Roland GR-D RL V-Guitar Distortion

GK Power in a Twin Pedal Stompbox

With the all-new V-Guitar pedals, guitarists can now enjoy the immense benefits of Roland’s GK processing—the powerful technology behind the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer and VG-99 V-Guitar System—right on their pedalboards. The GR-D V-Guitar Distortion offers unique distortion and synth tones produced by independently processing each guitar string, giving the modern player an array of fresh, bold sounds for their sonic arsenal. Housed in the popular Twin Pedal format and equipped with connections for easy integration with amps, stomps, multi-effects, and other V-Guitar devices, the GR-D delivers wide, heavy, high-clarity tones that can only be achieved with GK processing.

• Roland’s powerful V-Guitar technology in a Twin Pedal stompbox
• Bold, high-clarity distortion and synth tones only possible with GK processing
• VG-DIST 1, VG-DIST 2, POLY DIST, and SYNTH sounds, with real-time DSP for latency-free performance
• Sculpt your tones with ultra-responsive GAIN, COLOR, and TONE knobs
• Solo function provides an instant volume and presence boost for lead playing
• 13-pin GK input; designed for use with the GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster, GK-3 Divided Pickup, and all GK-equipped guitars
• Flexible connections for easy integration with amps, pedals, and multi-effects
• Four user memories, with remote selection from GK-equipped guitar

The Roland GR-D V-Guitar Distortion is a powerful stompbox designed to integrate seamlessly with Roland's V-Guitar family. It utilizes 13-pin GK processing to offer unique distortion effects for each string, something impossible with standard guitar pickups. This polyphonic processing eliminates atonal distortion artifacts, resulting in clearer, more defined sounds, even with complex chords or high gain. It features different distortion flavors, including VG-DIST 1, VG-DIST 2, POLY DIST, and SYNTH for diverse tonal possibilities.

The GR-D also allows players to tweak and store custom sounds using its simple, intuitive controls and has four memory locations for sound storage. It includes a Solo function for quick volume boosts, ideal for lead playing. For integration, it provides a variety of connection options, including a dual MIX/GUITAR input and 13-pin GK output, making it compatible with other V-Guitar devices, amps, and effect chains.

The GR-D works with Roland's GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster and GK-3 Divided Pickup, as well as other compatible guitars. This setup opens up a broad range of sonic possibilities, providing unparalleled flexibility for modern guitarists.

Roland GR-D V-Guitar Distortion specifications:

• Inputs:

  • MIX INPUT: -10 dBu, Impedance: 1 M ohm
  • GUITAR INPUT: -20 dBu, Impedance: 1 M ohm

• Outputs:

  • OUTPUT: -20 dBu, Impedance: 2 k ohms
  • GUITAR OUTPUT: -20 dBu, Impedance: 2 k ohms

• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

• Controls:

  • ON/OFF pedal
  • SOLO pedal
  • TYPE knob (Select distortion type)
  • GAIN knob
  • COLOR knob (Adjust tonal color)
  • TONE knob
  • LEVEL knob (Adjust output level)
  • SELECT button (Switch sounds)
  • WRITE button (Save custom settings)
  • OUTPUT SELECT switch

• Indicators:

  • POWER indicator (also serves as a battery check)
  • ON/OFF indicator
  • SOLO indicator

• Memory: 4 locations for storing custom settings

  • Types: VG-DIST 1, VG-DIST 2, POLY DIST, SYNTH

• Connectors:

  • MIX/GUITAR INPUT (R, L/MONO) jacks
  • GK IN connector
  • GUITAR OUTPUT jack
  • OUTPUT (R, L/MONO) jacks
  • DC IN jack (for AC adapter)

• Power Supply:

  • Alkaline (AA, LR6) or Carbon-zinc (AA, R6) battery x 6
  • Optional AC Adaptor (PSA-series)
  • Current Draw: 200 mA (9V, when used with GK-3)

• Expected Battery Life:

  • Alkaline: approx. 7 hours
  • Carbon-zinc: approx. 2 hours

• Accessories:

  • Owner’s Manual
  • Leaflet (Safety info)
  • Alkaline Battery x 6
  • Optional Accessories: AC Adaptor (BOSS PSA-series), Divided Pickup (GK-3), V-Guitar (GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster), GK Cables (GKC-10, GKC-5), Unit Selector (US-20)

• Dimensions:

  • Width: 173 mm (6-13/16 inches)
  • Depth: 158 mm (6-1/4 inches)
  • Height: 57 mm (2-1/4 inches)
  • Weight: 1.1 kg (2 lbs. 7 oz.)