Boss GM-800 and GK-5

Ok, I fixed my other issue with Tone Studio and found a bug. When launching Tone Studio, the connect to device dialog box comes up as expected. But if you have more than 7 available selections, there's no way to scroll down to the bottom. You need to pick an incorrect one and wait for an error message come up with another try again selection dialog box that does allow for scrolling to the bottom.
 
TJontheRoad said:
Ok, I fixed my other issue with Tone Studio and found a bug. When launching Tone Studio, the connect to device dialog box comes up as expected. But if you have more than 7 available selections, there's no way to scroll down to the bottom. You need to pick an incorrect one and wait for an error message come up with another try again selection dialog box that does allow for scrolling to the bottom.
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I’m sure Boss will get that fixed ASAP

Uh Oh Omg GIF by ESPN
 
Just made my first patch with 4 parts. Titled it "Galaxy Keys". Bit of some cosmic synth sound with some keys on top of it, but in a more trippy way. Ctl 1 makes it a octave higher and Ctl 2 turns some portamento on and vibrato depth on for some trippy vibes!
 
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My new favorite thing is the fretboard splitting positions. I can have one partial sound playing from fret 1 to 5 only, and another partial sound doing frets 6 to 10 and another partial sound doing frets 11 to 22 and even have a partial sound doing open strings only. I don't recall if other boss synths had this feature or if they did, I totally missed it lol. I mean I know you could always do different sounds on different strings, but I don't recall ever doing it on different fret positions!
 
BROCKSTAR said:
My new favorite thing is the fretboard splitting positions. I can have one partial sound playing from fret 1 to 5 only, and another partial sound doing frets 6 to 10 and another partial sound doing frets 11 to 22 and even have a partial sound doing open strings only. I don't recall if other boss synths had this feature or if they did, I totally missed it lol. I mean I know you could always do different sounds on different strings, but I don't recall ever doing it on different fret positions!
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Fretboard splits were always one the best FTP features. Great that Roland/Boss finally caught up.
 
Would RMC hex pickups be an upgrade over the GK5 on an electric guitar?
considering I’m sitting here with GM-800 and no GK-anything the idea has me getting all itchy…
 
paisleywookiee said:
Oh right. I don’t think that’s Brock though, is it?
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No, he posted the video though. I was hoping someone would know if the RMC is as good or better. I’m guessing in that video it is piezo since it looks like a nylon string. I haven’t looked at RMC in many years but there they are mated with a GM800. Not exactly a good example as far as tracking/latency in that video though, seems like the voice on the synth is just strings in back ground, player modulating pick up or mix level on a pot inside sound hole etc
but considering supply chain issues for GK-5, if RMC is improved and can replace GK-5 for steel strings, it would be good to know…
 
Enchilada Jones said:
No, he posted the video though. I was hoping someone would know if the RMC is as good or better. I’m guessing in that video it is piezo since it looks like a nylon string. I haven’t looked at RMC in many years but there they are mated with a GM800. Not exactly a good example as far as tracking/latency in that video though, seems like the voice on the synth is just strings in back ground, player modulating pick up or mix level on a pot inside sound hole etc
but considering supply chain issues for GK-5, if RMC is improved and can replace GK-5 for steel strings, it would be good to know…
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I would recommend just staying away from the Graphtech one though. Did not have a good experience with the Ghost setup. Lots of glitches.
 
Some first impressions and disappointments;

GM-800 Pros-Cons

Pros
Small footprint
Very good 1200 sound selection
Intuitive UI
Somewhat improved overall tracking
Good guitar-to-MIDI tracking


Cons
Small size leads to many compromises (No power button, no GK-2/3 input, no tuner panel button, No tap tempo)
Low Output Volume
MIDI Settings are not saved per scene/No keyboard override mode
No MIDI note note source “all” setting
No individual MIDI channels per string
Only 150 Scenes onboard
RC/Zencore subscription or lifetime key required for user sound creation

The lack of a per scene MIDI settings or a global note source "all" setting is a major PITA and disappointment. It means when recording MIDI into a DAW, you need to keep switching the note setting back and forth from GK into USB to record and playback respectively. It also means you can't use both a MIDI keyboard and your GK equipped guitar at the same time. Not what I was hoping for. There's a "custom" setting that allows each part the have it's own note source but it kinda not practical to use because it limits the amount of layers and splits you can create per scene per control source.
 
I just heard from Sweetwater rep. He said 'brace for end of this month' for GK5 shipping time frame.
'No word from Boss' as to why.

Anyone know how to get FTP (wireless) to output midi over USB through a MacBook? I'm not smart enough apparently...
 
Enchilada Jones said:
I just heard from Sweetwater rep. He said 'brace for end of this month' for GK5 shipping time frame.
'No word from Boss' as to why.

Anyone know how to get FTP (wireless) to output midi over USB through a MacBook? I'm not smart enough apparently...
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I sorta look at that as a good thing now, so we can get more of a feel from the people that got in on it early.

That said it’s beyond dumb to not have the pickup ready with the actual unit.

funny videos fail GIF
 
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