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
Manufacturer: Boss
Model: SY-1
Warranty: See manufacturer website for details
SKU: I614968-N-0
UPC: #761294514382
Listing ID: NA93239