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Topic: Roland GK-3 Synth |
Stanford Lane
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Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2006 5:40 pm |
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| I posted this question under electronics as well as here. I have a number of 8-string non-pedal steels. I would like to hook a Roland synth up to one of these guitars. I did a search and found that this topic was discussed a couple of years ago with reference to the Roland GK-2 and 2A. Now that Roland has come out with the GK-3, I am wondering whether anyone has looked at this for their non-pedal steel? |
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 3 Sep 2006 12:00 pm
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I haven't seen anybody messing around with lap steel and Roland pickups in a long time. Last time I tried the results were not that good. Perhaps with a better quality pickup/synth combination, it will work better.
I would guess that you'll only be able to get this to work with a six string lap steel. Roland specifically says it is not supported for pedal steel or "guitars with non standard string layouts".
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AJ Azure
From:
Massachusetts, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Sep 2006 1:51 pm
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Forget Roland. Find yourself an Axon by Terratech. It tracks considerbaly more accurately and just works better all around.
They offer a wireless option as well. |
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Stanford Lane
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2006 5:21 pm
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| Thank you Brad and AJ for your imput. I looked up the Axon. It does appear to be a better system. AJ, what guitar do you use yours own? I heard the Roland used on an electric guitar a week ago. Does the Axon system have the same quality of sounds? |
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Jon Moen
From:
Canada
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Posted 3 Sep 2006 8:20 pm
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| No matter what pickup you go with, you will still need a pitch to MIDI interface such as a Roland GI-20. |
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