Boss SL20

Inject a shot of high-octane fuel into your music with the SL-20 Slicer. Instantly transform a guitar, bass, keyboard, or vocal into a pulsating groove instrument. Choose from 50 onboard Slice patterns or experiment with the SL-20's innovative Harmonic Slicer feature, which generates percussive melodies, Loop Record, and unique 3D Panning.

• Groove and Melody Maker
  The SL-20 transforms your music into percussive "chopped" grooves. Fifty rhythmic patterns are onboard, with adjustable note attack and duration, plus amazing Harmonic Slice effects. Create high-energy patterns onstage in real-time, or use the SL-20 as a songwriting and recording tool. Play the sliced sounds in realtime while capturing them with Loop Record.
• Flexible Control
  An internal tap-tempo feature is included, as well as the ability to sync to external MIDI clock. Sound characteristics of the SL-20 such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level can be controlled by the onboard knobs or from an external Expression pedal.
• Universal FX
  The SL-20 is an addictive effect that inspires creativity. It's great for guitarists, but it's equally useful for other instrumentalists as well. Plug in a bass, keyboard, iPod, or any other instrument or music-playback device. DJs and dance-music artists will also love the SL-20 as a rhythmic-performance tool.

Features

• Instant groove and percussive-melody generator
• 50 Slice patterns onboard, with adjustable attack and duration, including Harmonic Slice
• Tap Tempo via onboard pedal switch; internal and MIDI sync
• Sound characteristics such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level are controllable via external Expression pedal (sold separately)
• Variety of output modes, including the unique 3D Panning for spacious sliced FX

Specifications

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Tempo: 30 to 250 bpm
• Maximum Recording Time: 40 seconds
• Controls: START/STOP pedal, TAP pedal, EFFECT LEVEL knob, DIRECT LEVEL knob, BANK knob, PATTERN knob, ATTACK knob, DUTY knob, TEMPO knob, OUTPUT MODE button, PEDAL MODE button
• Indicators: POWER indicator (serves also as the battery check indicator), START/STOP indicator, REC indicator, PLAY indicator, TAP indicator, MONO indicator, FIXED indicator, RANDOM indicator, PING-PONG indicator, AUTO indicator, 3D PANNER indicator, 3D CROSS indicator, LATCH indicator, MOMENTARY indicator, TEMPO indicator
• Connectors: INPUT jacks R/MONO, L (1/4" phone type), OUTPUT jacks R/MONO, L (1/4" phone type), EXP PEDAL jack (1/4" TRS phone type), MIDI IN connector, DC IN jack (DC 9 V)
• Power Supply: DC 9 V, Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6/AC Adaptor (*Expected battery life under continuous use: 7 hours (Carbon), 18 hours (Alkaline). These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
• Current Draw: 110 mA
• Accessories: Owner's Manual, Leaflets ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY", "IMPORTANT NOTES", and "Information"), Dry battery (R6 [AA] type [carbon] x 6) (*The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use-intended primarily for testing its operation. We also suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell.)
• Options: AC adaptor (PSA-series), Expression pedal (Roland EV-5)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 6 13/16" x 6 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz

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