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The Boss 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 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, 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! Key Features Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the newly-developed Serial GK interface. Advanced ZEN-Core sound engine derived from flagship Roland synthesizers, including the Jupiter-X and Fantom keyboards. 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 organise sounds on your computer with Boss Tone Studio. Download and share GM-800 Livesets at Boss Tone Exchange (for sharing on Boss Tone Exchange, Scenes in Livesets must be created using the internal GM-800 sounds). Multifaceted Connectivity The GM-800 features the newly-developed Serial GK digital interface, which supports guitar/bass input from a Boss GK-5 or GK-5B Divided Pickup and easy linking of multiple GM-800 units. GKC-AD and GKC-DA conversion boxes are also available for classic 13-pin GK devices, allowing you to drive the GM-800 with a Roland GK-3 or GK-3B pickup and use Serial GK devices with the Boss SY-1000 and GP-10. Specifications Sound Generator: ZEN-Core Parts: 5 (Play Part: 4, Rhythm Part: 1) Scenes: 150 Display: Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots External Memory: USB Flash drive (Sold Separately) Power Supply: AC Adaptor (Included) Current Draw: 840 mA Tones Preset Tone: 1,200 or Greater Preset Drum Kit: 70 or Greater Import Tone: 256 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 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 Connectors GK IN Jack: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Type (for BGK Cable Only) GK OUT Jack: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Type (for BGK Cable Only) OUTPUT (L/PHONES) Jacks: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Type OUTPUT (R/MONO) Jacks: 1/4-inch Phone Type CTL3, 4/EXP1 Jack, CTL5, 6/EXP2 Jack: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Type USB COMPUTER Port: USB B Type (Supports High-Speed USB, USB Audio, and USB MIDI) USB MEMORY Port MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT) DC IN Jack Weight & Dimensions Weight: 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs Dimensions (W x D x H): 246 x 134 x 63 mm / 9.685 x 5.276 x 2.48 inches Accessories (Included) AC Adaptor (PSB-1U & AC Cord Set) Quick Start Guide Leaflet (Using the Unit Safely) Rubber Feet (x4) Options (Sold Separately) Divided Pickup: GK-5 (for Guitar), GK-5B (for Bass Guitar) Serial GK Cable: BGK-15, BGK-30 GK Converter: GKC-DA, GKC-AD Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7 Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5