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(B-Stock) SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

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(B-Stock) SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Specifications

Product features

Adapter included
No
Centre positive/negative
Centre negative
Complete
Yes
Sustainable product
Not specified
Extra guitar pickup required
No
Original packaging
Damaged
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Stereo output
No
True bypass
No
Power supply plug
Barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Can be powered by battery
Yes
Voltage
9 V

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
500 gr
Dimensions
15,0 x 10,0 x 6,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Boss synth effect pedal
  • model: SY-1 Synthesizer
  • 121 synth sounds in 11 categories
  • sound types:
    • Lead 1+ 2
    • Pad
    • Bass
    • STR
    • Organ
    • Bell
    • SFX 1 / 2
    • SEQ 1 / 2
  • controls: effect, direct, tone / rate, depth, variation, type
  • switches: on/off (sound hold)
  • inputs: mono jack input, mono jack return, jack exp / ctl
  • outputs: mono-jack, mono-jack send
  • power supply: 9V DC (not included) or 85V battery (included)
  • dimensions: 129 x 73 x 59 mm
  • weight: 450 g
Recommended price £177
£173 incl. 20% VAT
Online stock status: In stock

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Specifications

Product features

Adapter included
No
Centre positive/negative
Centre negative
Complete
Yes
Sustainable product
Not specified
Extra guitar pickup required
No
Original packaging
Damaged
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Stereo output
No
True bypass
No
Power supply plug
Barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Can be powered by battery
Yes
Voltage
9 V

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
500 gr
Dimensions
15,0 x 10,0 x 6,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Boss synth effect pedal
  • model: SY-1 Synthesizer
  • 121 synth sounds in 11 categories
  • sound types:
    • Lead 1+ 2
    • Pad
    • Bass
    • STR
    • Organ
    • Bell
    • SFX 1 / 2
    • SEQ 1 / 2
  • controls: effect, direct, tone / rate, depth, variation, type
  • switches: on/off (sound hold)
  • inputs: mono jack input, mono jack return, jack exp / ctl
  • outputs: mono-jack, mono-jack send
  • power supply: 9V DC (not included) or 85V battery (included)
  • dimensions: 129 x 73 x 59 mm
  • weight: 450 g

B-stock information

Warranty
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
Complete
Yes
Original packaging
Damaged
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)

What is a B-stock product?

A product becomes B-stock when it can no longer be sold as new. It can simply be a product that has been returned by a customer or it may have packaging that is damaged or missing. It’s possible that the product itself may show slight signs of use or damage too. All B-stock products are fully checked to ensure that they work properly and you can find details of why the product is a B-stock in the information above.

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Original packaging

Packaging in good condition: undamaged (sticky tape residue may be visible)
Packaging damaged: box has dents, tears and/or holes
Packaging missing: replaced with a Bax Music box

State of product:

New: the product itself is new, but the packaging may not look new
Signs of use (no damage or scratches): smudges, fingerprints and/or dust
Scratches/damage: product has scratches and/or damage

Can I return a B-stock product?

Yes! Our 30-Day Trial Period also applies to B-stock products.

Do B-stock products come with a warranty?

Yes! Our usual Bax Music warranty also applies to most B-stock products.

Product information

Product no: 5000-0027-8610

General

By cramming the SY-1 into a classic stomp box housing, Boss offers synthesizer effects without the need for a separate MIDI controller. Simply plug in your guitar to try out each of the 121 synth-style sounds. A different effect can be selected by combining one of the 11 different synths with one of the 11 versions summoned by the Variation knob. A special DSP ensures latency-free operation and tight polyphonic tracking and, should you want to add another external effect pedal to the mix, you can easily do so using the built-in mono effects loop.

SY-1 Synthesizer: Ultimate Control

Naturally, all the classics such as leads, synth basses, pads and string sounds come included in the SY-1. However, this Boss pedal also gives you a number of bell-like sounds, organs and sequencer patterns to experiment with. The two, concentric potmeters on the left give you control over a decent number of parameters, including timbre and speed, and you can use the Depth setting to determine the vertical range of the sound. The left-most stacked knob lets you mix the SY-1 effect sound with your cleans and any synth sounds can be easily sustained by holding down the foot switch.. Hook up any external footswitch to gain extensive control over octave changes and pace.

Tips or comments about this product

  • Please note: This pedal does not include a power supply.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (10)

4.8
10 reviews

Rating

5 stars 8 4 stars 2 3 stars 0 2 stars 0 1 star 0
5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

The most versatile pedal ever. Team it to an expression pedal and you have hours of fun breathing new life into your existing repertoire. It's the same physical size as the std Boss pedals so fits neatly into an existing pedal line. The best accessory I've bought in years :)
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Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Geweldig leuk apparaat. Verrijking van je traditionele gitaar geluid. Echt een aanrader en dat voor dit geld. Dikke duim omhoog 👍.
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5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Geweldig leuk apparaat. Verrijking van je traditionele gitaar geluid. Echt een aanrader en dat voor dit geld. Dikke duim omhoog 👍.
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5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Pédale très intéressante qui donne accès à des sonorités variées. Les réglages sont efficaces, il y a une interaction entre les réglages tone et depth. La pédale est bien sensible à l’attaque de la guitare. Sur les sons lead et bass notamment lorsqu’on joue plus fort cela a un effet sur l’ouverture du filtre (plus d’aigus).
Les sons se prêtent bien à tout ce qui est « ambient » dès lors qu’on ajoute d’autres effets (delay, reverb).
Cette pédale nécessite du temps pour être maîtrisée. Il faut chercher et tâtonner pour aboutir au son souhaité avec des résultats surprenants. Ex : SFX 1 variation 3 avec vibrato, octaver et grosse reverb = son type choir.
Très satisfait de cet achat. Livraison très rapide.
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5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Absolutely bonkers synth noises, perfect for guitar and bass. Endless fun!
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4 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Fijn pedaal. Veel verschillende geluiden, ook per type geluid nog tien verschillende variaties. Veel om te proberen en experimenteren. Bij single coils werkt tracking beter op de dikkere snaren of tenminste op de lagere frets.

In het algemeen wel positief, zoals altijd bij Boss goed afgewerkt, veel alles voelt dergelijk. Een aanrader als aan het experimenteren met je guitar geluid binnen redelijke budget ben!
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5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Top pedaal. Veel mogelijkheden. Kost wel even tijd om onder de knie te krijgen. Maat dat is ook de reden dat je zoiets koopt toch?
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5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Fantastisch pedaaltje! Verschillende synthesizerklanken en andere special effects aan boord.Stimuleert creativiteit! Is een rijke aanvulling op mijn pedalenarsenaal. Zoals steeds oerdegelijke kwaliteit van Boss gegarandeerd.
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5 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Voor basguitaar een goede synthesizer. Veel mogelijkheden voor verschillende sounds. Uiteraard beperkter dan een synthesizer, maar misschien doet de nieuwe topversie hier wel iets aan sy1000. Deze sy1 meer voor mijn budget. Verder op de bouw niets aan te merken, goede boss kwaliteit. En sneller geleverd dan voorzien in de nalevering.
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4 / 5

Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Goede synth symulatie geen vervanger voor een echte synthesizer, goede tracking.De EXP uitgang is geschikt als taptempo pedal of als expressionpedal 121 geluiden , maar veel sounds lijken veel op elkaar , gebruiks vriendelijk , echt een Boss pedaal , goed ,stevig ,iedereen krijgt er geluid uit.fijn pedaal , concurrent van de EHX 9 series (De EHX monosynth heeft een slechte tracking.).......ps ;Boss SY-1 gekocht bij de concurent , deze kon meteen leveren.Bij Bax in Juli 2019 besteld, gaven 4 werkdagen op, in oktober nog niet leverbaar , 6x in Juli/augustus geannuleerd,maar op besteloverzicht staat hij nog altijd niet geannuleerd,De administratie is waardeloos bij Bax.
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