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Brand | BOSS |
Style | Guitar |
Color | Blue |
Item Weight | 5.85 Pounds |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
About this item
- Completely latency-free playing feel directly connects your hands with the sound
- Shape your normal guitar tone with Synth filters, amplifiers, and LFOs to create all-new sounds
- Three simultaneous Synth sections and four effects processors enable rich, dynamic, and diverse sound creation
- Graphic LCD display, three assignable footswitches, and dedicated on/off footswitch
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Versatility | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — |
Quality of material | — | — | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Gigasonic | japan-move | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Donner Music | Last Samurai |
hardware interface | — | usb | — | usb | 1 4 inch audio | 1 4 inch audio |
power source | Electric | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Electric |
amperage | 300 milliamps | 300 milliamps | 300 milliamps | 13 milliamps | 42 milliamps | 20 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
controls type | Knob | — | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | — | — | 9 volts | 9 volts |
style | Guitar | Bass,Synthesizer,Expression,Advanced | Expression | Chorus | Delay | Bass |
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.85 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 14 x 12 x 6 inches |
ASIN | B00W6WOCPE |
Item model number | SY-300 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 16, 2015 |
Color Name | Blue |
Signal Format | Analog |
Power Source | Electric |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
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Grab your favorite axe and dive into an extraordinary world of sound creation with the SY-300 guitar synthesizer. The SY-300 can be used with all your guitars right away, with no special pickup required—just plug into the standard 1/4-inch jack and play! Thanks to revolutionary new BOSS technology, you’re able to explore fat, analog-style polyphonic synth sounds with zero latency, seamlessly extending the natural expressiveness and familiar feel of your own instrument. In addition, you can shape your normal guitar with the synthesis filters, amps, and LFOs to create all sorts of cool sounds never heard before. From unique lead textures to rich, evocative soundscapes, the SY-300 brings untapped dimensions of inspiration and creativity to your music.
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SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer
EXPLORE NEW DIMENSIONS OF SOUND WITH ANY GUITAR
Grab your favorite axe and dive into an extraordinary world of sound creation with the SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer. The SY-300 can be used with all your guitars right away, with no special pickup required—just plug into the standard 1/4-inch jack and play! Thanks to revolutionary new BOSS technology, you’re able to explore fat, analog-style polyphonic synth sounds with zero latency, seamlessly extending the natural expressiveness and familiar feel of your own instrument. In addition, you can shape your normal guitar with the synth’s filters, amps, and LFOs to create all sorts of cool sounds never heard before. From unique lead textures to rich, evocative soundscapes, the SY-300 brings untapped dimensions of inspiration and creativity to your music.
- Shape your normal guitar tone with synth filters, amplifiers, and LFOs to create all-new sounds
- Graphic LCD display, three assignable footswitches, and dedicated on/off footswitch
- Works with bass and other electronic instruments as well
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Access Expressive New Sounds via a Standard 1/4-Inch InputWith the SY-300, tapping into BOSS’ legendary guitar synth technology has never been easier. While our other synth products require a special GK pickup and 13-pin cable to access synth voices, the SY-300 can be used with any guitar via a standard 1/4-inch cable. Powered by ultra-fast DSP and newly developed innovations from the BOSS engineering team, the SY-300 performs its amazing synth magic in real time, with no lag whatsoever. This delivers a latency-free playing experience that’s a natural extension of your normal guitar, letting you to play freely and organically without altering your technique in any way. |
A True Analog-Style Synth for GuitarThe SY-300 features a powerful polyphonic synthesis engine with three separate sections, bringing a limitless range of fresh tones to your arsenal. Just like a keyboard player with a classic analog synth, you have complete creative freedom to build sounds with a full palette of synthesis parameters—select different wave shapes, tweak them with filter, amp, and pitch controls, modulate them with LFOs, and layer oscillators for rich, complex tones. There’s even a step sequencer (with tap tempo control) for creating dynamic melodies and arpeggios simply by playing a single note on your guitar! And with the cool Blender function, you can instantly mix and match synth settings from other patches to discover inspiring new sounds with no heavy lifting at all. |
Powerful Control Options and Versatile ConnectivityControlling the SY-300 while performing is simple. Using the four built-in footswitches, you can bypass the synth sound, scroll through patches, and control three different parameters of your choosing per patch. Two external footswitches or an expression pedal can also be connected for even more real-time control if needed. The Thru output lets you to send your dry guitar sound directly to your pedals or amp, or it can be used along with the Return jack as an effects loop. Dual output pairs (Main and Sub) offer assignable signal routing options to integrate with any setup, while MIDI In and Out/Thru jacks are provided for interfacing with switchers, drum machines, and other MIDI gear. |
USB Interface for ComputersThe SY-300 is equipped a USB audio interface to capture audio tracks directly into music production software on your computer. You can record the SY-300’s synth and effects sounds, or just monitor them while recording a dry signal. Then, feed that signal back into the SY-300 to “re-synth” the sound and create the perfect tone for your mix. You can feed other tracks from your DAW into the SY-300 as well, processing them with the synth engine and effects to create cool new sounds for your productions. The SY-300’s USB connection also allows you to build and organize patches with the dedicated BOSS Tone Studio editor and download new patches from the BOSS Tone Central website. |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and tracking of the guitar effect device. They mention that it has some decent sounds, polyphony is great, and that it works great to shape the sound. They also appreciate the appearance, versatility, and build quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on variety.
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Customers like the sound quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it has decent sounds, polyphony is great, and note tracking is accurate. They say it works great to shape the sound, making synth noises. Customers also say it's easy to use, and has good sounds for the money. They also say that it'll create some really cool tones, and that it works on bass.
"...The SY-1 also pairs well with other instruments, my violin sounds great through it and so does my Les Paul using a violin bow to play it...." Read more
"...With SY 1 you can create lots of new tones, add an expression pedal or an foot switch and this stuff will give wings to your imagination, just fly it..." Read more
"...It takes time to learn everything, but once you do, worth every penny of the cost..." Read more
"Very fun and versatile pedal to create some really cool tones" Read more
Customers like the quality of the guitar effect device. For example, they say it's a great pedal, functional, and an amazing piece of technology. That said, some say it works best with an expression pedal to get the most out of the box.
"...a couple effects that I probably won’t use much, but it’s a great pedal on my board...." Read more
"Very fun and versatile pedal to create some really cool tones" Read more
"Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, plug in and start playing! Works differently for everyone, differently!..." Read more
"...those are certainly useful in a lot of synth context, but completely unusable in others, and I would have liked a wider variety of sounds instead of..." Read more
Customers like the tracking of the guitar effect device. Some mention that the tracking is good, but there is some latency. They also say that the polyphony is great, and the note tracking is beautifully. Some say that it uses monophonic tracking, but has a much better emphasis on bass notes. Overall, most are satisfied with the tracking capabilities of the product.
"...Polyphony is great, and the note tracking (even on accurately-played chords) is great for pads, strings, etc. It can do some leads...." Read more
"...step forward in affordable guitar synthesizers and it tracks what you're playing so well it's a not issue...." Read more
"Using the Boss SY-1 as a new voice for solos. Tracking is good but there is some latency, not much, but it is there...." Read more
"This pedal can make cool synth sounds ,but the tracking isn't great. An update the tracking was really hard to deal with...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the guitar effect device. They say it's pretty cool, amazing, and fun. Some say it is a nice toy and a great way to add new textures and vibes to your playing in a snap. Customers also mention that the sound it puts out is astounding.
"This thing is lots of fun and a great way to add new textures and vibes to your playing in a snap...." Read more
"...The SY-1 is an expensive toy in a lot a ways but it is still very cool. Not a must have for me anyway, but I am glad that I bought it." Read more
"...It is nice, the tracking is better than SY 300? Hard to tell but doesn't seem to miss much...." Read more
"Well worth it. The variability of sound this thing puts out is astounding. Hard to lose tracking of notes...." Read more
Customers find the guitar effect device fun to use and versatile. They also say it's an amazing piece of technology with a few limitations.
"...In summary, fun pedal, built to Boss’s standards that can enhance your church playing or send you to freakyville...." Read more
"Very fun and versatile pedal to create some really cool tones" Read more
"...But it's a TON of fun, and I like to give extra credit for effects pedals that offer sounds I simply can't get from anywhere else...." Read more
"This thing is lots of fun and a great way to add new textures and vibes to your playing in a snap...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the guitar effect device. They say it has a lot of options and opens up endless possibilities with your guitar. Some say it adds new interest to patterns they've been playing for a while. Overall, most are happy with the product's versatility.
"This thing opens up endless possibilities with your guitar without having to deface it with the additional pickup... I understand the negative..." Read more
"...a few shortcomings that warrant the 4-star rating, it's also an incredibly advanced (and compact) piece of effects circuitry and a lot of fun!..." Read more
"...I still think it's fun and it can add new interest to patterns you've been playing for awhile and give you new ideas...." Read more
"...A lot of the variations are either samey or unusable for most cases IMO...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is well built, has a robust online/mobile editor with community presets, and fits well. Some say that the product was in good condition and built to Boss's standards.
"...In summary, fun pedal, built to Boss’s standards that can enhance your church playing or send you to freakyville...." Read more
"...It also has a robust online/mobile editor with community presets...." Read more
"...This thing is solid, fairly user friendly, there are a lot of options, and sounds pretty good." Read more
"...Great, solid, BOSS... Get a power adapter tho. this thing eats 9v's like appetizers." Read more
Customers are mixed about the variety of the guitar effect device. Some mention that it has lots of variation, with 11 different presets and an unlimited amount of adjustments. They also say that there are multiple settings for lots of different sounds, and the oscillators all have full parameter adjustment. However, others say that most of the preset are not very useful in real playing situations, and that it's awkward to change settings in the middle of a song.
"...into it on top of the 3 synth oscillators...which all have full parameter adjustment, order arrangement, and mixing ability with the oscillators......" Read more
"...it should be noted that the pedal does not have MIDI, and there are no presets, so if you do find a particular sound that you like and want to..." Read more
"...This thing is solid, fairly user friendly, there are a lot of options, and sounds pretty good." Read more
"...the positions but if playing live you may find it very awkward to change settings in the middle of a song...." Read more
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The SY-1 also pairs well with other instruments, my violin sounds great through it and so does my Les Paul using a violin bow to play it. Keyboards sound great, ukulele’s, mandolins and bass guitar are all instruments the SY-1 can substantially enhance.
In summary, fun pedal, built to Boss’s standards that can enhance your church playing or send you to freakyville. Very versatile pedal, highly recommended.
When it comes to the basic concept of the SY-1 and technical execution thereof, the SY-1 is a 5-star product. Pretty much since the birth of MIDI (or the development of analog synths prior to that), there have been efforts to translate guitar playing inputs into real-time synthesizer tones. Many of these early efforts were plagued by horrible tracking (meaning that the synth note sounded does not correspond to guitar note played), latency, and unwieldy or expensive setups. The BOSS SY-1 suffers from virtually none of these problems. It fits into the familiar compact BOSS pedal footprint, has only a few control parameters promising just over 100 different synth tones, and the note tracking is stunningly fast. Even more impressive (and setting it apart from recent synth pedals from EHX and others), the note tracking is polyphonic, meaning that you can sound pads and other synth tones using chords, as long as you don't get too complex.
It's really quite amazing how the SY-1 will completely transform the sound of your guitar or bass into a completely different instrument. I've had hours of fun already messing around with a looper and layering different sounds and note combinations on top of each other. You can suddenly create soundscapes (or approximate them, at least) that previously might have led you to pull out a synthesizer and laptop DAW.
Where the SY-1 starts to run into a little bit of trouble, however, is in the types of sounds offered and limited control over sound shaping. My knowledge of actual synthesizers is pretty limited, but ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release) is a critical aspect of sound design, and one completely lacking in the SY-1. You can pick lead, bass, etc. preset from the SY-1, but then the only option you have to modify that is to adjust the tone (basically a low-pass filter, but very useful), and then the Rate/Depth of the waveform. So you have no control over whether your notes are punchy/percussive versus slow-building/swelling. In fact, my primary complaint about the bass sounds and may of the lead sounds is that while the note-tracking technology seems almost instantaneous, the actual resulting sound has a built-in attack that cannot be modified. And many of those notes sustain and cannot be cut off abruptly, even when palm-muting. Perhaps part of this is user error, and there are playing techniques you can develop to get more out of the pedal.
Also, I really wish we could have gotten 1/4 to 1/2 as many of the bell and sound FX pages in exchange for additional "banks" of lead, bass, or pad sounds. I'm not sure how many users set up a $200 FX pedal in their signal chain just to make an explosion sound or whatever, and do nothing else until you change the settings. An entire bank of the Lead sounds, and several of the Bass ones involve musical fifths - those are certainly useful in a lot of synth context, but completely unusable in others, and I would have liked a wider variety of sounds instead of a half-hearted harmonizer feature.
Finally, it should be noted that the pedal does not have MIDI, and there are no presets, so if you do find a particular sound that you like and want to come back to, you'll need to bend over and twist the knobs until you have it. That's pretty limiting in a live context.
I am not sure of my complaints are fair or realistic given the price point and form factor, but I think they need to be known by prospective buyers of this pedal. This effects pedal is NOT a full-on substitute for a standard synthesizer. But it's a TON of fun, and I like to give extra credit for effects pedals that offer sounds I simply can't get from anywhere else. I can imagine ambient or praise & worship having a field day with this one, especially the pads, which are quite good and can be used with the Sound Hold feature (holding down the switch locks in and sustains the sounds, similar to the feature on the BOSS Tera Echo). The SY-1 is an amazing piece of technology that I could see growing increasingly fond of the longer I have to work with and adapt to its quirks.
UPDATE (03/24/21) - I've owned the SY-1 for just over a year following the review above. My impressions of it are largely unchanged. What I will say is that are something it does quite well, and some things I have not been able to get it to do. Polyphony is great, and the note tracking (even on accurately-played chords) is great for pads, strings, etc. It can do some leads. But the sounds are just presets, and very...BOSS.
I'm looking at the Source Audio C4 Synth, which is a very different take on a synthesizer pedal. It uses monophonic tracking, but has a much better emphasis on bass notes and single-note leads. It also has a robust online/mobile editor with community presets. I can't actually say that one looks "better" than the other, but I think they could complement each other quite well.
My only wish is that there was more variety for each type of synth available. A lot of the variations are either samey or unusable for most cases IMO. For example, there are 11 variations of the organ type synth, but most of them sound the same, and I end up flipping between only 2 of my favorites.
Be sure to check out some demos on youtube to see if this pedal will do what you’re looking for!
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O produto me atendeu muito bem, estou usando e funciona 100%.
Estou satisfeito com a compra e indico.
Reviewed in Italy on March 15, 2022
It doesn't take long to dial in some very cool sounds. I've had this for about a week, used it tonight in an online session with an electronic/experimental band, and got some nice compliments. I've barely scratched the surface - the fun part about this thing is you can just keep going with different settings. Pairing it with other pedals ... the variations are endless. Currently I have it in a chain: Digitech Freqout, Boss Waza Blues Driver, Synth, Boss DD-500 delay, and ... wow! Can't wait to see how it handles modulation pedals.
Maybe at some point I'll start to think that this could be even better if it were fully programmable rather than relying on presets, but at the moment, and especially at this price point, it's a very cool piece of kit.