GKC-DAGK Converter

GKC-DA GK Converter

Drive BOSS and Roland 13-Pin GK Devices from the Next-Generation Serial GK Interface

The latest BOSS synthesizer and V-Guitar products for guitar and bass feature the Serial GK digital interface, a newly developed connection method that delivers evolved performance over the analog 13-pin GK interface used in previous generations. The GKC-DA GK Converter allows you to drive a 13-pin GK device such as the BOSS SY-1000 or GP-10 using a GK-5/GK-5B Divided Pickup or the Serial GK output on a supported processor.

GKC-DA

Standard Features

  • Converts the Serial GK digital interface to the classic 13-pin analog GK interface
  • Serial GK input and 13-pin GK output
  • Instrument input for passing normal guitar/bass pickup sounds to the 13-pin output
  • Compact and rugged metal design

Supported Products

The GKC-DA allows you to use the following 13-pin GK products with Serial GK devices:

BOSS Products
・SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
・GP-10 Guitar Processor

Roland Products
・GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer and other legacy products with a 13-pin GK input

GKC-DA
Specifications
Connector
GK IN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)
GK OUT connector: 13 pins DIN type
GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack
USB port: USB Micro-B (program update only)
Nominal Input Level
GUITAR IN: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level
GUITAR IN: +16 dBu
Input Impedance
GUITAR IN: 1 M ohm
Indicators
POWER indicator
GK CONNECT indicator
Current Draw
390 mA
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Accessories
AC adaptor
Owner’s Manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY“
Options (sold separately)
Serial GK cable: BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)
Size and Weight
Width
115 mm
4-17/32 inches
Depth
92 mm
3-5/8 inches
Height
36 mm
1-7/16 inches
Weight
340 g
12 oz
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

Owner’s Manuals