BOSS SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer Effect Pedal
Description
Guitar synthesizers catapulting to a new stage
The SY -1000 is an innovative guitar synthesizer that brings new sound possibilities to guitar/bass. BOSS marks a new page in the history of the BOSS guitar synthesizer with its years of accumulated technology and exploration of the latest software and hardware. Featuring a state-of-the-art sound engine, high-performance DSP, and advanced GK technology, the SY -1000 delivers the best performance with a more natural feel than ever before. With a wealth of synth sounds and modeling guitars, you can layer any combination of three sounds to create any sound you can imagine. Whether it's brash, analog-style synth leads or warm pads, lively 16 step sequences or raw electric/acoustic guitar modeling, the SY -1000 can put all of that to work in sound making. And with freely assigned footswitches, outputs and external controls, you can control the sound however you want. Combining vast sound variations with high expressiveness, the SY -1000 excites players' creativity with endless possibilities.
◆Guitar synthesizers go to a new stage
The SY -1000 is the most powerful guitar/bass synthesizer in BOSS/Roland history. With 6 times the processing power of the SY -300, the custom DSP and newly developed sound engine bring even more power to the GK pickup's string-independent processing, which is essential for advanced performance, in many ways including ultra-fast response, instant tuning changes, sound localization and layering.
◆Build a deep, dense sound
The sound of the SY -1000 is constructed by assigning types such as synthesizers and modeling guitars to instrument blocks called INSTs and combining them. The possibilities of sound making are endless, depending on your idea, whether you combine different types or use multiple of the same type for a thicker sound. In addition, the signals from the 13 pin GK pickup are processed independently for each string, allowing for precise and flexible tone adjustment, mix balance and tuning for all INSTs. You can also blend the INST with the sound of the guitar itself.
◆Dynamic Synth with exceptional expressiveness
The newly developed Dynamic Synth is an entirely new guitar synthesizer. Each string independent signal processing GK input and ultra-fast DSP faithfully tracks the instrument's characteristics, producing a synth sound as heavy as ever. There are 10 different oscillator waveforms to choose from, and in addition to the more orthodox types such as sine, square and saw waves, there is a wide range of coverage, including Roland's own SUPER SAW. With six filters and volume controls, two LFOs and two step sequencers, you can explore every possible tone. Dynamic Synth maximizes its performance by using a GK pickup, but it can also be played on a guitar/bass connected to a GUITAR INPUT.
◆a lively two-step sequencer
The Dynamic Synth on the SY -1000 is further enhanced by the use of 2 16 step sequencers. The sequencer allows you to set the pitch, filter and volume individually in 16 steps, plus you can choose from 13 different envelope curves for each step. By layering three Dynamic Synths and manipulating the Oscillator and Step Sequencer, synth sounds of three different waveforms can be intricately layered to create a lively sound.
◆OSC Synth and GR -300 represent analog synths
In addition to Dynamic Synth, the SY -1000 also features 2 other synthesizers. OSC Synth is an analog-style polyphonic oscillator synthesizer featuring high-resolution sound with numerous filter options and full ADSR control. It also fully replicates and features the sound of the legendary Roland GR -300 analog guitar synthesizer, which debuted in 1980 and was loved by many famous guitarists.
◆High-quality guitar/bass modeling and Poly FX
The SY -1000 is not only a synthesizer, but the modeling guitar on the BOSS/Roland GK product of yesteryear has been further refined and equipped. An extensive lineup of electric/acoustic guitar and bass types. Each chord independent tuning and EQ adjustment, as well as the use of high-grade amplifier types, fully reflect the player's commitment to sound. VIO GUITAR also changes the volume variation and overtone characteristics of the input signal to produce a smooth, expressive tone reminiscent of a bowed instrument. Poly FX is a high-resolution, richly textured effect sound that can only be achieved with GK processors.
◆Best effects and interfaces
The SY -1000 takes its signal flow and interface from the GT -1000, BOSS's top multi-effector, which is highly regarded for its high-quality sound and simple operation. With a vast array of effects and a responsive guitar/bass amplifier, you can sound and make at will. With a large LCD and intuitive panel layout, you can instantly edit INST, effects, routing changes and even build parallel chains. You can also save your favorite INST and effect settings in the variations for speedy patch creation.
◆Control for performance style
The SY -1000's 8 footswitches can be assigned any function beyond basic actions like switching patches and selecting banks, allowing you to control them at will according to the player's performance style. Manual mode lets you assign anything you want, including instantly turning the three INSTs and the guitar's pickup sound on and off, giving you intuitive control at your feet. Up to four external footswitches or two expression pedals can be extended into the body. It also features MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU terminals for integrated control of external MIDI devices. MAIN/SUB OUTPUT can be used not only as a stereo mixed sound output, but also as a quadruple parallel output with a dedicated EQ for each output. In addition, the effect loop can be freely rearranged on the routing so that external effects can be smoothly combined.
◆Practical USB/MIDI features
The SY -1000's USB AUDIO/MIDI interface is very practical for DAW recording. With GK input, the audio track of each string can be output/recorded separately during recording. Pre-recorded dry sounds can be RE-SYNTH'd with SY -1000. In addition, you can control compatible devices freely using the MIDI function. In addition, the Guitar/Bass to MIDI function lets you play software synths and enter MIDI sequences and note information.
< External dimensions/mass >
Width (W) 345 mm
Depth (D) 245 mm
Height (H) 67 mm
Mass (excluding AC adapter) 2.5 kg