Play pianos, strings, organs and synths from your guitar – with fast, accurate tracking. The Roland GR-55 is a floor guitar synthesizer that combines two PCM synth engines with COSM guitar and amp modeling. This GR-55GK-BK set (black) comes with the GK-3 divided pickup and GK cable, so you have what you need to start. It suits rock and pop guitarists, worship players and studio musicians.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Guitarists in bands who want keyboard and synth parts without a keyboard player, church and worship guitarists who need pads and strings, solo performers and looping artists, and producers who want to record MIDI from a guitar.
What’s in the box
- Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizer
- GK-3 divided pickup
- GK cable (5 m)
- AC adaptor (PSB-1U) with AC cord
- Owner’s manual
Specifications
| Sound generator | PCM: 2 tones, Modeling: 1 tone |
|---|---|
| Tones | PCM 910; Modeling 23 (guitar mode), 17 (bass mode) |
| Effects | MFX 20, Amp 42, Mod 14, Delay 7, Reverb 5, Chorus 4, EQ |
| Patch memory | Guitar: 270 preset + 297 user; Bass: 90 preset + 297 user |
| Display | Graphic LCD, 240 x 64 dots |
| Connectors | GK In (13-pin), Guitar Out, Output L/Mono, R, Phones, MIDI In/Out, USB computer, USB memory, DC In |
| USB player | WAV, AIFF |
| Power | DC 9 V AC adaptor (included), 700 mA |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 405 x 244 x 78 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Type | Guitar synthesizer |
| Pickup | GK-3 divided pickup (included) |
| Patches | 270 preset + 297 user (guitar mode) |
| Outputs | Output L/Mono, R, Guitar Out, Phones |
| Connectivity | GK 13-pin, MIDI In/Out, USB audio/MIDI, USB memory |
Good to know
- The GK-3 pickup mounts on your guitar and connects with the 13-pin GK cable.
- For bass guitar, use the optional GK-3B pickup.
- A USB flash drive for the audio player is not included.
- Optional extras: FC-300 MIDI foot controller, US-20 unit selector, longer GKC-10 cable.
FAQ
Do I need a special guitar?
You add the included GK-3 divided pickup to your guitar and connect it with the GK cable. The GR-55 also has a Guitar Out jack to send your normal guitar sound to an amp.
Can I use it with a computer?
Yes. The USB port works for MIDI and audio with your DAW.





























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