BOSS - SY-200 GUITAR Synthesizer

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.



Standard 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





SPECS

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.