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SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer

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SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer

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SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer
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Plug-and-play guitar and bass synth with 171 analog-style tones, adjustable parameters, and 128 memories for storing sounds.

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.

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

SY-200 Specifications

- 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.

- Dimensions (W x D x H): 101 x 138 x 63mm / 4 x 5-7/16 x 2-1/2 inches
- Dimensions, including rubber foot (W x D x H): 101 x 138 x 65 mm / 4 x 5-7/16 x 2-9/16 inches

- Weight: 630 g / 1 lb 7 oz; 700 g / 1 lb 9 oz (including batteries)

- Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
Rubber foot x 4

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BOSS SY-200 Synthesizer Pedal [Product Demonstration]Watch Video
Youtube video product demo

Description: Danny from BOSS introduces and demonstrates the SY-200, a whole lot of fun packed into an effects pedal. 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.


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Closest Store   London South, Ontario
Need a little more inspiration! This synthesizer for guitar/keyboards/bass is amazing. Take a standard keyboard and turn it into a Korg/Roland/yamaha synthesizer. Have writers block or just need something different, chose 129 different presets with smooth tracking. So glad they came out with the 200 series.
Posted by Jason on Mar 18, 2024
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I've purchased many different synth pedals. Boss has locked down the synth game for guitars/effects period. Writers block, no more. Inspiration is around the corner. Worth more then $450+taxes
Posted by Jbone on Mar 20, 2023
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Closest Store   Richmond, British Columbia
Just got this pedal as a replacement for my trusty SY-1. Overall, it works very good and all presets are switchable via MIDI foot controller.
Still checking on how to change sound parameter via CC#/Expression pedal as a learning curve.
Posted by GH on Jan 13, 2022
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