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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 2.2 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Current Draw: 85 mA (DC 9 V)
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

Controls

• Pedal switch
• GUITAR/BASS switch
• TYPE knob
• VARIATION knob
• TONE knob
• DEPTH knob
• EFFECT knob
• DIRECT knob

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

• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
• AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours
• *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

• Alkaline Battery(9V, 6FR61)
• Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTE,” and “Information”)

Options (sold separately)

• AC adaptor: PSA series

Size & Weight

• Size Dimensions: 73 x 129 x 59 mm (2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches)
• Weight (including battery): 450 g(16 oz)

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: SY-1
SKU: I614968-N-4-WHXC
UPC: 761294514382

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