Roland U.S.

Features

If you’re looking to enter the world of synthesis, sample-triggering or MIDI sequencing using your guitar or bass, then this is your box. The GI-20 GK-MIDI Interface detects the signal from any electric guitar or bass equipped with a GK-3, GK-3B or other 13-pin divided pickup, respectively, and lets you trigger synthesizers and samplers, or even record your playing as MIDI data. And with its built-in USB MIDI port, the GI-20 is perfect for computer-based recording setups.

• Powerful Guitar/Bass-MIDI interface ideal for turning your favorite synthesizer or MIDI module into a guitar synth
• Built-in USB MIDI port for computer connection
• Easy, knob-based controls and dedicated buttons for fast, intuitive operation
• Patch Memory lets you store user settings including “Play Feel, “Transpose/Mute” settings for each string, and Bank Select/Program Change messages for live performance
• Perfect size and configuration for use with Roland XV-2020 Synthesizer Module
• Flexible Transpose functions + 2 / - 3 octave with optional footswitch control

More Info

Guitar and Bass Synthesis Made Easy
Using a guitar or bass equipped with an optional GK-3, GK-3B or other 13-pin divided pickup, the GI-20 can be used to trigger virtually any MIDI-compatible synthesizer or sampler, as well as outputting your “natural” guitar sound for amplification.

Perfect for Computer Recording Setups
Thanks to its convenient USB MIDI port, the GI-20 lets you quickly connect your GK-equipped guitar or bass to a variety of computer-based recording systems.

Specs

Patches

50

Display

2 characters, 7 segment LED

Connectors

GK IN, FOOT SW, EXP PDL, GUITAR OUT, MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, USB, DC IN

Power Supply

DC9V; Supplied AC adaptor (ACI or ACB series)

Current Draw

450 mA

Accessories

AC Adaptor, GK Cable (3m), MIDI Cable, Owner's manual, CD-ROM (USB driver), Foot Rubber x 4

Options

Divided Pickup: GK-2A (for guitar), GK-2B (for bass), Gk Cable: GKC-3/5/10 (3/5/10 m), Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, Connection Cord: PCS-31, Expression Pedal: EV-5, Rackmount Adaptor: RAD-50, MIDI Foot Controller: FC-200, Foot Controller: GFC-50, Unit Selector: US-20, GK Parallel Box: GKP-4

Size and Weight

Width

218 mm

8-5/8 inches

Depth

237 mm

9-3/8 inches

Height

44 mm

1-3/4 inches

Weight

1.3 kg

2 lbs. 14 oz.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Insider

Accessories

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Edirol product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.

You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.

In addition, we have a library of Product Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Support Documents

GI-20 Q&A (PDF)

A collection of popular articles from the GI-20 knowledge base.

GI-20 TurboStart (PDF)