{"product_id":"boss-sy1-guitar-effects","title":"BOSS SY1 - Guitar Effects","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the SY-1 itrs never been easier to infuse your creative arsenal with BOSSrs legendary guitar synth technology. 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 itrs as simple to use as a standard stompbox so you donrt need any background in synth programming to bring a new world of sonic textures to your music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic BOSS polyphonic guitar synth in a compact pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo special pickup requiredmdash;play rich dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations) all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a wide variety of analog-style synth sounds from leads basses and layered organs to sweeping pads and arpeggiated sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly adjust sounds to taste with Tone\/Rate and Depth controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold function for playing normal guitar over sustained synth voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel send\/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode switch optimizes the synth engine for guitar or bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports extended control with an external footswitch or expression pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExpressive Synth Sounds` No Programming Needed\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SY-1 transforms any guitar or bass into a versatile synthesizer that’s fun` inspiring` and ready to play. Backed by advanced tech first developed for the SY-300` this super-cool pedal delivers a huge selection of analog-style synth sounds while occupying minimal space on your board. What’s more` all the sounds are polyphonic` allowing you to play both single notes and chords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlug-and-Play and Latency-Free\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SY-1 can be used with any guitar or bass via a standard 1\/4-inch cable` providing an easy` plug-and-play experience. Thanks to custom DSP and the latest BOSS innovations` the SY-1 offers latency-free performance that’s a natural extension of your instrument` letting you to play freely and organically without altering your normal technique in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eA Universe of Synth Sounds Inside\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 11 categories and 121 total sounds` the SY-1 puts an enormous array of synth colors at your fingertips. Expressive leads` sweeping pads` layered organs` fat basses` and more are all on tap` plus a variety of rhythmic synth patterns that are a blast to jam with. And with the grab-and-go Tone\/Rate and Depth knobs` you’re able to adjust any synth voice just how you like` including changing the pitch on some sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAt Home in Any Rig\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a standard BOSS compact` the SY-1 drops into a serial pedal chain like any other stomp. But with the send\/return loop and dedicated mix controls` it’s also possible to blend one or more pedals in parallel with the SY-1’s synth voices. For example` you can patch drive pedals in the loop` and then send the combined output to mod` delay` and reverb pedals for overall processing. The send can be used as a direct out as well` enabling you to route synth and guitar sounds to separate destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEnhance Performances with Real-Time Control\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SY-1 offers a numbers of ways to make your synth performances even more dynamic and expressive. Pressing and holding the pedal switch sustains the last-played synth sound` allowing you to jam with regular guitar over the top. You can also connect an external footswitch for tap tempo and octave-shift effects` or plug in an expression pedal for continuous Tone\/Rate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSY-1 Sound Types\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• LEAD 1\/2—A wide range of sounds suitable for single-note soloing.\u003cbr\u003en• PAD—Full tones that work great with chords` from layered pads to synth brass and more.\u003cbr\u003en• BASS—Fat synth bass sounds` including filtered and sub-octave tones.\u003cbr\u003en• STR—Classic analog-style strings` including layered voices and sweeping textures.\u003cbr\u003en• ORGAN—A large selection of organ sounds` including many with rotary-style modulation.\u003cbr\u003en• BELL—Percussive synth sounds with metallic resonance.\u003cbr\u003en• SFX 1\/2—A variety of synth sound effects` including explosive one-shot sounds` animated pitch\/filter voices` and more.\u003cbr\u003en• SEQ 1\/2—Pulsating sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003en\u0026gt;* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdt class=\"\\\u0026lt;\/p\"\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e","brand":"Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619748671778,"sku":"SY1","price":415.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0066\/2818\/files\/sy-1_main__15614.1587101988.1280.1280_f4af366f-48b9-4482-a26f-1c4dc23e3596.jpg?v=1790232673","url":"https:\/\/guitar.com.au\/products\/boss-sy1-guitar-effects","provider":"Guitar World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}