With the SY-1, it’s never been easier to infuse your creative arsenal with BOSS’s 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, it’s as simple to use as a standard stompbox, so you don’t need any background in synth programming to bring a new world of sonic textures to your music.

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu

Input Impedance

• INPUT, RETURN: 2.2 M ohms

Nominal Output Level

• OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu

Output Impedance

• OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

• 10 k ohms or greater

Bypass

• Buffered bypass

Controls

• Pedal switch
• GUITAR/BASS switch
• TYPE knob
• VARIATION knob
• TONE knob
• DEPTH knob
• EFFECT knob
• DIRECT knob

Indicator

• CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

Connectors

• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP/CTL jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• DC IN jack

Power Supply

• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
• AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw

• 85 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours

*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

• Owner's manual
• Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately)

• AC adaptor: PSA series
• Footswitch: FS-5U
• Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
• Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

Size and Weight

Width

• 73 mm / 2-7/8 inches

Depth

129 mm / 5-1/8 inches

Height

59 mm / 2-3/8 inches

Weight (including battery)

450 g / 1 lb

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.