But it's bad in that it's very limited in polyphony, multi-timbrality, etc.
That's good in a way, because the D-50 is one of the greatest-sounding synths ever made. The soundset of the Roland guitar processor is still the D-50 the last time I checked. They are extremely primitive compared to MIDI keyboards. You can make special sounds with them, finger-style.īut NEVER think that you can unleash the power of a synth in a MIDI guitar controller.
MIDI guitar controllers are odd & unique. With one of these for the guitar patches & an XG board.Ĭomparing a (faux) MIDI guitar and a MIDI synth is like comparing a bicycle to a Stealth Fighter Jet. Quite honestly for MIDI, here is what I recommend. Godin guitars FAQ: 'Are our guitars MIDI-capable' [sic-should be 'compatible') Question #2: Which 13 pin jack is compatible with your sound module?Īnswer to your question: Buy the one that is compatible to your sound module. Question #1: What are you using for a sound module? (You might call it a 'Guitar Processor')
