Are You Going with Me?

The recording

Metheny’s lead line on "Are You Going with Me?" is generated with a Roland G‑303 guitar‑synth controller feeding a Roland GR‑300 guitar synthesizer. The controller’s hexaphonic pickup is positioned near the bridge, and the synth output is routed through a clean Acoustic 134 solid‑state amp, giving a warm, three‑dimensional tone that sits prominently in the mix. The synth is set to a bright lead patch with moderate attack, and the signal is captured with minimal additional processing, preserving the synth’s natural articulation.

Tuning Standard E A D G B E

Original gear

Roland G-303 Guitar Synthesizer Controller

Guitar

Metheny used the G‑303 controller to trigger his GR‑300 synth on the Offramp sessions, providing the hexaphonic pickup that drives the synth engine.

Roland GR-300 Guitar Synthesizer

Synthesizer

The GR‑300 generated the synth tones for Metheny’s lead in "Are You Going with Me?" and was the primary guitar‑synth module used on Offramp.

Acoustic 134 Solid‑State Amplifier

Amp

Metheny routed the GR‑300 output through an Acoustic 134 amp, giving the synth a warm, clean low‑gain foundation that sits high in the mix.

Alternatives

Practical playing approach

Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.

1. 1.Use a Roland G‑303 controller with the hexaphonic pickup positioned near the bridge
2. 2.Select a bright lead patch on the GR‑300 and set a moderate attack
3. 3.Dial the Acoustic 134 amp to a clean, low‑gain setting with the volume cranked for full output
4. 4.Add a subtle stereo reverb to emulate the spacious ambience of the original mix