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Axe-Master
Never got to play an Axon, but it did pop up when I was searching.
Never got to play an Axon, but it did pop up when I was searching.
The "nuances" the 55 captures are ones I for one absolutely do not want captured. You have to play like a stilted robot to avoid all of it's quirks no matter how bulletproof your setup is and how on point your technique is. Playing at home sitting down calmly is fine. But in a live setting, moving around on a stage and through a 50,000 watt PA; those bum notes sure do sting
Still have yet to try the Axon. Stuck in Roland land for life.
If it's not too personal, what were your plans for it?
Well, it'll definitely make you clean up your technique for sure. I find any ghost note problems are largely dependent on which type of sound you're triggering (you've also got to properly setup the system for each guitar you use). The only effects that really have given me much difficulty are the more percussive ones (drums, celesta, bells, xylophone) which I don't use much anyway. I do find the nuances useful, especially strings and nylon guitar emulation.The "nuances" the 55 captures are ones I for one absolutely do not want captured. You have to play like a stilted robot to avoid all of it's quirks no matter how bulletproof your setup is and how on point your technique is. Playing at home sitting down calmly is fine. But in a live setting, moving around on a stage and through a 50,000 watt PA; those bum notes sure do sting
My litmus test for guitar synths is how fast of a run I can play without any glitches. Now obviously; guitar technique is huge in this regard. But there is also a point where you notice the limits to the technology. I'm not expecting Yngwie runs (for a number of reasons :| ) but I should be able to play the horn parts to Soul Man cleanly without mistriggers.
FWIW; the 1000 is not for someone wanting PCM sounds. Which certainly irritated me at first. But it is the most expressive guitar synth I have played from Roland by a long shot. I wish they could take their experience with it and apply it to a new GR unit.
Still have yet to try the Axon. Stuck in Roland land for life.
I'm with you on the 13 pin. It sucks that the conversation seems to always be "oh no one wants these sounds" then you read all sorts of questions from people asking how they can do this in a cover band context because there is a shortage of musicians and it is easier to just do it yourself at a certain point.
I feel the same way about UA's guitar related products. Maddening indeed.
Sounds (generally) great; drives you bonkers otherwise :|
You mean Midi Guitar 2? Jam Origin is the company...
Just jump in and do it. The GR-55 is a bit pricey, if you're not certain about the purchase (I think the high resale values speak well of it). I first bought a GR-20 to test the waters. You can find a -20 for around $250 with a pickup included. Anyway, I quickly knew it was for me, sold the -20 for a profit and bought the -55.
yes that is the one - I need to give it another go
LOL, I was just looking at new and used prices. Yes GAS is hard thing to fend off especially this time of year. I have one of my guitars in mind that would make a perfect platform.
it is a pity the sy-300 can't do the guitar midi like the sy-1000
Yes, I was seeing that it appears the SY-1000 is the way to go aside from the cost. Sweetwater has the GP-10 with the GK-3 for $627. I have to admit that I overlooked these Boss products as being less than what they are and I’m not even sure I knew the SY-1000 existed.
Just wanted to be sure you knew the ins and outs of each unit. I almost jumped on the SY-1000 until I really got to digging, because for me it's more important to have the PCM tones (but as JiveTurkey and I were discussing above, it does demand you have a clean technique).
