Roland Vg-99 guitar synth

Roland Vg-99

Since I was laid off from Brian Moore, I went to Namm scouting jobs, handing out resumes etc., and of course, looking at the new gear.
The piece at the show I want(in addition to the AXON AX50) is the new Roland VG-99!!

MIDI and Audio down one USB cable!!! Sold!!

My questions is how good is the audio interface. Well, the spec sheet says: A/D Conversion is 24 bit(+AF method), DA Conversion is 24 bit also.
Sampling Frequency is 44.1kHz. Looks good. One thing -- it's USB--not as stable as Firewire. Firewire transfers audio at a steady stream, USB fluctuates.

I have use the Vg-88 for recording for a long time. The thing I love about it is the front end portion-- the guitars!
You can use Native instruments Guitar Rig for amps and effects but no one really has done the guitars as well as the VG.
The tuning module is unique.

If you want a 12 string, a classical, Gretsch, Les Paul,etc., they are in there. You might have to tweak the presets.
I like to record the "guitar" then process the software amps and effects later. Why? During the mix or when you record other tracks a song might take a different direction or need a different sound so you still can change the amps and effects before you mix to stereo. Editing software is included.

The 99 also acts as a Midi convertor allowing you to control all you software synths and samplers. Now you have total use of our software with audio and midi!

*Dual modeling engines allow guitar and amp models to be dynamically switched, layered and combined
**Two guitar and rig setups at once**

*New COSM® electric, acoustic and even bass guitar models, and new synth waves such as the famous GR-300

*Guitar to MIDI converter for direct connection to keyboards, sound modules, soft synths, computers, and other MIDI-compatible devices

*Supports USB audio and MIDI for easy digital recording and sequencing

*Dual GT-Pro-class effects processor enables unequalled flexible tone creation

*Advanced performance controls, including D BEAM, V-LINK and Ribbon Controller take guitar performance to a whole new level

*Simple and intuitive knob-based interface and new design support live performance

*Graphical Editor software included to support sophisticated sound making

*Versatile I/O, including USB, S/PDIF and XLR provide pro connections for virtually every type of music production and performance on stage to professional studio recording.
Roland Vg-99

Midi guitar : axon Ax-50

This is what I have been waiting for!!
For years Axon has been the FASTEST guitar to Midi convertor, hands down.
I have been using my old Axon NGC77 or my Ax-100SB through my Motu 828 into my Mac .

Then I also been using the Roland Gi-20 for the convenience of not using the Motu as a go between.
The GI-20 has USB output so I do not have to use an USB/Firewire interface to get into the computer but it is not as good as the Axons.

Now Terrtac has release the Ax-50. Shipping now! The speed of the Axon with USB output!!!
Software editing-- Cool!! No more scrolling on the box.
Still have all your splits: Pick, string and fret splits!
Includes WAVE XTABLE VI software instrument with 128 professional studio sounds based on the renowned KONTAKT Player by Native-Instruments

You will need a 13 pin guitar (Godin, the New Carvin NS-1, Brian Moore/iGuitar( out of production at the moment) or a 13 pin pickup by Axon or Roland. Graphtech makes a piezo system also. The guitars with a built in piezo system work better and you get acoustic sounds also.



System requirements/recommendations:

Windows XP SP1 or later
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
1,4GHz / 512MB RAM
1x USB port
1x CD ROM drive for installing the software
1x DVD ROM drive for installing the WAVE XTABLE VI
Guitar / Bass with hexaphonic pickup system & 13-pin Outpput

Now I wished they would go back and include the automatic sensitivity setting that was in the 77
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