DISC Roland GR-S V-Guitar Space Effects Pedal

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Roland's V-Guitars

This new GR-S V-Guitar Distortion Pedal is part of Roland's acclaimed V-Guitar family which also includes the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer   and the VG-99 V-Guitar System . The GR-S is designed to allow players with traditional set-ups to experience the incredible sound potential of GK processing. If used with an optional US-20 Unit Selector, the GR-S can also give current GR and VG users new sounds for their existing rig.

Access to New Sounds with GK Processing

The GR-S pedal features a 13-pin input for use with a guitar outfitted with the Roland GK-3 Divided Pickup   or a GK-equipped instrument such as the GC-1 GK Ready Stratocaster. Unlike standard pickups the Roland GK pickup senses and isolates each individual string, sending them as six discrete signals to a 13-pin jack. When connected to a V-Guitar device like the GR-S pedal, each string can be processed individually which opens up a universe of sound possibilities that are not possible with a normal ¼ inch guitar output.

Roland's GC-1 GK Ready Stratocaster is one of the guitars which has a built in GK pickup and 13-pin output. There are also GK-equipped guitars available from other manufacturers as well. Roland also offers the Roland GK-3 Divided Pickup separately which you can fit to your own guitar to enable GK compatibility.

Unique Tones for Modern Players

The GK processing in the GR-S makes possible a huge array of new tones. There are four sounds which will launch your guitar into a new sound space! Crystal delivers shimmering, transparent sounds and icy bell textures while Rich Modulation provides an incredibly spacious multi-channel chorus sound powered by independent GK string processing. Slow Pad offers warm synth-pad sound with variable attack for dreamy full-chord swells that would be impossible with a mono input. With Brilliant Clean you can add virtual strings to your guitar adjustable from 12 to 18 strings with the Color knob.

Tweak and Store Your Created Sounds

Like a normal stompbox the GR-S features simple intuitive controls that are quick to master. Turn the Color or Tone knobs and you're actually tweaking multiple parameters specifically tailored to each sound type. This allows you to achieve substantial tonal shifts even with small changes. Once you've found a sound you like you can store these in four memory locations with a quick recall via the control switches on a GK-equipped guitar. A Freeze function is accessible with one of the pedal's two footswitches lets you hold sounds indefinitely for lead backing and expressive effects.

Easily Integrate the GR-S Into Any Rig

The GR-S pedal offers a variety of connections for the integration of the unit into different rigs including pedalboards, multi effects setups, racks, mixers and other V-Guitar devices. A dual mix/guitar input allows you to connect a standard ¼ inch guitar output, pedals or multi effects and blend them with the GR-S sound. The combined mix is then sent to the pedal's mono/stereo output. The 13-pin GK output carries the guitar's normal pickup signal as well and the controls on any GK-equipped guitar allow you to blend the GK and normal sounds right from your instrument. A dedicated guitar output jack on the GR-S lets you connect the normal guitar sound directly to an amp or effects with no GK processing applied. It can also be used in conjunction with the Mix/Guitar input to create a send/return loop for your normal effects chain.

Features/Specifications

• Nominal Input Level: MIX INPUT: -10 dBu GUITAR INPUT: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: MIX INPUT: 1 M ohm GUITAR INPUT: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -20 dBu GUITAR OUTPUT: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT: 2 k ohms GUITAR OUTPUT: 2 k ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Indicators: POWER indicator (serves also as battery check indicator), ON/OFF indicator, FREEZE indicator
• Memory: 4
• Effect Type: CRYSTAL, RICH MODULATION, SLOW PAD, BRILLIANT CLEAN
• Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) or Carbon-zinc battery (AA, R6) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional)
• Current Draw: 200 mA (9 V, when used with GK-3)
• Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline battery: Approx. 7 hours, Carbon-zinc battery: Approx. 2 hours (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use).

• Controls:
  • ON/OFF pedal
  • FREEZE pedal
  • TYPE buttons
  • COLOR knob
  • TONE knob
  • LEVEL knob
  • SELECT button
  • WRITE button
  • OUTPUT SELECT switch
• Connectors:
  • MIX/GUITAR INPUT (R, L/MONO) jacks
  • GK IN connector
  • GUITAR OUTPUT jack
  • OUTPUT (R, L/MONO) jacks
  • DC IN jack
• Size and Weight:
  • Width: 173 mm, 6-13/16 inches
  • Depth: 158 mm, 6-1/4 inches
  • Height: 57 mm, 2-1/4 inches
  • Weight: 1.2 kg, 2 lbs. 11 oz.

• Accessories:
  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information)
  • Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 6
• Options (sold separately):
  • AC adaptor: BOSS PSA-series
  • Divided pickup: GK-3 (for guitar)
  • V-Guitar: GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster (R)
  • GK Cable: GKC-10 (10 m), GKC-5 (5 m)
  • Unit Selector: US-20