That ain’t young MJF!

@@Skwid-Livesyes it is.

Yes, this is a common issue with "guitar synth" technology, which is why it’s primarily used in studio settings rather than live performances. The challenge usually comes down to two main factors: First, your playing needs to be exceptionally clean. You must effectively mute strings that you don't want to hear and play the guitar as if it were a limited instrument(explained below) Second, it depends on what the emulated instrument is , what your string sensitivity is set to, and the patch settings. For instance, in a piano or harmonium, there is no concept of palm muting, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and legato in general. This can confuse the software into interpreting you playing softly, generating notes with a short cutoff. This issue often occurs with my Roland GC1 and GR-55 I recommend looking for patches that have been well-reviewed. If they still sound off, check the settings and pickup height of the MIDI pickup to ensure they are set up correct. Once everything is set, focus on playing very cleanly. Practice the piece multiple times to understand what that particular patch can achieve and tweak the software to what you want. Believe me this is annoying, i have been through hell with my roland gr 55. From looking at the Jam Stick, the only benefit it has is the usb C connectivity and better software tracking.

Didn't you watch the video?

@@LeeGee Yes and it is a Hex Pick up.

I would use a MIDI pedal board to control that stuff because, as a guitarist, I'm used to pedals.

I'm a professional studio guitarist and I've been playing midi-controller guitars since the start of the 90s and I know how this system works from A to Z!! It's so convenient if you can control the sound changes on the guitar while controlling the whole volume and action of the midi unit with pedals... ALWAYS!!! I prefer a midi-guitar with seven strings and 24 frets (2 octave) fingerboard.

I thought the exact same thing when I first saw him.😄

Well, from what I can find, it's not 13 pin, it's MIDI which means it communicates to MIDI gear or computer without the Roland proprietary equipment needed. These have a 3.5mm TRS Midi jack out that can be adapted to standard 5 pin Midi. It has Bluetooth so I think you can output the Midi data to a computer or device like that too. There's a vid by zZounds that dives very deep into this guitar's features.

Doesn't need a 13-pin output (which is not Roland proprietary). Is described in the first few minutes of the video.

Yep

Good for you.

Ha Right

Those are some Garageband tones!

@@BenedictHarris And the MIDI output means you can't use it like, say, another other MIDI controller with MIDI output and run into a VST -- you have to just use the built in sounds. Right?