Building on the fun, instant-gratification experience of the acclaimed SY-1, this blue inspiration machine features an expanded sound set, more tone-shaping possibilities, and 128 memories for storing your sonic creations.

Two onboard footswitches provide deep real-time performance control, and you can take things even further with external footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI.

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Features

• Advanced BOSS polyphonic guitar synth technology in a streamlined 200 series pedal
• 12 analog-style synth categories with many variations in each (171 sounds total)
• Three adjustable parameters for customizing sounds
• 128 memories for saving and recalling sounds
• Fast sound creation with hands-on controls and large display
• No special pickup required—play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass
• Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
• Assignable Memory/CTL 1 switch for memory change, hold, pitch control, and more
• Blend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls
• Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
• Selectable modes for globally optimizing the synth engine for guitar or bass
• Supports extended control with up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal
• Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving 3.5 mm TRS jacks (connection cables available separately)
• Micro USB jack for firmware updates
• Runs on PSA-series AC adaptor or three AA-size batteries

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Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Modes: 12 modes, LEAD, PAD, STRING, BELL, ORGAN, BASS, DUAL, SWEEP, NOISE, SFX, SEQ, ARPEGGIO
• Memory: 128
• Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu
• Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 2 M ohms
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: +7 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Controls:
  
  • ON/OFF switch, MEMORY/CTL 1 switch
  • TYPE knob, MEMORY knob, 1 knob, 2 knob, 3 knob, D. LEVEL knob, E. LEVEL knob, VARIATION knob
  • MENU button, EXIT button
• Display: Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
• Connectors:
  
  • INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, SEND jack, RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
  • CTL 2, 3/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
  • DC IN jack
  • USB port: USB micro B-type (program update only)
• Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3, AC adaptor (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 230 mA
• Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use: Alkaline: Approx. 5 Hours
  * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
• Accessories:
  
  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
  • Rubber foot x 4
• Options (sold separately):
  
  • AC adaptor: PSA-S series
  • Footswitch: FS-5U
  • Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
  • Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
  • MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
• SIZE AND WEIGHT
  
  • Width: 101 mm; 4 inches
  • Depth: 138 mm; 5-7/16 inches
  • Height: 63 mm; 2-1/2 inches
  • Height (including rubber foot): 65 mm; 2-9/16 inches
  • Weight: 630 g; 1 lb 7 oz
  • Weight (including battery): 700 g; 1 lb 9 oz