Several guitars in the Godin lineup provide hexophonic output - a separate signal for each string. This divided output signal is a key element in the interface between guitars and synths. We matched our guitars with the Roland synths because they are affordable, easy to use, sound great, and are supported by Roland's long term commitment to guitar synths. Tracking refers to the speed at which the electronics recognize the pitches being played and convert them for the synth. Wood selection, scale, and setup all have a significant impact on tracking.
Most players rate our guitars tracking as the fastest available -see users list.
Certainly a big part of the appeal of this system is that players at any level can plug it in and have fun with it immediately. However, minor adjustments in technique are inevitable. The biggest adjustments are required when playing synth sounds in 'context'. For example when you are triggering a violin sound it becomes necessary to think like a violin player, and obviously your violin phrasing will probably sound pretty funny when applied to a banjo sound. Many players find themselves focusing most of their effort on a handful of sounds because these are the sounds that they really learn to play.