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- Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
- Seymour Duncan Fooz – Analog Fuzz Synth Pedal
- Graph Tech Ghost Hexpander Preamp Kit
- Roland GK-Kit-GT3
- Roland GR-55S Black
- Roland GK-KIT-BG3 Bass
- Roland GR-55GK Black
- Roland GK-3
- Roland GKC-5
- Roland GK-3B
- Sonuus MIDI breakout cable for G2M V3
- Mooer E7 Polyphonic Guitar Synth.
- Roland GKC-10
- Roland GKP-2
- Fishman Triple Play
- Sonuus G2M V3
- Fishman Triple Play Connect
- Graph Tech Ghost Acoustic MIDI for Nylon
- Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synth Bundle
- Roland GR-55S Black Bundle
- Graph Tech Ghost Acoustic MIDI Steel
1. Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
Multi-effects pedal for electric guitar and bass
- Most powerful guitar / bass synthesis and modeling processor from BOSS
- Next generation synth engine with custom DSP and 48 kHz / 32 bit processing
- 3 Simultaneous instrument types and advanced real-time signal processing
- Pitch, level and panning of each string for instant alternative tunings and wide, layered voicings
- The new Dynamic Synth perfectly follows the guitar’s natural envelope
- 2 x 16-Part step sequencers for the progressive control of pitch, filter and amplitude
- Updated versions of historic BOSS / Roland guitar synth and modeling technologies: OSC Synth, GR-300, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Acoustic, VIO Guitar and Poly FX
- Premium effects and amplifiers derived from the flagship GT-1000
- Customise sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio Editor and download patches in BOSS Tone Central
- Current consumption: 800 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC power adapter (included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 345 x 245 x 67 mm
- Weight: 2500 g
Note: no battery operation possible
Control elements:
- Controls: 1 to 6
- Output level
- Push buttons: Inst, Effects, CTL, Exit, Write, System, Page Up and Down
- LED: Backlit Graphic LCD (512 x 160 dots)
- Footswitches: Bank Up and Down, CTL 1 and 2, 1 to 4
Connections:
- GK pickup input (13-pin DIN)
- Instrument input (6.3 mm jack)
- Main Out R / Mono and L / Phones (2 x 6.3 mm stereo jack)
- Sub Out R / Mono and L (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- CTL 3, 4 / EXP 1 (6.3 mm stereo jack)
- CTL 5, 6 / EXP 2 (6.3 mm stereo jack)
- USB B type
- MIDI In Out / Thru
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative polarity inside
Note: a Roland GK compatible pickup and 13-pin cable are required for full access to all synth and modelling functions.
2. Seymour Duncan Fooz – Analog Fuzz Synth Pedal
Effects Pedal
- Fuzz / Synthesizer
- Analogue operation
- Real-time sound shaping via optional expression pedal (not included)
- Independently adjustable fuzz
- Filter
- LFO and Envelope sections
- Can also be used as tremolo, auto-wah, fixed wah, or rhythmic filter effect
- Tap Tempo function
- True bypass
- Fuzz Section Controls for Level and Gain
- Trem toggle switch to enable / disable tremolo
- Filter Section Controls for Freq and Resonance
- Filter Type Toggle Switch to select between filter modes (BPF – Band Pass Filter / LPF – Low Pass Filter / Off)
- Filter Control toggle switch to select the filter control (ENV / LFO)
- LFO Section Controls for Depth, Speed, Wave and Shape
- Controller for ENV SENS (Envelope Sensibility)
- Front-panel DIP switches for Envelope Control (LFO Depth, LFO Rate, Polarity) and Expression Pedal Control (Level, Filter Frequency, LFO Rate, LFO Depth, Polarity)
- Status LEDs
- Bypass footswitch
- Tap Tempo footswitch
- Metal housing
- 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
- 6.3 mm TRS expression input
- Power supply via optional 9-18 V DC power supply with 2.1 x 5.5 mm hollow plug and polarity (-) inside
- Current consumption: 72 mA
- Dimensions: 142 x 130 x 55 mm
- Weight: 595 g
3. Graph Tech Ghost Hexpander Preamp Kit
Ghost Hexpander preamp advance kit
- Complete installation kit
- With Hexpander preamp
- 13-pin Output
- Interface Wiring Harness Up/Down Switch
- QuickSwitch
- Volume potentiometer
Money back guarantee applies only while the parts have not been installed.
4. Roland GK-Kit-GT3
MIDI Pickup for guitar – Kit system
The new GK-3 Divided pickup for guitar was very well received at the last music fair, and along with many mechanical improvements, a massive cut in price is also part of the new offer.
- Includes all parts for installation into an electric guitar
5. Roland GR-55S Black
Guitar Synth + Modelling
- 910 Different, editable Roland synthesizer sounds of the newest generation
- Piano
- Strings
- Wind instrument
- Soundscapes
- Vintage-Synths etc.
- Up to two sounds can be selected and combined
- Complete modelling sound chain (guitar/bass/synth/effects/amps) from the VG-99 including virtual tuning pickup can be fed into the modelling chain
- Two synth sounds can be combined with the modelling sounds – synth sounds can be fed into the modellin chain (e.g. blues-harp into distorted amp)
- 270 Preset-Sounds sorted by “lead”, “rhythm” and “others”
- 297 programs for custom sounds
- USB slot for connection of a USB-Memory device
- Playback of audio files via foot switch
- Control foot-Switch and expression pedal (assignable to a multitude of functions)
- 20-Second-Loop with an endless amount of overdubs
- The GR-55 provides a USB-Interface for audio and MIDI, plus conventional MIDI-In/Out sockets
- GK-Pickup – special pickup GK-3 (guitar) or GK-3B (bass) or GK-Ready Gitar/Bass is required (optionally available)
- Includs power adapter
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 405 x 78-106 x 244 mm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Suitable optional case: Art.266346 (not included)
6. Roland GK-KIT-BG3 Bass
MIDI Pickup
- For bass
- Kit system, for installation of electronics into a bass
7. Roland GR-55GK Black
Guitar Synth + Modelling
- 910 different, editable Roland synthesizer sounds of the newest generation
- Piano
- Strings
- Wind instrument
- Soundscapes
- Vintage-Synths etc.
- Up to two sounds can be selected and combined
- Complete modelling sound chain (guitar/bass/synth/effects/amps) from the VG-99 including virtual tuning pickup can be fed into the modelling chain
- Two synth sounds can be combined with the modelling sounds – synth sounds can be fed into the modellin chain (e.g. blues-harp into distorted amp)
- 270 Preset-Sounds sorted by “lead”, “rhythm” and “others”
- 297 programs for custom sounds
- USB slot for connection of a USB-Memory device
- Playback of audio files via foot switch
- Control foot-Switch and expression pedal (assignable to a multitude of functions)
- 20-Second-Loop with an endless amount of overdubs
- The GR-55 provides a USB-Interface for audio and MIDI, plus conventional MIDI-In/Out sockets
- Includes power adapter, GK-3 pickup and 5m GK cable
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 405 x 78-106 x 244 mm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Suitable optional case: Art.266346 (not included)
8. Roland GK-3
Hexa Phonic Pickup
This GK-Pickup is the improved version of the GK-2AH. The size of the control unit was reduced by 30%, all other improvements as follows
A GK-Pickup (GK-2AH or GK-3 for guitars, GK-2B for basses) or a GK-Ready-Guitar is required, to use Roland GK-Devices like VG-88, V-Bass, GR-33, GR-20 and GI-20
- Adjustable curvature of the pickup to fit the fretboard radius of the guitar (to assure equal distance of the magnets to the strings)
- Adjustable cable length between pickup stick and controll unit
- Large jack socket (6.3mm) for feed in of standard pickups (short connection cable of the guitars jack socket to the socket of the controller is included)
- Larger and more smooth running volume knob
- New special fixture for single cut guitars
- Including complete fixture set and mounting instructions
9. Roland GKC-5
Connector cable
- GK2A to GR55GK, GR55S, VG99, VB99, GR33-VG8-VGA7/5-Axon AX100
- Length 5 m
10. Roland GK-3B
GK Pickup
- For 4-, 5- and 6-string basses
- Improvement of GK2B: 30% smaller housing, adjustable cable length
- Large jack socket (6.3 mm) to feed in the normal pickup
- Larger and more smooth running volume knob
- The inter-magnet spacing can be adjusted to fit the H-G string spacing of the bass (from 19 mm “jazz-bass” up 16 mm “six-string”)
- Including all required fixtures
11. Sonuus MIDI breakout cable for G2M V3
MIDI Breakout Cable
- For Sonuus G2M V3
- Converts the MIDI Out of the G2M into a MIDI Out and a MIDI In
- The MIDI Out is essentially a Through, so you can continue to connect the G2M to your synths
- The MIDI In lets you control G2M with a MIDI controller
- Supports MIDI Hold, Sustain and Volume
12. Mooer E7 Polyphonic Guitar Synth.
Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Polyphonic guitar synth effects pedal
- 7 Selectable presets with individually adjustable parameters
- Individually adjustable arpeggiator for each sound
- High cut and low cut functions
- True bypass
- Firmware update via USB port
- Controls for attack, speed, high cut, low cut, mix, save button
- Bypass foot switch
- Status LEDs
- Metal housing
- 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply, 1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, polarity (-) inside (not included)
- Current consumption: 200 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 93.5 x 42 x 52 mm
- Weight: 155 g
Note: Battery operation not supported
Note: Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the guarantee to 4 years.
13. Roland GKC-10
Connector cable
- GK2A to GR55GK, GR55S, VG99, VB99, GR33-VG8-VGA7/5-Axon AX100
- Length 10 m
14. Roland GKP-2
GK Parallel cable for GK instruments
- Allows the simultaneous playing of two 13-pin GK devices
- GK-IN: 13-pin DIN female connector
- GK-OUT 1: 13-pin DIN male connector (with power supply)
- GK-OUT 2: 13-pin DIN male connector
- Length: 73.6 cm
- Weight: 140 g
15. Fishman Triple Play
MIDI Pickup
- Set consisting of a wireless transmission unit (controller) with hexaphonic pickup
- Wireless USB receiver
- Installation accessories
- Quick charger
- USB charging cable
- Can be used with industry standard DAWs and virtual instruments
- Quick and easy installation on your electric guitar
- Range: Over 30 m
- Rechargeable battery included
- Controllers for software navigation are located on the transmitter unit
- Compatible with PC and Mac
- Software included
- Controller Dimensions: 82.5 mm x 74.4 mm x 12.9 mm
- Approx. 20 h Battery life
- Pickup Dimensions: 104.4 mm x 8.6 mm
- Receiver Dimensions: 68.6 mm x 20.8 mm x 9.1 mm
- Matching Fishman FC1 foot controller: Art. 373916 (not included)
16. Sonuus G2M V3
Midi Converter
- Each guitar can be used as a solo MIDI guitar (monophonic)
- Also suitable for bass guitar, voice and other instruments
- No modification of the instrument required
- Easy handling
- Low latency
- Built-in tuner
- Battery powered
- Duration: About 60 hours
- Incl. AAA battery
17. Fishman Triple Play Connect
MIDI Pickup Set
- Consists of a controller and a hexaphonic pickup
- Connection between guitar and iPad
- With free iOS app for new sounds, instruments and songs
- Also works as a MIDI controller for Mac and PC applications and sound libraries
- Easy and gentle installation on every 6-string electric and acoustic guitar (not suitable for nylon strings)
- Low-latency pitch tracking technology
- Connection with the supplied USB and Lightning cables
- Magnetic mounting hardware makes it easy to attach and remove the controller
- Controller dimensions: (W x D x H): 6.6 x 3.6 x 1.5 cm
- Pickup dimensions: (W x D): 10.4 x 0.9 cm
- Pickup height adjustable from 8.6 to 14.7 mm
- Includes mounting bracket and hardware
Note: not suitable for guitars with nylon strings
18. Graph Tech Ghost Acoustic MIDI for Nylon
Acoustic MIDI system and preamp for guitars with nylon strings
- Includes six acoustic saddle pickups that simultaneously control both the MIDI and acoustic modules
- Ghost battery / jack socket
- Ghost Tone preamp plate
- Ghost Acoustics / Hexpander preamp plate
- Hexpander connection cable
- Ghost Pagoda shim for adjusting the radius of the saddle
- 13-Pin mounting plate
- Battery holder
- 6.3 mm Jack output
- Dimensions per saddle pickup: (L x W x H): 3.3 x 9.8 x 6 mm
19. Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synth Bundle
Bundle offer comprising
Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
- Multi-effects pedal for electric guitar and bass
- Most powerful guitar / bass synthesis and modeling processor from BOSS
- Next generation synth engine with custom DSP and 48 kHz / 32 bit processing
- 3 Simultaneous instrument types and advanced real-time signal processing
- Pitch, level and panning of each string for instant alternative tunings and wide, layered voicings
- The new Dynamic Synth perfectly follows the guitar’s natural envelope
- 2 x 16-Part step sequencers for the progressive control of pitch, filter and amplitude
- Updated versions of historic BOSS / Roland guitar synth and modeling technologies: OSC Synth, GR-300, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Acoustic, VIO Guitar and Poly FX
- Premium effects and amplifiers derived from the flagship GT-1000
- Customise sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio Editor and download patches in BOSS Tone Central
- Current consumption: 800 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC power adapter (included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 345 x 245 x 67 mm
- Weight: 2500 g
Note: no battery operation possible
Control elements:
- Controls: 1 to 6
- Output level
- Push buttons: Inst, Effects, CTL, Exit, Write, System, Page Up and Down
- LED: Backlit Graphic LCD (512 x 160 dots)
- Footswitches: Bank Up and Down, CTL 1 and 2, 1 to 4
Connections:
- GK pickup input (13-pin DIN)
- Instrument input (6.3 mm jack)
- Main Out R / Mono and L / Phones (2 x 6.3 mm stereo jack)
- Sub Out R / Mono and L (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- CTL 3, 4 / EXP 1 (6.3 mm stereo jack)
- CTL 5, 6 / EXP 2 (6.3 mm stereo jack)
- USB B type
- MIDI In Out / Thru
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative polarity inside
Note: a Roland GK compatible pickup and 13-pin cable are required for full access to all synth and modelling functions.
Thon Case Boss SY 1000
- Flight Case
- Suitable for Boss SY 1000 multi effects pedal
- 6.5 mm Birch multiplex phenolic resin coated
- 22 x 22 mm Aluminium edges
- At least 1 cm foam padding
- 1 Case handle
- 2 Mini butterfly latches
- Small steel ball corners
- 4 Rubber feet
- Space for power supply
- Device can be operated in the lower compartment
- External dimensions (W x D x H): 400 x 395 x 135 mm
- Weight: 3.7 kg
- Colour: brown
- Made in Germany
20. Roland GR-55S Black Bundle
Bundle offer comprising
Roland GR-55S Black
- Guitar Synth + Modelling
- 910 Different, editable Roland synthesizer sounds of the newest generation
- Piano
- Strings
- Wind instrument
- Soundscapes
- Vintage-Synths etc.
- Up to two sounds can be selected and combined
- Complete modelling sound chain (guitar/bass/synth/effects/amps) from the VG-99 including virtual tuning pickup can be fed into the modelling chain
- Two synth sounds can be combined with the modelling sounds – synth sounds can be fed into the modellin chain (e.g. blues-harp into distorted amp)
- 270 Preset-Sounds sorted by “lead”, “rhythm” and “others”
- 297 programs for custom sounds
- USB slot for connection of a USB-Memory device
- Playback of audio files via foot switch
- Control foot-Switch and expression pedal (assignable to a multitude of functions)
- 20-Second-Loop with an endless amount of overdubs
- The GR-55 provides a USB-Interface for audio and MIDI, plus conventional MIDI-In/Out sockets
- GK-Pickup – special pickup GK-3 (guitar) or GK-3B (bass) or GK-Ready Gitar/Bass is required (optionally available)
- Includs power adapter
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 405 x 78-106 x 244 mm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Suitable optional case: Art.266346 (not included)
Thon Case Roland GR-55
- Thon Case
- For Roland GR-55 Guitar effect device
- From 7 mm Birch plywood
- With 22 x 22 mm aluminium edges
- Min. 1 cm foam padding
- 1x Handle
- 2x Butterflys
- Small steel ball corners
- 4 Rubber feet
- Room for power adapter
- Device can be operated from the case
- External dimensions (W x H x D): 46.9 x 36.4 x 14.1 cm
- Weight: 3.9 kg
- Weight with Roland GR-55: 7.3 kg
- Colour: Phenol brown
- Made in Germany
21. Graph Tech Ghost Acoustic MIDI Steel
Acoustic MIDI System for Steel String Guitars
- Allows for the addition of the Hexpander and Acousti-Phonic to any steel string guitar
- Access to the fastest working MIDI system
- Gives the instrument an extremely realistic acoustic tone
The Acoustic MIDI System includes:
- 3 Individual ghost loaded pickups with a wide string slot
- Ghost battery socket unit
- Ghost Tone Control preamplifier plate
- Ghost Acoustic – Hexpander preamplifier plate
- Hexpander interface cable harness (non form-fitting design)
- Ghost Pagoda shim – bridge insert with various steps for different heights
- Mounting plate with MIDI 13-pin
- Battery holder
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