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BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer | Sound Examples by Alex Hutchings

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The BOSS GM-800 effects pedal elevates guitar synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the Serial GK interface, the advanced ZEN-Core sound 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, color sounds with a huge selection of effects, and explore a universe of fresh content on Roland Cloud. Compact, streamlined and ultraversatile, the GM-800 infuses your guitar or bass with unlimited musical potential.

Over 1,200 Sounds

The ZEN-Core engine combines modern PCM synthesis and advanced modeling to bring you an infinite playground for sonic discovery. Play acoustic pianos, EPs, organs and orchestral instruments. Tap into classic Roland synths like the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106 and many others. And combine them all together to build completely original sounds.

Massive Effects Power

The GM-800 packs the full effects range of the ZEN-Core system. With an immense variety of effect types available in each Scene, you can shape, enhance and mangle sounds to your heart’s delight. Along with their sound-shaping parameters, every Tone and Rhythm part has a dedicated MFX processor. Each offers over 90 effect types, including distortions, filters, mod effects, delays and more. Many selections include two effect types for additional sound-shaping control.

Next-Generation Playability

The GM-800 delivers accuracy, stability and real-time playability standards that far exceed previous systems, realized through skilled BOSS engineering and a high-speed processor dedicated solely to tracking. Multiple velocity and feel parameters let you dial in the optimal response for every sound and style. For example, you can set a Scene with piano sounds to respond to every dynamic nuance—from soft to loud—while setting another Scene with vintage analog synth sounds to the fixed velocity response found in the original instruments.
Open Box BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer Effects Pedal Level 1 Blue
Open Box BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer Effects Pedal Level 1 Blue
Open Box BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer Effects Pedal Level 1 Blue

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  • Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the 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

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Tones
  • Preset tone: 1,200 or greater
  • Preset Drum Kit: 70 or greater
  • Import tone: 256
  • Scenes: 150
Effects
  • Part Multi-Effects: 1 system (for each part), 93 types
  • Part EQ: 1 system (for each part)
  • Reverb: 7 types
  • Chorus/Delay: 9 types
  • Scene MFX: 2 systems (Serial or Parallel selectable), 93 types
  • Master EQ/Comp
Output
  • Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu
  • Maximum Output Level: +7 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 44 ohms
Power
  • Power Supply: AC adapter
  • Current Draw: 840 mA
Other
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 9-11/16" x 5-9/32" x 2-9/16" (including rubber foot)
  • Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 2 lb.

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