BossSY-1 Synthesizer Pedal
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Description
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The SY-1 makes it easier than ever to use BOSS' famous guitar synth technology in your creative projects. The 121 ultra-responsive sounds in this highly expressive tool have been compressed into a BOSS tiny pedal that easily integrates into any setup. The best part is that you don't need any previous synth programming skills to add a whole new spectrum of melodic textures to your song because it's as simple to use as a traditional stompbox.
Features
- - Authentic BOSS polyphonic guitar synth in a compact pedal
- - No special pick-up requited-play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar bass
- - 121 total sounds. (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed
- - Included 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 sound with independent level controls
- - Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
- - The mode switch optimizes the synth engine for guitar or bass
- -Â Supports extended control with an external footswitch or expression pedal
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SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Level | INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu |
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Input Impedance | INPUT, RETURN: 2.2 M ohms |
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Nominal Output Level | OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu |
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Output Impedance | OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohms |
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Recommended Load Impedance | 10 k ohms or greater |
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Bypass | Â |
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Controls | Pedal switch |
 | GUITAR/BASS switch |
 | TYPE knob |
 | VARIATION knob |
 | TONE knob |
 | DEPTH knob |
 | EFFECT knob |
 | DIRECT knob |
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Indicator | CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) |
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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 |
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Power Supply | Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) |
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Current Draw | 115 mA |
 | Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. |
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`Expected battery life under continuous use | Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information") Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) |
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Options (sold separately) | AC adaptor: PSA series |
 | Footswitch: FS-5U |
 | Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 |
 | Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5 |
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SIZE AND WEIGHT | Â |
Width | 73 mm | 2-7/8 inches |
Depth | 129 mm| 5-1/8 inches |
Height | 59 mm | 2-3/8 inches |
Weight (including battery) | 450 g | 1 lb |
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