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GR-55 FAQ: TOP THINGS TO KNOW (Start Here)
Elantric:
GR-55 FAQ: TOP THINGS TO KNOW
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* Download all GR-55 User docs here and follow the advice
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;cat=18
* GR-55 Training Videos
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7327.msg51067#msg51067
* How to Install a Roland GK-3 Pickup?
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=42.0
* * Hex Pickup Type Advice. (GK-3 vs Piezo)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5043.msg34288#msg34288
* How to prepare your new 13 pin cable prior to use:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3132.msg20110#msg20110
Always refer to the VGuitarforums Search engine before posting a new question:
("Advanced Search How-To" here)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=2978.0
GR-55 Reference Library area of our Forum is first place to go, as this area has solutions and tips for most new GR-55 users issues/problems:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=61.0
* GR-55 Firmware version 1.50
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=6423.msg44055#msg44055
* Gumtowns shareware GR-55 Floorboard Editor: (essential)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=2951.0
A Tour of the Roland GR-55 Voice Architecture and GR-55 Floorboard Software
* How to install the USB Driver and use the Librarian
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3050.0
* Learn how to repair a failed GR-55 Win7 USB Driver install here:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=8310.msg59267#msg59267
* All known MIDI specs, signal routing Diagrams
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=2953.0
* GR-55 Quick Start:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3271.0
* GR-55 Tips and Tricks ( Routing, MIDI Control Assignments)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3137.msg20178#msg20178
* GR-55 Tips and Setup PDF Docs by Jim Williams, Shawn B and Guitar Jimmy
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;cat=18
* GR-55 Cool List (Fave Features and how to use them)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3354.msg22560#msg22560
* GR-55 Owners Manual summery of all important Notes and Memos explaining important concepts of the GR-55.
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3018.msg27217#msg27217
* How to enable "Normal Guitar Pickups" and make the GK-3 three-way switch work with the GR-55:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3402.0
* How to enable the GR-55 "Guitar Output" jack:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4682.msg31583#msg31583
* Guitar Out Noise in Live Rigs
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5456.msg37493#msg37493
* GR-55 MIDI Patch Change Map
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4024.0
* GR-55 Ultimate Multi Control patch (solves the GR-55 long Patch change delay (with mute) issue)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5647.msg38806#msg38806
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7267.msg50612#msg50612
* GR-55 not saving User Patch data
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4548.msg30675#msg30675
Solution for Roland GR-55 not saving settings to a patch.
* GR-55 - Configure MIDI Program Changes and MIDI CC# Transmission
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4021.msg27215#msg27215
* No Output sound after connection to a Computer ( USB Direct Monitor Switch)
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5438.msg37354;topicseen#msg37354
* Debug GR-55 MIDI Transmission data with a third party free MIDI Monitor:
Windows - MIDI-OX
http://www.midiox.com/
MAC - SNOIZE
http://www.snoize.com/MIDIMonitor/
= No MIDI Thru on GR=55
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=8150.msg57919#msg57919
* That black plastic plug over the USB port is a USB dust and beer shield. It pulls out when you want connect to a Computer with a USB cable. Retain it and reinstall when USB is NOT being used to extend the life of the USB port connections.
* GR-55 User Created Guitar Patches:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=67.0
* GR-55 User Created Documents Downloads area
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;cat=18
* GR-55 User Created Bass Patches
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=84.0
* Roland Germany "Sounds of the Heroes"
http://www.rolandmusik.de/produkte/GR-55/index.php#anchor
* How to Load GR-55 User patches.
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3260.0
* Roland GR-55 Bugs, and solutions.
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3057.msg21509#msg21509
* Roland GR-55 Solution for User Patches not saving.
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4548.msg30675#msg30675
* Discover your Pick (plectrum) preference makes a huge difference on the GR-55 PCM/MIDI tracking.
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4324.0
* Why does Roland US-20 A/B selector not work?
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3494.msg23354#msg23354
* How to contact Roland to report a GR-55 Bug
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4670.msg31497#msg31497
* Suggested settings for using RMC / Ghost Piezo pickups with the GR-55
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3965.msg26797#msg26797
* Have a Godin Guitar with tracking/ Noise problems with the GR-300 patch when using a guitar with Piezo hex bridge pickups? Order the RMC OPT-01 Subsonic Input Filter Board here:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3236.msg21120#msg21120
*I should note that the Metal guys report the GR-55 Guitar Out is noisy when feeding their ultra high gain Tube amps on Lead channel. An external Noise gate pedal in front of the Tube preamp may be required if you play metal.
* For the lowest latency when triggering external Soft synths with the GR-55, many factors are involved and other options exist beyond simply using the GR-55's USB Driver and USB cable.
Instead, try a 5 pin DIN MIDI cable from GR-55 MIDI Out to an external MIDI adapter.
* GR-55 cases & gig bags
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3104.msg19718#msg19718
* GR-55 Freezing?
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3321.msg21977#msg21977
* DIY GR-55 guitar pickup input output fx loop Mod with Pictures!
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3994.0
* GTRJimmy413's GR-55 Tips:
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=16
* GR-55 CONTROL ASSIGN PROBLEMS?
Some of the factory Preset patches in the GR-55 have the CTL pedal and/or EXP SW assigned to control various functions,
An assignment of this nature can make it appear that User parameters are not being stored in a patch.
To turn off the pre-assigned CTL and/or EXP SW functions, follow these steps:
1. Select the desired User patch.
2. Press the EDIT button.
3. Press PAGE left or right to select the MASTER tab, and then press ENTER.
4. Cursor left to "PEDAL/GK CTL," and then press ENTER.
5. Cursor down to "CTL FUNCTION," and then turn the dial counterclockwise to select "OFF."
6. Press PAGE right to select the EXP SW tab.
7. Cursor down to "EXP SW FUNCTION," and then turn the dial counterclockwise to select "OFF."
8. Save this new setting into the patch by pressing WRITE twice.
Note: Some patches may also contain assignments in the ASSIGN section that can effect custom stored parameters. If the above steps don't help with your patch, go to the ASSIGN menu, turn off each assignment in the patch, and then save the settings
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* There has been much disscussion over the last two years on the GR-55's list of short-comings, or as we say "close but no cigar".
Read these threads for details
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4723.0
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4037.0
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3057.0
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4011.0
mbenigni:
More of a GK2A/ GK3 top thing to know, but I'll repost audiotrax's excellent comment from another thread:
"If there is ONE thing that's critical in getting the Roland technology to track accurately, it's getting that pickup as microscopically close as possible to the strings, without actually touching them."
Elantric:
Great tip!
Everyone, feel free to post on this thread any additional details you feel are important to new GR-55 users.
also
With ALL Roland COSM modeling systems that perform Alt Tunings - you MUST use headphones.
The natural pitch vibration of the non amplified strings is actually quite loud - and your ear can be fooled into thinking any odd distortions or pitch errors you hear are emerging from the Output Jack of the Roland Gear.
In most cases, there are no problems with the Roland Gear - but your ears will be hearing a mix of your speakers AND the natural pitch vibration of the non amplified strings on your guitar, and often these are NOT the same frequency.
mikevandusen:
Hey I tried to update the firmware to 1.02 but no luck. After pressing Vlink and User amd rebooting it just goes to a white screen and does nothing. Formated Corsair drive to Fat 32....any suggestions ?
Elantric:
Continue holding V-Link and User Buttons during the Pure White Display which lasts nearly a minute before the Display changes , and then release the Buttons when you see the inverse Text Display with Completion Status Dots.
Download the PDF Instructions. That's my GR-55's Display during the update in the photos at each step.
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