If you’re looking to enter the world of synthesis, sample-triggering or MIDI sequencing using your guitar or bass, then this is your box. The GI-20 GK-MIDI Interface detects the signal from any electric guitar or bass equipped with a GK-2A or GK-2B pickup, respectively, and lets you trigger synthesizers and samplers, or even record your playing as MIDI data. And with its built-in USB MIDI port, the GI-20 is perfect for computer-based recording setups.

Features

• Powerful Guitar/Bass-MIDI interface ideal for turning your favorite synthesizer or MIDI module into a guitar synth
• Built-in USB MIDI port for computer connection
• Easy, knob-based controls and dedicated buttons for fast, intuitive operation
• Patch Memory lets you store user settings including “Play Feel, “Transpose/Mute” settings for each string, and Bank Select/Program Change messages for live performance
• Perfect size and configuration for use with Roland XV-2020 Synthesizer Module
• Flexible Transpose functions + 2 / - 3 octave with optional footswitch control

Details

Guitar and Bass Synthesis Made Easy

Using a guitar or bass equipped with an optional GK-2A or GK-2B Divided Pickup, the GI-20 can be used to trigger virtually any MIDI-compatible synthesizer or sampler, as well as outputting your “natural” guitar sound for amplification.

Perfect for Computer Recording Setups Thanks to its convenient USB MIDI port, the GI-20 lets you quickly connect your GK-equipped guitar or bass to a variety of computer-based recording systems.