Product Overview
When is a guitar synth more than a guitar synth? When it's the Boss SY-1000.
The SY-1000 dynamic synth not only contains all the oscillators, filters, and more you need to create and shape your sound, it also comes with virtual bass, guitar, instrument, and amp modeling.
Boss GK independent string processing means the SY-1000 will track your playing with no annoying latency so you can actually play the synth riffs that are in your head. A standard SY-1000 patch includes three simultaneous instruments, each with a number of distinctive types to choose from and you can combine and layer them for an endless range of sounds. In addition to the 13-pin GK input you can also plug a standard 1/4" cable in and blend your normal guitar or bass sounds with the synth instruments.
Two available step sequencers, each with 16 customizable steps controlling pitch, filter, and amplitude, deliver a pallete of unrivaled sonic possibilities. Each of the 16 steps has 13 envelope curves, add to that the ability to stack 3 synths using 3 oscillators and you have a massive moving sound from 6 separate step sequencers.
The eight footswitches provide dedicated control over patches, banks, and parameters but can be reassigned to control any function you want. Up to four external footswitches or two expression pedals are supported, and MIDI I/O is provided as well. Their are two pair of stereo outputs that can be configured as four separate outputs with EQ on each, plus an effects loop so you can use all of your favorite external gear.
Just because it's a synth doesn't mean your guitar's real personality can't shine through. The SY-1000 is loaded with a large selection of electric, acoustic, and bass guitar types, each with independent tuning, EQ, virtual amp settings, and more. Add effect processing drived from the flagship GT-1000 and you have all you need to fully express your entire guitar self in one convenient pedal!
Features
- BOSS’s most powerful guitar/bass synth and modeling processor ever
- Next-generation synth engine with custom DSP and 48 kHz/32-bit processing throughout
- Unprecedented sound and expression with three simultaneous instrument types and advanced real-time signal processing
- Each instrument provides pitch, level, and panning of each string for instant alternate tunings and wide, layered voicings
- New Dynamic Synth perfectly follows the guitar’s natural envelope for uncompromised tone shaping
- New sound engine and GK 13-pin interface deliver clear, dynamic sound and precision tracking with zero latency
- Dynamic Synth includes two 16-part step sequencers for evolving control of pitch, filter, and amplitude
- Newly refreshed versions of historic BOSS/Roland guitar synth and modeling technologies: OSC Synth, GR-300, E.Guitar, E.Bass, Acoustic, VIO Guitar, and Poly FX
- Normal ¼-inch guitar/bass input for blending and Dynamic Synth processing
- Premium effects and amps derived from the flagship GT-1000
- Large LCD and intuitive editing interface for free-flowing sound creation
- Eight freely assignable footswitches, external control support, effects loop, and configurable Main/Sub outputs
- USB Audio/MIDI and MIDI I/O, plus Guitar-to-MIDI/Bass-to-MIDI function
- Dedicated Guitar and Bass modes
- Customize sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio editor and download pro patches at BOSS Tone Central
- Roland GK-compatible pickup and 13-pin cable required for full access to all synth and modeling features
Specifications
- Instruments parts: 3 parts
- Instruments type: Guitar synthesizer: 3 types (DYNAMIC SYNTH, OSC SYNTH, GR-300)
- Electric guitar + Amp modeling: (Guitar = 12 types, Amp = 31 types)
- Acoustic + Amp modeling: (Acoustic = 9 types, Amp = 31 types)
- Bass + Amp modeling: (Bass = 3 types, Amp = 31 types)
- Vio guitar modeling: 12 types
- Poly FX: 5 types
- Bass synthesizer: 3 types (DYNAMIC SYNTH, OSC SYNTH, ANALOG GR)
- Bass + Amp modeling: (Bass = 10 types, Amp = 31 types)
- AC bass + Amp modeling: (AC bass = 1 type, Amp = 31 types)
- Electric guitar + Amp modeling: (Guitar = 3 types, Amp = 31 types)
- Poly FX: 5 types
- Alternate Tuning [Guitar mode]
- OPEN (D, E, G, A), DROP (D to A), D-MODAL, NASHVILLE, SHIFT (-12 to +12), USER, 12-string guitar function
- [Bass mode]
- SHIFT (-12 to +12), USER, 12-string bass function
- Effects: Over 150 types
- Patch Memory
- Guitar mode: 200 (Preset) + 200 (User)
- Bass mode: 200 (Preset) + 200 (User)
- AD Conversion
- Divided Pickup: 32 bits + AF method
- Normal Pickup: 32 bits + AF method
- * AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
- DA Conversion: 32 bits
- Sample Rate: 48 kHz
- Normal Input Level
- GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu
- RETURN: -10 dBu
- Maximum Input Level
- GUITAR INPUT: +16 dBu
- RETURN: +8 dBu
- Input Impedance
- GUITAR INPUT: 1 MΩ
- RETURN: 1 MΩ
- Normal Output Level
- MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10 dBu
- SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO): -10 dBu
- SEND: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance
- MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 Ω
- SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO): 1 kΩ
- SEND: 1 kΩ
- Recommended Load Impedance
- MAIN OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 10 kΩ or greater
- *Phones: 44 Ω or greater
- SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO): 10 kΩ or greater
- SEND: 10 kΩ or greater
- Controls
- BANK DOWN switch, BANK UP switch, CTL1--2 switches, 1--4 switches, POWER switch, INST button, EFFECTS button, CTL button, EXIT button, WRITE button, SYSTEM button, PAGE button
- 1--6 knobs, OUTPUT LEVEL knob
- Display
- Graphic LCD (512 x 160 dots, backlit LCD)
- Connectors
- GK IN connector: 13-pin DIN type
- GUITAR INPUT jack, SEND jack, RETURN jack, MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) jacks, SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack, CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- USB COMPUTER port: USB B type (supports High-Speed USB, USB Audio, and USB MIDI)
- MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors
- DC IN jack
- Power Supply
- AC adaptor
- Current Draw: 800 mA
- Accessories
- AC adaptor(PSB-1U + AC Cord Set)
- Owner's manual
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Options (sold separately)
- Divided pickup: GK-3 (for guitar), GK-3B (for bass guitar)
- GK cable: GKC-5 (5 m, 15 feet), GKC-10 (10 m, 30 feet)
- Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
- Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
- Unit selector: Roland US-20
- AC adaptor (PSB-1U)
- * When purchasing an AC adaptor, be sure to specify the adaptor (from the list that follows) that is designed for the region in which it will be used, and the voltage supplied there.
- (PSB-120/PSB-120TW/PSB-230EU/PSB-230UK/PSB-240A)
- Width
- Depth
- Height
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
