"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — BOSS is proud to announce the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders. Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.
Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.
The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it’s the fastest ever. It’s also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before. Onstage or in the studio, you can instantly access the GR-55’s huge library of ready-to-use sounds, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons. Welcome to a groundbreaking new era in guitar synthesis!
* A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM® guitar modeling * Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar modeling 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 modeling * Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay effects, and an onboard looper * Built-in USB audio player with foot control * Available with or without GK-3 Divided Pickup"
YouTube via gear4music1 | January 13, 2011 |
"Roland introduces the GR-55 Guitar Synth at NAMM 2011. Check out http://www.gear4music.com/NAMM-2011.html for the latest NAMM updates."
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GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer Demo (part 1)
RolandChannel | January 13, 2011 |
"http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.... A New Era of Sound, Power, & Performance The Roland GR-55 is a revolution in guitar synthesis, with features never before available in any guitar processor. In terms of speed, it's the fastest ever. It's also the most accurate, thanks to newly developed pitch-detection technology. As for sound, the triple-core generator houses a world-class array of virtual guitars, basses, amps, and synth voices, enabling tones and textures that have never been heard before."
"Hacked this together tonight. Using a Microsoft kinect connected to a Mac which is connected to a Xio which is connected to my Buchla. Lots of software and hacks in the chain."
The new AmpliTube Fender app for iPhone/iPod touch is full-featured Fender Tone guitar rig with a built-in recording studio right in the palm of your hands. Now you can dial in your favorite Fender guitar amp and effects sounds with the new AmpliTube Fender mobile app for iPhone®/iPod touch®. With the AmpliTube Fender app, you'll always have your favorite Fender gear, right on your iPhone/iPod touch. Now you can practice, play and record with that Famous Fender tone anywhere you go."
