Bing Futch’s Settings

The GR-55 is my main connection between the dulcimer and the world of MIDI. This video focuses on settings and adjustments specifically for this piece of gear.

0:00 - intro

0:16 - connections

0:31 - patch editing

3:46 - selecting patches

4:35 - buttons and pedals

5:27 - initial settings and adjustments

5:37 - guitar/bass mode

6:50 - GK settings

7:00 - pickup type

7:22 - setting scale (VSL)

7:37 - setting distance

7:58 - setting string sensitivity

13:18 - velocity settings

16:09 - nuance settings

17:25 - output select

18:15 - MIDI settings

21:12 - guitar out assignments

22:22 - sign-off and original tune “Birds of a Feather”

ON-CAMERA GEAR

• Terry McCafferty/Seifert Model Electric MIDI Mountain Dulcimer

• Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer