Re: Guitar Type Controller

[Mark Sottilaro <sine@zerocrossing.net>]

So here's my feelings about midi guitar controllers based on the GK-2a 
pickup.  They can be be good, or not so good, depending on the setup and 
guitar.  I first put it on a G&L Skyhawk (strat style) and it tracked 
OK.  I later put it on my M series Steinberger, and it worked a LOT 
better.  Neither time was bad, but I do see better tracking with the 
Steinberger.  So, my feeling is a "Les Paul" style guitar is probably 
going to work better than a Stratocaster.

Also, I don't know about the GR-33, but the GR-30 is leaps and bounds 
over anything I've played before.  I've had a Yamaha MIDI guitar, and a 
Casio MIDI guitar, and let me tell you, they SUCKED in comparison.  So 
technology has come a way in the last few years.

SO, is there latency?  Yup.  Mostly noticeable on the lower strings, due 
to longer note cycle time.  Is it bad?  Not really, IMO.  What I do is 
if I want a bass sound, I bring the octave down and play notes higher.  
Works like a charm.

So, I say go for it.  Especially if you're going for an Axion box, which 
is better than what I have.  The GR-30 seems to track my bends and 
hammer ons almost flawlessly. I think you'll be happy, but remember, 
setup and guitar is very important.

Mark Sottilaro