A world of synth sounds at your feet
Delivering a world of rich, analog-inspired polyphonic tones in a small footprint, the SY-200 makes it simple to integrate expressive BOSS guitar and bass synthesizer technology into all your musical journeys. Building on the fun, instant gratification experience of the popular SY-1, this blue-inspired machine features an expanded sound set, more sound shaping possibilities, and 128 memories to store your sound creations. Two built-in footswitches provide deep real-time performance control, and you can go even further with external footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI.
Standard features
Advanced BOSS polyphonic guitar synthesizer technology in a streamlined 200 Series pedal
12 categories of analog-style synths with many variations in each (171 sounds in total)
Three adjustable parameters to personalize sounds
128 memories to save and recall sounds
Fast sound creation with convenient controls and large screen
No special mics required - play rich, dynamic synth sounds with any guitar or bass
Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
Assignable Memory/CTL 1 switch for memory change, hold, pitch control, etc.
Mix normal synth and guitar sounds with independent level controls
Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
Selectable modes to globally optimize the synth engine for guitar or bass
Supports extensive control with up to two external footswitches or expression pedal
Full MIDI I/O supplied with space-saving 3.5mm TRS jacks (connecting cables available separately)
Micro USB port for firmware updates
Operates on one PSA series AC adapter or three AA batteries
Boost your music with a diverse range of sounds
The SY-200 features an extensive library of synthesizer sounds to inspire new ideas and bring new voices to your music.
• LEAD—A wide range of sounds suitable for single-note soloing.
• PAD—Comprehensive sounds that work great with chords, from layered pads to synth horns and more.
• STRING—Classic analog-style strings, including layered vocals and sweep textures.
• BELL—Metallic-resonant percussive synth sounds.
• ORGAN—A wide selection of organ sounds, many with rotary-style modulation.
• BASS—Fat synth bass sounds, including filtered and sub-octave sounds.
• DUAL—Fat synth sounds with stacked oscillators.
• SWEEP—Dynamic sounds with expressive, engaging movements.
• NOISE—Classic analog synth noise. Ideal for percussive sounds and dramatic effects.
• SFX—A variety of synth sound effects, including explosive single-shot sounds, animated pitch/filter vocals, and more.
• SEQ—Pulsing sounds with rhythmic or filter pitch changes.
• ARPEGGIO—Generates rhythmic arpeggios based on the notes you play.