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BOSS SY-1 Synthesizer Effects Pedal

This amazingly expressive tool is filled with 121 ultra-responsive sounds, all distilled down into a BOSS compact pedal that slides easily into any setup. Best of all, it’s as simple to use as a standard stompbox, so you don’t need any background in synth programming to bring a new world of sonic textures to your music.


Features

  • Authentic BOSS polyphonic guitar synth in a compact pedal
  • No special pickup required—play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass
  • 121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed
  • Includes a wide variety of analog-style synth sounds, from leads, basses, and layered organs to sweeping pads and arpeggiated sequences
  • Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
  • Quickly adjust sounds to taste with Tone/Rate and Depth controls
  • Hold function for playing normal guitar over sustained synth voices
  • Blend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls
  • Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
  • Mode switch optimizes the synth engine for guitar or bass
  • Supports extended control with an external footswitch or expression pedal

Specifications

  • Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu
  • Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 2.2 M ohms
  • Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu
  • Output Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohms
  • Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
  • Bypass: Buffered bypass
  • Controls:
    • Pedal switch
    • GUITAR/BASS switch
    • TYPE knob
    • VARIATION knob
    • TONE knob
    • DEPTH knob
    • EFFECT knob
    • DIRECT knob
  • Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
  • Connectors:
    • INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • EXP/CTL jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • DC IN jack
  • Power Supply:
    • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
    • AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
  • Current Draw: 85 mA
  • Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours
    *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
  • Accessories:
    • Owner''s manual
    • Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
    • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
  • Options (sold separately):
    • AC adaptor: PSA series
    • Footswitch: FS-5U
    • Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
    • Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
  • Width: 73 mm; 2-7/8 inches
  • Depth: 129 mm; 5-1/8 inches
  • Height: 59 mm; 2-3/8 inches
  • Weight (including battery): 450 g; 1 lb
$236.45
BOSS SY-1 Synthesizer Effects Pedal
$236.45

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Description

This amazingly expressive tool is filled with 121 ultra-responsive sounds, all distilled down into a BOSS compact pedal that slides easily into any setup. Best of all, it’s as simple to use as a standard stompbox, so you don’t need any background in synth programming to bring a new world of sonic textures to your music.


Features

  • Authentic BOSS polyphonic guitar synth in a compact pedal
  • No special pickup required—play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass
  • 121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed
  • Includes a wide variety of analog-style synth sounds, from leads, basses, and layered organs to sweeping pads and arpeggiated sequences
  • Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
  • Quickly adjust sounds to taste with Tone/Rate and Depth controls
  • Hold function for playing normal guitar over sustained synth voices
  • Blend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls
  • Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
  • Mode switch optimizes the synth engine for guitar or bass
  • Supports extended control with an external footswitch or expression pedal

Specifications

  • Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu
  • Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 2.2 M ohms
  • Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu
  • Output Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohms
  • Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
  • Bypass: Buffered bypass
  • Controls:
    • Pedal switch
    • GUITAR/BASS switch
    • TYPE knob
    • VARIATION knob
    • TONE knob
    • DEPTH knob
    • EFFECT knob
    • DIRECT knob
  • Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
  • Connectors:
    • INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • EXP/CTL jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • DC IN jack
  • Power Supply:
    • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
    • AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
  • Current Draw: 85 mA
  • Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours
    *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
  • Accessories:
    • Owner''s manual
    • Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
    • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
  • Options (sold separately):
    • AC adaptor: PSA series
    • Footswitch: FS-5U
    • Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
    • Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
  • Width: 73 mm; 2-7/8 inches
  • Depth: 129 mm; 5-1/8 inches
  • Height: 59 mm; 2-3/8 inches
  • Weight (including battery): 450 g; 1 lb
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