Boss Guitar Synthesizer

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 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, 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
• 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 organize sounds on your computer with BOSS Tone Studio
• Download and share GM-800 Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange.