BOSS SY1 Synthesizer Guitar Effects Pedal

This amazingly expressive tool is filled with 121 ultra-responsive sounds, all distilled down into a BOSS compact pedal that slides easily into any setup. Best of all, it’s as simple to use as a standard stompbox, so you don’t need any background in synth programming to bring a new world of sonic textures to your music. 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 Specifications Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 2.2 M ohms Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu Output Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohms Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater Bypass: Buffered bypass Controls: Pedal switch GUITAR/BASS switch TYPE knob VARIATION knob TONE knob DEPTH knob EFFECT knob DIRECT knob Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) 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 Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) Current Draw: 85 mA Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Accessories: Owner''s manual Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information) Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) 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 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