Roland GR-55 Guitar Synth Official Overview

COSM modelling and synthesis.   05-Mar-12

If guitar synths are something that float your boat, then you probably spotted that the new GR-55 COSM modelling Guitar Synth was announced at NAMM earlier this year.

Here's the bullet points of the system.

• A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM guitar modelling
• Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar modelling and normal guitar input
• Easy to use and easy to play with hundreds of great, ready-to-use sounds for rock or pop guitarists
• Advanced Roland technology provides superb sound quality and lightning-fast processing
• Over 900 of Roland’s latest fully editable PCM sounds, including pianos, organs, strings, vintage synths, and much more
• COSM guitar and amp modelling
• Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay effects, and an on-board looper
• Built-in USB audio player with foot control
• Available with or without GK-3 Divided Pickup