11-18-2012, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Can I play a guitar synthesizer through a tube amp?
I've been looking into the Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizer and decided that I want one, but I was wondering if I need to buy some kind of PA system to go with it or if I can just use it like I would use an effects pedal?
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11-18-2012, 09:41 PM
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Still Learning
Join Date: Feb 2009
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GR-55s are not really guitar amp friendly, in fact they do not recommend using one. Most people plug the synth portion into a keyboard amp or a PA type of rig.
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11-18-2012, 09:42 PM
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you could probably use it with a guitar amp, but you can get much more creative with it. it seems to have a direct guitar out, which i would plug into a guitar amp. but the synth outs i'd probably plug into a keyboard amp or a power stage monitor, so i have the full range response for the keyboard, synth and bass tones.
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11-18-2012, 09:54 PM
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You can use it strictly for guitar tones by removing the cab sims and such, but you'd be severely limiting the versatility of the GR55. Use it in a full range or straight to FOH type system and enjoy!
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11-18-2012, 10:46 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Normally you'd run the synh section through the PA but good things can happen for certain applications. Deep Purple's keyboards sound is a Hammond running through a cranked plexi.
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11-18-2012, 10:48 PM
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Well I wouldn't wanna lose those synth tones it's one of the top reasons I want it. I've never really heard of PA systems before are they expensive? Also would I still be able to use it in a band setting?
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11-18-2012, 10:54 PM
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Grumpy Old Tech
Join Date: Oct 2009
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The cheapest way for you would be a powered PA bin. You don't really need a full PA, just the power amp and speaker which is what a powered bin is.
My keyboards rig is actually a rack line mixer, a 1000W per channel PA amp and a couple of 15" Laney bins loaded with humingous JBL drivers.  You don't need anything like that, a decent powered bin is all you really need.
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11-18-2012, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I'll definitely look into those, but I'm starting to think that at this price I'd be better off buying several different effects so now I'm a little torn!
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11-18-2012, 11:05 PM
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Grumpy Old Tech
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Australia
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I came close to going the guitar synth path myself but instead I decided to learn how to play a keyboard instead.
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11-18-2012, 11:13 PM
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I'd do that but my main focus is guitar if I'm dropping a decent sum of money it's gotta be toward that
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11-18-2012, 11:20 PM
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Grumpy Old Tech
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Australia
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You can often pick up used PA gear stoopid cheap. When guys retire from gigging it's the first thing they sell off. Watch the used market for a while and see what pops up. Try to get something in the 200W range and preferably with a 15" driver.
Even if you don't go the guitar synth route it is always a good idea to own some PA gear, even if it's just a decent powered wedge.
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11-19-2012, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Thanks for the tip man.
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11-20-2012, 03:04 AM
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Lost to Apathy
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Same, though I might get one if I ever have money to throw around easily. Does an acoustic amp have a flattish response or is it designed to make acoustics resonate the best they can? I imagine they have a better response than a guitar amp for a guitar synth, not cutting off the highs so much. |
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