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GW-8 Version 2

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GW-8 Version 2

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Good music needs no translation. It’s understood worldwide, from the moment it’s played. No matter where you are — or when the inspiration strikes — Roland and BOSS deliver the artist-focused tools to express your inspiration. Worldwide.

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GW-8 Version 2: Workstation

The World in a Workstation

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Roland’s popular GW-8 workstation evolves with Version 2. Building on the foundation of intelligent backing-track functionality, contemporary sounds from around the world, and expressive interactive musical styles, the GW-8 Version 2 adds a new Style Composer that lets you edit the Styles as well as create your own interactive backing tracks. Put your personal stamp of creativity on this amazing instrument.

  • Contemporary music workstation with high-quality 128-voice sound engine
  • Wide variety of contemporary sounds and interactive backing styles with special focus on world-music genres
  • Onboard 16-track sequencer for saving your interactive performances
  • USB Memory Player feature allows direct playback of MP3, WAV, AIFF, and SMF files from USB key; Center Cancel feature for audio files enables karaoke-style sing-along
New in Version 2
  • Style Composer to create and customize Styles
  • New preset Styles added to Version 2
  • The NTA (Note to Arranger) function allows handsfree control of the arranger engine from external MIDI gear such as Roland’s PK-5A MIDI pedal (sold separately) and Roland V-Accordions
  • Create multi-track rhythms for a complex drums/percussion ensemble
  • Edit SMF files and save them as new songs

Downloadable from http://www.roland.com/synth/GW/.

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