The BOSS SY - 1 is a game - changer for guitarists. It effortlessly brings BOSS's world - famous guitar synth technology into your creative toolkit. Housed in a compact BOSS pedal, it offers 121 ultra - responsive sounds, making it a breeze to fit into any setup. The best part? It's as easy to use as a regular stompbox, so you don't need synth programming skills to add new sonic textures to your music. Key features include an authentic polyphonic guitar synth in a small package, no need for a special pickup as it can produce rich synth tones with any guitar or bass. There are 121 sounds in 11 types and 11 variations, ready to play without programming knowledge. It has a wide range of analog - style synth sounds, zero - latency performance for free musical expression, easy sound adjustment with Tone/Rate and Depth controls, a hold function for playing normal guitar over synth voices, independent level controls to blend synth and normal guitar sounds, a parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals, a mode switch for guitar or bass optimization, and support for external footswitch or expression pedal control.
Using the BOSS SY - 1 is super easy. First, connect it to your guitar or bass. You don't need a special pickup, so any instrument will work. Turn it on, and you're ready to explore the 121 sounds right away. No programming knowledge is required. Use the Tone/Rate and Depth controls to quickly adjust the sounds to your liking. If you want to play normal guitar over a sustained synth voice, use the hold function. You can blend the synth and normal guitar sounds using the independent level controls. The mode switch can be set according to whether you're using a guitar or a bass. For easy integration with other pedals on your board, use the parallel send/return loop. You can also connect an external footswitch or expression pedal for extended control. As for maintenance, keep the pedal clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. When not in use, store it in a safe place. And if you're traveling, make sure to pack it securely to prevent any damage.
