Godin ACS / Multiac Nylon string guitar and GR-55

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bugeisha36

For those using a Godin ACS with their GR-55 (as I am), I found these tips from Sweetwater Tech very helpful


05/24/2011
We've heard a few rumors that Godin Multiac guitars aren't compatible with the Roland GR-55. There is no truth to these rumors - the Multiac works fine with the GR-55.

Setting the sensitivity and velocity properly is critical to getting optimum performance from a Multiac with the GR-55:

1. From the Play screen, press EDIT.
2. Press the PAGE L/R buttons to select the SYSTEM page.
3. Press the CURSOR L/R buttons to select GK SETTING.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press CURSOR DOWN to select PU TYPE.
6. Turn the DIAL to select PIEZO R (very important!)
7. CURSOR DOWN to select SCALE.
8. Turn the DIAL to select 648mm.
9. Press PAGE R to select SENS.
10. Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select each string.
11. Play each open string as hard as it is likely to be played. Use the DIAL to raise or lower sensitivity. Set it to be as high as possible without reaching the full-scale position. (A large square at the end of the scale appears if the sensitivity is too high.)
12. Press PAGE R to select VEL.
13. Press ENTER.

NOTE: VELOCITY is a new set of parameters that no other GR product has had. It is very useful for reducing false triggers and oddnotes, especially with a piezo-equipped guitar.

14. Use CURSOR DOWN to select PLAY FEEL.
15. Turn the DIAL to set this to 4 or 5.
16. CURSOR DOWN to select LOW VELOCITY CUT
17. Set this to 8 or 9.
18. Press EXIT to return to the Play screen.
- Jim -
Roland GC-1 w/GR-55
Taylor T5 Custom Koa
Fender VG Strat
Gibson J-45
Fender American Standard Telecaster

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Mark Evans
Roland MV-8000, MC-909, Godin LGX-SA, Roland Ready Strat, GR-55
Boss GP-10
Crate Acoustic amps

DF400

Thanks for the info, I have the same Godin as pictured in your user photo. I actually found it to be the best RMC equipped guitar match for the GR-55.

bugeisha36

@DF400

Yes, I like the control that the Godin has over the GR-55 betterk than the GK-3 pickup that came with it.  The only detractor is that the nylon sound/feel comes through on some of the guitar models and sort of spoils it for me.  But for playing a key synth, it's great.
- Jim -
Roland GC-1 w/GR-55
Taylor T5 Custom Koa
Fender VG Strat
Gibson J-45
Fender American Standard Telecaster

Julio Brau

Julio Brau
Gibson  Les Paul Custom 1974 Black
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Gibson Les Paul 2010 Standard with GR-55
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Taylor 214
Godin ACS Slim MIDI
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Godin La Patrie nylon
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Stromberg 1947 DE luxe
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