Industry Mar 25, 2026
Midge Ure Showcases Roland GR-700 MIDI Guitar Synth, 1984
“I think I’d have to spend many a long hour sitting in the studio working with the thing before I take it out on stage,” he admits
Originally published by
MusicRadar
In 1984, Midge Ure demonstrated the Roland GR-700 MIDI guitar synthesizer on BBC TV. He questioned the practical application of the instrument for performance.
Ure admitted that extensive studio time would be necessary before he would consider using the synthesizer live. Originally reported by MusicRadar.