Boss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer

Faithfully Reproduce the Classic Sound Characteristics of Analog Synthesizers with Enhanced Punch and Power – The Boss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer Pedal

The BOSS SYB-3 was the world’s first bass synthesizer to be packed into a compact pedal, and it found favor with experimentalists and tone aficionados alike. Today, the next-generation bass-synth pedal has arrived: the SYB-5. Utilizing the latest in DSP technology, the SYB-5 faithfully reproduces the classic sound characteristics of analog synthesizers with enhanced punch and power.

• 11 DSP variations of saw, square, and pulse synth waves
• Enhanced Wave Shape mode provides sharper sounds
• Hold notes with the onboard pedal and jam over the top
• Control filter cutoff and LFO rate via EV-5 Expression Pedal (sold separately)

In the Box

• Owner’s manual
• Mode Label
• Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu

Output Impedance: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

Bypass: Buffered bypass

Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Options (sold separately): PSA series AC adaptor, Roland EV-5/BOSS EV-30, FV-500L, or FV-500HSIZE Expression pedal

Controls

• MODE knob
• DECAY/RATE knob
• FREQ/RES(Frequency/Resonance) knob
• EFFECT/DIRECT(Effect Level/Direct Level) knob
• Pedal switch

Connectors

• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT A(MONO)/OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
• DC IN jack

Power Supply

• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22), or AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
  Current Draw: 50 mA
• Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline, Approx. 6 hours/Carbon, Approx. 2 hours
  *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: SYB-5
SKU: I154345-N-0-WHXA
UPC: 761294086520

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