BOSS GKC-DA Electric Guitar Convertor

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-DA GK Converter allows you to drive a 13-pin GK device such as the BOSS SY-1000 or GP-10 using the Serial GK output on a GK-5 or GK-5B Divided Pickup or the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer.

• 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

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.