Boss SY-200 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

A World of Synth Tones at Your Feet 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. More A Massive Library of Expressive Synth Tones The SY-200 transforms your guitar or bass into a versatile analog-flavored synth, ready to infuse your music with dynamic, compelling, and evocative new voices. This streamlined stomp gives you 171 total sounds organized in 12 intuitive categories, along with adjustable parameters for customizing the tone and response. And with 128 memory locations, you’re able to store your favorite sounds and instantly recall them while performing. Supercharge Your Music with a Diverse Range of Sounds The SY-200 is loaded with a large library of synthesizer tones to inspire new ideas and bring fresh voices to your music. LEAD—A wide range of sounds suitable for single-note soloing. PAD—Full tones that work great with chords, from layered pads to synth brass and more. STRING—Classic analog-style strings, including layered voices and sweeping textures. BELL—Percussive synth sounds with metallic resonance. ORGAN—A large selection of organ sounds, including many with rotary-style modulation. BASS—Fat synth bass sounds, including filtered and sub-octave tones. DUAL—Fat synth tones with stacked oscillators. SWEEP—Dynamic sounds with expressive and engaging movement. NOISE—Classic analog-style synth noise. Great for percussive sounds and dramatic effects. SFX—A variety of synth sound effects, including explosive one-shot sounds, animated pitch/filter voices, and more. SEQ—Pulsating sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes. ARPEGGIO—Generate rhythmic arpeggios based on the notes you play. 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. 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