BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer & Multi-Effects Pedal BOSS

BOSS Guitar Synthesis Evolves with the Power of ZEN-Core

The 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 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, color 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.

FEATURES

• Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with the newly developed Serial GK interface
• Advanced ZEN-Core sound engine derived from flagship Roland synthesizers
• 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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sound Generator: ZEN-CoreParts5 parts (Play part: 4, Rhythm part: 1)
• Tones:
  • Preset tone: 1,200 or greater
  • Preset Drum Kit: 70 or greater
  • Import tone: 256
• Scenes: 150
• 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
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): +7 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 10 k ohms or greater (Phones: 44 ohms or greater)
• 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
• Display: Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
• 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
• External Memory: USB Flash drive (sold separately)
• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• Current Draw: 840 mA
• Included Accessories:
  • AC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set)
  • Quick Start
  • Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY“
  • Rubber foot x 4
• Options (sold separately):
  • Divided pickup: GK-5 (for guitar), GK-5B (for bass guitar)
  • Serial GK cable: BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)
  • 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
  • AC adaptor (PSB-1U) (*1)

*1 When purchasing an AC adaptor, be sure to specify the adaptor (from the list that follows) that is designed for the region in which it will be used, and the voltage supplied there:

(PSB-120/PSB-120TW/PSB-230EU/PSB-230UK/PSB-240A)