Offering a universe of rich, analog-inspired polyphonic tones in a small footprint, the SY-200 makes it simple to weave BOSS’s 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 required—play 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 a PSA-series AC adaptor or three AA-size batteries
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, Sequence, 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 6 ohms or greater
- Bypass: Buffered bypass
- Controls: On/Off Switch, Memory/CTL 1 switch, Type Knob, Memory Knob, 1 Knob, 2 Knobs, 3 Knobs, 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: 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
- Size: 101 mm (W) x 138 mm (D) x 63 mm (H) / 4" (W) x 5-7/16" (H) x 2-1/2" (H)
- Weight: 700 g / 1 lb 9 oz (including battery)
