SY-1 BOSS

With the SY-1, expanding your creative arsenal with legendary BOSS guitar synth technology has never been easier. This surprisingly expressive tool in a compact BOSS pedal format is packed with 121 ultra-responsive sounds that will fit easily into any setup. It’s as easy to use as a classic compact pedal. You don’t need any synth programming knowledge to build your new world of sonic textures.

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 (9V, 6LR61)
AC adapter (PSA series: sold separately)Current Draw85 mAExpected battery life under continuous use Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.AccessoriesOwner's manual
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)Options (sold separately)AC adapter: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth73 mm
2-7/8 inchesDepth129 mm
5-1/8 inchesHeight59 mm
2-3/8 inches

Weight (including battery)450 g 1 lb