BOSS / SY-1 Synthesizer

New generation polyphonic guitar/bass synthesizer. Inherits the innovative synth machine SY-300 technology without dedicated PU. With 11 kinds of variations, 11 kinds of sound styles, 121 kinds of rich sounds, you can get your favorite synth sound. Excellent expandability with send/return and EXP terminals. High versatility. Provides new sound expression possibilities to guitar/bass easily.

■ Features
・Compact pedal-type polyphonic guitar synthesizer
・Can be used with any guitar/bass without special pickup
・Instantly select 121 synth sounds (11 types, 11 variations)
・Synth lead/bass synth/heavy organ sound/spread pad sound/
・Equipped with a variety of analog-style synth sounds, including rhythmic sequence sounds
・Latency-free natural playing comfort
・TONE/RATE and DEPTH knobs allow quick adjustment to the ideal sound
・HOLD function that allows you to play with guitar sound while synth sound is sustained
・Guitar and synth sound volume can be independently adjusted/blended with two axis knobs
・SEND/RETURN terminal that can be connected in parallel with an external pedal
・GUITAR/BASS switch optimizes for instruments that use a synth engine
・External footswitch or expression pedal can be added

■ Sound type list
LEAD 1/2: Wide range sound suitable for solos and leads
PAD: Soft pad sound that fills gaps in the sound
BASS: Fat bass synth sound
STR: classic synth strings sound
ORGAN: Various organ sounds
BELL: Metallic sound
SFX 1/2: Sound effects and unique sounds
SEQ 1/2: Sound with rhythmically changing pitch and sound quality

■ Main specifications
● Regular input level {INPUT, RETURN: -20dBu}
● Input impedance INPUT, RETURN: 2.2MΩ
● Nominal output level OUTPUT, SEND: -20dBu
● Output impedance OUTPUT, SEND: 1kΩ
● Recommended load impedance: 10kΩ or more.
● Bypass: Buffered bypass
● Controls: Pedal switch, GUITAR/BASS switch, TYPE knob, VARIATION knob, TONE knob, DEPTH knob, EFFECT knob, DIRECT knob
● Indicator: CHECK indicator (also used for battery check)
● Connection terminal INPUT terminal: Standard type, OUTPUT terminal: Standard type, SEND terminal: Standard type
RETURN terminal: Standard type, EXP/CTL terminal: Stereo standard type, DC IN terminal
Power supply: Alkaline battery (9V type), AC adapter (sold separately)
● Current consumption: 85mA
● Battery life during continuous use (depending on usage) Alkaline battery: approx. 3 hours
● External dimensions: 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
● Weight (including batteries): 450g
● Accessories: Warranty, instruction manual, flyer (safety precautions, precautions for use, service window), alkaline battery (9V type, already connected to the main unit)
● Sold separately AC Adapter: PSA-100, Footswitch: FS-5U, Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7, Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5