Guitar sound effect technology that helps produce clear and distinctive distortion sounds. Model: GR-D V-Guitar Distortion, Roland brand.

Guitar sound effect technology that helps produce clear and distinctive distortion sounds. Model: GR-D V-Guitar Distortion, Roland brand.

• The Roland GR-D V-Guitar Distortion offers guitarists a unique experience by independently processing each string using GK technology, resulting in clear and distinct distortion sounds even at high distortion levels. The device provides four sound profiles, with adjustable gain, color, and tone, and allows players to save their preferred settings for later use.

Technical description:

• The GR-D is designed to work with GK-compatible guitar systems, enabling the creation of distortion, poly-distortion, and synth sounds by processing the signal separately for each string. It features ON/OFF and SOLO pedals, along with a range of controls for adjusting the tone and volume.

It can be integrated into the guitarist's effects system thanks to the available input and output options, and can be used with batteries or via an optional power adapter.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: Roland
• Model: GR-D V-Guitar Distortion
• Device type: Guitar sound effect.
• Processing technology: Roland GK.
• Types of sound:
• VG-DIST 1
• VG-DIST 2
• POLY DIST
• SYNTH
• MIX INPUT: -10 dBu, resistance 1 MΩ.
• GUITAR INPUT: -20 dBu, resistance 1 MΩ.
• OUTPUT: -20 dBu, resistance 2 kΩ.
• GUITAR OUTPUT: -20 dBu, resistance 2 kΩ.
• Recommended load resistance: 10 kΩ or higher.
• Controls: TYPE, GAIN, COLOR, TONE, LEVEL, SELECT, WRITE.
• Pedal functions: ON/OFF and SOLO.
• Memory: 4 places to save settings.
• GK entry: Available.
• Outputs: OUTPUT R/L-MONO and GUITAR OUTPUT.
• Power: 6 AA batteries or optional PSA adapter.
• Consumption: 200mA at 9V when using GK-3.
• Alkaline battery life: about 7 hours.
• Carbon battery life: about two hours.
• Dimensions: 173 × 158 × 57 mm.
• Weight: Approximately 1.1 kg.

Key features:

• Independent processing of the sound of each string using GK technology.
• Four types of sounds and noise.
• The ability to produce synth sounds from the guitar.
• Precise control of GAIN, COLOR and TONE.
• SOLO pedal to increase the volume during solo playing.
• 4 memory slots for saving and retrieving settings.
• The possibility of integrating it with effects systems and amplifiers.
• Compact design suitable for use on stage.
• It can be powered by batteries or an electrical adapter.

Product summary:

• The Roland GR-D V-Guitar Distortion is a specialized sound effect for guitarists seeking unconventional distortion sounds and sonic possibilities that go beyond traditional effects. Its GK technology allows it to process strings independently, providing greater clarity and control over multi-tone sounds.

Additional features:

• Save 4 custom audio settings.
• The SELECT key is used to navigate between saved sounds.
• The ability to control the volume level during Solo.
• Multiple inputs and outputs for flexible connection.
• Supports GK-3 connection for split signal capture.
• It can be used with the GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster.
• The ability to connect GK cables such as GKC-5 and GKC-10.
• Suitable for integration with various effects units, amplifiers, and guitar systems.

Applications used for the product:

• Live performances.
• Playing the electric guitar.
• Rock music.
• Electronic music.
• Sound testing and sound design.
• Recording guitar in the studio.
• Producing multi-layered distortion sounds.
• Creating Synth sounds using the guitar.
• Solo performances.
• Advanced guitar systems using GK technology.

Summary and final advice:

• Roland GR-D V-Guitar Distortion is a specialist option for guitarists who want to expand their sound range using Distortion, Poly Distortion and Synth with advanced processing for each chord.
• Tip: This device is not a traditional Distortion effector; to take full advantage of its capabilities, it should be used with a GK-compatible guitar and pickup system such as the GK-3, so make sure your equipment is compatible before purchasing.