New Boss GM-800 - The Ultimate Guitar Synth Pedal!

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  • @stefanmostert
    @stefanmostert Рік тому +48

    When he played piano on it, I was sold.

    • @pragmatismusa5878
      @pragmatismusa5878 Рік тому +4

      That sound achieved just through synthesis is incredible

    • @Nameless-iz3ko
      @Nameless-iz3ko 9 місяців тому

      Same bro !

    • @ShoggyTechTv
      @ShoggyTechTv 9 місяців тому +1

      Don't get too carried away with this demo. Believe me, it doesn't play like this fresh out of the box. Be prepared for some deep diving into the menus if you want to get the tracking this good without a lot of hanging ghost notes.

    • @kaiserjoe2316
      @kaiserjoe2316 5 місяців тому

      Good for studio work for me. I'm an ok keyboard player but i'd feel a bit cheeky using it live.
      Does sound bloody good though.

    • @GearSounds
      @GearSounds 4 місяці тому

      To anyone who is NOT sold:
      Shameless plug for my direct input stereo ALL SOUNDS video for the GM-800: ua-cam.com/video/bypQcEXoXsA/v-deo.html

  • @Nostaljack
    @Nostaljack Рік тому +30

    The part at 15:05 is just gorgeous work. Alex is a great player and the emotion that flows through him is something to behold. Easily my favorite part of this video.

  • @sordel5866
    @sordel5866 Рік тому +152

    Pete: tries as hard as possible to show off the strengths of this unit.
    Also Pete: inadvertently underlines all the weaknesses of this unit.

    • @spivvo
      @spivvo Рік тому +34

      Ha ha…. Noticed that 😂 …. The technology keeps getting updated and today this is the best one but tomorrow there will be a better one…. Ooops…..Pete struggling to back pedal when he realises… so funny

    • @ianbrown1474
      @ianbrown1474 Рік тому +11

      These units are very clever but you need someone like Alex with eleven tonnes of experience to make it sound good. Buy one :) but don't underestimate the time you will need to play it well ...

    • @sordel5866
      @sordel5866 Рік тому +27

      @@ianbrown1474 I had a Roland VG8 back in the 1990s and I’m always amazed that the fundamental problems with Guitar-to-Synth have not changed in 25 years.

    • @rustyshackleford5104
      @rustyshackleford5104 Рік тому +6

      Also Pete: 🌼🌺🍑🍆🌼🌸

    • @Scott__C
      @Scott__C Рік тому +2

      @@spivvo No different than other guitar pedals. KLON! They don't make it and it's expensive, so here's a clone! No, here's a better clone! No, here's a clone of the one this guy had!

  • @matzer8846
    @matzer8846 Рік тому +32

    Alex is just one of the best modern musicians: not shying off on new tech BUT getting into it and just roam and explore ... and coming up with really musical performances in the end. This guy just knows ... ... love it!

    • @kens.5095
      @kens.5095 Рік тому

      That indeed is the challenge of musical technology. Some simply have an innate ability to channel it, while others - like me, for example - struggle to draw out the capabilities.

  • @michaelmiles6398
    @michaelmiles6398 Рік тому +39

    Using a loop station with that unit makes the possibilities almost endless as far as creativity goes.

    • @Joe-mz6dc
      @Joe-mz6dc Рік тому +4

      If you practice enough the possibilities are endless with just an acoustic guitar.

    • @michaelmiles6398
      @michaelmiles6398 Рік тому +4

      @@Joe-mz6dc Maybe, but this video wasn't about acoustic guitars.

    • @denisblack9897
      @denisblack9897 Рік тому

      @@Joe-mz6dc nah, you cant blow youngsters minds like that on an acoustic
      i dont like effects so much too, but they cant enjoy music without heavy effects, cause they grew up listening to overproduced stuff

  • @OeHomestead
    @OeHomestead Рік тому +11

    Alex is just brilliant. That guy can play anything.

  • @sjpachica3
    @sjpachica3 Рік тому +4

    Love it when Pete is genuinely excited and speechless at a new pedal/product..

  • @marekw7562
    @marekw7562 Рік тому +17

    I recently bought Empress Zoia. The problem is that you can make almost every sound on Earth. But to replicate it you need to program it. It's not hard but time consuming. with this Boss synth you plug and play. That's awesome

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar Рік тому +11

    Alex is a genius, been following him for years.

  • @danielgallardo7249
    @danielgallardo7249 Рік тому +7

    That outro jam blew me away. Wow! Amazing talent with the looper and synth pedal! We need a full version! Sounded like old school Sonic the Hedgehog video game music!

  • @FuriousMess
    @FuriousMess Рік тому +10

    Having owned a GR33 for a good number of years I'm pretty impressed with the new offering. Love the TRS connectivity going away from the 13 pin cable AND the breakout box so my current Strat controller I built a decade + ago would still be viable. Boss may well have pushed me into upgrading my old GR33.

    • @rickbogan4631
      @rickbogan4631 Рік тому +1

      "the TRS connectivity going away from the 13 pin cable" means no one cable connectivity or the ability to layer/blend the two sounds. A step backwards to me!

    • @beenay18
      @beenay18 Рік тому +1

      Is gm800 upgrade to sy300? Or is it upgrade to gr55? Can it play midi of other instruments like gr55 do?

  • @MrTimdriver
    @MrTimdriver Рік тому +5

    Some absolutely sublime playing here. Wow.

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 Рік тому +3

    This is the kind of product that makes me excited about playing guitar. Wonderful creative possibilities. Thanks

  • @StratsRUs
    @StratsRUs 5 місяців тому +1

    One of the greatest demonstration videos of any product.
    Well done, Mr Hutchings !

  • @kunkmiceter
    @kunkmiceter Рік тому +3

    That's probably the most impressive effects pedal I've seen in a very long time. 😮
    I take that back. It IS the most impressive pedal I've ever seen!!!

    • @kunkmiceter
      @kunkmiceter Рік тому

      @8kisok703 Congrats!!! If I had the extra funds right now I would too. 👍

  • @SkYjAcKeR666
    @SkYjAcKeR666 Рік тому +2

    When Alex plays, you listen, love that guy.

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc Рік тому +6

    It does sound incredible. That Rhodes Piano was killer.

    • @denisblack9897
      @denisblack9897 Рік тому

      amen, no more stalking for a cheap rhodes to buy

  • @DaveTriesToPlayGuitar
    @DaveTriesToPlayGuitar Рік тому +14

    its technology like this that makes me wonder the possibilities of the guitar heroes of our past if they got this. imagine hendrix coming up with insane sounds with that thing mixed with the usual fuzz and wah. things like this just blow me away

    • @rickbogan4631
      @rickbogan4631 Рік тому +2

      Pain in the but to mix/blend this unit with the guitar output. Boss (Roland) left this function out.

    • @cecilkeebler4254
      @cecilkeebler4254 Рік тому +1

      Holdsworth didn’t do to shabby

  • @ChaseMaddox
    @ChaseMaddox Рік тому +4

    The synth around 16:55 reminds me of Metheny’s “Last Train Home” 👌

  • @Dontloseyourlight100
    @Dontloseyourlight100 6 місяців тому +1

    I have the original gk-2a pickup from 1994 on a Parker Nite Fly, with the Roland GR-5 (haha). Been out of the guitar synth game for over 25yrs. Glad to see you guys showing off some good stuff out there. It's understandable that these units have some limitations, however, Roland and Boss have a come a long way and have made remarkable advances in this technology; enough to really do some quality work for guitar players. Thank you for the post!

    • @StratsRUs
      @StratsRUs 5 місяців тому

      I bought my first synth , a GR-50 with a GK-2 pickup in 1989 ! I installed it on a 1987 Strat Plus.
      Feels like yesterday until my knees remind me !

  • @edgymix9109
    @edgymix9109 Рік тому +20

    You can make so much music with this! Add spice to any genre

    • @edwardkiy9938
      @edwardkiy9938 Рік тому +1

      You can make as much music without it 😂 but it can add spice to any genre - that’s true

    • @absolutevalue23
      @absolutevalue23 3 місяці тому +1

      add genre to any genre lol it can simply sound like anything its not just a flavor. its a lifestyle

  • @thijsvanoeffelt
    @thijsvanoeffelt Рік тому +35

    If you give Alex a broken cowbell and a flute it's probably going to sound as cool as this. Mortal souls have to buy the boss stuff though 😊

    • @timbaker1320
      @timbaker1320 Рік тому +1

      I thought the sounds were coming from the coffee table.

  • @johnnybradin5112
    @johnnybradin5112 Рік тому +3

    I really like it! Synth tech has finally caught up with guitars!

  • @denisblack9897
    @denisblack9897 Рік тому +1

    i like how Alex is so eager to play more and has to hold back so its a usual selling video and not a guy blowing everyones mind!)))
    this is so inspiring im screaming like a little girl, 100% buying this comboed with a looper to go completely nuts

  • @stephanpetersen8386
    @stephanpetersen8386 Рік тому +6

    Would love to sit in a park on a sunny day and listen to a chill-out jam with this set up 💥🌱

  • @DuckDuckGo512
    @DuckDuckGo512 Рік тому +9

    Seriously LOVED this video. Funny, informative and inspiring ! Well done guys. Pete's enthusiasm is hilarious and infectious all in one.

    • @danishpete
      @danishpete Рік тому +1

      Thank you. I’m just happy to be there 😅

  • @ThomasMetal75
    @ThomasMetal75 Рік тому +1

    The musicality out the jams is insane!

  • @matzer8846
    @matzer8846 Рік тому +9

    Jaw dropping right from the start ...
    Mr. Looper meets Mr. BOSS ... so Andertons called in the right guys to demo this special piece of gear ... 5 out of 5
    I have to admit: BOSS is on fire ... they are putting out so much great stuff recently ... well done!
    Great demo ... thank you so much for sharing this

    • @bassnsax
      @bassnsax Рік тому +1

      I wholeheartedly agree with the demo being jaw dropping from the start! The GM-800 has me seriously questioning my motivations into getting into hardware synths in the last couple of years... Each of the patches sound STELLAR! And for the total price of roughly a mid-level synthesizer, I think this could be very well worth the price!

    • @matzer8846
      @matzer8846 Рік тому +2

      @@bassnsax
      BOSS seems to be price worthy all the time imho. I took a "low price" jump into this new line of axe synths and got me a SY-1 which turned out to be a great starting point into the hardware synth world. i tried a PC software guitar->MIDI solution too which got me playing me virtual MOOG instantly ... great low cost solution for home recorders ...

  • @FGg503
    @FGg503 Рік тому +9

    An incredible pedal to say the least! I'm not technically blessed to be able to use it, but the sounds on it are totally mind-blowing! Kudos to you, Alex, or shall I just say "Master Guitarist"!

  • @mikeherbert2500
    @mikeherbert2500 Рік тому +2

    its a wonderful piece of kit, as is all Boss 's gear. I have the GR 55, which is awesome. The one thing to pay attention to, is the pickup you need to fit. (stating to the obvious here). The height
    (pick up to strings) is critical to how the Boss tracks each string. Alex's set up is spot on.

  • @johnparker2636
    @johnparker2636 Рік тому +1

    Well, they are called Boss for a reason - just mind blowing!

  • @stephanpetersen8386
    @stephanpetersen8386 Рік тому +2

    Pete is asking all the right questions! 🙏🤘

  • @steveclark9934
    @steveclark9934 Рік тому +4

    I'm still rocking the GR-55 guitar synthesizer😊

  • @harmonyaquarian9210
    @harmonyaquarian9210 Рік тому +1

    That’s just nuts. I just dusted off my GR 55, and enjoying getting back into that, but this kit is extraterrestrial 👽

  • @jacobdowler1
    @jacobdowler1 Рік тому

    Dude KILLED IT at 15:00 im blown away by this! i absolutely need one now!

  • @lowdefal6306
    @lowdefal6306 Рік тому +1

    That Toccata and Fugue was pretty sweet

  • @anthonykenny1320
    @anthonykenny1320 Рік тому

    unbelievably gorgeous sounds

  • @seangarland
    @seangarland Рік тому +1

    I’ve always been of the mind that I’d you want to play guitar, but a guitar, and if you want to play synth, buy a synth.
    But this one has me changing my mind. It sounds amazing.

    • @Whizzinby777
      @Whizzinby777 Рік тому

      Yeah except you may not know how to play the keys, or a flute, or sax, violin etc. That’s the brilliance of this, you leverage your ability on guitar to other instruments.

    • @ramon2008
      @ramon2008 Рік тому +1

      I’m excited for this but it doesn’t come close to all the shit an actual synth can do.

    • @Whizzinby777
      @Whizzinby777 Рік тому

      @@ramon2008 This isn’t aimed at people that WANT to play keys.

    • @ramon2008
      @ramon2008 Рік тому

      @@Whizzinby777 I gotta say I just saw that you can use it with zenology. I gotta say i changed my mind, it’s getting pretty damn close to being able to do what any synth can do.

  • @chrisdavies9143
    @chrisdavies9143 Рік тому

    I used a GR-55 in a function band for years, I was never a fan of the sounds in isolation but in a full band mix it did the job. Having now got into synths in a big way, I have no need or desire for this but it's clear that the technology is evolving all the time.

  • @guitaristinterrupted3558
    @guitaristinterrupted3558 Рік тому

    Peter’s guitar tone at the begging is incredible!

  • @ryanmelvey8764
    @ryanmelvey8764 Рік тому

    sounds crazy good. i actually think it sounds better than many keyboards because it's more expressive

  • @scottbecker3485
    @scottbecker3485 Рік тому

    Stopped at 12 minutes in to pre-order this, plus the pickup and cable. Wow!

  • @brin57
    @brin57 Рік тому

    Another great showcase by Pete and Alex. This thing is brilliant. Welcome to all the Mr. Negativity's and those who chose to not watch the video, but ask questions that are answered in the video. Well done you.

  • @alanredversangel
    @alanredversangel Рік тому +8

    As someone who owns gk gear i can safely say this sounds great, and it looks as though it tracks better than ever before.

    • @Scott__C
      @Scott__C Рік тому +3

      And another step closer to where I think they really want to get to, which is not needing the GK at all. The SY stuff is OK, but has a limited range of sounds.

    • @Danko76
      @Danko76 Рік тому

      @@Scott__C gk is not needed for years.I use my guitar as synth for years with jam origin midi guitar 2 and it is great

    • @Scott__C
      @Scott__C Рік тому

      @@Danko76 I haven't seen that, is that a guitar with a MIDI output?

    • @Danko76
      @Danko76 Рік тому

      @@Scott__C google it,you only need regular pickups and it works great

  • @keithhynes7001
    @keithhynes7001 11 місяців тому

    This was so much fun to watch!

  • @fakeaccount663
    @fakeaccount663 Рік тому

    dunno what it is about this video but those synth captured directly sound phenomenal through a pair of headphones. it almost doesn't look like it's coming from the guitar

  • @medicusofthedamned
    @medicusofthedamned Рік тому

    I’ve been Looking at getting a synth for months now but I’ve only ever been good at playing guitar. This solves all my problems.

  • @MarvelJAM
    @MarvelJAM Рік тому +1

    Truly a legend. Alex

  • @Ringeisenshreds
    @Ringeisenshreds Рік тому +2

    Man I need one of these, I love my SY 200 and 300 but this is just such a huge jump beyond those!

    • @ramon2008
      @ramon2008 Рік тому

      Yeah this shit seems like it’s gonna blow those out of the water.

  • @timspencer1
    @timspencer1 Рік тому

    Everyone loved the outro - but my god those flutes at 10.20 - but my god those strings at 15:08 blew me away - they sound so beautiful!

  • @ShoggyTechTv
    @ShoggyTechTv 8 місяців тому +1

    How i eliminated my ghost notes and hanging notes:
    1. Lower your string sensitivity to about 40 or even less if possible.
    2. Turn the Low Velocity Cut to zero
    3. You might have to fiddle with the Dynamics and Play Feel if you want but steps 1 and 2 alone should work wonders immediately.

  • @TheTwangKings
    @TheTwangKings Рік тому

    All the possibilities of a synth, and they open with... blues. How imaginative.

  • @kpmeen
    @kpmeen Рік тому +2

    More vids like this and I'm sure you'll hit 1 million subs in no time 👍🏼👏🏼

  • @musicbypetegonzales4814
    @musicbypetegonzales4814 Рік тому

    Great demo, great playing!

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur

    Beautiful intro. Thank you both. ART!

  • @effess8698
    @effess8698 Рік тому +1

    Great to see there is also a bass version. Can we get a video of Lee/Cici giving it a workout?

  • @nelcatjar
    @nelcatjar Рік тому +3

    To Andertons: For us who have 13 pin synth guitars already (I have 3), how about a demo of the Boss GKC-AD, the 13 pin to serial converter. We would be more interested in the GM-800 if we 13 pin owners knew these converters work well. Please? Thank you.

    • @johnfrancis8586
      @johnfrancis8586 Рік тому +1

      I just got the GM800 and the GKC-AD. The converter works as advertised.

    • @nelcatjar
      @nelcatjar Рік тому

      Thanks for info. Now we just need someone to do a demo.

  • @rodneyedwards789
    @rodneyedwards789 Рік тому

    I love this... I used to have one of those black wedge-shaped Roland's

  • @alanblakeguitarist
    @alanblakeguitarist Рік тому +2

    I’ve had every Roland guitar synth since the 80’s. They all never track well. I’m surprised Pat has had his all these years…even though he doesn’t change the patch frequently. He’s the only person I’ve ever heard use it and not have it glitch too much. I’ve been disappointed every time but this one looks cool. The SY 200 doesn’t need a special pickup and I’m surprised they didn’t try to do the same here?

  • @brantescorial98
    @brantescorial98 Рік тому +1

    Alex + Andertons = AWESOME!

  • @pentatonicpaddy
    @pentatonicpaddy Рік тому +24

    normally i hate synths but i think i could lose a few hours with this but I think it should have the pick up included for the price

  • @Nate_has_Dogs
    @Nate_has_Dogs Рік тому +1

    that sounds surprisingly good

  • @GeorgesVigneron
    @GeorgesVigneron Рік тому +2

    Does this mean we can hook up a midi keyboard in the IN section and us this GM800 as a Roland cloud hardware (and avoid using a laptop hosting Roland VST), like a hardware DSP with roland preset , Universal audio style ?

    • @markharley99
      @markharley99 Рік тому

      Yep, GM-800 is a really cool portable sound module as well.

  • @grandmasterB77
    @grandmasterB77 Рік тому +1

    Finally! Look forward to an upgrade from my GR55

  • @monstrok
    @monstrok Рік тому

    So many possibilities with this synth pedal!

  • @rawr4444
    @rawr4444 Рік тому +1

    12:43 well done lads 😂
    this sounds so good as well

  • @zoomzoom3950
    @zoomzoom3950 Рік тому +3

    Having a few GK / 13-pin guitars, and Boss Guitar Synths, this new GK-5 / serial / digital transition is gonna cost me around US $1500 list to go all in with the two converters, one GK-5 pickup, GM-800.
    Then you have to decide on the software model, the free version or will I need / want a subscription model?
    I don't like software subscription models personally. I have so many software products / plugins already; to willingly pay for a subscription it would need to be something I use all the time which is rare; I don't even use my DAW all the time, as I have standalone software apps I can use vs the plug-in version.
    IMO

  • @charlesflint9048
    @charlesflint9048 Рік тому

    I remember many years ago being amazed at hearing a guitar called a ‘Synthaxe’ that seemed to do some of this stuff. I’ve got to start saving to get one of these!.
    Edit: nearly a year on( Dec.’24) I just got one; it is amazing. I’ve been thru the pre- sets, now I have learn how to program it!.
    It is quite different from anything I have ever played

    • @marklawrence8518
      @marklawrence8518 Рік тому

      Alan Holdsworth! I believe he finally sold it to buy a house!

  • @BeatsAndGuitars
    @BeatsAndGuitars Рік тому +2

    I wonder how this compares to the Fishman Triple Plays tracking

  • @victorhugod387
    @victorhugod387 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh Peter please, this all about the product!! Just let Your Grace Mr. Hutchings do his job!!

  • @PunkRetroSounds
    @PunkRetroSounds Рік тому

    Special cable lol. I used a planet waves TRS cable because my gm 800 supplier did not have stock and it worked with no issues cheers for the video

  • @lucasact2000
    @lucasact2000 10 місяців тому +1

    22:23 ¿Himno Nacional Argentino?

  • @AlisonGirelli
    @AlisonGirelli Рік тому

    This is impressive. Boss nailed it

  • @jamesh2659
    @jamesh2659 Рік тому +2

    Sounds fantastic!

  • @muhammadfitriidris4381
    @muhammadfitriidris4381 Рік тому

    waaahhh my idol.. alex hutching... very expect every multi effect pedal.. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @painterofwords5761
    @painterofwords5761 11 місяців тому +1

    What is needed is a 200 series format that we can load 20 presets of our own choosing from the cloud (included in the price of the pedal) that can be used without any GK pickup just our guitar. no whacky car crash sounds or useless scatting just the ones we select. We don't need 1200 tones that we will never be able to incorporate into any song. Just what we want, not what is decided for us. Then add a sequencer.

  • @PetrosAntoniouMusic
    @PetrosAntoniouMusic Рік тому

    Does anybody know if I can use this pickup wirelessly, by plugging in it a TRS type transmitter (like the nux 5.8Ghz model) and the receiver in the GM800? Thank you in advance.

  • @johnstangland6900
    @johnstangland6900 Рік тому

    Probably won't get another guitar synth unit since I still have the VG-88 v2 and the GR-33 using my Godin nylon and a classic OLP electric guitar. Of all the sounds there are, I only use a handful and don't see the need for more. But for those who are new to this device and the unlimited possibilities, it's worth it!

  • @aapddd
    @aapddd Рік тому +5

    This is great for the creative songwriters. You can write whole film scores on this !

  • @pierresongs6
    @pierresongs6 Рік тому +1

    Well that was a pretty awesome noise. Love it.

  • @przemyslaw1235
    @przemyslaw1235 Рік тому +1

    Mr Alex is juat amazing😊what a player❤❤❤❤

  • @cancelbubble6535
    @cancelbubble6535 Рік тому

    What an awesome unit, very fun.

  • @StevenBrenner-theOriginal
    @StevenBrenner-theOriginal Рік тому

    Nice review/demo. Thanks

  • @Viewer20222
    @Viewer20222 Рік тому +1

    This is great, though after all these years still requires to have that added pick up modification to a guitar. I wish they could come up with a solution that combines synth and regular guitar effects into one pedal. It is cool sounding.

  • @kitko33
    @kitko33 Рік тому

    Guitar synths are the only gear where I trust manufacturer's folks (from Boss/Roland) to do reviews.Because 95% of the usual review crowd on UA-cam can't use them properly.

  • @iamjarrettdean9358
    @iamjarrettdean9358 7 днів тому

    Where do you get the converter boxes he shows at 22:49? I have a 13 pin Strat

    • @midiguitarist4140
      @midiguitarist4140 5 днів тому +1

      You can order it anywhere where you can buy the GM-800 - it is called GKC-AD.

    • @iamjarrettdean9358
      @iamjarrettdean9358 5 днів тому +1

      @midiguitarist4140 Found one, thx

  • @buckycore
    @buckycore Рік тому

    Dude!!! That opening track tho!!!

  • @grahamcharlton9704
    @grahamcharlton9704 Рік тому

    Nobody thought to show how the pick up attached to the guitar though - does it stick on - if so, permanently? Do you remove strings to fit it? What about the other, larger part - how's that attach to the guitar? First things first, please.

  • @wabisabi7399
    @wabisabi7399 Рік тому

    This is Andertons best sounding video! Cheers, guys! 🍻

  • @ALTRON3
    @ALTRON3 Рік тому

    Absolutely freaken amaze !

  • @tommidd8042
    @tommidd8042 28 днів тому

    Whoa! That's slicker than snail snot. I'll get this. 👍👍

  • @zarniwoopb6078
    @zarniwoopb6078 Рік тому +2

    What is the guitar he is playing? It is stunning

  • @paulstubbs4487
    @paulstubbs4487 Рік тому +2

    Keen to watch this one as I was a GR user for many years from the GR-20/GR33 through to GR-55 as soon as it came out. The GR-55 was pretty awesome (both the COSM and Synth sounds) and I miss it dearly having sold it as I stopped gigging. Always the biggest problem with these synths has been Roland/Boss's feble attempts at supporting software and the pretty useless pre-set patches. The GR-55 was loaded with around 300 IIRC and I didn't use a single one. The GR-55 was only usable thanks to 3rd party software that massively put Roland to shame (not that they ever did anything about it) and meant you could easily produce your own patches with specific switching. It was easier just to start from scratch. That and Roland generally put the gear out and then despite the users providing feedback on improvements, just never respond. This really does piss users off! Be interesting to see if they do the same, as 10 years later they just won't get away with it.

    • @rickbogan4631
      @rickbogan4631 Рік тому +1

      They removed one of the best features of the older units, the ability to blend/layer these sounds with the guitar (or bass) output. Without this feature to me thsi unit is useless!

  • @judeworth938
    @judeworth938 Рік тому

    Infinite possibilities ! Shades of the Mellotron in a pedal...

    • @MarkRigler
      @MarkRigler Рік тому

      It doesn't sound that bad 😂

    • @judeworth938
      @judeworth938 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely much better....modern technology has come quite far as compared to the 60's. ...like the Mellotron, many of these patches were created from the instrument itself and triggered via your guitar or synth, etc......i.e. pianos, woodwinds, strings, and so on....@@MarkRigler

  • @adriagil5041
    @adriagil5041 Місяць тому

    the thing is, unlike the gk3 this doesnt take ur pikcups signal so u actually need to have de boos gk cable and a normal cable to use both ur normal guitar and the synth...

  • @idiotburns
    @idiotburns Рік тому

    The issue has always been the setting for the sensitivity cut is global, it should be by sound, as patches are used differently

  • @rio197
    @rio197 Рік тому +1

    5:23 Oh neat! You can layer up the sounds

  • @garytimeless7251
    @garytimeless7251 2 місяці тому

    so amazing, thank you so much for that much inspiration

  • @floodgatestudios1825
    @floodgatestudios1825 8 місяців тому

    Cant help but notice the Victory Amps strategically placed over Alex's left shoulder...

  • @robertlevasseur8896
    @robertlevasseur8896 Рік тому

    Can anybody tell me what pedal he kicked in at 30:42?