Re: New Roland Guitar Synth - Reactions?

[Robert van der Kamp <robnet@pi.net>]

PainPete@aol.com wrote:
> 
> ( Sorry I'm missing the model # ) - Has anyone heard this unit? I've 
>heard
> that it actually builds waveforms upon the signal of the guitar itself, 
>no
> simple triggering (I am not speaking within my expertise here, so 
>forgive me
> if this is wrong somehow). I guess it uses the new physical modeling
> approach. Would anyone care to venture an opinion?
> 
> (I ask because I'm waiting for the ultimate guitar synth to do loops 
>with!)

Hi,

I guess you're talking about the VG-8, an relatively expensive
unit using Rolands new COSM technology. I never heared it, though.
They say its *very* fast indeed.

Robert