The GM-800 elevates guitar synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK interface, the advanced ZEN-Core engine unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Freely combine and edit Tones with the intuitive Scene workflow, colour sounds with a huge selection of effects, and explore a universe of fresh content on Roland Cloud. Compact, streamlined, and ultra-versatile, the GM-800 infuses your guitar or bass with unlimited musical potential.
Features:
Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the newly developed Serial GK interface
Advanced ZEN-Core sound engine derived from flagship Roland synthesizers
Natural playing feel and solid tracking stability, realized through high-performance DSP
Powerful Scene workflow with four Tones plus Rhythm
Vast onboard sound library with over 1200 Tones and 70 Rhythm sounds
Explore Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, legendary Roland instruments, and more on Roland Cloud
Deep editing tools for each Tone, including sound parameters, sensitivity settings, and more
150 user-configurable Scenes, including 100 Scenes with professional ready-to-play sounds
Over 90 total effect types available in each Scene
Space-saving design flows into every setup, from pedalboard to desktop
Serial GK expansion jack for connecting to another BOSS guitar synthesizer product
Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
USB audio/MIDI connectivity and standard MIDI I/O
Guitar to MIDI function for playing external MIDI instruments via USB or a MIDI cable
Also functions as a standalone synthesizer sound module for MIDI keyboard use or DAW sound expansion
Edit Scenes and organize sounds on your computer with BOSS Tone Studio
Effects: Part Multi-Effects (1 System per part, 93 Types), Part EQ (1 System per part), Reverb (7 Types), Chorus/Delay (9 Types), Scene MFX 2 (2 System for serial or parallel, 93 Types), Master EQ/Comp
Controls: Scene Down switch, Scene Up switch, CTL1–2 switches, Part1–4 buttons, Part R button, Exit button, Write button, Menu button, Page buttons, 1–4 knobs, Select knob, Output Level knob
Display: Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
Connectors: 1/4-inch TRS phone type GK In jack (for BGK cable only), 1/4-inch TRS phone type GK Out jack (for BGK cable only), 1/4-inch TRS phone type Output (L/Phones) jacks, 1/4-inch phone type Output (R/Mono) jacks, 1/4-inch TRS phone type for CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack, CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack, USB B port (supports High-Speed USB, USB Audio, and USB MIDI), USB Memory port, MIDI connectors (In, Out), DC In jack
External Memory: USB Flash Drive (not included)
Power Supply: AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 840 mA
Included Accessories: AC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set), Quick Start, Leaflet “Using the Unit Safely“, Rubber foot x 4
