BOSS SY-1 SYNTHESIZER GUITAR EFFECTS PEDAL BOXED

Condition

Pre-Owned.

In VERY GOOD condition. 

Works great. 

DETAILS

Elevate your musical creativity with the BOSS SY-1, a compact guitar synthesizer pedal that integrates seamlessly into any setup. This innovative pedal brings BOSS’s renowned guitar synth technology to your fingertips with 121 ultra-responsive sounds, all housed in a standard stompbox that's as easy to use as your favorite overdrive pedal. No programming skills are required, making it a perfect addition for any guitarist or bassist looking to explore new sonic textures.

Key Features

• Authentic BOSS Polyphonic Synth: Delivers rich, dynamic synth tones without needing a special pickup.
• 121 Total Sounds: Includes a variety of analog-style synth sounds such as leads, basses, layered organs, sweeping pads, and arpeggiated sequences.
• Latency-Free Performance: Ensures unrestricted musical expression with no lag.
• User-Friendly Controls: Adjust sounds easily with the Tone/Rate and Depth controls.
• Hold Function: Play normal guitar over sustained synth voices.
• Blend Controls: Mix synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls.
• Parallel Send/Return Loop: Integrate other pedals on your board effortlessly.
• Guitar/Bass Mode Switch: Optimizes the synth engine for your instrument.
• External Control Support: Use with an external footswitch or expression pedal for extended control.

Expressive Synth Sounds, No Programming Needed

Transform any guitar or bass into a versatile synthesizer with the BOSS SY-1. Built on advanced technology from the SY-300, this pedal offers a wide selection of polyphonic synth sounds, allowing you to play both single notes and chords with ease.

Plug-and-Play and Latency-Free

Connect the SY-1 to any guitar or bass using a standard 1/4-inch cable for an easy, plug-and-play experience. BOSS’s custom DSP ensures latency-free performance, so you can play naturally without altering your technique.

A Universe of Synth Sounds

With 11 categories and 121 total sounds, the SY-1 offers an expansive array of synth colors, including expressive leads, sweeping pads, layered organs, fat basses, and rhythmic synth patterns. Use the Tone/Rate and Depth knobs to tailor any synth voice to your liking.

Integrate Seamlessly with Any Rig

The SY-1 fits perfectly into a serial pedal chain but also allows for parallel blending of other pedals using its send/return loop and dedicated mix controls. Route synth and guitar sounds to separate destinations for versatile live-performance and recording setups.

Enhance Performances with Real-Time Control

Sustain the last-played synth sound by pressing and holding the pedal switch, allowing you to play regular guitar over it. Connect an external footswitch for tap tempo and octave-shift effects, or an expression pedal for continuous Tone/Rate control.

SY-1 Sound Types

• LEAD 1/2: Ideal for single-note soloing.
• PAD: Full tones for chords, including layered pads and synth brass.
• BASS: Fat synth bass sounds, including filtered and sub-octave tones.
• STR: Classic analog-style strings with layered voices and textures.
• ORGAN: A variety of organ sounds with rotary-style modulation.
• BELL: Percussive synth sounds with metallic resonance.
• SFX 1/2: Synth sound effects, including one-shot sounds and animated voices.
• SEQ 1/2: Pulsating sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes.

Specifications

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 2.2 M ohms
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 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

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

Battery Life

• Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours (varies with use conditions)

Explore a new world of sonic possibilities with the BOSS SY-1 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal and enhance your musical expression effortlessly.