Roland GR- 55

I have a new Godin Multiac SA Nylon String Guitar and a Roland GR-55 Guitar Synth. I added them into my show with incredible response from my audience . I thought I'd Share it with you, hope you like !!!!!

[@TheAndybow1964]

Fantastic musician with a great understanding of taste and the use of the best technology. Really enjoyed. Thank you

[@lcastillo6537]

Extraordinary so the instrument and the musician also. Congrats

[@msinger5340]

Great demo and fantastic playing! I have a Slim. Looks like a GR-55 is now calling!

[@nguyenhungquan842]

I have a new Godin Multiac SA Nylon String Guitar and a Roland GR-55 too and I wish I could live in the same city with you to learn.

[@Whichwaymoto]

Great to meet you today. Thanks for the tips on the GR-55 and Godin.

[@umitanonymous3400]

Roland Gr 55 , what a dream machine, on the other hand really expensive. You nailed it Mr., so decent Melodies.

[@Gregorypeckory]

Under a grand for a synth? It's a bargain imo, especially considering what we have to pay for guitars and amps; an entry level Boogie is twice what a Roland guitar synth costs, for example.

[@saintchuck1515]

Lovely presentation of the Godin paired with the Roland!! I have the xTSA but am waiting for a multiac slim to come in... I about spewed my coffee out when you started playing "Careless Whisper." LOL

[@PeterEdwardCaceci]

Thanks, man! I just bought a Godin, too!

[@Kineticartist]

this video among others has pushed me to get a GR55 it will be here soon !

[@jimgeorger4452]

Great taste of synth…think I need that…

[@snoolee7950]

It begins - revenge of the gtr players on the keyboard players.

[@rickbrosseau1162]

Beautiful. However i wish Godin Guitar Company would please work on the buzz that still comes from the Bass 6th string E and sometimes the 4th string D. It is nice to hear string buzz on Flamenco compositions but not for classical or jazz pieces. I love the Godin multi ac.....and hope the Godin company will fix this slight string buzz that is apparent on most of the multiac nylon string guitars.

[@rickbrosseau1162]

On my prior text i meant to text THIS there is a string buzz FROM 4th string ( D) and 5th string. ( A) also on the 6th string E from the Godin ( although ever so slight.)

[@LouDeMarco]

Fantastic demo. Thank you.

[@BCRSIX]

Thanks for this video. I have a Roland Multiac SA Nylon guitar, but an old Roland GR 33 module. It's pretty limited in what it can do in terms of useful sounds. This 55 model sounds so much better, I'm going to get one. Thanks

[@Jkaterchannel]

same as you. Godin multiac and gr33. I'm saving for a gr55.

[@Jkaterchannel]

Just got my 55. Awesome!

[@m_z_momo]

The sounds are beautiful... Does anyone know how to set up the Roland GR55 and Godin ACS SA to achieve this quality of sound?

[@acousticlover-datnguyen6571]

Cool. Love it

[@jimmyjoe3823]

Fantastic sound and great playing!

[@wallacenock7423]

Wow you should be an ambassador for Roland GR55. I am definitely ordering one. Did you do any piano work on it as that would be interesting. I have ordered the Godin same as your but the steel string version. Thanks for a great demo

[@vascowashington2659]

Wooow I loved it

[@FingersOnStrings]

Your style and spirit are stronger than the Roland How beautiful your senses

[@neoseyes]

What I find is that people who own and present the GR-55 love what they do............

[@kikiboss13]

hello, I would like to take the GR55 and the GK3. I have a nylon rope Godin. the nylon is compatible with the GK3? thank you

[@MyRobertron]

excellent my stiamdo many congratulations from a friend over Boivia

[@leybisalvarado896]

Excelente!!!! Desde Panamá 🇵🇦 felicitaciones tocas hermoso

[@ElVagabundo777]

Hello .. I have a question or rather a request for possible help. When I write notes in TAB via MIDI (I have a Godin guitar with a 13-pin input, I connect it to the Roland GR 55 and then connect it to the computer with a midi-usb cable) using a guitar, the program records the sound "c" on the 2nd string, threshold 1. I would like so that he would write the note in a different position on the fingerboard, eg string 4, fret 10. But it does not happen. So it's not good, because the piece is recorded in the wrong position on the fingerboard. Do you know something about it? Maybe there are some solutions .. Using the guitar, I write notes in TAB much faster and more conveniently. I have been looking for a solution for several months. I am asking for a possible answer. I would be very grateful for any hint. Best wishes. MiroslaV

[@brianthompson2089]

That'll get your creative juices flowing!

[@ezequielmedranosantos6057]

Excelente demo. Mis respetos SR

[@tpledger100]

Well done Charles!

[@2008LethalMelody]

У меня просто голова отвалилась и укатилась куда-то под стол. Двойной удар - и мастерство исполнения и возможности девайса.

[@MrChano48]

Hi, amazing synthesize, I have one, and also a Godin Multiac, so please would you tell me what PU TYPE or piezo may I select.Thanks.

[@ruckerd2324]

Nice Demo! Makes me want one!

[@plyitagn]

where did you get the backing tracks? very tasty.

[@feliperoldan1442]

regards I would like to ask you if the r gr55 can work with an instrument other than the guitar that has a microphone. for example a bandit with a microphone. A bandola is an instrument similar to a banjo or an electrically amplified mandolin.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO COOL......much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO [the band]

[@saadalazzawi3038]

Great

[@karlyetter3265]

Charles, Love your set-up. Could I still use all of my Quiver of guitars that I own on this system? Or do I need the guitar that you were using. Post to my Facebook with the info. Combat Karl. You are sounding so awesome...

[@WarrenPostma]

killer playin

[@trivu5951]

Hello. Would you please show me how to connect the Godin to GR-55? What kind of cable? Thanks.

[@jubbaronny]

13 pin

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Impressive!

[@tonykoziol9052]

Hi from the UK. Could you please tell me the best way to amplify for a live band/gig. Thanks,

[@aldoemiliojanco6059]

soo great!!!

[@henrymuasml]

looking into getting one :)

[@matigrob]

yes, a great guitar, and we managed to improve it further with a replacement board that adds a lower octave bass to the lowest played note: polybass.com . its simple to build in without soldering and integrates without delay or glitches - part of the instrument really! and the hiss goes away...

[@nikazoran2558]

great, What source you use for backing tracks? Play along CD or something else.

[@byronp24]

AMAZING!🎸

[@urbansoban2669]

Great gear and playing. Bravo!

[@ougenven3531]

WELL DONE, RESP...

[@BCRSIX]

Hello,`I just got my GR55, but I can only get the synth sounds to come out of it. I have a GR30, and it works great; I just use the 13-pin cable and I blend the sounds with the control on my Godin, but not on the GR55. I fooled around with some of the settings, and routed the pickup to the Guitar Output, and the guitar signal will come out of the Guitar Output when I do that, but I would have to use a second amplifier to do that, and for that matter, I shouldn't have to do that. I should only have to use my 13-pin cable to the GR55, and the Mono output to my monitor. I contacted Tech Support, and they sent me some info, but they are focused on the controls of the GK pickup, and not my Godin. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@charlessedlak]

Hi there it would be hard for me to help without being there but my best advise is Roland has a great tech support line 323-890-3700 call them I'm sure they will get you up and running hope that helps and good luck !!!!

[@BCRSIX]

charles sedlak Got problem solved. I saw another video someone posted on how to turn on the pickups with each patch. At first I didn’t understand why they made it that way, but upon further thought, I can understand it now. I will continue to watch your video for further inspiration. Thanks again for posting it.

[@nicolafedele3385]

Excellent demonstration. My question is if you think the synthesizer sounds better with a guitar with metal strings, or nylon. As I am undecided if to buy a godin acs sa in nylon, or an electric godin xtsa. Thank you for your answer

[@charlessedlak]

I think it performs with an electric guitar myself Hope that helps .

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Very good. I have a Carvin CS1 nylon with GT20 synth! Hmmn!

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

COULD YOU PLEASE PLAY ROLAND DOWN THE RIVER FOR US ?

[@ianpierabarca4068]

Hola charles . saludos desde Perú. quisiera saber qué configuración usaste en la parte donde tocas hotel California. gracias

[@branislavgjorcevski2077]

Amazing, thank you! What is the guitar behind you?

[@nicolafedele3385]

Amazing.I wanted to ask a question. I have a godin acs sa and a roland gr 55. I can only hear the sound of the sinth, but not the guitar. Do I have to set something in the settings? Thank you

[@charlessedlak]

The Sliders on the guitar. The one on top is the guitar and the one on the bottom is for the synth but you have to plug the 1/4 inch cable into your amp so in other words, you have to plug both the synth cable and the guitar cable into your amp hope that helps :D

[@nicolafedele3385]

OK, I will try. Thank you

[@fredericboyerkx]

Hello ! What's model of Yamaha is the guitar on your side ?

[@charlessedlak]

Sorry I forgot I sold it long ago I play a Gretsch Streamliner now.

[@acontracanto]

Do you have any records of a pedal steel guitar? there on your pedal board?Do you have any records of a pedal steel guitar? there on your pedal board?

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Will any Godin SA guitar work or is there a special synth version? Thanks

[@charlessedlak]

Yes, the SA stands for synth access hope that helps :)

[@MikaelLewisify]

Any Godin SA will work with the GR55. SA stands for synth access.

[@45zapatero]

Did you have to adapt your playing technique in order to avaid unwanted notes to be triggered ?

[@charlessedlak]

No, Just adjusted the settings in the machine.by watching a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXFl4JpgN16odE hope that helps !!!

[@BrianVallotton]

Wow! Nice setup and great playing! God bless. By the way what are you using as an amplifier?

[@artgillespie162]

Great job and great selection of songs. I enjoyed it. You might watch your facial expressions. You look like you are in a lot of pain. They should be smiles of exhilaration when playing the guitar

[@alexandercalder2143]

. guess you've never been with a woman ? .

[@artgillespie162]

touche. i hear you.

[@TheDeastman13]

he ain't dizzy...and he's waving, not drowning...that was orgasm face...fuck art, let's dance...

[@PDB230704]

art gillespie go see haim

[@onzkicg]

Nice! How does it sound on live-straight to PA? Analog-like or mP3'ish? Thanks!

[@charlessedlak]

i found it cuts through more than the standard nylon string. If you notice the first part of the video before i start playing synth, its pluged straight from the 1/4 inch jack to an RP 255 to the amp . I've been playing nylon string guitars almost exclusively for the last 20 years and This is far and away the best sounding guitar I've ever owned . Hope this helps you !!!! Cheers.

[@lunandomayormusic3298]

@@charlessedlak Ok

[@reginaldosousa3632]

Legal

[@davidosbiston9265]

Nice delay. What is it?

[@gkwsblucoe2420]

Want to play GR55 wireless? Search for GK Wireless System.

[@shadrickambojnon2528]

Hi sir how much is the roland gr 55

[@charlessedlak]

$699

[@philoumars3168]

The sound of the organ is much better than the sound of violin or saxophone. Because of the frets. Passage between notes is too obvious because of the frets, it is too percussive. Guitar and piano or organ are also percussive instruments, with violin and air instruments the passage between notes is smooth. It is really interesting anyway.

[@aniellodesena2667]

are you selling it dude ?

[@oldiegoodie7696]

Hey, man - nice playing. Is there a lot of adjusting with the Godin Guitar oppose to the Roland Ready Statocaster?

[@davegetsspam]

Do you still play your GR- 55?

[@charlessedlak]

No I had to sell it :(

[@davegetsspam]

but not because it was had to use?

[@josephbrown577]

I never knew Alan Carr could play the guitar.

[@charlessedlak]

Well now you know.

[@nikolaiturva]

Need more reverb.

[@esoteric6178]

Do they make a version of that guitar in electric guitar format?

[@charlessedlak]

Yes for sure just go to Godin's website and they have several models. Hope that helps :)

[@danrivera7]

I hate that song hotel but your version is really cool.

[@PeterStrmberg007]

Guitar edition of the 70's home organ! Playing over a backing track is a bit deceptive, and kill that short delay, delay. This convinced me not to get the multiac edition, sorry! You play great, btw :)

[@ninod1502]

Wasnt that a crazy time. I wonder where all those organs are today.

[@davidkyle4742]

I just got this set up and the synth tracking is the worst. It works with some of the guitar sounds, but any kind of synth sounds or piano are loaded with ghost notes and digital distortion. No way I would ever track or play live with this thing. Super disappointed in how useless most of this pedal is. It tracks like my Yamaha DG-20 synth guitar from the 80's.

[@charlessedlak]

Hey Bro I understand but please watch this it will help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXFl4JpgN16odE

[@MikaelLewisify]

You need to take the time to set it up properly.

[@dinounplugged3605]

Found my new guitar

[@rickdeckard1075]

gtr + GR-55 = abt $3K, just to sound like a casio keyboard

[@Fisherim]

Funny

[@MikaelLewisify]

$3k? No, they are currently around $800

[@rickdeckard1075]

@@MikaelLewisify *GUITAR* *and* GR-55 in like new condition, not scraped up with wires hanging out from years of abuse

[@MikaelLewisify]

@@rickdeckard1075 I know, I’ve just bought a Godin multiac spectrum SA and gr33, both in like new condition, for $1200. Sounds pretty damned great too.

[@rickdeckard1075]

@@MikaelLewisify ok, mikael, yes people are dumping their toys for cheap in the last cpl months, but before the nuclear WWIII shit of the last cpl months, it was 3K ... godins are hardly top shelf guitars.

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

this Child o Mine is mych better than original!

[@izabellanyeste7208]

puppy dog :)

[@jimsmith4412]

Cool instrument but I find it a bit strange hearing for example a sax played by a guitar. Perhaps the best purpose for this instrument is composing a song whereas the composition requires other instruments to complete the song. So for example if you needed sax part but didn't know how to play one then just record that part on a separate track and so on and so forth. Otherwise I find the instrument useless. BTW does a cow cluck or a chicken Moo?

[@charlessedlak]

A cow can cluck and a chicken can moo just hook them up to a GR-55 Hope that helps :D

[@dougrobbins5367]

Hogwash. If you didn't know it was a synth you'd enjoy the fine acoustic sounds without whining and sniveling. Get a grip.

[@Alex.Murphy0987]

LMAO!!!!

[@dragantankosic8219]

katastrofa!

[@tonalambiguity3345]

Or how to make your playing sound like bland digital crap.

[@maheshwareswar9969]

He should be banned from all the guitar stores!!!!