonable workaround.

[@brianmi40]

GR-50 and GR-55 here, plus a GI-20, used with Godin xtSA and a GK3 on an Ovation.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Very cool!

[@UnitedEffect]

enjoyed the video.... seems like maybe you should shorten your guitar strap by a little bit. Like the Godin guitars very much.... nice playing, no doubt. The only guitar synth I own is an old Korg X-911. Even though I've owned a guitar with a built-in GraphTech 13 pin midi p'up for 11 yrs now, I just haven't found a synth worth integrating into my setup/sound so far. I bought it for the piezo output w/ 3 band para eq. Cheers from Montreal! (better late than never?LOL)

[@OGEECHEEMAN]

Nice presentation.I have the roland gr700 w/505 controller..I know, it's a juno with a guitar trigger,still some nice sounds here and there.i rarely use it. if I were not a tech it would have been in the incinerator with the rest of the obsolete roland parts a long time ago.the analog horns abd woodwinds are nice.My regular synth of choice is the roland gr 09. particularly when I use it as a module with my studio logic keyboard controller.great sounds and layers.any idea where i might find a wide formay roland hex pick up for my 505 guitar?

[@rajandrew]

The tone of all the synths are excruciating

[@TheMusicAddict]

Outstanding feedback! Thanks!

[@MbSkyfish]

Great video. I have been hemming on an FTP for that superior tracking, to run software synths in studio, but pricey for just a pup (especially when you factor in the guitar multiplier)... And then how do you use it w/out the PC? I could tap MIDI out from my GR-33 or 55, but instead I usually suffer my horrible keyboard playing and lots of takes, or use Guitar Wing. I don't find tracking an issue with either GR unit a problem w/GK3 pups (on various 84-91 superstrats w/FR trems), only with GK2A on an HSS Strat gives me grief periodically. Could just need further adjustment I guess...

[@remixedremixes]

The FTP actually has a floor controller if you want to use it without a computer. The unit (Tripleplay fc-1) is kinda pricey though

[@ronsindric4241]

Jeff, thank you for the. Vid; especially teaching me a out the G10. Two questions: do you know of any LAP STEEL guitars with built in synths. Then, what do you think of the YAMAHA EZ-EG for a rank beginner like me. I am not Django, but I do have partially crippled hands from a NASTY table saw accident. Thank You.

[@mikesharpsongs]

What sound modules, or VSTs would you recommend, particularly in conjunction with the FTP?

[@TheMusicAddict]

If I'm being honest, I've really soured on guitar synths over the years. Even with the best ones, I've had to make too many compromises in my playing. At this point, I'd rather use pedals to make my guitar sound not like a guitar. Sorry I can't be more helpful!

[@kennyanderson3264]

I was hoping you might also have an MG-510, or one of its siblings.

[@oldiegoodie7696]

Maybe the designers make pinch bend functions to the proper sounds not the non - bend instruments. What synth guitar you would recommend?

[@regortex3364]

Incredible playing, loved the Rhodes patch.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you very much!

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

That was very nice playing

[@TheAdadadada]

I so enjoy your videos! Thanks !

[@JamesBos]

Jesus, watched for 5 seconds before realising this isn’t Devin Townsend.

[@sonicwingnut]

Mum can we have Devin? Mum: We have Devin at home Devin at Home:

[@dustoff85]

Good eye...now that u said that I too agree. I need to look David up

[@NoName-OG1]

I found this in a search for midi guitar - as I too have a mental/muscle memory issue with keyboards. (Not a phony though as I'm vey open about it.) The search however, was due to tying in my Roland GR-55 to an Akai MPC, as I was looking to deal with some velocity issues.... Something, I'm working out on my own, but once I do work it out, it may help you as well... In the meantime, I love the the idea of the 'synth addict' (as I too am) who also has an aversion to keyboards (as I) - who has similar hurtles... I feel less alone now... I hope you do too. (We are not going to date....)

[@MetalLizardJesus]

Great video man, think my favourite was the GR-1, the response on that thing sounded great!

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you, Joel! I'm sorry to say that my GR-1 is long gone. I traded all my Roland guitar synth gear a couple years ago to help pay for a new guitar.

[@warp9988]

Please try the new SY thing from boss and the GR-55

[@smfknj6010]

I want to hear from you all.. what is the BEST way to get a synth sound out of a guitar.. Least latent

[@kierenmoore3236]

Have you tried the GR-55 (c GK-3), and or the new Boss SY-300? Very interested in your thoughts?! Cheers, K

[@warp9988]

Impressed by the Triple Play.

[@mwyatt222]

your thoughts on the elusive synclavier set up metheny used ?

[@briantyhy4880]

You are an amazing player and have the tools to have lots of fun. I am wondering if you have tried any of the light wave pickups like the Wilcox hexpro into a synth. I am currently using a gr33 with a couple of godin guitars but find the tracking sure messes up on some patches. I am thinking of purchase a fishman triple play pickup and setup a guitar with it. What are your thoughts on the future of synth given the fact that the light-wave pickups are starting to hit the market now. Thanks for posting your video I really enjoyed your comments.

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thanks, Brian! I don't have any experience with lightwave pickups. The technology sounds intriguing, although I don't know if it'll lead to guitar synth tracking that's any better than what you'll get from a piezo-based system like in my Godin LGXT. I'll see if I can get my hands on one to test.

[@briantyhy4880]

Thanks. I am very tempted by the fishman triple play. Thanks again for posting your videos on the gr50 and your synth roundup review. I used to have a gr50 but sold it because I had tracking issues with the gk2 pickup but I did notice any tracking problems when you played through the godin guitar. thanks again for the videos and for your reply. Maybe you would like to check out my pictures on my facebook page when I cycled through europe and asia. BRIAN TYHY. cheers

[@4jefftvai]

Are you channeling edger winter

[@tmoney-xr7uh]

What is the best platform to play midi instruments in MainStage with your Guitar?

[@autobotsNdecepticons]

Have you tried the Graphtech Ghost pickups with their midi preamp?

[@benvin10365]

Please test Roland’s new GK-3B pickup with a 5 or 6 string bass? I want to know if they improved their low note tracking.

[@TheMusicAddict]

I've actually sold off all of my Roland GK pickup based stuff! I'll get into the details in a video coming soon.

[@erikca70]

Enjoyed your video - what is the groove-box/drum machine you're using?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Thank you! That's a Yamaha AN200.

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

I still use the GR-700 from time to time, but I had to remove the whammy bar from the G-707 guitar and 'lock' the bridge to ameliorate the tracking which is now pretty good. I put EMG pickups in it, though I'm not sure if that in itself improves the tracking. I also use a GR-1 and GR-20 (with a GK-3 mounted on a Charvel 475 Special). The GR-1's sounds can be edited in interesting ways, but it's not an easy machine. While the GR-20's editing capabilities are limited, the tracking is really good and there are 400 sounds to choose from. I once had a GR-300 and regret selling it to this day. Never got around to buy the GR-1's expansion module when it was still available; do you know where I could find one at a a reasonable price?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Regarding the GR-1 expansion module, all I can say is save searches on the usual sites: eBay, reverb.com, and (if you're based in the US) craigslist and musicgoround.com. You never know what'll pop up. Regarding the GR-700: ever since I was a kid, I thought that these were the coolest looking things in the universe. :-) It's the mis-tracking on these things that kind of makes them so great.

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

In its original state the GR-700's tracking is so bad it's a wonder the thing sold so well, comparatively speaking. It was ridiculously expensive too. But the guitar is a delight to play and its look still captivates audiences. Spare parts are becoming difficult to find. The multiconnector has become a collector's item in its own right, lol.

[@archiegomocag9138]

i've been looking for such hack for a long time

[@nicolasroy6654]

Hi Why there's no pick up on the Godin? I'm trying to find a solution of midi guitar without adding midi pick=up. Someone have an idea ?

[@TheMusicAddict]

Sorry I'm late to reply to this. The Godin takes the signal from its piezos (one per string) and uses those for its Fishman TriplePlay connectivity. It doesn't need a separate bulky pickup, which is nice.

[@nicolasroy6654]

@@TheMusicAddict Thanks for the answer. What is the exact name of the kit? Thanks