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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. More

Part 4: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS Demonstrates Arpeggiation on the Gaia SH-01

In Part 4 of our series with Kurt Kesedar of the VILE KINGS, Kurt demonstrates how to use the Gaia‘s arpeggiator. In the concluding video below, Kurt also explains the Gaia’s versatility for live use. To listen to the entire song (Tear The Walls Down), please visit the VILE KINGS on SoundCloud. More

Part 3: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS On How to Create the Wobble Sound Used in Electro and Dubstep

In this video, Kurt Kesedar of the VILE KINGS demonstrates how to use LFOsmodulation, and pitch bend on a Gaia SH-01 to create the popular wobble sound used in today’s dance and pop music. Stay tuned for Part 4 of this tutorial as Kurt demonstrates the Gaia’s arpeggiator. More

Part 2: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS Demonstrates How to Make Bass Drops on the Gaia SH-01

In this video, Kurt Kesedar of the VILE KINGS demonstrates how to make bass drops (a break when the percussion pauses and returns with a heavier bassline) on a Gaia SH-01. Stay tuned for Part 3 of this tutorial as Kurt demonstrates modulation and pitch on the Gaia. More

Part 1: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS demonstrates how to make builds on a Gaia SH-01

Kurt Kesedar is a member of the Electronic Dance duo “VILE KINGS” from New Jersey. This musical team prides itself for using gritty, retro, analog sounds that are usually reserved for vintage synths. In this video, Kurt demonstrates how to acquire that same vibe with a Gaia SH-01. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this tutorial as Kurt demonstrates bass drops on the Gaia. More