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Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal for Electric Guitar
SKU: BSSY1 MFR: SY-1
$197.99
Key Features
- Explore a universe of synth sounds with the versatile Boss SY-1 guitar synthesizer pedal.
- Effortlessly transform your guitar or bass with 121 inspiring synth types using this effects pedal.
- Achieve unique soundscapes with the SY-1's tone and depth controls, perfect for sound experimentation.
- Integrate external effects using the send/return loop for a customized, expansive sound palette.
- Compact and durable Boss design ensures years of reliable performance on stage or in the studio.
- Enjoy easy integration with your existing pedalboard, powered by a standard 9V battery (included).
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About Boss SY-1
With the innovative SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal for Electric Guitar, you can effortlessly explore new sonic territories. This high-quality pedal, crafted by the reputable Boss brand, is a compact yet powerful tool that brings the legendary guitar synth technology to your fingertips. It's packed with 121 ultra-responsive, polyphonic sounds, all condensed into a user-friendly stompbox that integrates seamlessly into any setup.
The SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal is as simple to use as a standard stompbox, making it a perfect choice for musicians who want to add a new dimension of sonic textures to their music without needing any background in synth programming. It's designed to transform any guitar or bass into a versatile synthesizer, offering a wide range of analog-style synth sounds.
This durable pedal is equipped with custom DSP and the latest BOSS innovations, ensuring a latency-free performance that feels like a natural extension of your instrument. You can play freely and organically without any alteration to your normal technique.
The SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal is a treasure trove of synth sounds, featuring 11 categories and 121 total sounds. From expressive leads, sweeping pads, layered organs, to fat basses, it offers an enormous array of synth colors. It also includes a variety of rhythmic synth patterns that are perfect for jamming.
The SY-1 is designed to fit into any rig. It can be dropped into a serial pedal chain like any other stomp, but with the send/return loop and dedicated mix controls, it's also possible to blend one or more pedals in parallel with the SY-1's synth voices. This versatile pedal also offers real-time control to enhance your performances.
The SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal for Electric Guitar is a comprehensive and versatile tool for guitar players, offering a wide range of features such as analog-digital, harmony & octave, loop switcher, and multi-effects. It's the perfect tool to infuse your creative arsenal with a new world of sonic possibilities.
Boss SY-1 Features
- Authentic BOSS polyphonic guitar synth in a compact pedal
- No special pickup required-play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass
- 121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed
- Includes 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 sounds with independent level controls
- Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
- Mode switch optimizes the synth engine for guitar or bass
- Supports extended control with an external footswitch or expression pedal