Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effects Pedal

Description

BOSS SY-1 SYNTHESIZER EFFECT PEDAL

From Boss-Roland's research, the new SY1 has finally arrived.

The Boss SY-1 is the brand-new synthesizer from Boss, a brand historically known for its concept of high-quality effects at affordable prices.

Here are some of its features:

A true polyphonic BOSS guitar synth in a compact pedal

No special pickup required: play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass

121 tones in total (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play without any programming knowledge

Includes a wide selection of analog synth sounds: leads, basses, layered organs, pads, and arpeggiated sequences

Zero latency for unrestricted musical expressiveness

Quick sound customization with Tone/Rate and Depth controls

Hold function to play normal guitar over synth voices

Mix synth and guitar sound with independent level controls

Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals

Mode switch optimizes the synthesis engine for guitar or bass

Supports extended control via an external footswitch or expression pedal

• LEAD 1/2—A wide range of sounds perfect for solo parts.

• PAD—Timbres that work great with chords, from complex pads to synth brass and much more.

• BASS—Robust synthetic bass sounds, including filtered and “sub-octave” tones.

• STR—Classic analog-style strings, including layered voices and moving textures.

• ORGAN—A wide selection of organ sounds, including various rotary-speaker style modulations.

• BELL—Percussive synth tones with metallic resonances.

• SFX 1/2—A variety of synth sound effects, including explosive “one-shot” sounds, voices with pitch/filter, and more.

• SEQ 1/2—Sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes.

Specifications

Nominal Input LevelINPUT, RETURN: -20 dBuInput ImpedanceINPUT, RETURN: 2.2 M ohmsNominal Output LevelOUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohmsRecommended Load Impedance10 k ohms or greaterBypassBuffered bypassControlsPedal switch

GUITAR/BASS switch

TYPE knob

VARIATION knob

TONE knob

DEPTH knob

EFFECT knob

DIRECT knobIndicatorCHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)ConnectorsINPUT 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 jackPower SupplyAlkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)Current Draw85 mAExpected battery life under continuous useAlkaline: Approx. 3 hours

*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.AccessoriesOwner'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

Depth 129 mm

Height 59 mm

Weight (including battery) 450 g