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File:GR33.jpg

2008-09-11T23:09:27Z

Valvenerd: picture of GR-33

picture of GR-33

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T22:57:15Z

Valvenerd: model of L1 edited

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* [http://www.roland.com/PRODUCTS/en/GR-33/index.html Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesizer]
* Paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
* Play solos using synth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
* Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
* create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
* 128 preset patches
* expression pedal
* onboard tuner
* MIDI In/Out
* Multi-FX
* arpeggiator
* harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}} using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my synth sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite acoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Please tell us the model of {{L1}} you have and any other Bose components you are using. Examples

* {{B1}} x 2
* {{T1}} x 2
* {{Model II}} 1

Since the {{L1}} is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}} may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the {{L1}} will amaze. But beware ….if you are performance- wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the {{L1}} before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

File:GuitarSynthesizer.jpg

2008-09-11T22:48:52Z

Valvenerd: picture of GR-33 Guitar Synthesiser

picture of GR-33 Guitar Synthesiser

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:43:41Z

Valvenerd: format edit

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the {{L1}} is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}} may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the {{L1}} will amaze. But beware ….if you are performance- wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the {{L1}} before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:41:40Z

Valvenerd: format edit

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the {{L1}} is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the {{L1}} will amaze. But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the {{L1}} before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:40:31Z

Valvenerd: format change L1

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the {{L1}} is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the {{L1}} will amaze.

But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the {{L1}} before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:38:13Z

Valvenerd: change L1 to L1 template format

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the {{L1}} is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the L1 will amaze.

But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the {{L1}} before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:34:55Z

Valvenerd: syntax edit

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the L1 is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the L1 will amaze.

But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the L1 before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:32:09Z

Valvenerd: format edit

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}

Using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the L1 is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the L1 will amaze.

But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the L1 before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:29:21Z

Valvenerd: formatting

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}

Using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the L1 is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the L1 will amaze.

But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the L1 before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizer Review

2008-09-11T12:14:04Z

Valvenerd: first draft

==Review or Comparison of multiple products==
* Review of one product

==Identify the product - Make, Model, List Price, Typical Street Price==
* Roland GR-33 - Guitar Synthesiser paid $1200 (Australian Dollars) in 2003
[[Image:GR33.jpg|right]]

===What can you do with this gadget? ===
This is a variation on the FX foot pedal theme
*Play solos using syth sounds (eg: trumpets, violins, mizmars, space vox etc)
*Double your sound with synth sounds plus your guitar
*create and edit your own patches

===Features===
* 384 tone palette
*128 preset patches
*expression pedal
*onboard tuner
*MIDI In/Out
*Multi-FX
*arpeggiator
*harmonist

==Setup Instructions==
Firstly the synthesiser requires a hexophonic pickup system on the guitar to operate. You can do this by mounting a Roland GK series pickup on your existing electric or steel string acoustic guitar. I use a Godin “synth acess” guitar which has a hexophonic pickup built-in.

This setup is for using the GR33 with a {{T1}}

Using the supplied 13-pin cable connect your guitar to the GR-33.

I like to have separate control of my sythn sound and my guitar sound, so I use the GR33’s GUITAR OUT to channel 1 of the {{T1}}; and the GR-33 MIX OUT (R MONO) to channel 2 of the {{T1}}.
For the {{T1}} presets, I use my favourite accoustic guitar preset for channel 1 and for the GR-33 in channel 2 I use DJ/Playback-Low Volume music.

==Essential Synth jargon==
*Tone: raw sound sample eg: GR piano, Jazz Organ 1, Oboe, Trumpet Ens,
*Patch: up to two tones layered together with effects applied ; eg Romantic Pad Asian Bells, Digi Choir
*attack: time it takes the tone to swell to its highest volume

==Interaction with the L1==
Since the L1 is so transparent, care must be taken with gain staging process your choice of patch for gain staging is important. Pick a patch where both tones attack is zero so that the highest volume is at the beginning of the note. Sounds so logical doesn’t it…… but I have been caught out in performances with pad type patches that swell and develop and overwhelm the song.

Using the compressor on the {{T1}}may help.

With the gain staging set right, the sound of the you will be in sonic heaven and the capabilities of the GR-33 and the L1 will amaze.

But beware ….if you are performance wise with the GR-33 on other amps and PA’s do not assume the patches will behave for you on the L1 as for other systems. Test every GR-33 patch with the L1 before you hit the stage or you may end up with nasty surprise.

For eg: GR-33 patch C84 – Phaser Str2 contains a phaser sweep tone that reaches deep bass tones that may not have been audible on other systems that don’t have the range of the {{B1}}.

==Application==
Used in the following applications, your results should be very sweet.....
Try this experiment – playing a well known Christmas song “Jingle Bells”
at a sing-along can sound pretty dull just strumming or flat picking a guitar. But try adding GR-33 syth patch C51-AIR BELL PAD on a {{L1}} with gainstructure set as above.

==How Testing was done==
A disclaimer, this was done in informal...
Physical surroundings: the room was a 4.5m x 3.5m room back room converted to a “studio”. Testing was done to correct specific live performance goofs which surfaced after switching to the {{L1}}.

==General Comment==
This is a significant improvement because now when connected the {{L1}} for the 1st time do I have sufficient control over the GR-33 guitar synth in a live situation.

Because of past disappointment in live shows using the GR-33 through acoustic guitar backline amps where I couldn’t be heard due to audience attenuation, I had limited the use of the GR-33 to solo gigs in small venues. I now wonder how the GR-33 {{L1}} will do in small band situations.

==What do I like about the product==
I love the idea of guitar syths and sound doubling because it makes my solo sound much bigger and the combined sound appeals to more people.

==What I do not like about the product==
The 13-pin connector is a definite weak point. It is fragile and can be the source of crackling noise if any strain is placed on it.

==Quality Rating==
5/10
It has a rugged build quality. My GR-33 has survived 50 odd gigs and almost constant home use in nearly six years.

==Review Summary==
I've never tried any other guitar synth. I will always own a guitar synth and will try any brand comes available. I will definitely buy a replacement of the best brand when this one dies. The down side is that because of the 13pin connector I will probably have to buy a new guitar with it. Great sound but not very “future proof”.

==Review Date==
2008-09-07

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[[Category:Review]]

User:Valvenerd

2008-09-07T23:05:33Z

Valvenerd: /* Introduction */

== Introduction ==
Hi, this is Valvenerd from Sydney, Australia

singer - bass gtr - accoustic guitar - beginner piano

mechanical engineer

[http://yourwebsite.com Your Website Name]

== Been Playing Since ==
I ‘found’ the guitar one day in 1978 and it changed my life

== Your Group ==
Igneous Blue – a three piece rock covers outfit playing an eclectic mix of classic 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and occasional 00’s rock & pop. From Nina Simone to Led Zepplin, Beatles to Rose Tattoo. Our goal is to play what no others can, and to extend ourselves as musicians with a mix of styles, difficult pieces, and tight arrangements. We even swap instruments between songs and even in the middle of a song. Everyone in the band must be able to sing lead and backing vocals as they play their instrument.

Solo work – playing acoustic rock covers using a steel string acoustic with guitar synth to add pad sounds. I play with a flat picking style and sing a range of styles.

== Bose Gear ==
Tell us about your Bose gear. Our collection of Bose is building with more L1’s to be added as soon as we can afford it.

* 1 x L1® Model II
* 2 x T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine
* 2 x B1

== Gear you use with your L1® ==
=== Electric / Electronic ===
# Microphone – Sennheiser E845
# Digital Piano – Yamaha P90
# Bass Guitar – Washburn XB400
# Guitar Synth – Roland GR33

=== Acoustic ===
# Godin Multiac SA
# Seagull Artist Steel String

== Other Comments ==
This is where you can make other comments.

User:Valvenerd

2008-09-07T23:05:12Z

Valvenerd: /* Your Group */

== Introduction ==
Hi, this is Valvenerd from Sydney, Australia

singer - bass gtr - accoustic guitar -beginner piano

mechanical engineer

[http://yourwebsite.com Your Website Name]

== Been Playing Since ==
I ‘found’ the guitar one day in 1978 and it changed my life

== Your Group ==
Igneous Blue – a three piece rock covers outfit playing an eclectic mix of classic 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and occasional 00’s rock & pop. From Nina Simone to Led Zepplin, Beatles to Rose Tattoo. Our goal is to play what no others can, and to extend ourselves as musicians with a mix of styles, difficult pieces, and tight arrangements. We even swap instruments between songs and even in the middle of a song. Everyone in the band must be able to sing lead and backing vocals as they play their instrument.

Solo work – playing acoustic rock covers using a steel string acoustic with guitar synth to add pad sounds. I play with a flat picking style and sing a range of styles.

== Bose Gear ==
Tell us about your Bose gear. Our collection of Bose is building with more L1’s to be added as soon as we can afford it.

* 1 x L1® Model II
* 2 x T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine
* 2 x B1

== Gear you use with your L1® ==
=== Electric / Electronic ===
# Microphone – Sennheiser E845
# Digital Piano – Yamaha P90
# Bass Guitar – Washburn XB400
# Guitar Synth – Roland GR33

=== Acoustic ===
# Godin Multiac SA
# Seagull Artist Steel String

== Other Comments ==
This is where you can make other comments.

User:Valvenerd

2008-09-07T23:04:33Z

Valvenerd: /* Introduction */

== Introduction ==
Hi, this is Valvenerd from Sydney, Australia

singer - bass gtr - accoustic guitar -beginner piano

mechanical engineer

[http://yourwebsite.com Your Website Name]

== Been Playing Since ==
I ‘found’ the guitar one day in 1978 and it changed my life

== Your Group ==
Igneous Blue – Bass/keyboards and lead vocals in a three piece rock covers outfit playing an eclectic mix of classic 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and occasional 00’s rock & pop. From Nina Simone to Led Zepplin, Beatles to Rose Tattoo. Our goal is to play what no others can, and to extend ourselves as musicians with a mix of styles, difficult pieces, and tight arrangements. We even swap instruments between songs and even in the middle of a song. Everyone in the band must be able to sing lead and backing vocals as they play their instrument.

Solo work – playing acoustic rock covers using a steel string acoustic with guitar synth to add pad sounds. I play with a flat picking style and sing a range of styles.

== Bose Gear ==
Tell us about your Bose gear. Our collection of Bose is building with more L1’s to be added as soon as we can afford it.

* 1 x L1® Model II
* 2 x T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine
* 2 x B1

== Gear you use with your L1® ==
=== Electric / Electronic ===
# Microphone – Sennheiser E845
# Digital Piano – Yamaha P90
# Bass Guitar – Washburn XB400
# Guitar Synth – Roland GR33

=== Acoustic ===
# Godin Multiac SA
# Seagull Artist Steel String

== Other Comments ==
This is where you can make other comments.

User:Valvenerd

2008-09-07T23:04:05Z

Valvenerd: /* Introduction */ more info

== Introduction ==
Hi, this is Valvenerd from Sydney, Australia
singer - bass gtr - accoustic guitar -beginner piano
mechanical engineer

[http://yourwebsite.com Your Website Name]

== Been Playing Since ==
I ‘found’ the guitar one day in 1978 and it changed my life

== Your Group ==
Igneous Blue – Bass/keyboards and lead vocals in a three piece rock covers outfit playing an eclectic mix of classic 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and occasional 00’s rock & pop. From Nina Simone to Led Zepplin, Beatles to Rose Tattoo. Our goal is to play what no others can, and to extend ourselves as musicians with a mix of styles, difficult pieces, and tight arrangements. We even swap instruments between songs and even in the middle of a song. Everyone in the band must be able to sing lead and backing vocals as they play their instrument.

Solo work – playing acoustic rock covers using a steel string acoustic with guitar synth to add pad sounds. I play with a flat picking style and sing a range of styles.

== Bose Gear ==
Tell us about your Bose gear. Our collection of Bose is building with more L1’s to be added as soon as we can afford it.

* 1 x L1® Model II
* 2 x T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine
* 2 x B1

== Gear you use with your L1® ==
=== Electric / Electronic ===
# Microphone – Sennheiser E845
# Digital Piano – Yamaha P90
# Bass Guitar – Washburn XB400
# Guitar Synth – Roland GR33

=== Acoustic ===
# Godin Multiac SA
# Seagull Artist Steel String

== Other Comments ==
This is where you can make other comments.

User:Valvenerd

2008-09-07T23:02:09Z

Valvenerd: /* Been Playing Since */

== Introduction ==
Hi, this is Valvenerd from Sydney, Australia

[http://yourwebsite.com Your Website Name]

== Been Playing Since ==
I ‘found’ the guitar one day in 1978 and it changed my life

== Your Group ==
Igneous Blue – Bass/keyboards and lead vocals in a three piece rock covers outfit playing an eclectic mix of classic 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and occasional 00’s rock & pop. From Nina Simone to Led Zepplin, Beatles to Rose Tattoo. Our goal is to play what no others can, and to extend ourselves as musicians with a mix of styles, difficult pieces, and tight arrangements. We even swap instruments between songs and even in the middle of a song. Everyone in the band must be able to sing lead and backing vocals as they play their instrument.

Solo work – playing acoustic rock covers using a steel string acoustic with guitar synth to add pad sounds. I play with a flat picking style and sing a range of styles.

== Bose Gear ==
Tell us about your Bose gear. Our collection of Bose is building with more L1’s to be added as soon as we can afford it.

* 1 x L1® Model II
* 2 x T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine
* 2 x B1

== Gear you use with your L1® ==
=== Electric / Electronic ===
# Microphone – Sennheiser E845
# Digital Piano – Yamaha P90
# Bass Guitar – Washburn XB400
# Guitar Synth – Roland GR33

=== Acoustic ===
# Godin Multiac SA
# Seagull Artist Steel String

== Other Comments ==
This is where you can make other comments.

User:Valvenerd

2008-09-07T12:45:50Z

Valvenerd: Initial info