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Title: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Virtual Tone on February 12, 2008, 06:07:44 PM
I know they are discontinued... but is it worth picking one up?

Here's a link!  http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm)

(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joness.com%2Fgr300%2Fpics%2FIMG2010%2FIMG2010-DROP-SHADOW-SILVER.jpg&hash=e3df8dfc8a9c682ea572b6a97d8691debb68c68f)

VT

Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: s0c9 on February 13, 2008, 07:45:17 AM
Isn't it purely a midi controller ??
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Elantric on February 13, 2008, 08:29:40 AM
The link explains all you need to know.
http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm)

(Side note: back in 1986 I was offered a job at Hoshino / Ibanez to be artist relations , but wife at time put the kibosh on that job.
Basically pre 1987 Roland's first Guitar synths used a multi- pin interface using a bulky rectangular 24 pin cable with Japanese connectors from Hosiden.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosiden (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosiden)
.

All the early 1981 era Roland GR-100, GR-300 floor synth modules used this 24 pin cable from the Guitar. Roland made several guitars with the 24 pin connector G-303, G-505, G-707. The GK-1 was Roland's first user installable hex PU, with 24 pin cable.
http://www.joness.com/gr300/gk1_kit.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/gk1_kit.htm)

In 1985 Ibanez jumped into the act, and offered the IMG2010, which connected to their Ibanez MC1 rack MIDI processor using this same 24 pin interface cable.
http://www.joness.com/gr300/MC1.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/MC1.htm)

The IMG2010 could also work with the 24 pin Roland gear like the GR-300,
http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-300.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-300.htm)


or the Roland GM-70 Rack MIDI convertor.
http://www.joness.com/gr300/GM-70.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/GM-70.htm)

Or the Korg Z-3
http://www.joness.com/gr300/korgz3.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/korgz3.htm)


But in 1988, Roland changed the interface from 24 pin to round 13 pin. Thus the GK-2 was born, to connect to the new "GK13" gear.

And offered a 24 pin to 13 pin adapter box - the BC-13 to adapt the older 24 pin guitars to the new 13pin stuff.

http://www.joness.com/gr300/bc13_S.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/bc13_S.htm)

- today improved 24pin to 13 pin adapter boxes can be obtained from DrJones here
http://www.joness.com/gr300/BX13.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/BX13.htm)

You will need a 24 pin to 13 pin adapter interface box to use the IMG-2010 with the VG-99 - thus adding to the expense. Also IMG-2010 Bridge hardware is near impossible to obtain, and the center of gravity was a bit off - it rather resembles one of those American Showster guitars that look like the tailfin of a '57 chevy.

http://www.vintaxe.com/catalogs_american_americanshowster.htm (http://www.vintaxe.com/catalogs_american_americanshowster.htm)

The most comprehensive info about Ibanez MIDI guitars is here:

http://www.mmattera.com/html/ibanez_img2010.html

http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm

http://www.joness.com/gr300/IMG-2010-PRODUCT.htm

http://www.mmattera.com/IMG2010_Midi_guitar_OM.pdf
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Virtual Tone on February 13, 2008, 09:05:30 AM
Thanks Sustainiac for the info!

Even though it looks cool, it's always best to stay current and with replacement parts. THAT's for sure!

Like my blues buddy would say "What??? Does it make your music sound better than a cheap guitar with the Roland pickup?"  ;D

I always go there in my head when making these types of decisions.  :D

VT
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Kostas Greece on February 07, 2011, 03:38:43 PM
Hello VG-99 users! I just discovered the Ibanez img 2010... I just have some questions. First of all, did it came out now? I searched thomann which didn't had it, and I searched e-bay, where I found two sellers who sell them about 1000 euros. This guitar seems perfect for me, but it's too expensive. One more question... Can I find other guitars doing this business? Any further info would be appreciated... Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Elantric on February 07, 2011, 03:41:03 PM
They were made 1986-1987

and are relatively rare, and they work on the older 24 pin interface

All details are here:
http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm

Today, use the Fender Roland Ready Strat
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Kostas Greece on February 07, 2011, 03:55:28 PM
Thanks a lot Elantric! Well, I know about roland ready strats. The reason I asked, is because I am looking for a light, compact and absolutely MIDI guitar. I am not interested for real guitar stuff, but just the MIDI things that Ibanez img2010 does. A "toy" guitar if you get me  ;)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: MaxTwang on February 08, 2011, 06:42:41 PM
The IMG2010 is a cool guitar but uses a 24 pin cable.  It uses a magnetic hexaphonic pickup like a Roland GK-1 but I believe the output is hotter than a GK-1.  It's a great playing guitar and works well with a GR-300 and an AXON AX-100.  It's not as light as it looks!  It's also a GK guitar that needs a MIDI interface (Ibanez made a matching MIDI converter).

To use it with a 13-pin device like the VG-99, GR-55, AXON, etc. you'll need a Roland BC-13 (if you can find one) or the BX-13-V3 or BX-13-VX made by Wayne Joness. These are occasionally available on eBay or from Wayne directly (I didn't find the BX-13-VX on Wayne's site but I've bought one from him in the past).  The 24-pin interface supports more controllers (knobs & virtual whammy bar) than a 13-pin, so it takes a combination of the BX-13-V5 and a FC-300 to use all the controllers on the IMG2010.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BX-13-VX-Roland-BC-13-GR-300-G-303-GR-55-Guitar-Synth-X-/140505053459?pt=Guitar_Accessories (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BX-13-VX-Roland-BC-13-GR-300-G-303-GR-55-Guitar-Synth-X-/140505053459?pt=Guitar_Accessories)

http://www.joness.com/gr300/BX13.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/BX13.htm)

here's some info on the IMG2010

http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: paults on February 08, 2011, 07:03:55 PM
If you want a self-contained MIDI guitar, look for a Casio MG-510.  It has a MIDI output, without resorting to rubber strings or ribbon controller necks.


http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Casio-Midi-Guitar-Model-MG-510 (http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Casio-Midi-Guitar-Model-MG-510)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Elantric on February 08, 2011, 08:28:39 PM
Lets see, MIDI, light, toylike guitar

Yep- you need a You Rock Guitar

Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: MCK on February 08, 2011, 09:47:47 PM
QuoteYou Rock Guitar

I have one gathering dust... Even the kiddies don't like it to play on Nintendo Wii. Very occasional use.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Elantric on February 09, 2011, 05:50:30 AM
Plug You Rock Guitar into Mac running GarageBand. Listen to Only GarageBand instruments. Skip YRG internal sounds they are really bad.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: MCK on February 09, 2011, 05:53:51 AM
For me I think the deal breaker is the feel. I play finger-picking perhaps 95% of the time and I just can't get the feel with the steel string emulators. When I flat-pick then the actual picking noise & feel annoy me. Guess I'm not cut for it. I like the feel of strings under my fingers. Mind you I don't also like most Alt-Tune setups either for similar feel reasons. For me a drop tuning needs to feel mush under my hand. Don't really care if it sounds good but the string physics and feel is different. Just my humble opinion of course.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: loopman on January 01, 2013, 04:12:40 AM
Hi guys and Happy new Year to everyone!
I'm planning to buy a midi guitar, but (after some prevoius experiences), I don't like the modern guitars equipped with GK,they are too much limited for me,
so, I've decided to take a look to the past and I've discovered two possible choice:
1) Casio PG 380
2) Ibanez IMG 2010
I like these two ones, but maybe I'm choosing for the Ibanez IMG 2010 (with included MC 1 rack module) because I see that this guitar can sends up to four CC# midi messagges.
But, my main worry is : how does it behave with Midi tracking? also,compared to the Casio PG 380, which is better in the midi tracking rules ?
Does anyone experienced with one of these 2 guitar models? Which are the Cons and the Pros?
I need of your suggestions,

Thank you very Much to everybody
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: drjoness2001 on January 01, 2013, 08:26:28 AM
The MIDI track of the IMG2010's IMC1 24pin Guitar to MIDI processor  is, by today's standards, fairly poor.
(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joness.com%2Fgr300%2Fpics%2Fmagazines%2FIMG2010%2FIMG2010_Imagination.jpg&hash=0b86a58cb1372d1bd688f07d2d88aeb9d47a443f)
It is slow, and prone to errors.

I made a converter that allows the IMG2010 to play both a 13-pin synth and send MIDI cc at the same time, I'm hoping to come up with a new version:

http://www.joness.com/gr300/GX-13.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/GX-13.htm)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: loopman on January 01, 2013, 11:27:17 AM
I see, so the IMG2010,compared to a modern Fender Starotcaster GK Ready or to any other guitar Gk equipped, is slower,right?
I'd need to know if the four controllers on the Ibanez IMG2010 (the 3 knobs called Sensitivity- CTL Change-Velocity-Virtual Whammy Bar) can freely send out 4 different CC# midi message, through the MIDI OUT of the Ibanez MC-1 module .
For instance, I'd want to use those 4 IMG2010 controllers to take a control over 4 different synt parameter, could I do it? can they send out a number of Control Change or are they fixed?

Let me know
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Elantric on October 06, 2017, 10:55:43 AM


http://www.mmattera.com/html/ibanez_img2010.html
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http://www.mmattera.com/IMG2010_Midi_guitar_OM.pdf


(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mmattera.com%2Fibanez-img2010-midi-guitar-schematic.jpg&hash=9f6e2b807626c10963c2059fb5ddca2be2ea3c8b)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Brak(E)man on October 06, 2017, 12:19:06 PM
A favorite guitar of mine , I remember playing one in the mid 80ths with a midi converter.
And for a few years now after I got a G707 I have been trying to find one.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on October 06, 2017, 12:21:56 PM
Quote from: Brak(E)man on October 06, 2017, 12:19:06 PM
A favorite guitar of mine , I remember playing one in the mid 80ths with a midi converter.
And for a few years now after I got a G707 I have been trying to find one.

Still has the best "Virtual Jeff" like whammy bar as arrived stock in 1985

https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=img2010
(https://s6.postimg.cc/ltxv3y8ht/img2020.png)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on October 06, 2017, 02:19:28 PM
Quote from:  sec6
Do you remember the latency?
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IMG2010's MC-1 controller was faster than GM-70, slower than GR-30
Ibanez IMG-2010 had a true MIDI pitch bend whammy bar, and was fully compatible with Roland 24pin gear at the time(GR100/300/700/GM-70)
Ibanez even marketed a rack mount MIDI interface for it - designed by Maxon of Japan. 
read all about them here:
http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm)

(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joness.com%2Fgr300%2Fpics%2FIMG2010%2FIMG2010_00.jpg&hash=64c12b455e22da5ca21486ea8d3b2d5c6636a58a)

Virtual Whammy Bar    
Again, Pitch-to-MIDI conversion requires accurate pitch. The better a guitar can hold its pitch, the better a pitch-to-MIDI converter can works its magic. While the G-505 and G-707 have reasonable tremolos, they fall far short of the standard required for computer pitch tracking. After the whammy bar returns to its home position, the slightest deviation in pitch means more computations and subsequent MIDI pitch messages, and thus more MIDI delay. Ibanez solved this problem by creating a super-stable guitar with a virtual whammy bar. Used with an Ibanez MC1 or Roland GM-70, you can bend MIDI notes as far as you want, and the guitar never goes out of tune, and chords maintain their sound. Add a Roland VG-88 and a SBC+ and you have the best pitch bend system ever devised with virtual modeled guitar tones.
(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joness.com%2Fgr300%2Fpics%2FIMG2010%2FFEATURE_2.jpg&hash=e1071010b60bdbfd6f3162c845731c4f21925d1e)

(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joness.com%2Fgr300%2Fpics%2FIMG2010%2FIMG-2010-B-04.jpg&hash=58d824631af06de732c43b80dc4d4d3f2f803458)




Explore more at Dr Wayne Joness excellent MIDI Guitar resource page


http://www.joness.com/gr300/index.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/index.htm)

http://www.joness.com/gr300/Gtr-Elec.htm (http://www.joness.com/gr300/Gtr-Elec.htm)
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Brak(E)man on October 07, 2017, 04:48:52 AM
Quote from:  sec6
Do you remember the latency?
At that time it was fast and not very glitchy
but my memory might be

Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Tony Raven on October 12, 2017, 10:42:22 PM
Makes me wish that Ibanez had evolved this a few more generations.  :(

The main reason I've wanted to get my hands on an IMG is to look into the "virtual whammy bar" to determine whether it can be replicated as an add-on unit for keyboards. As a guitarist, the bend lever has always defied me, & I hoped to create something that would give me the same sort of left-hand nuance that comes so easily with a guitar.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: gearhound22 on April 13, 2019, 06:56:54 AM
Just found out about this guitar :D

Would the virtual whammy work with the 24 to 13 pin convertor!??!?
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Angry Possum on February 26, 2020, 10:34:17 AM
Hi guys,  i just recently purchased an Ibanez IMG2010. Not knowingly I needed other peripherals to make it actually work. (Cable and Synth Midi Box)  So Basically I'd like to know if there's a way  I can break away from the 24 pin interface (modify it) and if so what midi synth controller do you recommend to interface it with.  I'm looking for a budget setup w good synthesizer sounds.  I'm new at this instrument,  so please be patient.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on February 26, 2020, 10:49:22 AM
Quote from: Angry Possum on February 26, 2020, 10:34:17 AM
Hi guys,  i just recently purchased an Ibanez IMG2010. Not knowingly I needed other peripherals to make it actually work. (Cable and Synth Midi Box)  So Basically I'd like to know if there's a way  I can break away from the 24 pin interface (modify it) and if so what midi synth controller do you recommend to interface it with.  I'm looking for a budget setup w good synthesizer sounds.  I'm new at this instrument,  so please be patient.

FWIW -  24 pin and budget setup are  rarely used in the same sentence !
(https://i.postimg.cc/268cwfNg/s-l1600-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1z02BHnV/IMC-1.png)
Might be able take a few years and to locate a gently used and working companion
Ibanez MC1 24 pin Input Rack Synth 
- originally part of the IMG2010 "SYSTEM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/x9oAAOSw1SJdCXAR/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/i/352695275699

The IMG2010 is a MIDI Controller - makes no Synth sounds on its own

It employs the now hard to find 24 pin cable as used on 1981 Roland GR-300

on Ebay for $99 each
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clone-Roland-16-feet-24-Pin-MIDI-Guitar-Synth-Cable-GR-300-GK1-GR-500-GR-700/333467209170?hash=item4da431cdd2:g:x9sAAOSwiJhbq8T1

Many used the now rare Roland BC13 24 pin to Gk 13 adapter
(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--G_XodatI--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_620,q_90,w_620/v1487086226/glxsbnuzefnu0jw9nfdl.jpg)
https://reverb.com/item/4280749-roland-bc-13-old-style-to-new-13pin-roland-guitar-synthesizer-cable-converter

- to use the IMG2010 with current Gk 13 pin gear ( GR-30, VG-8, VG-99, GR-55, GP-10, SY-1000
https://www.joness.com/gr300/service/BC-13_SERVICE_NOTES.pdf


24 Pin Resources
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=271.0
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https://reverb.com/shop/guitar-sound-shop
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Brak(E)man on February 26, 2020, 11:05:19 AM
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=20159.msg157910#msg157910
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Angry Possum on February 27, 2020, 05:00:42 AM
Thanks for that,  are there any other 24 pin or13 pin midi synth controllers that are also good?
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Angry Possum on February 27, 2020, 05:24:42 AM
Oh and How would I benefit from this modification also?  What can I use this with.

https://youtu.be/4INEnyAXEcw
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on February 27, 2020, 06:54:00 AM
Quote from: Angry Possum on February 27, 2020, 05:24:42 AM
Oh and How would I benefit from this modification also?  What can I use this with.

https://youtu.be/4INEnyAXEcw

Not knowing your degree of emotional attachment to the IMG2010 or $$$ budget - pursue the path you prefer

Typically vintage gear is worth more stock
The $260 French 24 pin converter box  + $99 24 pin Ebay cable + $30 Primovasound GK13 cable will let the stock IMG2010 24 pin guitar connect to modern GK13 processors we talk about - like a used GR-55 or new SY-1000


But most would ditch/sell  the IMG2010 and spend $375 for a gently used Boss GP-10 with GK3 pickup and mount to a spare Squier Strat guitar

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boss-GP-10-Guitar-Processor-wih-Roland-GK-3-Pickup-and-13-Pin-Cable/254522326176?epid=215748004&hash=item3b42b67ca0:g:CzwAAOSw4Z5eVEaq:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!93401!US!-1

https://youtu.be/txTEhgReZUA

Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Angry Possum on February 27, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
Would the IMG2010 function with just the input jack plugged into an an amp?
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on February 27, 2020, 11:06:29 AM
Quote from: Angry Possum on February 27, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
Would the IMG2010 function with just the input jack plugged into an an amp?

YES - but will work only as a typical electric guitar via its 1/4" Output jack only

Need the 24 pin jack for Synth functions and Tremolo Bar functions 
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Brak(E)man on February 27, 2020, 12:46:54 PM
Quote from: Angry Possum on February 27, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
Would the IMG2010 function with just the input jack plugged into an an amp?

But it's capable of so much more.
Synths , instrument modeling , hex fuzz such as Spicetone 6appeal etc etc.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: chrish on February 27, 2020, 07:54:32 PM
Watch out AP, they are trying to lure you down the Rabbit hole. One of us can't leave until another one comes down. ;D
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: chrish on February 28, 2020, 12:55:47 PM
Hey Phil, all right man, you made it out...send down some edibles will ya, the rabbits are starting taste like chicken. ;D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2oEnJfZ9joY
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Angry Possum on April 13, 2020, 03:06:17 AM
I just purchased an Ibanez MC1 for my IMG2010. I also bought the 24 pin cable on eBay. Does this MC1 make any sounds, if not what do you recommend to make the keyboard synth sounds from the midi Guitar. I'm not really sure what the MC1 does. What do I need to make this midi Ibanez guitar sound like a keyboard synthesizer. Help Please!
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on April 13, 2020, 10:25:44 AM
Quote from: Angry Possum on April 13, 2020, 03:06:17 AM
I just purchased an Ibanez MC1 for my IMG2010. I also bought the 24 pin cable on eBay. Does this MC1 make any sounds, if not what do you recommend to make the keyboard synth sounds from the midi Guitar. I'm not really sure what the MC1 does. What do I need to make this midi Ibanez guitar sound like a keyboard synthesizer. Help Please!

Ibanez IMC-1 is just the 1980's  Guitar to MIDI Processor - no sounds alone.

(https://www.joness.com/gr300/pics/magazines/IMG2010/IMG2010_Imagination.jpg)
https://www.joness.com/gr300/img2010.htm

Need  to feed its 5 pin MIDI OUT into a  MIDI Synth or TONE Module to make sounds
Listed here:
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=50.0
Title: Help Me Please
Post by: Angry Possum on April 16, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
Hey Guys/Gals I'm so sorry, I guess I'm ignorant. Is my Ibanez IMG2010 setup complete? I'm not understanding something here. Im a new owner of an Ibanez IMG2010 guitar, I just recently purchased a 24 pin cable, and purchased an MC1 box. Is my ensemble complete now?  Or do I need something else to make midi sounds.etc etc.... I'm lost.......Do I need a synth too. I'm so confused. What will this MC1 do for the guitar, I don't understand why I bought this MC1 now...Signed......Hopeless in NY.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on April 16, 2020, 04:48:41 PM
Yes - you need a Synth too

See prior reply to your same question above
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=283.msg206290#msg206290

You still need a separate Synth Module to make any sounds

What you own with IMG2010 snd IMC-1 rack is simply the Guitar to MIDI TRANSLATOR BOX-the entie combo  makes no sounds alone- still need to also own a separate  Synth MIDI Tone module to make any sounds
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Headless68 on April 18, 2020, 01:03:44 AM
or if you have a reasonable computer or iPad you can midi into that to play soft synths (program versions of synthesisers )
you will need a midi interface (a lot cheaper than buying an actual synth)

also - this is 1980's pitch to midi technology, so dont expect to just play guitar how you normally play, it will require very clean and precise picking and fingering to avoid miss-triggering, and the latency (time between picking and a sound coming out) will be somewhat noticeable which takes some getting used to.

On the plus side the IMG2010 is actually a great guitar and controller and if you want better performance with midi there are ways to connect to more modern midi conversion (like a 24 pin to 13 pin conversion box) which then gets you hooked up to much faster hardware like Roland GR30 or GR33
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: admin on February 01, 2021, 09:01:27 AM
https://youtu.be/e5EX3rLmLvo
After finding an abused Ibanez IMG2010 MIDI Guitar, I do my best to resurrect it to a new life, using modern MIDI Guitar technology, by adding a Fishman Tripleplay. With the help of my Fusion 360 CAD/CAM system and my milling machine, the project went off with no problems and a perfect fit.
Title: Re: Ibanez X-ing IMG-2010 24 pin Guitar / Controller
Post by: Brak(E)man on February 01, 2021, 10:47:15 AM
A late post but
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=27935.msg203381#msg203381