Boss SY-1 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal

Boss SY-1 Guitar 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.

The SY-1 transforms any guitar or bass into a versatile synthesizer that’s fun, inspiring, and ready to play. Backed by advanced tech first developed for the SY-300, this super-cool pedal delivers a huge selection of analog-style synth sounds while occupying minimal space on your board. What’s more, all the sounds are polyphonic, allowing you to play both single notes and chords.

The SY-1 can be used with any guitar or bass via a standard 1/4-inch cable, providing an easy, plug-and-play experience. Thanks to custom DSP and the latest BOSS innovations, the SY-1 offers latency-free performance that’s a natural extension of your instrument, letting you to play freely and organically without altering your normal technique in any way. 

Highlights

SY-1 Sound Types

• LEAD 1/2—A wide range of sounds suitable for single-note soloing.
• PAD—Full tones that work great with chords, from layered pads to synth brass and more.
• BASS—Fat synth bass sounds, including filtered and sub-octave tones.
• STR—Classic analog-style strings, including layered voices and sweeping textures.
• ORGAN—A large selection of organ sounds, including many with rotary-style modulation.
• BELL—Percussive synth sounds with metallic resonance.
• SFX 1/2—A variety of synth sound effects, including explosive one-shot sounds, animated pitch/filter voices, and more.
• SEQ 1/2—Pulsating sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes. 

Specifications

• Pedal Type: Guitar Synthesizer
• Effects: Strings, Bass, Layered Pads, Lead, Bell, SFX 1/2, Pulsating
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (return)
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (main out), 1 x 1/4" (send)
• Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" TRS (expression/control)
• Bypass Switching: Buffered Bypass
• Power Source: 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
• Power Usage: 85mA
• Batteries: 1 x 9V
• Height: 2.37"
• Width: 2.87"
• Depth: 5.12"
• Weight: 1 lb.
• Manufacturer Part Number: SY-1 

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