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 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, 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 Options (sold separately): AC adaptor: PSA-S series Footswitch: FS-5U Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5 MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535 SIZE AND WEIGHT Width: 101 mm; 4 inches Depth: 138 mm; 5-7/16 inches Height: 63 mm; 2-1/2 inches Height (including rubber foot): 65 mm; 2-9/16 inches Weight: 630 g; 1 lb 7 oz Weight (including battery): 700 g; 1 lb 9 oz