Roland GR-55 manual

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2 Before using this unit, car efully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y” (p.4) and “IMPORT ANT NOTES ” (p .5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. A dditionally , in order to f eel assured that you ha ve gained a good grasp of ev ery feature pr ovided by your new u[...]

3 Cont ents Saving a P atch (P A TCH WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 S a v i n g a P a t c h ( P A T C H W R I T E ) ................................... 60 R e n a m i n g a P a t c h ......................................... 60 Changing the Order of P atches (P A T CH EX CHANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Initializing the[...]

4 USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y W ARNING Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replac e parts within it (except when this manual provides specic instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer , the nearest Roland Service Center , or an autho - rized Roland distributor , as listed on the “Information ” page. Never install[...]

5 IMPORT ANT NO TES P ow er Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an in verter (such as a refrigerator , washing machine, microw ave oven, or air c onditioner), or that contains a motor . Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power [...]

6 Main F eatur es Sound: S ophisticat ed fusion of a PCM synthesiz er and C OSM modeling sound generator Sounds produced by a high-quality PCM synthesizer and a realistic C OSM modeling sound generator can be freely combined to take advantage of each method’ s unique characteristics. Y ou can intuitively create new sound c ombinations with a high[...]

Settings This chapter explains how to make the nec essary settings when using the GR-55 for the rst time. First , get your guitar/bass ready • In order to use the GR-55, you ’ll need a guitar or bass equipped with a divided pickup (GK pickup), which outputs a separate signal f or each string. Y ou can use GK pickups such as the Roland GK-3 o[...]

8 P r epara tions f or U sing the GR-55 Connections The GUIT AR OUT jack outputs the sound of the normal pickups and the sound of the modeling tone (p.22). For details , refer to “GUIT AR OUT Jack Settings (GUIT AR OUT )” (p.54). Amp or P A (line) Guitar equipped with a GK-3/ GK-2A, bass equipped with a GK-3B/GK -2B, or a commercially ava[...]

9 Prepara tions for U sing the GR-55 Selec ting Guitar or Bass ( GUIT AR<->BASS) Before you use the GR-55, y ou must make a mode setting that species whether you ’ re using it with a guitar or with a bass. * With the factory settings, this is set to “GUIT AR. ” * If BASS MODE is selec ted, some paramet er names are display ed dier[...]

10 Prepara tions for U sing the GR-55 Adjusting Y our G uitar Pickup 1. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor t o “PU TYPE, ” and use the dial to select the type of pickup that ’ s installed on your guitar . V alue Description GK-3 Choose this if you ’ re using a GK -3. GK-2A Choose this if you ’ re using a GK -2A. PIEZO This [...]

11 Prepara tions for U sing the GR-55 Adjusting Y our B ass Pickup 1. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor t o “PU TYPE, ” and use the dial to select the type of pickup that ’ s installed on your bass. V alue Description GK-3B Choose this if you ’ re using a GK -3B. GK-2B Choose this if you ’ re using a GK -2B. PIEZO This set[...]

12 Prepara tions for U sing the GR-55 7. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor t o the STRING SENS eld for the low est string. Play the lowest string as str ongly as you ever expect to play it in actual performance, and use the dial to adjust the sensitivity as high as possible without allowing the meter to reach the full-scale posit[...]

13 Prepara tions for U sing the GR-55 Setting Description B-AMP WITH TWEE TER Choose this setting if the GR-55 is connected to a bass amp that has a tweeter . B-AMP NO TWEE TER Choose this setting if the GR-55 is connected to a bass amp that does not have a tweeter . The high-fr equency range will be corrected appropriately . 5. Press the [EXIT] bu[...]

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Quick Guide This chapter explains basic operation. Before y ou pla y , you should set y our GK pickup ’ s select switch to “MIX”! If a dierent setting is selected, the sound might not be output corr ectly.[...]

16 Now that you ’ve nished with pr eparations, her e’ s how to operate the GR-55 while you pla y . Adjusting the Output Lev el 1. Adjust the GR-55’ s output level by turning the [ OUTPUT LEVEL] knob. T urning the knob toward the right will increase the v olume; turning the knob all the way toward the left will set the volume to zer o . Nor[...]

17 Selec ting and Playing Sounds Selec ting a User P atch New patches that you cr eate are sav ed in the GR-55 as “ user patches ” (p.18). Press the [USER] butt on to select user patches in Step 1 of “Selec ting a Sound (Pat ch). ” The rest of the proc edure is the same as when selecting a preset patch. Playing Y our Guitar Y ou can appl[...]

18 Selec ting and Playing Sounds Crea ting an Original Sound Using the EZ EDIT F unc tion to Cr eat e a Sound Y ou can easily edit the selected patch to your taste by using the GR-55’ s EZ EDIT func tion. Step 1 Select a patch (p.16). Step 4 T urn the dial to adjust the volume of the overall patch. Step 2 Press the [EZ EDIT] button to access t[...]

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20 P anel Descriptions Fr ont P anel [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume of the output jacks and the headphone jack. Display Dial Use this to switch patches or edit v alues. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] (cursor buttons) Use these to move the cursor up/do wn/ left/right. [1] ([BANK ]), [2] ([BANK ]), [3] pedals Press these pedals t o select patches or patch b[...]

21 Panel Descriptions Rear P anel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Security Slot ( ) http://ww w .kensington.com/ 2. GK IN connector Use the included GK cable (or a separately sold GK C-5 or GKC-10) to connect your divided pickup to this connector . * For details on connecting a commercially av ailable GK-equipped guitar , refer to the guitar manufacture[...]

22 How the GR-55 W orks Wha t is a P atch? A “pa tch” is a unit of sound on the GR-55. In addition to settings det ermining the type of sound, a patch also contains eect settings. Y ou can modify (edit) the settings of a patch, and save it as a “ user pat ch. ” ( The patches already built into the GR-55 are called “ preset pa tches. ?[...]

23 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) As shown in the illustration below , a GR-55 patch consists of several tones . Y ou can create a new patch by selecting dier ent tones or by editing the detailed settings of each tone . Synthesiz er sound P A TCH This is a synthesizer sound that play s according to the performance data from your guitar . T wo tones[...]

24 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) Editing the T one Here ’ s how to make various settings for the tone . If you want to edit detailed settings, r efer to “Editing a T one (Detailed Settings)” (p.24). Basic operation 1. In step 3 of “Changing the T one” (p.23), mov e the cursor to the T ONE LEVEL eld. Y ou can use the dial to edit th[...]

25 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) P aramet er List (PCM T ONE 1/PCM TONE 2) Group Par ameter V alue Description TONE SWITCH OFF , ON T urns the tone on/o . T ones that are turned “OFF” will not sound (they are muted). TONE CA TEGORY Selec ts the category (group) of tones. TONE NUMBER Selects the tone number . LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of[...]

26 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) Group Par ameter V alue Description FIL TER FIL TER TYPE OFF T he lter will not be used. LPF Low P ass F ilter . The region abov e the cuto frequency will be cut, making the sound more mellow . BPF Band Pass F ilter . The region around the cut o frequency will remain, and the regions abov e and below will be [...]

27 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) Group Par ameter V alue Description TVA TVA A T T ACK TIME # -50–+50 Adjusts the attack time of the amp envelope . TVA DECA Y TIME -50–+50 Adjusts the decay time of the amp en velope. TVA SUST AIN LEVEL -50–+50 Adjusts the sustain level of the amp env elope. TVA RELEASE TIME # -50–+50 Adjusts the release time [...]

28 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) Using the Nuance paramet ers The Nuance parameters detect when you pla y your guitar/bass with a soft touch, and apply a corresponding change to the sound of the PCM tone. For e xample, if CUT OFF NU ANCE SENS is set to a positive “+” value, the cuto frequency of the PCM tone will be low ered when you play a mu[...]

29 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) P aramet er List (MODELING T ONE) Group Par ameter V alue Description TONE SWITCH OFF , ON T urns the tone on/o . T ones turned “OFF” will not sound (i.e., they are muted). TONE CA TEGORY If GUIT AR<->BASS is set to “ GUIT AR” (p .9) E.GTR, AC, E.BASS, SYNTH Selects the category (group) of tones. I[...]

30 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) * Company names and product names appearing in this document are the reg istered trademarks or tr ademarks of their respective owners. This document uses these names in order to appropria tely describe the sounds simulated by C OSM technology. T ONE CA TEGORY : E.GTR TONE NUMBER (PICKUP) Description GUIT AR BASS 01: C[...]

31 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) T ONE CA TEGORY : SYNTH TONE NUMBER (PICKUP) Description GUIT AR BASS 18: ANAL OG GR 10: ANAL OG GR This is the sound of a classic analog polyphonic guitar (bass) synthesizer . It provides hexa-distortion, with a hexa-VCO and VCF (variable frequency lter) that generates independent pitch-shiftable sawtooth waves f [...]

32 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) A C STEEL Group Par ameter V alue Description BODY BODY T YPE # Species the acoustic guitar type. MA28 The sound of a Mar tin D-28. Older model k nown for its ex quisitely balanced sound. TRP-0 The sound of a Martin 000-28. T his model features a full lo w-end resonance and crisp, distinct contour . GB45 The sound [...]

33 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) BANJO Group Par ameter V alue Description BODY A T T ACK # 0–100 Species the strength of the attack when you pluck the string strongly . As this setting is increased, the attack will be sharper , and the sound will be crisper. RESO 0–100 A djusts the body resonation. The r esonation increases as the value is ra[...]

34 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) RICK Group Par ameter V alue Description PU REAR VOL 0–100 S ets the volume of the rear pickup . FRONT VOL 0–100 Sets the volume of the fr ont pickup. REAR TONE 0–100 A djusts the tone of the rear pickup . FRONT TONE 0–100 A djusts the tone of the front pickup . VOL UME 0–100 S ets the overall bass v olume l[...]

35 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) SYNTH ANAL OG- GR Group Par ameter V alue Description TONE MODE # Species whether to sound the hexa-VC O (sawtooth wav e), the hexa-distortion (square wave), or both. VCO Only the hexa-VCO will sound. V+D The hexa- VCO and hexa-distortion will sound together . DIST He xa-distortion will sound. COMP OFF , ON If this[...]

36 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) Group Par ameter V alue Description PITCH PITCH SW Switches the pitch shift setting of the hexa-VC O that responds to the pitch of the string vibra tions. * P itch shift applies only to the hexa-V CO; it does not apply to he xa-distortion. If you want to use the pitch shift function, set MODE to “VCO” or “V+D. ?[...]

37 Editing the T ones ( T ONE) W A VE SYNTH Paramet er V alue Description TYPE # SA W This is an analog-synth type sound suitable f or leads. SQUARE This is an analog-synth type sound suitable for backing. COL OR # 0–100 Adjusts the tone quality . Increasing this value makes the sound brighter . FIL TER BASS Paramet er V alue Description FIL TER [...]

38 E ec t Settings (EFFEC T ) The GR-55 contains seven e ects processors (AMP , MFX, MOD, CHORUS, DELA Y , REVERB, EQ), which are organized as sho wn in the illustration below . ( The illustration is for Structure 1.) PCM TONE 1 EQ Equalizer MODELING TONE AMP Preamp MFX Multi-eect PCM TONE 2 CHORUS NORMAL PICKUP DELA Y REVERB MOD Guitar e?[...]

39 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) Editing the E ects Here ’ s how to edit the eect settings. For details on these settings , ref er to “Eect Editing (Detailed S ettings)” (p.39). Basic operation 1. In step 3 of “Switching the Eect T ype, ” move the cursor to the EFFECT LE VEL eld. Y ou can use the dial to adjust the volume [...]

40 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) Changing the Struc ture/Specifying the Connection Destination If you want to change the way in which the e ects are arranged, you can switch the structure. The GR-55 provides two structures , which have the f ollowing featur es. STRUCTURE 1 This structure uses AMP+MOD and MFX in parallel. Use this structure when yo[...]

41 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) P aramet er List (EFFEC T ) * Company names and product names appearing in this document are the register ed trademarks or trademarks of their r espective owners. This document uses these names in order to appropriately describe the sounds simulated by C OSM technology . About the RA TE and DELA Y TIME parameters If y[...]

42 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) AMP T YPE V alue Description 01: BOSS CLEAN A clean sound that is smooth and warm. 02: JC-120 The sound of the Roland JC-120. 03: JAZZ COMBO A sound suit ed to jazz. 04: FULL RANGE A sound with at response. Good for acoustic guitar . 05: CLEAN TWIN M odels a F ender T win Reverb . 06: PRO CRUNCH Models a Fender Pr [...]

43 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) MOD T ype 01: OD/DS Paramet er V alue Description TYPE Selects the type of eect. MID BOOST A booster with unique characteristics in the midrange. This pr oduces a great sound f or solos. CLEAN BOOST This can be used not only as a booster , but also can be used by itself to provide clean tones with punch. TREBLE BOO[...]

44 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 06: PHASER Paramet er V alue Description TYPE Selects the number of stages that the phaser eect uses. 4 ST AGE A four-phase e ect. A light phaser eect is obtained. 8 ST AGE An eight-phase eect. This is the most common phaser eect. 12 ST AGE A twelve-phase eect. A deep phase eect is obtained. BI-PH[...]

45 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 14: EQ L OW GAIN LO-MID GAIN L O-MID FREQ HI-MID FREQ Fr equency HI-MID GAIN HIGH GAIN Paramet er V alue Description L OW CUT FLA T , 55–800 Hz Species the frequency at which the low cut lter begins to take eect. When FLA T is selected, the low cut lter will have no e ect. L OW GAIN # -20–+20 dB Adj[...]

46 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 02: SUPER FIL TER This is a lter with an extremely sharp slope. The cuto frequency can be varied cyclically. L in R in L out R out Super Filter Super Filter Paramet er V alue Description FIL TER TYPE # Selects the type of lter. Species the frequencies allowed to pass thr ough the lter . LPF Frequencies [...]

47 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) Paramet er V alue Description POLARITY Selects whether the left and right phase of the modulation will be the same or the opposite. INVERSE The left and right phase will be opposite. When using a mono source, this spr eads the sound. SYNCHRO The left and right phase will be the same. Select this when inputting a stere[...]

48 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 08: SLICER By applying successive cuts to the sound, this e ect turns a conventional sound int o a sound that appears to be played as a backing phrase. This is especially eective when applied to sustain-type sounds. L in R in L out R out Slicer Slicer Paramet er V alue Description P A TTERN # P01–P20 S elects [...]

49 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 11: SP ACE-D This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in stereo . It gives no impression of modulation, but produces a transpar ent chorus eect. L in R in Space D Space D L out R out 2-Band EQ 2-Band EQ Balance W Balance W Balance D Balance D Paramet er V alue Description PRE DELA Y 0.0–100 mse[...]

50 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 14: GUIT AR AMP SIMULA TOR This is an eect that simulates the sound of a guitar amplier . L in R in L out R out Pan R Pan L Pre Amp Speaker Paramet er V alue Description PRE AMP SW OFF , ON T urns the amp switch on/o . PRE AMP TYPE # JC-120, CLEAN TWIN, MA TCH DRIVE, BG LEAD, MS1959I, MS1959II, MS1959I+II, SL[...]

51 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 16: LIMITER Compresses signals that ex ceed a specied volume lev el, preven ting distortion from occurring. L in R in L out R out Limiter 2-Band EQ 2-Band EQ Limiter Paramet er V alue Description RELEASE # 0–100 Adjusts the time after the signal volume falls below the THRESHOLD level until compression is no longe[...]

52 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) 19: L OFI COMPRESS This is an eect that intentionally degr ades the sound quality for creative purposes. L in R in L out R out Compressor Lo-Fi Lo-Fi Compressor 2-Band EQ 2-Band EQ Paramet er V alue Description PRE FIL TER TYPE # Selects the type of lter applied to the sound before it passes through the Lo-Fi e?[...]

53 Eect Settings (EFFEC T ) Group Par ameter V alue Description SEND MFX SEND 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the signal sen t from the MFX output to REVERB. MOD SEND 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the signal sent from the AMP-MOD output t o REVERB. BY P ASS SEND 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the signal sent from the bypass channel (unprocessed by [...]

54 P atch Settings (M ASTER) Basic operation 1. Select a patch and press the [EDIT ] button. The EDIT screen will appear . 2. Use the P AGE [ ] [ ] buttons to select the MASTER tab . 3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the icon for the settings you want t o edit. Icon Description Page PEDAL/GK CTL Settings for the pedals and GK controls. p.[...]

55 Pa tch Settings (MASTER) P aramet er List (MASTER) PED AL/GK CTL T ab Parameter V alue Description CTL, EXP SW , GK S1, GK S2 ST A TUS (CTL, EXP SW only) OFF , ON Switches the pedal on/o (r eects the indicator’ s illumination status). FUNCTION Here you can specify the function that will be assigned to the [CTL] pedal, the expression peda[...]

56 Pa tch Settings (MASTER) T ab Parameter V alue Description CTL, EXP SW , GK S1, GK S2 FUNCTION AUDIO PLA YER PLA Y/ STOP Starts/stops the audio player . AUDIO PLA YER SONG INC Selects the audio le in USB memor y played by the audio pla yer . AUDIO PLA YER SONG DEC AUDIO PLA YER SW Per forms the same operation as when the panel’ s [AUDIO PLA[...]

57 Pa tch Settings (MASTER) T ab Parameter V alue Description EXP , EXP ON, GK VOL FUNCTION MOD CONTROL Controls the principal parameter f or each type of MOD eect. This is valid if MOD SWIT CH is “ON. ” MOD CONTROL Paramet er V alue Description MIN Species the range of change for the parameter . The v alues will depend on the parameter t[...]

58 Pa tch Settings (MASTER) T ab Parameter V alue Description ASSIGN 1–8 INT TRIG Species how the motion of the internal pedal will be triggered. *1 P A TCH CHANGE Triggered when you switch pa tches. CTL PDL Triggered when y ou operate the [CTL] pedal. EXP L OW Triggered when y ou move the expr ession pedal to minimum. EXP MID T riggered when [...]

59 Pa tch Settings (MASTER) GUIT AR OUT Group Par ameter V alue Description GUIT AR OUT SOURCE For each pat ch, species the signal that will be sent from the GUIT AR OUT jack . The system parameter GUIT AR OUT lets you specify whether to use the GUIT AR OUT setting for each patch or the overall setting (system setting) f or the entire GR-55. F o[...]

60 Saving a P atch (P A T CH WRITE) S a ving a P atch (P A TCH WRITE) If you edit a patch and then select another patch before sa ving the edited patch, the changes you made will be lost. If you w ant to keep the changes for future use , you must save the pa tch. Pat ches are sav ed as “user pat ches. ” Y ou can’ t save by o verwriting a pres[...]

61 C ontr oller Assig nments Con trollers Whose Assignment Can Be Changed For the f ollowing contr ollers, you ar e free to change the operation tha t will occur when they are pressed . Expression pedal [CTL] pedal [S1]/[S2] buttons, GK volume Making a P edal Hav e the Same Operation for All P atches When the GR-55 is shipped, each patch assigns th[...]

62 Contr oller Assignments Specifying the P aramet er t o be C ontr olled by the C ontroller For each par ameter , you can specify, in detail , which controller will control which parameter . Y ou can create eight sets of such assignments . 1. In the system parameter PED AL/GK CTL section, set the assignment of each contr oller (CTL, EXP , EXP ON, [...]

63 Contr oller Assignments Example setting 2 F or guitar solos, y ou wan t to be able to st ep on the [ CTL] pedal to switch AMP t o solo mode Select the patch whose settings you want to edit, and then make the following parameter settings . • SYSTEM PEDAL/GK CTL T ab Parameter V alue Page CTL FUNC TION P A TCH SET TING p.76 • MASTER ASSIGN [...]

64 Y ou can record up to 20 seconds of a performance and play back the r ecorded section over and ov er . Y ou can also layer additional performances with the recording as it play s back (overdubbing). When playback stops, the r ecorded data is delet ed. 1. 6. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 4. OVERDUB PLA Y REC ST ANDBY Press & hold [3] pedal indicator Lit O?[...]

65 Audio les ( W A V , AIFF) copied from your computer to USB memory can be played back on the GR-55. Audio les tha t can be play ed File forma t WA V , AIFF Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Bit depth 8/16/24 bits Cop ying Audio F iles F rom Y our Comput er to USB Memory Before you c ontinue, you ’ll need to cop y audio les from your computer[...]

66 C onnec ting Ex ternal Equipmen t Connecting a Computer via USB If you use a commercially available USB cable t o connect the GR-55’ s rear panel USB connector to a USB connector on your computer , you’ll be able to do the f ollowing things. USB audio • The sound of the GR-55 can be brought into y our computer and played. Sound fr om your [...]

67 Connecting External Equipment Connecting the GR-55 to MIDI Devices Wha t is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Inter face) is a standard specication that allows musical data to be tr ansferred between electronic musical instruments and computers. If a MIDI cable is connected between devices equipped with MIDI connectors, you ’ll be able[...]

68 Connecting External Equipment Connecting the GR-55 to V-LINK Devices ( V-LINK) Wha t is V -LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together . By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK c ompatible devices, y ou can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual eects that are linked to the expressive eleme[...]

69 Settings for the En tire GR-55 (SY STEM) Settings that aect the overall operation of the en tire GR-55, such as tuning and pedal assignments, are called “ system settings. ” This section explains the procedure f or setting system paramet ers, and how each system parameter opera tes. Basic proc edure 1. Press the [EDIT] button to access th[...]

70 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) 7. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the top screen. The GK set you selected will be enabled. * If the MASTER parameter GK SET (p .58) is set to “SYSTEM, ” the setting you specied for the SY STEM parameter “GK SET SELECT ” (p.74) will take priority . Swit ching GK Sets Select a GK set ([...]

71 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) Changing the Output Sound from the GUIT AR OUT Jack for Each P atch 1. Set the system parameter GUIT AR OUT –SOURCE (p.80) to “P A TCH. ” For details on setting the sy stem parameters , refer to “Settings for the Entire GR-55 (SYSTEM)” (p.69). 2. Set the master parameter GUIT AR OUT –SOUR[...]

72 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) S a ving GR-55 Settings to USB Memor y (BA CKUP) Here ’ s how to save (back up) all of the GR-55’ s settings to USB memor y . * One set of backup data can be saved to each USB memory device. * Pedal calibration settings are not sa ved. 1. Connect your USB memory to the GR-55. For details , ref er to ?[...]

73 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) Adjusting the P edal Sensitivit y ( CALIB) Here ’ s how to calibrate the sensitivity of the pedal. 1. Press the [EDIT] button to access the EDIT screen. 2. Use the P AGE [ ] [ ] buttons to select the SYSTEM tab . 3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the BACKUP/INIT icon, and press the [ENTER] butt[...]

74 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) P aramet er List (SYSTEM) GK SETTING T ab Parameter Value Description GK SET SELECT GK SET SELECT 1–10 Selects the GK SET that will be used when the master parameter “GK SET ” (p.58) is set to “SYSTEM. ” This is also where y ou’ll select the GK SET whose GK settings you want to edit. NAME Ed[...]

75 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) T ab Parameter Value Description PICKUP PU DIRECTION Species the direction in which the divided pickup is attached. NORMAL The cable extends from the side of the 6th string. REVERSE The cable extends from the side of the 1st string. S1/S2 POSITION Swaps the functions of the [S1] and [S2] buttons of the [...]

76 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) PED AL/GK CTL T ab Parameter V alue Description CTL, EXP SW , GK S1, GK S2 FUNCTION Here you can specify the function that will be assigned to the [CTL] pedal, the expression pedal swit ch, or the GK [S1]/[S2] buttons. OFF No function will be assigned to the above pedal or switch. P A TCH SET TING Choose t[...]

77 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) T ab Parameter V alue Description CTL, EXP SW , GK S1, GK S2 FUNCTION AUDIO PLA YER PLA Y/ STOP Starts/stops the audio player . AUDIO PLA YER SONG INC Selects the audio le in USB memor y played by the audio pla yer . AUDIO PLA YER SONG DEC AUDIO PLA YER SW Per forms the same operation as when the panel?[...]

78 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) T ab Parameter V alue Description EXP , EXP ON, GK VOL FUNCTION MOD CONTROL Controls the principal parameter f or each type of MOD eect. This is valid if MOD SWIT CH is ON. MOD CONTROL Paramet er V alue Description MIN Species the range of change for the parameter . The v alues will depend on the par[...]

79 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) MIDI/USB T ab Parameter Value Description GENERAL P A T CH CH 1–16 Species the MIDI channel that will control patches . T o switch patches on the GR-55, send a program change message on this MIDI channel. MIDI messages from an external device are also receiv ed on this MIDI channel. Received con trol [...]

80 Settings for the Entire GR -55 (SYSTEM) T ab Parameter Value Description USB AUDIO IN LEVEL 0–200 Adjusts the volume of the digital audio signal fr om USB (computer). AUDIO OUT LEVEL 0–200 Adjusts the volume of the digital audio signal output to USB (computer). DIRECT MONITOR OFF T urn this setting o if the audio data is being passed thro[...]

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82 GUIT AR MODE SOUND ST YLE: LEAD Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 01-1 M etal Synth L ead Synth L ead 477 Synth Lead 548 E.GTR 03 01-2 Rock Lead Organ E.Organ 062 --- --- SYNTH 22 01-3 GR-300 Ctl:+1Oc t --- --- --- --- SYNTH 18 02-1 N ice T enor Sax 407 --- --- --- [...]

83 GR-55 P at ch List Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 17-1 70s Unison Dist.Guitar 199 Dist.Guitar 199 E.GTR 01 17-2 Comfortable Solo --- --- --- --- E.GTR 02 17-3 Wah Feedback S ynth Lead 524 Synth Lead 524 E.GTR 05 18-1 Gtr+Organ Unison E.Organ 060 E.Organ 060 E.GTR[...]

84 GR-55 P at ch List SOUND ST YLE: RHY THM Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 01-1 12st AG & Ch Org Pipe Organ 095 --- --- AC 11 01-2 DoubleFlatHeavy Synth Bass 253 Synth Lead 450 E.GTR 05 01-3 SoftBrightPad+L4 Synth Pad/Strings 682 Synth Pad/Strings 680 E.GTR 10 0[...]

85 GR-55 P at ch List Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 18-1 Simple Clavi Clav 103 --- --- --- --- 18-2 R12st+Clavi+X ylo Clav 104 Mallet 161 E.GTR 08 18-3 Harpsichord C TL Harpsichord 098 --- --- --- --- 19-1 Celesta Celesta 111 --- --- --- --- 19-2 Accordion Accordio[...]

86 GR-55 P at ch List SOUND ST YLE: O THER Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 01-1 Ultimate Pulse Synth P ad/Strings 612 Pulsating 824 SYNTH 18 01-2 Heav y Hit&Groove Hit 843 Beat&Groove 835 E.GTR 02 01-3 Jazz T rio Percussion 884 A c.Bass 212 E.GTR 10 02-1 S eq[...]

87 GR-55 P at ch List Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 18-1 Enigmatic Rick Synth FX 755 Synth FX 761 E.GTR 08 18-2 Euro Beat Slicer Synth Bass 242 Synth Lead 553 --- --- 18-3 Fuzz Heaven Synth P olyKey 754 Pulsating 797 SYNTH 18 19-1 Arabian Nights --- --- Plucked/Str[...]

88 GR-55 P at ch List BASS MODE SOUND ST YLE: LEAD Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 01-1 Double String Bs Ensemble Strings 342 Synth Pad/Strings 632 E.BASS 01 01-2 Oc t Unison Lead Synth Lead 523 Synth Lead 523 SYNTH 10 01-3 Cotton Harp Harmonica 119 --- --- --- --- 0[...]

89 GR-55 P at ch List Patch No . Patch Name PCM TONE1 PCM T ONE2 MODELING T ONE Category T one No. Category T one No. Category T one No. 06-1 Bass Synth Synth Bass 237 --- --- SYNTH 11 06-2 Reso Fuzz Bass Synth Bass 288 --- --- E.BASS 04 06-3 ACID CLA V Synth Bass 262 Clav 105 --- --- 07-1 Space Funk Clav 108 Synth Bass 253 E.BASS 03 07-2 Trem E.P [...]

90 T roubleshooting If the GR-55 is not producing sounds or if you think it is not operating properly , rst check the following points. If checking these points fails to resolve the problem, consult your dealer or the near est Roland service center . During normal per formance using the GR-55 alone Problem Items to check Action Page No sound/Low[...]

91 T roubleshooting When using the GR-55 with other MIDI devic es / When using the GR-55 with the comput er Problem Items to check Action Page The external sound module connected to the MIDI OUT connector does not sound Do the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving devices match? Match the MIDI channels. p.79 Could you hav e turned down[...]

92 Error Messages Message Meaning Action MIDI OFFLINE! The MIDI IN connection was broken. Check that there is no problem with the MIDI cable connected to the GR-55’ s MIDI IN, and that the MIDI cable was not disconnected. MIDI BUFFER FULL! An unusually large amount of MIDI data was received, and could not be processed. Reduce the amount of MIDI m[...]

93 Signal F low DIVIDED PU NORMAL PU GK SET TING MIDI OUT / COMPUTER (USB) MIDI OUT OUTPUT GUIT AR OUT GK IN COMPUTER (USB) AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN P A TCH SYSTEM PHONES STRUCTURE LINE SELECT GUIT AR OUT SELECT P A TCH NO . (PROGRAM CHANGE) GUIT AR TO MIDI OUTPUT LEVEL MIDI IN / COMPUTER (USB) MIDI IN PCM TONE 1 MODELING TONE NORMAL PU PCM TONE 2 MOD AM[...]

94 MIDI Implementation Char t Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive Common System Realtime AUX Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note O Key’s Ch’s True # Song Position Song Select Tune Re[...]

95 Main Specications Roland GR-55: Guitar Synthesiz er Sound Generator PCM 2 tones Modeling 1 tone T ones PCM 910 types Modeling 23 types (guitar mode) 17 types (bass mode) Eects MFX (Multi-Eects) 20 types Preamp 42 types Modulation 14 types Chorus 7 types Delay 5 types Reverb 4 types EQ 1 type Patch Memory Guitar mode: 270 (Preset) + 297 [...]

96 Index A A L T - T U N I N G ....................................................... 54 , 59 A M P ................................................................... 41 A S S I G N ............................................................ 54 , 57 Assignments C o n t r o l l e r ........................................................... 61 A [...]

97 Index U USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 U S B a u d i o ............................................................. 66 U S B d r i v e r ............................................................. 66 U S B m e m o r y ...............[...]

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IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is [...]

* 5 1 0 0 0 1 8 7 8 7 - 0 3 * Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service C enter or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below . AFRICA EGYPT Al Fann y T rading O ce 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828 REUNION MARCEL FO- Y AM Sarl 25 Ru[...]