Boss Sy-1 Synthesiser Guitar Pedal
Boss Sy-1 Guitar Synthesiser Pedal with 121 Sounds
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Boss - 'SY-1'
Synthesizer Pedal
New Sonic FrontiersWith 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.
Amazing Features
• Play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass with no special pickup required
• Blend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls
• Hold function for playing normal guitar over sustained synth voices
• Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
• 121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations)
Expressive Synth Sounds
No Programming NeededThe SY-1 turns any guitar or bass into a versatile synthesizer that’s enjoyable, inspiring, and ready to play.
Developed by advanced technology first created for the SY-300, this entertaining pedal provides a massive range of analog-style synth sounds whilst only taking up minimal space on your board.
An incredible feature is that all the sounds are polyphonic, which lets you play both single notes and chords.
Plug-And-Play
Latency-FreeThe SY-1 can be used with any guitar or bass using a standard 1/4-inch cable, giving you an easy, plug-and-play set up. Thanks to custom DSP and the latest BOSS creations, the SY-1 provides latency-free performance that’s a natural addition to your rig. The SY-1 lets you to play freely and organically without changing your own technique in any way.
A Universe of Synth Sounds
Express YourselfWith 11 categories and 121 total sounds, the SY-1 puts a huge range of synth sounds at your fingertips.
Expressive leads, sweeping pads, layered organs, wide basses, and more are all on tap, along with a variety of rhythmic synth patterns that are a you to play with.
With the grab-and-go Tone/Rate and Depth knobs, you’re able to shape any synth voice as you wish, you can even changing the pitch on some of the sounds.
Suitable For Any Rig
Easily IntegratedAs a standard BOSS compact, the SY-1 fits right into a serial pedal chain like any other stompbox. But with the send/return loop and dedicated mix controls, you can also blend one or more pedals in parallel with the SY-1’s synth voices.
For instance, you can patch drive pedals in the loop, and then send the combined output to mod, delay, and reverb pedals for overall processing. The send can be used as a direct out as well, alloqing you to route synth and guitar sounds to separate destinations.
Enhance Performances
Real-Time ControlThe SY-1 gives you multiple ways to make your synth performances even more diverse and expressive. Pressing and holding the pedal switch sustains the last-played synth sound, giving you the ability to jam with regular guitar over the top.
You can also connect an external footswitch for tap tempo and octave-shift effects, or plug in an expression pedal for continuous Tone/Rate control.
BOSS SY-1 Synthesizer featuring Thomas McRocklin
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | 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 |
| Dimensions | Width: 73 mm Depth: 129 mm Height: 59 mm |
| Weight (including battery) | 450 g / 1 lb |
