Roland VG-99 Roland VG-99 Overiview: A Milestone in Guitar Modeling and Performance Technology In the history of guitar modeling, no manufacturer has devoted more time, resources, and passion into this market segment than Roland - from the world's first guitar modeling processor, the legendary VG-8, to its popular V-Guitar predecessors. Today, Roland proudly announces another milestone in guitar modeling and performance technology: the VG-99. With three powerful new processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as Ribbon Controller and D BEAM, this remarkable instrument raises the bar in guitar-modeling and performance technology. Dual modeling engines allow guitar and amp models to be dynamically switched, layered and combined. New COSM electric, acoustic and even bass guitar models, and new synth waves such as the famous GR-300 Guitar to MIDI converter for direct connection to keyboards, sound modules, soft synths, computers, and other MID compatible devices. Supports USB audio and MIDI for easy digital recording and sequencing. Dual GT-Pro-class effects processor enables unequalled flexible tone creation. Advanced performance controls, including D BEAM, V-LINK, and Ribbon Controller take guitar performance to a whole new level. Simple and intuitive knob based interface and new design support live performance. Graphical Editor software included to support sophisticated sound making. Versatile I/O including USB, S/PDIF, XLR provide pro connections for virtually every type of music production and performance on stage to professional studio recording The following VG-99 optional accessories are available: Roland VG-99 Details: Multi Modeling The VG-99 contains an incredible range of COSM-modeled guitars and amplifiers including new electric, acoustic and bass guitar models, a new GR-300 synth wave, and much more. It even models two signal paths at once. Complete dual processing of guitar modeling on the VG-99 allows you to play two different guitar sounds simultaneously. For example, one virtual guitar could be a Telecaster ® in a vintage Tweed amp with full effects and the other a nylon-string guitar with just a hint of reverb. Dynamic Control Both modeled guitar and amp paths can be active at the same time, or they can be dynamically switched or blended. You can control the switching behavior between virtual guitars and/or amps by foot controllers, buttons/knobs on the unit, or according to your picking dynamics. Imagine, for example, playing softly for an acoustic-guitar sound, and transitioning to a full metal blast simply by picking more aggressively. Furthermore, each modeled guitar can be separately assigned to individual guitar-strings. For example, you could have a 12-string guitar on 1st to 4th string and Synth-bass for 5th and 6th. Alternate Tunings The VG-99 can produce custom tunings - anything the player desires on any virtual guitar. A virtual Les Paul ® , for example, could be tun