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Michael Ripoll

The Arrival of The Digital Guitar Amp

In this video Michael “Nomad” Ripoll demonstrates the GA-112‘s channel switching capability. For Michael, the GA Amp is a welcoming extension to his guitar rig because it covers a wide range of frequencies which eliminate the need for separate amps. This enables him to travel lighter and with less bulk. Furthermore, the amp’s wide frequency range gives hime the freedom [...]

Artist Relations Update – Michael “Nomad” Ripoll

Meet Michael “Nomad” Ripoll, our newest addition to the family. Michael is a music veteran with credits and experience that spans decades. As a professional guitarist, he has worked and played with many of the most respected artists in the music world. He remains committed to pushing the envelope and has broadened his career by seeking and securing opportunities [...]

Michael Ripoll on Looping with the GR-55 Guitar Synth and GC-1 Stratocaster®

Michael Ripoll proves that the GR-55 and GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster® is the fastest tracking guitar synth combination hands down. Michael has been in previous Roland AR Blog videos and is known as a monster player and is the Musical Director for Baby Face and Chris Mann. Watch for more in-depth videos from Michael on a variety of topics to come.

Michael “Nomad” Ripoll Demos the Roland G-5 V-Guitar

Michael Ripoll is a monster player who presently is the Musical Director for Baby Face and Chris Mann. Michael does tons of session work as well. (He recently played on the soundtrack for MIB III.) In this video, Michael demos the different guitar models and tunings found in the Roland G-5 VG Stratocaster. (He is also pairing the V-Guitar with the [...]