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Roland GR/GI Guitar to MIDI (older models) => Roland GR-30 => Topic started by: gian77 on January 28, 2017, 12:34:39 AM

Title: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gian77 on January 28, 2017, 12:34:39 AM
Hello Everybody,
I'm new on this forum but i read since many years. Thanks fo all the information you gave me trough the years.
I'm a gr30 owner and i really enjoyed it for many years. Now it's time for me to upgrade the system.
In the last period I use it only as a controller for logic or software synths.
During the year I really loved this synth but what annoyed me a lot was the "stuck note" bug.
So, my question is. Was it solved in the earlier models? since when?
for what I do an used gr33 or GI20 would be perfect, but I don't what to have similar tracking problems anymore.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: Headless68 on January 28, 2017, 01:19:30 AM
If you are thinking of an upgrade why not switch to latest technology for the best tracking (fishman tripleplay or boss GP-10 ) ?
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gumtown on January 28, 2017, 01:21:41 AM
You beat me to the same answer.. Fishman Triple Play (FTP).
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gian77 on January 28, 2017, 01:52:24 AM
Quote from: Headless68 on January 28, 2017, 01:19:30 AM
If you are thinking of an upgrade why not switch to latest technology for the best tracking (fishman tripleplay or boss GP-10 ) ?

Thanks for your quick reply!
I considered both.
Since I own a Roland Ready strat that i like, I would prefer to continue use it. I never tried the triple play. Is it really that much better in comparison to the GK system?
The GP10 is an option I considered, as I did with the GR55. What I don't like of the the GP10 is the lack of a MIDI out. Only usb.
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gumbo on January 28, 2017, 02:25:44 AM
Hi gian77,

Have you read this thread?

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7741.msg57079#msg57079

Specifically the reply by "Guitarpolson" on Feb 28th, 2013 ?

..there is some interesting stuff about the 'stuck note' problem, and how he got around it.

HTH

Peter

Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gian77 on January 28, 2017, 05:27:51 AM
Hi gumbo,
Thanks! I read it but it's not easy to do for me. It's thanks to this forum that I discovered the bug. Previously I thought for years it was a guitar setup problem or something wrong with my gk controller  ???
Now I really think it's time for me to spend some money and upgrade my system. I still love my gr30 but technology has moved on.
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: Headless68 on January 28, 2017, 07:00:44 AM
The GP-10 is very close to the fishman for pitch to midi
There are options for 5pin midi - check out Codesmart's solutions on this site
Also the midi over USB for softsynths from the GP-10 is very good
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: chrish on January 28, 2017, 07:21:02 AM
What type of synth tones do you use?
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gian77 on January 28, 2017, 11:35:23 PM
Quote from: chrish on January 28, 2017, 07:21:02 AM
What type of synth tones do you use?

Mostly Pads, leads and analog basses (sometimes with apeggiator).
Almost never Pianos, Organs or similar.
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: gian77 on January 30, 2017, 12:31:47 PM
Quote from: Headless68 on January 28, 2017, 07:00:44 AM
The GP-10 is very close to the fishman for pitch to midi
There are options for 5pin midi - check out Codesmart's solutions on this site
Also the midi over USB for softsynths from the GP-10 is very good

I finally decided for a gp-10. Thanks for your suggestion. I found a used device and despite the aesthetic conditions I took it home yesterday.
Impressed by the precision of the tracking. I can play fast and it tracks very well. Also as a controller trough the pc it works great. Very satisfied of the upgrade.
Thank you for your help!
Title: Re: GR30 upgrade
Post by: Headless68 on February 02, 2017, 04:30:53 AM
Nice one - don't forget to check out the GP10 patch downloads on this site too :-)