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Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

In addition to individual pedals, Boss also produces multi-effects units, loopers, tuners, and accessories designed to meet the needs of modern guitarists and musicians. Their multi-effects units, such as the GT-1000 series, offer a wide range of effects and amp modeling capabilities in a single unit, providing players with a compact and convenient solution for achieving a variety of tones.

With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to quality, Boss continues to be a trusted name in the world of guitar effects, inspiring musicians to explore new sonic possibilities and express themselves creatively.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

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Synth

Synthesizer

A synthesizer guitar pedal is a type of effects pedal that allows guitarists to create synth-like sounds using their electric guitar. These pedals use digital or analog signal processing to transform the guitar signal into various synthesized tones, textures, and effects. Here are some key features and functions of synthesizer guitar pedals:

1. **Synthesized Sounds**: Synthesizer pedals generate a wide range of synthesized sounds, including classic synth tones, pads, leads, basslines, arpeggios, and sound effects. These sounds can emulate vintage analog synthesizers, modern digital synths, or create entirely new and unique tones.

2. **Tracking and Polyphony**: Synthesizer pedals often feature advanced tracking technology to accurately detect and analyze the guitar signal, allowing for precise triggering and tracking of notes and chords. Some pedals also offer polyphonic capabilities, meaning they can track multiple notes or chords simultaneously, enabling complex chord voicings and harmonies.

3. **Waveforms and Oscillators**: Synthesizer pedals typically include multiple waveforms and oscillators for shaping and sculpting the synthesized sound. Users can adjust parameters such as waveform shape, pitch, modulation, and envelope to create a wide variety of sonic textures and timbres.

4. **Filters and Effects**: Synthesizer pedals often feature built-in filters, envelopes, LFOs (Low-Frequency Oscillators), and effects such as delay, reverb, and modulation. These effects allow users to further shape and modulate the synthesized sound, adding movement, depth, and character.

5. **Presets and Programmability**: Many synthesizer pedals come with preset patches and programmable settings, allowing users to save and recall their favorite sounds easily. This feature is particularly useful for live performances, where players can switch between different synth tones and settings on the fly.

6. **Expression Pedal Compatibility**: Some synthesizer pedals are compatible with expression pedals, allowing users to control parameters such as filter cutoff, pitch bend, or modulation depth in real-time using their foot. This adds a dynamic and expressive element to performance.

7. **Integration with Other Gear**: Synthesizer pedals can be used standalone or integrated into existing guitar rigs, pedalboards, or studio setups. They often include various connectivity options such as input and output jacks, MIDI compatibility, and USB connectivity for recording and editing.

Overall, synthesizer guitar pedals offer guitarists a versatile and creative tool for exploring new sonic possibilities, expanding their tonal palette, and adding depth and dimension to their music. Whether used for experimental soundscapes, electronic music production, or blending with traditional guitar tones, synthesizer pedals unlock a world of creative potential for guitarists of all styles and genres.

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BOSS SY-1 Synthesizer Guitar Pedal, 121 Ultra-Responsive, Polyphonic Sounds, Easy, Plug-And-Play Experience, Purple

£177.00

With the SY-1, it’s never been easier to infuse your creative arsenal with BOSS’s legendary guitar synth technology. The SY-1 transforms any guitar or bass into a versatile synthesizer that’s fun, inspiring, and ready to play. Backed by advanced tech first developed for the SY-300, this super-cool pedal delivers a huge selection of analog-style synth sounds while occupying minimal space on your board. What’s more, all the sounds are polyphonic, allowing you to play both single notes and chords. The SY-1 can be used with any guitar or bass via a standard 1/4-inch cable, providing an easy, plug-and-play experience. Thanks to custom DSP and the latest BOSS innovations, the SY-1 offers latency-free performance that’s a natural extension of your instrument, letting you to play freely and organically without altering your normal technique in any way. AC adaptor not included, optional BOSS PSA adaptor recommended.

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BOSS SY-200 SYNTHESIZER EFFECTS PEDAL – Advanced BOSS Polyphonic Guitar Synth Technology in a Streamlined 200 Series Pedal for any Guitar or Bass – Full MIDI I/O – 128 Memories – 171 Synth Sounds

£266.00

Offering a universe of rich, analog-inspired polyphonic tones in a small footprint, the SY-200 makes it simple to weave BOSS’s expressive guitar and bass synth technology into all of your musical journeys. Building on the fun, instant-gratification experience of the acclaimed SY-1, the SY-200 features an expanded sound set, more tone-shaping possibilities, and 128 memories for storing your sonic creations. Two onboard footswitches provide deep real-time performance control, and you can take things even further with external footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI. 12 analog-style synth categories with many variations in each (171 sounds total). Three adjustable parameters for customizing sounds. 128 memories for saving and recalling sounds. Fast sound creation with hands-on controls and large display. No special pickup required—play rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass. Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression. AC adaptor not included, optional BOSS… read more

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Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Guitar Pedal

£179.00

121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression Quickly adjust sounds to taste with Tone/Rate and Depth controls Hold function for playing normal guitar over sustained synth voices

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BOSS GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer | Next-Generation Guitar & Bass Synthesizer with Newly Developed Serial GK Interface | Advanced ZEN-Core Sound Engine | Powerful Scene Workflow | Over 1200 Onboard Tones

£545.00

The GM-800 elevates guitar synthesis into a new age of natural playability and boundless creative range. Driven by the newly developed Serial GK interface, the advanced ZEN-Core sound engine unlocks any sound imaginable—from acoustic instruments to classic and modern synths—while high-performance DSP delivers tracking stability and expressive scope never before possible. Freely combine and edit Tones with the intuitive Scene workflow, color sounds with a huge selection of effects, and explore a universe of fresh content on Roland Cloud. Natural playing feel and solid tracking stability, realized through high-performance DSP. Powerful Scene workflow with four Tones plus Rhythm. Vast onboard sound library with over 1200 Tones and 70 Rhythm sounds. Deep editing tools for each Tone, including sound parameters, sensitivity settings, and more. 150 user-configurable Scenes, including 100 Scenes with professional ready-to-play sounds. Over 90 total effect types available in each Scene. Space-s… read more

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BOSS SD-1 SUPER OverDrive Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass – Mild to Moderate Tube – like Overdrive Characteristics Ideal for Clean and Driven amps. BOSS 5-Year Warranty.,Yellow

£73.00 £61.99

Since its release in 1981, the workhorse SD-1 Super Overdrive has been the core gain pedal for generations of players across every musical genre. Based around the revolutionary asymmetrical clipping circuit from the OD-1 Overdrive—one of the three original BOSS compact pedals from 1977. The SD-1 delivers rich, smooth, and highly musical overdrive tones that continue to inspire guitarists everywhere. Genre-defining BOSS overdrive sound. Unique asymmetrical clipping circuit produces tube-like overdrive characteristics. Mild-to-moderate drive tones with focused midrange and tight low end. Ideal for use with clean and slightly driven amps. Also works great for bringing tightness and definition to high-gain amp tones. Stacks well with boost, overdrive, and distortion pedals. AC adaptor not included, optional BOSS PSA adaptor recommended.

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