BOSS GM-800 - GK-5 Bundle

The GM-800 elevates guitar synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK interface, the advanced ZEN-Core engine unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Freely combine and edit Tones with the intuitive Scene workflow, color sounds with a huge selection of effects, and explore a universe of fresh content on Roland Cloud. Compact, streamlined, and ultra-versatile, the GM-800 infuses your guitar or bass with unlimited musical potential.

• Guitar and Bass Synthesizer
• Next-generation guitar and bass synthesizer with newly developed serial GK interface
• Roland ZEN-Core synthesizer sound engine
• Natural playing feel and reliable tracking stability thanks to powerful DSP
• Over 1200 tones and 70 rhythm sounds
• 150 User scenes
• A total of over 90 effect types available in each scene
• Serial GK expansion jack for connecting an additional BOSS guitar synthesizer
• USB audio/MIDI connection and standard MIDI input and output
• Also works as a stand-alone synth sound module for MIDI keyboard or DAW sound expansion
• Edit scenes and organise sounds on computer with BOSS Tone Studio
• Display: Graphic LCD 256 x 80 pixels
• Controls: 1 - 4, Select, Output Level
• Push buttons: Part 1 - 4, Part R, Exit, Write, Menu, Page Left and Right
• Foot switch: Scene Up, Scene Down, CTL 1, CTL 2LED: Scene Up, Scene Down, CTL 1, CTL 2
• Current consumption: 840 mA
• Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included)
• Dimensions: (W x D x H): 246 x 134 x 63 mm
• Weight: 1200 g
• Release date: 20/07/2023

Connections:

• GK input and output: 2 x 6.3 mm stereo jack (only for BGK cable)
• Output L / headphones: 6.3 mm stereo jack
• Output R / mono: 6.3 mm stereo jack
• CTL3 and 4 / Exp 1: 6.3 mm stereo jack
• CTL5 and 6 / Exp 2: 6.3 mm stereo jack
• USB B
• MIDI input and output
• Power supply connection: Barrel plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm, center negative

The GK-5 is a user-installable guitar pickup designed for the advanced Serial GK digital interface found in the latest BOSS guitar synthesizer products. Offering improved performance over the previous analog 13-pin interface, Serial GK opens a universe of new sonic possibilities in guitar and bass synthesis.

• Guitar Synthesizer Pickup for Guitar
• Next-generation split pickup for steel-string guitars and BOSS guitar synthesizer products using the Serial GK interface
• Improved performance compared to the previous 13-pin interface
• Stable digital signal transmission
• Light and slim connector housing
• Flat, slim pickup that fits most standard electric guitars
• The connection housing is securely fastened to the strap pin of the instrument with the supplied holder
• Pickup dimensions (W x D x H): 103 x 8 x 9 mm
• Dimensions of the connection housing (W x D x H): 38 x 73 x 16 mm
  
• Release date: 20/07/2023

Included accessories: Mounting plate for guitars with TOM-style bridge.

Note - Required for operation: A 6.3 mm stereo jack cable (Boss BGK-15 Serial GK or BGK-30 Serial GK) - not included or other TRS cable.