Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer

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Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer

Boss

SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer

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Product Info

Article Number: 527948
Brand: Boss
Model: SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer
Price: $335.50

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The SY-200 is a surprisingly capable synthesizer pedal, offering a huge palette of sounds in a relatively small footprint. It’s a great option for guitarists wanting to explore synth textures without needing a full-blown synth setup – especially those in rock, pop, and electronic music. It's a very accessible entry point into the world of guitar synthesis.

Product Description

  • Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer
  • Effect Pedal for Guitar
  • Synthesizer
  • Offers a huge range of analogue-inspired polyphonic sounds in a small space
  • 128 memory locations
  • 3 Adjustable parameters for sound adjustment
  • No special pickup necessary
  • LC display
  • Controls: Memory
  • 1-3 (for sound shaping per mode)
  • D.Level
  • E.Level
  • Variation
  • Modes
  • Buttons: Menu
  • Exit
  • Foot switch: Bypass
  • Memory/CTL 1
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • FX Loop Send & Return: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In and Out: 3.5 mm TRS
  • Micro USB (for updates)
  • DC In socket (suitable power supply unit Art.#409939#
  • not included in delivery)
  • Battery operation possible with 3 x AA batteries
  • Power consumption: 230 mA
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 101 x 138 x 63 mm
  • Weight: 700 g
PROS
  • • Excellent tracking, even with humbuckers, minimizes pitch drift issues.
  • • Polyphonic capabilities unlock a wide range of synth textures, far beyond monophonic synths.
  • • Compact size and robust Boss build quality make it stage-ready and durable.
  • • Versatile sound modeling emulates classic synths, from brass to strings effectively.
CONS
  • • Limited preset editing depth compared to dedicated synth workstations.
  • • Can be CPU-intensive, potentially impacting latency with other effects.
  • • The LC display, while functional, isn't the most intuitive or visually appealing.

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Key Features

Tracking Type HL-series pickup tracking and COSM modeling for enhanced accuracy.
Sounds Analog-inspired synthesizer sounds including brass, strings, organ, and bell tones.
Presets 128 user-programmable memory locations for storing custom synth patches.
Controls Assignable parameter knobs (D.Level, E.Level, Variation) for real-time sound shaping.
Connections 6.3mm mono instrument input/output, MIDI In/Out (3.5mm TRS), USB for updates.
Power Supply DC adapter (409939) or 3 x AA batteries (not included) for flexible operation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SY-200's HL-series tracking is significantly improved over the SY-1, resulting in more stable and accurate pitch tracking, especially with higher-output pickups.
Yes, it works with single-coils, but you might encounter more noise due to their higher output impedance; careful gain staging and noise reduction are recommended.
The MIDI In/Out allows for basic parameter syncing and preset changes, but it's not a full-featured MIDI implementation for complex control.

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