Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal

Take A Journey To New Sonic Frontiers With The Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal

With the SY-1, it's never been easier to infuse your creative arsenal with BOSS's legendary guitar synth technology. 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.

• 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

SPECS

• 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)

SIZE AND WEIGHT

• 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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