RRP £645. In terms of speed, the Roland GR-55 is 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 ground-breaking new era in guitar synthesis!

The GR-55’s powerful triple-core engine comprises two PCM synthesizers (with
over 900 tones powered by the latest Roland synthesis technology) and COSM
guitar modelling, featuring a virtual treasure trove of guitar, bass, amp, and
synth models. Together, these combined technologies allow you to create unique,
revolutionary sounds. The “Metal Synth Lead” preset, for example, combines two
types of thick, brilliant synth textures with an overdriven
solid-body/humbucking tone for incredible punch and power.

Thanks to Roland’s decades of research and dedication to guitar synthesizers
and powerful new pitch detection technology, the GR-55 is far and away the
fastest guitar synth ever. Furthermore, the COSM guitar-modelling engine needs
zero detection time, allowing the GR-55 to respond instantly and exactly as you
play. The GR-55 detects pitch, velocity, and behaviour for unprecedented
response to your performance.

The GR-55 puts you instantly in touch with a huge library of amazing sounds,
no editing required. The on-board line-up of ready-to-use presets (270, plus 297
user) takes the pain out of the process, with simple category buttons for
finding the perfect sound fast. Choose from hundreds of great presets for pop,
rock, and beyond, and kick-start your song or jam with unique, powerful sounds
that will turn heads and raise fists.

The GR-55 is powerful yet extremely friendly. For customising sounds, the EZ
Edit feature (made famous in the GT-10) and large LCD takes the guesswork out of
the process. And for those who want to go deep, the GR-55 offers huge array of
controllable parameters. Pros will appreciate the power of the GR-55 while
beginners will love how quick and easy the unit is to operate.

The GR-55 conveniently bridges the guitarist to the desktop music production
world with its two USB ports. The rear-panel port can be used one for MIDI/Audio
data communication; the side-panel port is dedicated to real-time playback of
audio files from a USB memory device (sold separately). The GR-55 provides foot
control of USB audio playback so your hands never need to leave the guitar.

Roland GR-55 main features include:

• A revolutionary fusion of guitar synthesis and powerful COSM guitar
  modelling
• Up to four sound sources at a time: two PCM synth tones, plus COSM guitar
  modelling 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 modelling
• Two types of multi-effects engines, plus global reverb, chorus, and delay
  effects, and an on-board looper
• Built-in USB audio player with foot control