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Roland VG-99

Item ID: VG99

Guitar Effects Modeling System with Dual COSM Modeling Engines, Dynamic Control, and GT-Pro-class Effects

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New Guitar Modeling and Performance Control Power

The Roland VG-99 guitar modeling synth builds on the legacy of the VG-8, allowing your guitar to play at an entirely new level. The VG-99 has three powerful new processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as Ribbon Controller and D BEAM. Flexible digital and analog output options allow for easy implementation for stage and studio applications, and highlights such as an onboard guitar-to-MIDI converter and on-screen editor let you take your 6-string capabilities to new heights with the Roland VG-99.

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Roland VG-99 at a Glance:
  • Wide range of COSM-modeled guitars and amplifiers
  • Control switching between virtual guitars and/or amps by foot controllers, buttons/knobs, or your picking dynamics
  • Easy alternate tunings
  • Designed for easy control onstage
  • Guitar-to-MIDI converter and other user-requested features

Multi Modeling
The VG-99 contains an incredible range of COSM-modeled guitars and amplifiers including new electric, acoustic and bass guitar models, a new GR-300 synth wave, and much more. It even models two signal paths at once. Complete dual processing of guitar modeling on the VG-99 allows you to play two different guitar sounds simultaneously. For example, one virtual guitar could be a Telecaster in a vintage Tweed amp with full effects and the other a nylon-string guitar with just a hint of reverb.

Dynamic Control
Both modeled guitar and amp paths can be active at the same time, or they can be dynamically switched or blended. You can control the switching behavior between virtual guitars and/or amps by foot controllers, buttons/knobs on the unit, or according to your picking dynamics. Imagine, for example, playing softly for an acoustic-guitar sound, and transitioning to a full metal blast simply by picking more aggressively. Furthermore, each modeled guitar can be separately assigned to individual guitar-strings. For example, you could have a 12-string guitar on 1st to 4th string and Synth-bass for 5th and 6th.

Alternate Tunings
The VG-99 can produce custom tunings — anything the player desires on any virtual guitar. A virtual Les Paul, for example, could be tuned down four or five steps for a heavy sound, while a nylon string could be tuned as a 12-string, and also tuned down four or five steps at the same time. Open and drop tunings are also supported as well as user defined custom tunings and can be applied to any COSM guitar, so the player can switch instantly between tuning setups without physically switching guitars or having to manually retune.

Guitar Performance in Higher Dimension
With its new performance based design, the VG-99 can be placed within a player’s easy reach on stage by using an optional PDS-10 stand. This new style setup allows various new performance possibilities such as D BEAM, Ribbon Controller and more. In combination with the versatile new foot controller FC-300, the VG-99 takes your guitar performance onstage to a whole new dimension.

Most Wanted
You asked for it, now Roland delivers the most-requested new features in the VG-99, including an onboard guitar-to-MIDI converter for direct connection to keyboards, sound modules, soft synths, etc. Audio output via USB or S/PDIF digital out, and optional RAD-99 rackmount adapter further enhance your music production environment. Built in stereo XLR and 1/4” outputs are ideal for live stage performances and touring. The striking new on-screen editor makes programming the VG-99 super easy and fun.


Roland VG-99 Effects Modeling System Features at a Glance:
  • Dual modeling engines allow guitar and amp models to be dynamically switched, layered and combined
  • New COSM electric, acoustic and even bass guitar models, and new synth waves such as the famous GR-300
  • Guitar-to-MIDI converter for direct connection to keyboards, sound modules, soft synths, computers, and other MIDI compatible devices
  • Supports USB audio and MIDI for easy digital recording and sequencing
  • Dual GT-Pro-class effects processor enables unequalled flexible tone creation.
  • Advanced performance controls, including D BEAM, V-LINK, and Ribbon Controller take guitar performance to a whole new level
  • Simple and intuitive knob based interface and new design support live performance
  • Graphical Editor software included to support sophisticated sound making.
  • Versatile I/O including USB, S/PDIF, and XLR provide pro connections for stage and studio recording

Open your playing to a whole new dimension with the Roland VG-99!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number VG-99

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

Best unit going!

by Andrew from Ottawa, Ontario
November 30, 2007
Music Background: Hobbyist
My only complaint is the price is a little high once you add the necessary foot-controller.

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by ALEX MCGINNESS from TORONTO, CANADA
November 17, 2007
Music Background: Solo artist, studio owner
Great unit. the only drawback is the Nylon emulation. The top three strings on the Nylon cut out when finger picking softly. This has already been confirmen by other users on the vg yahoo users groups... read more [+]. Hopefully this will get fixed with the first software upgrade. Other than that this is the mother of all guitar boxes. Throw away your Line 6 stuff and grab this baby...I did. Dont wanna use the COSM guitars? No probs. All the FX and amps with the exception of the poly fx can be used on your real guitar. The D-Beam is a kewl feature. If you check out the Paul Hanson demos on the Rolan site, be aware that the patches he uses in the demos are available for download from the VG-99 user group at yahoo. Thankyou Paul!!!!! I wish more companies would do this.
I do a one man show with midi backing tracks and the 99 alows me to travel with only my strat. I use to bring a Takamine acoustic as well, but the airlines are starting to frown on bulky carry on items so the 99 is a God send in that area. The FC-300 is a must buy as it just adds so much more functionality to this system. Its got two assignable expression pedals, each with a stomp switch. If you like being able to switch your wah wah on in the traditional way....this will do it. Its also got a ton of EQ....5 x 4 band eqs. 10 of the 20 bands are parametric. Everything in this unit is just so darn tweakable.
What else can I say.....JUST GET ONE. close [-]

I've Played a demo unit

by Gary Brown from Brookfield IL
October 6, 2007
Music Background: Guitar
I have a pre-order with Sweetwater. I played a demo at GC (It which shall not be named). Let's just say - I was totally blown away. No regrets. Anxious for my Sweetwater 99. It is so much deeper an... read more [+]d richer than the VG-8 (which I had to run through a lot of anaolg pedals to warm up). The acoustics sound really good. The little D beam is quite cool. Go and try a unit - you'll want it right away. close [-]

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by Marc Rubin from Cleveland Ohio
September 26, 2011
Music Background: A little of everything
I love the sound pallet possible with the VG99 but and here is where the deviation 5 starts comes from, they have to solve the noise issue when you move the 13 pin cable around. This is the major wea... read more [+]kness of the box. I no other complaints. The issue is well known and all over the web. It is not enough of an issue to not recommend the box.
PS: makes line6 into a toy. close [-]

Mine's On Order

by SgtKlepto from
December 5, 2007
Music Background: Retired Pro Stage Musician, Now A Recording Hobbyist
Spent a day playing one, then a week with a friend who has one. Loved turning my T5 into a 12 String, as well as into various guitars, Sitar, & Banjo. The Nylons do suck, but I didn't try them much.... read more [+]

The Amps & effects are all good. I will be using this primarily for recording so I can dispense of CPU draining plugins. Would have cost me more to upgrade the computer then buy various amp modeling plugins that I didn't consider sounded all that good.

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