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This is *THE* best thing out there.
A lot of this applies to software as well and with software based stuff you can at least refresh your synths etc with newer versions. Whether that is any cheaper is a bit of a debate.
Of course you can trigger software synths etc using the hardware too and again it takes a bit of work to set it up for you and adjust your playing.
The GR-55 has the most up to date parameters for setting it to your individual style but is not perfect. Neither are software ones and I would respectfully disagree with Drew on the Jam Origin.
One wildcard is the Fishman Triple Play which adds a pickup similar to the GK-3 but it is wireless using a wee USB dongle to PC or Laptop, there is talk of a stand alone unit but who knows.
Here is some info and a link to a forum with users experience of the Fishman unit.
http://www.fishman.com/tripleplay
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=cae66bc84dbb54b9d2413925bba5d876&board=134.0
The V Guitar Forum is the best resource out there for guitar synths etc and VG type gear, among other high tech solutions.
http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/
I have used GR/GK/VG stuff since back in the day and have owned most units and software solutions, of course it is subjective and is not a one size fits all thing.
But you get back what you put in by way of setup and adjusting your playing to suit the patches/tones in use. most cannot be arsed and it is a wee bit away from being truly fully plug and play as yet. But way better than most are aware of compared to older kit.
Check this for what can be acheived.
Ignore the cheesiness though.
For synth chords behind the main guitar rhythm when we play live, they both work very well, with the Axon having the amazing capability of splitting the fretboard and strings for different patches. Using either device with a hold pedal really works for us given that we're a 3 piece, so the additional layer of sound helps greatly. Obviously the concept doesn't work when I play solos, but I'm thinking about a looper pedal to perhaps help with this.
Single note stuff, as others have said, requires good technique, but I tend to not use it for that purpose.
My music:- https://soundcloud.com/hubobulous
Cons to consider.
A decent PC/MAC/Laptop with a decent audio interface to use it really.
Cannot send the guitar mag pickups via the inbuilt wireless setup.
Final cost is similar or more as a Roland GR-55 wiht a GK3 pickup unless you already own a decent compouter and an Audio I/F.
If using it live not as convenient as a floor unit (apparently on the way, one day) and wrangling your PC/PC Crashes etc.
Tis really good though and would be great in a home studio or a well setup portable live setup, plus being software based is updateable when you need new sounds, samples or any other fun gizmos.
I like the zone split carried over from the Axon setup and of course the superior tracking (all things being equal with your computer setup).
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