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Guitars > Electric Guitars > Synth Guitars > Roland VG-99 / GK-3 Roland VG-99 / GK-3 Guitar Synth with GK-3 Pickup, Dual COSM Modeling Engines, Dynamic Control, and GT-Pro-class Effects »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: VG99GK3   Retail Price: $1,799.00 SAVE $403.03 (22%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $1,395.97 Add the VG-99 / GK-3 to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Customers also bought...   Boss FS-5U Nonlatch Foot Switch Pedal $26.97     Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal $79.97     Roland DP-2 Square Pedal (-) $13.39   View More Suggestions

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Turn Your Guitar into a Virtual Tone Machine! The Roland VG-99/GK-3 guitar modeling synth/pickup system turns your guitar into a versatile synth instrument! The VG-99 has three powerful new processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as Ribbon Controller and D BEAM. The highly accurate GK-3 pickup sends individual signals to the VG-99 and is simple to install. Other 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/GK-3 system. Roland VG-99/GK-3 System 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 Includes GK-3 pickup 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 on stage 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 rack mount adaptor 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/GK-3 System Features: Guitar Synth with included GK-3 pickup 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 MID 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/GK-3 system! Customer Reviews  Limitless possibilities   by Steve from Phoenix, AZ, November 16, 2008 Music Background:  Pro Musician, Recording Engineer “First off, I was thinking of making a technical review...but I'm actually going to spin this to the "pro-sumer" audience who might be trying to decide between this or some other, less expensive multi-effects unit. For years, I've been the budget conscious musician who likes to go pick up little odds and in's here and there. I've had single pedals, multi-effects pedals, rack...” Read More • Write Your Own Review More Synth Guitars from Roland: · Roland GK-3 · Roland GI-20 · Roland GR-20S · Roland VG-99 · Roland GR-20/GK-3 · Roland GK-3B · Roland GK-Kit for Guitar · Roland GK-Kit for Bass Guitar View All Products from Roland  Tell a Friend About the VG-99 / GK-3!  Print This Page See Also:  MIDI Guitars

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