Line 6 makes some great gear, no doubt about that. Technology is all well and good, but the heart of the music is in the hands. Nothing can replace practice.
The FC-300 midi pedal can be hooked up to the VG-99. You can assign the expression peddle to control various parameters. You can use the VG-99 on the floor as well.
@shawking - The lines are blurred. And many of the same processing engines in the Boss and Roland lines. The best thing to do is get your self in front of them and play. I have a set up where I tied the VG99 & the GR-20 together. For piano, sax, & other now guitar sounds like keyboard pads, I use the GR-20. But if I want one guitar to sound like an acoustic & a electric together, the the VG99. The VG-99 allows guitar & amp modeling, Which is where you cross over into the boss effects.
I also wanted to say a quick THANKS for sharing. I am always looking for vids / info on the VG-99. I was also happy to see that Rob is a cool guy as well as being a hell of a guitar player. Love him (as well as crazy ass Johnny) in the Roland vids.
On one of the demo's Robert hooked up the VG-99 to a Mesa 50/50 and into two Mesa cabs. Warmed up the AG-99. Took it to that next level. It would be the way I would hook it up to record.
Correct, the GT-10 is Boss. Both units are great, but different. They both use the same chip set, but differently. Both are 24 bit. Both allow you to taylor your sound. The VG-99 gives you more flexibility, but not everyone needs it.
You are correct. I did see that Roland does have a "package" deal. Anyway, I took the plunge over the weekend and bought a VG-99 for 888.00 (yes. This is BRAND NEW and a killer deal!!) plus 25 for shipping and a GK-3 for around 132.00 plus 20 extra for the TAX and shipping. Looking foward to jamming with this equipment.
@rodneyray ...as an added bonus the footpedal can be used to control MIDI units, amps, lights, the scope is enormous...so it's really versatile. Not so much a foot-pedal as a control system. Would you agree?
@kirkfaan - I'm using the FC-300 - MIDI Foot Controller. It's my understanding any midi board will work. The FC-300 is a tank. A little on the heavy side.
You need a GR-## Or a VG-## to use the GK-3 pickup. (or that is my understanding) Any Roland dealer can order one up for you. Hit the Roland USA web site for more details.
@wesmatron - True... I have seen a "1-Man-Band" using the VG-99, GR-20?? & midi foot pedal to control the Roland gear as well as his drum machine. Over the top for me, but he made it all work.
pretty cool but is there a way to control the d beam stuff with your foot. In a gig i use both hands to play guitar so i wont have a spare one to mess around with the d beam or whatever
@rodneyray haha i still dont get it.... you mean you use the vg99 if you want to combine acoustic and electric sound together? sorry, all i know is multi-effects processor and guitar synthesizer... :) but thanks for the info!! ;)
@guitarsbunch347 - Like any pedal it can be as easy (or difficult) as you want it to be. Ready to go out of the box (need GK3/GK2 Pickup) Tons of presets. But you can add your own preset. The fun for me is twicking or adding my own sounds. The more you twick the easier it gets. Everyone responds to technology differently.
@guitarsbunch347 Ii appears really complicated at first. Especially if you are used to the immediacy of stomp-boxes, but with a little practice you can set up sounds very quickly...then move effects in the chain etc....soon you'll be faster than a stomp-box wizzard :)
I just got this device last month and he shows a good overview of its capabilities but there's so much more it's ridiculous: guitar-to-midi, USB recording, check out the patches done by Bill Ruppert (search for baranger1 on youtube) for an idea of what you can just with a guitar and this box.
no one would buy it just for the modulation/simulation/distortion effects, ppl would buy it for the huge range of super awesome stuff u can do with it, dnt you think so?
pretty amazing tool. rob is awesome as always, one of the best around today
This guy is a world class player,Xcellent!!!!
Line 6 makes some great gear, no doubt about that. Technology is all well and good, but the heart of the music is in the hands. Nothing can replace practice.
AMAZING! 🎸
4.28 thats an amazing tune...awsome!!!
Fascinating....
The FC-300 midi pedal can be hooked up to the VG-99. You can assign the expression peddle to control various parameters.
You can use the VG-99 on the floor as well.
@shawking - The lines are blurred. And many of the same processing engines in the Boss and Roland lines. The best thing to do is get your self in front of them and play. I have a set up where I tied the VG99 & the GR-20 together. For piano, sax, & other now guitar sounds like keyboard pads, I use the GR-20. But if I want one guitar to sound like an acoustic & a electric together, the the VG99. The VG-99 allows guitar & amp modeling, Which is where you cross over into the boss effects.
This is my most favorite demo of all time \m/
I also wanted to say a quick THANKS for sharing. I am always looking for vids / info on the VG-99. I was also happy to see that Rob is a cool guy as well as being a hell of a guitar player. Love him (as well as crazy ass Johnny) in the Roland vids.
He is all of that and a great guy.
Holy shit!!! That dude is a fucking beast on the guitar. He can play just about any style!
On one of the demo's Robert hooked up the VG-99 to a Mesa 50/50 and into two Mesa cabs. Warmed up the AG-99. Took it to that next level. It would be the way I would hook it up to record.
@GuitarLoverHW - Words can not describe how fun this thing is... lol
You can get the VG-99 with or with out the GK-3. When I bought mine I got it with the GK-3. Cool unit.
Correct, the GT-10 is Boss. Both units are great, but different. They both use the same chip set, but differently. Both are 24 bit. Both allow you to taylor your sound. The VG-99 gives you more flexibility, but not everyone needs it.
Kick ass demo! The VG-99 is absolutely going to be my next purchase!! I just hate the fact that the GK-3 doesn't come with it.
You are correct. I did see that Roland does have a "package" deal. Anyway, I took the plunge over the weekend and bought a VG-99 for 888.00 (yes. This is BRAND NEW and a killer deal!!) plus 25 for shipping and a GK-3 for around 132.00 plus 20 extra for the TAX and shipping. Looking foward to jamming with this equipment.
Yes.. If I remember right, I think it is a two octave range. Check with your dealer to be sure.
@joefsatriani - Thanks... Robert is a great teacher as well as a great player.
The VG 99 & GR 20 are two different types of boxs. Head down to your local Roland dealer and try them out.
Correct... Boss has several pedals if that is all you want. (& they do not require the GK pickup)
@rodneyray ...as an added bonus the footpedal can be used to control MIDI units, amps, lights, the scope is enormous...so it's really versatile. Not so much a foot-pedal as a control system. Would you agree?
@kirkfaan - I'm using the FC-300 - MIDI Foot Controller. It's my understanding any midi board will work. The FC-300 is a tank. A little on the heavy side.
You need a GR-## Or a VG-## to use the GK-3 pickup. (or that is my understanding) Any Roland dealer can order one up for you. Hit the Roland USA web site for more details.
I'm using the FC-300 - MIDI Foot Controller
He demos both Boss & Roland. Same company, two brand name.
Godin makes a controller guitars. Fender has a Roland Ready Strat. Both are a clean install.
where can I get one of those pick up things to install it in my midi rig and then have some awesome synths?
7:11
@wesmatron - True... I have seen a "1-Man-Band" using the VG-99, GR-20?? & midi foot pedal to control the Roland gear as well as his drum machine. Over the top for me, but he made it all work.
yeah that is true!
They only really have shred people.
Skill is also in feeling the music that one plays as opposed to just technical proficiency.
muchos efectos
y cosas nuevas
pero creo que lo principal
es el sonido que pueden dar
los efectos.
tendria que probar uno para
ver como suenaa
@bloobear1 totally agree. So is Kiko Loureiro
hey guys the VG 99 is advanced and the expensive where else the GR 20 is a basic model and has a reasonable price...
@Canizarezqw - it's my understanding. Yes.
man I wish I could sweep!!
@jamesmania99 thats where lots of experience comes in handy
The VG-99 uses the same chip set as the GT-10. So the sound quality is there. Stop by your Roland dealer and test drive one.
Really refreshing to see somebody who can actually shred demo shit on da innanets...
pretty cool but is there a way to control the d beam stuff with your foot.
In a gig i use both hands to play guitar so i wont have a spare one to mess around with the d beam or whatever
@rodneyray haha i still dont get it.... you mean you use the vg99 if you want to combine acoustic and electric sound together? sorry, all i know is multi-effects processor and guitar synthesizer... :) but thanks for the info!! ;)
@guitarsbunch347 - Like any pedal it can be as easy (or difficult) as you want it to be. Ready to go out of the box (need GK3/GK2 Pickup) Tons of presets. But you can add your own preset. The fun for me is twicking or adding my own sounds. The more you twick the easier it gets. Everyone responds to technology differently.
I love roland
There are some synth sounds built in as well as midi in and outs. Hit up your local Roland dealer and spend some time on it.
You need to sit down with one and just play with it. It is a very cool box.
that thing is sweet haha
@guitarsbunch347 Ii appears really complicated at first. Especially if you are used to the immediacy of stomp-boxes, but with a little practice you can set up sounds very quickly...then move effects in the chain etc....soon you'll be faster than a stomp-box wizzard :)
what is a guitar modeling processor? compared to effect and synthersizer?
All great but the GK pickup doesn't look good. Is there a way to hide the wires at least?
I just got this device last month and he shows a good overview of its capabilities but there's so much more it's ridiculous: guitar-to-midi, USB recording, check out the patches done by Bill Ruppert (search for baranger1 on youtube) for an idea of what you can just with a guitar and this box.
@bloobear1 he's one of the geniuses!!!
Roland VG-99
i'm enthusiast about playin with the sax sounds and stuff, but i'm not that sure about the quality of the distortions.. ?
I dunno wheather i want a VG-99 or Gr20 which one is better?
kaoss pad would work better than walking over the machine
if u had the kaoss attached to the guitar like matt ballamy
Could this imitate the sound of the synth in Jump by Van Halen?
4:29,can anyone tell me if this is a song and whats the name of it?
Mozart said to him the key of G minor sounds like the key of Horror.
Do you use the GK-3 with it?
so, the BOSS kinda has the Roland quitar sounds, except the midi stuff, riqht ?
@Canizarezqw it says it at the end.. haha
Sorry, have no idea.
why do they always have these guys that just shred....
is this guy name ygnwie gilbert?(hes great though)
that's true, G minor is the saddest of all keys, but it sounds more like F #
What guitar is he using?
You said Gminor is the 3rd saddest chord, what is the saddest?
space tecnology!!!!!
And real tube amps aren't?
what is the most saddest key than?
dude
lol, he almost mentioned BOSS lol hahaha
1:38
He's just playing it with phrygian dominant
no one would buy it just for the modulation/simulation/distortion effects, ppl would buy it for the huge range of super awesome stuff u can do with it, dnt you think so?
@liamzuid A minor
he's swedish , am I right?
ERUPTION
@arebegai Lol
And the first saddest is what...? D minor? lolol
Completely different animals. Go to your local Roland dealer and spent time on them.
I've been wasting my time looking at seperate modelers and MIDI synths.
The 3rd saddest of all keys...ha
Wow keith Richards ??? Kool he likes Keith ....Though Rob Is 10000 times better
can kirt of the so called AWESOME FAMOUS METALLICA..do this?....NEVER!!!
No but there was a Roland VG8 all over Load and a few tracks on Reload.
the modeling doesn't sound any better than an fx box
its a nice idea but completely impractical and i'm guessing shit can go wrong on stage quick. which is a big no.
Too thin strings