BOSS GKC-AD GK Converter

Drive the Next-Generation Serial GK Interface from a Roland GK-3 or GK-3B Divided Pickup

The latest BOSS guitar synthesizer products feature the Serial GK digital interface, a newly developed connection method that delivers evolved performance over the analog 13-pin GK interface used in earlier BOSS and Roland guitar synth and modeling products. The GKC-AD GK Converter allows you to drive the Serial GK input on the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer from a Roland GK-3 or GK-3B Divided Pickup or an instrument equipped with a 13-pin GK output.

Supported Products
The GKC-AD enables you to use the GK-3/GK-3B Divided Pickup or an instrument equipped with a 13-pin GK output with the following products:

BOSS Products
・GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer

FEATURES

• Converts analog 13-pin GK pickup systems to the newly developed Serial GK digital interface

• 13-pin GK input and Serial GK output

• Instrument output for passing normal guitar/bass pickup sounds embedded in the 13-pin connection

• Compact and rugged metal design

SPECIFICATIONS

Connectors:

• GK IN connector: 13 pins DIN type

• GK OUT jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)

• GUITAR OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type

• DC IN jack

• USB port: USB Micro-B (program update only)

Nominal Output Level: GUITAR OUT: -10 dBu
Recommended Load Impedance: GUITAR OUT: 10 k ohms or greater
Indicators:

• POWER indicator

• GK CONNECT indicator

Current Draw: 240 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)

Dimensions
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.