Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer
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Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer
The Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer offers an incredible library of analogue-inspired polyphonic tones in a pedalboard-friendly enclosure. This blue inspiration machine is like the acclaimed SY-1, all grown-up - improvements include an expanded sound set, more tone-shaping possibilities, and 128 memories for storing your sonic creations. Dual footswitches allow for deep real-time performance control, which can be expenaded even further with external footswitches like the FS-6, expression pedals like the EV-30, and MIDI-equipped pedals and devices like ES-5 and ES-8 loop switchers. These dual footswitches are customisable, allowing you to control synth on/off, memory scrolling, pitch bend, synth hold, and more, with press-and-hold functionality available.
The SY-200 provides a massive range of control options while taking up minimal space on your pedalboard. Two customizable footswitches offer multi-functional operation with press-and-hold functionality, allowing you to control . Expanded control is possible via external footswitches or an expression pedal, and MIDI I/O is also available to interface with other MIDI-equipped pedals and devices like the ES-8 and ES-5 loop switchers.
With hands-on controls and an informative display, the SY-200 makes it quick and easy to recall sounds and balance direct and synth levels. All preset synths (see list below) have been dialled in by the BOSS engineers/wizards for inspiring playability fresh out of the box. Three parameters are tweakable via dedicated knobs should you wish to delve deeper.
You can use the SY-200 with any guitar or bass—just plug in with a standard 1/4-inch cable and start creating. Thanks to custom DSP and the latest BOSS innovations, you’ll enjoy latency-free performance that’s a natural extension of your instrument, letting you play freely without altering your normal technique in any way.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer is an affordable and user-friendly way to access a comprehesive library of classic Boss synth tones, with a user-friendly interface and expandability via external controls.
Synth Library
| Synth Name | Description |
| Lead | A wide range of sounds suitable for single-note soloing. |
| Pad | Full tones that work great with chords, from layered pads to synth brass and more. |
| String | Classic analog-style strings, including layered voices and sweeping textures. |
| Bell | Percussive synth sounds with metallic resonance. |
| Organ | A large selection of organ sounds, including many with rotary-style modulation. |
| Bass | Fat synth bass sounds, including filtered and sub-octave tones. |
| Dual | Fat synth tones with stacked oscillators. |
| Sweep | Dynamic sounds with expressive and engaging movement. |
| Noise | Classic analog-style synth noise. Great for percussive sounds and dramatic effects. |
| SFX | A variety of synth sound effects, including explosive one-shot sounds, animated pitch/filter voices, and more. |
| SEQ | Pulsating sounds with rhythmic pitch or filter changes. |
| Arpeggio | Generate rhythmic arpeggios based on the notes you play. |
Features
| Advanced BOSS polyphonic guitar synth technology in a streamlined 200 series pedal |
| 12 analogue-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 |
(SY200)
| SKU | SY200 |
| Barcode # | 4957054518226 |
| Brand | BOSS |
| Shipping weight | 1.1000kg |
| Shipping width | 0.177m |
| Shipping height | 0.115m |
| Shipping length | 0.205m |
| Shipping cubic | 0.004173000m3 |
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