Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal

$98.99 ~~$441.99~~

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Boss SY-200Guitar Synthesizer Pedal Overview:

A World of Synth Tones at Your Feet

Offering a universe of rich analog-inspired polyphonic tones in a small footprint the SY-200 makes it simple to weave BOSSs expressive guitar and bass synth technology into all of your musical journeys. Building on the fun instant-gratification experience of the acclaimed SY-1 this blue inspiration machine features an expanded sound set more tone-shaping possibilities and 128 memories for storing your sonic creations. Two onboard footswitches provide deep real-time performance control and you can take things even further with external footswitches an expression pedal and MIDI.

Features

Advanced BOSS polyphonic guitar synth technology in a streamlined 200 series pedal
12 analog-style synth categories with many variations in each (171 sounds total)
Three adjustable parameters for customizing sounds
128 memories for saving and recalling sounds
Fast sound creation with hands-on controls and large display
No special pickup requiredplay rich dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass
Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
Assignable Memory/CTL 1 switch for memory change hold pitch control and more
Blend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls
Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
Selectable modes for globally optimizing the synth engine for guitar or bass
Supports extended control with up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal
Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving 3.5 mm TRS jacks (connection cables available separately)
Micro USB jack for firmware updates
Runs on PSA-series AC adaptor or three AA-size batteries

A Massive Library of Expressive Synth Tones

The SY-200 transforms your guitar or bass into a versatile analog-flavored synth ready to infuse your music with dynamic compelling and evocative new voices. This streamlined stomp gives you 171 total sounds organized in 12 intuitive categories along with adjustable parameters for customizing the tone and response. And with 128 memory locations youre able to store your favorite sounds and instantly recall them while performing.

Build Custom Sounds Fast

With the SY-200s informative display and hands-on controls its quick and easy to call up sounds and balance the direct and synth levels. All the preset synth tones have been dialed in by the BOSS engineers to be inspiring and playable right away. But if you want to go deeper you can tweak three different parameters for each sound via dedicated knobs.

Flexible Connectivity

The SY-200 smoothly integrates into your setup in a variety of ways. Patch it in your chain like a regular pedal or use the send and output jacks to route synth and straight guitar sounds to different destinations. And with the send/return loop and level knobs its possible to craft unique hybrid sounds by blending one or more pedals in parallel with different synth voices.

Powerful Real-Time Control

The SY-200 provides a massive range of control options while taking up minimal space on your pedalboard. Two customizable footswitches offer multi-functional operation with press-and-hold functionality allowing you to control synth on/off memory scrolling pitch bend synth hold and more. Expanded control is possible via external footswitches or an expression pedal and MIDI I/O is also available to interface with other MIDI-equipped pedals and devices like the ES-8 and ES-5 loop switchers.

Plug-and-Play and Latency-Free

You can use the SY-200 with any guitar or bassjust plug in with a standard 1/4-inch cable and start creating. Thanks to custom DSP and the latest BOSS innovations youll enjoy latency-free performance thats a natural extension of your instrument letting you play freely without altering your normal technique in any way.

Supercharge Your Music with a Diverse Range of Sounds

The SY-200 is loaded with a large library of synthesizer tones to inspire new ideas and bring fresh voices to your music.

LEADA wide range of sounds suitable for single-note soloing.

PADFull tones that work great with chords from layered pads to synth brass and more.

STRINGClassic analog-style strings including layered voices and sweeping textures.

BELLPercussive synth sounds with metallic resonance.

ORGANA large selection of organ sounds including many with rotary-style modulation.

BASSFat synth bass sounds including filtered and sub-octave tones.

DUALFat synth tones with stacked oscillators.

SWEEPDynamic sounds with expressive and engaging movement.

NOISEClassic analog-style synth noise. Great for percussive sounds and dramatic effects.

SFXA variety of synth sound effects including explosive one-shot sounds animated pitch/filter voices and more.

SEQPulsating sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes.

ARPEGGIOGenerate rhythmic arpeggios based on the notes you play.

Specifications

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Modes
12 modes
LEAD PAD STRING BELL ORGAN BASS DUAL SWEEP NOISE SFX SEQ ARPEGGIO
Memory: 128
Nominal Input Level: INPUT RETURN: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level: INPUT RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT RETURN: 2 M ohms
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT SEND: -10 dBu
Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT SEND: +7 dBu
Output Impedance: OUTPUT SEND: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass
Controls
ON/OFF switch MEMORY/CTL 1 switch
TYPE knob MEMORY knob 1 knob 2 knob 3 knob D. LEVEL knob E. LEVEL knob VARIATION knob
MENU button EXIT button
Display: Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots backlit LCD)
Connectors
INPUT jack OUTPUT jack SEND jack RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 2 3/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
DC IN jack
USB port: USB micro B-type (program update only)
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA LR6) x 3 AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw: 230 mA
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use
Alkaline: Approx. 5 Hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA LR6) x 3
Rubber foot x 4