When is a guitar synth more than a guitar synth? When it's the Boss SY-1000.The SY-1000 dynamic synth not only contains all the oscillators, filters, and more you need to create and shape your sound, it also comes with virtual bass, guitar, instrument, and amp modeling.Boss GK independent string processing means the SY-1000 will track your playing with no annoying latency so you can actually play the synth riffs that are in your head. A standard SY-1000 patch includes three simultaneous instruments, each with a number of distinctive types to choose from and you can combine and layer them for an endless range of sounds. In addition to the 13-pin GK input you can also plug a standard 1/4" cable in and blend your normal guitar or bass sounds with the synth instruments.Two available step sequencers, each with 16 customizable steps controlling pitch, filter, and amplitude, deliver a pallete of unrivaled sonic possibilities. Each of the 16 steps has 13 envelope curves, add to that the ability to stack 3 synths using 3 oscillators and you have a massive moving sound from 6 separate step sequencers.The eight footswitches provide dedicated control over patches, banks, and parameters but can be reassigned to control any function you want. Up to four external footswitches or two expression pedals are supported, and MIDI I/O is provided as well. Their are two pair of stereo outputs that can be configured as four separate outputs with EQ on each, plus an effects loop so you can use all of your favorite external gear.Just because it's a synth doesn't mean your guitar's real personality can't shine through. The SY-1000 is loaded with a large selection of electric, acoustic, and bass guitar types, each with independent tuning, EQ, virtual amp settings, and more. Add effect processing drived from the flagship GT-1000 and you have all you need to fully express your entire guitar self in one convenient pedal!FeaturesBOSS’s most powerful guitar/bass synth and modeling processor everNext-generation synth engine with custom DSP and 48 kHz/32-bit processing throughoutUnprecedented sound and expression with three simultaneous instrument types and advanced real-time signal processingEach instrument provides pitch, level, and panning of each string for instant alternate tunings and wide, layered voicingsNew Dynamic Synth perfectly follows the guitar’s natural envelope for uncompromised tone shapingNew sound engine and GK 13-pin interface deliver clear, dynamic sound and precision tracking with zero latencyDynamic Synth includes two 16-part step sequencers for evolving control of pitch, filter, and amplitudeNewly refreshed versions of historic BOSS/Roland guitar synth and modeling technologies: OSC Synth, GR-300, E.Guitar, E.Bass, Acoustic, VIO Guitar, and Poly FXNormal ¼-inch guitar/bass input for blending and Dynamic Synth processingPremium effects and amps derived from the flagship GT-1000Large LCD and intuitive editing interface for free-flowing sound creationEight freely assignable footswitches, external control support, effects loop, and configurable Main/Sub outputsUSB Audio/MIDI and MIDI I/O, plus Guitar-to-MIDI/Bass-to-MIDI functionDedicated Guitar and Bass modesCustomize sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio editor and download pro patches at BOSS Tone CentralRoland GK-compatible pickup and 13-pin cable required for full access to all synth and modeling featuresSpecificationsInstruments parts: 3 partsInstruments type: Guitar synthesizer: 3 types (DYNAMIC SYNTH, OSC SYNTH, GR-300)Electric guitar + Amp modeling: (Guitar = 12 types, Amp = 31 types)Acoustic + Amp modeling: (Acoustic = 9 types, Amp = 31 types)Bass + Amp modeling: (Bass = 3 types, Amp = 31 types)Vio guitar modeling: 12 typesPoly FX: 5 typesBass synthesizer: 3 types (DYNAMIC SYNTH, OSC SYNTH, ANALOG GR)Bass + Amp modeling: (Bass = 10 types, Amp = 31 types)AC bass + Amp modeling: (AC bass = 1 type, Amp = 31 types)Electric guitar + Amp modeling: (Guitar = 3 types, Amp = 31 types)Poly FX: 5 typesAlternate Tuning [Guitar mode]OPEN (D, E, G, A), DROP (D to A), D-MODAL, NASHVILLE, SHIFT (-12 to +12), USER, 12-string guitar function[Bass mode]SHIFT (-12 to +12), USER, 12-string bass functionEffects: Over 150 typesPatch MemoryGuitar mode: 200 (Preset) + 200 (User)Bass mode: 200 (Preset) + 200 (User)AD ConversionDivided Pickup: 32 bits + AF methodNormal Pickup: 32 bits + AF method* AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.DA Conversion: 32 bitsSample Rate: 48 kHzNormal Input LevelGUITAR INPUT: -10 dBuRETURN: -10 dBuMaximum Input LevelGUITAR INPUT: +16 dBuRETURN: +8 dBuInput ImpedanceGUITAR INPUT: 1 MΩRETURN: 1 MΩNormal Output LevelMAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10 dBuSUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO): -10 dBuSEND: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceMAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 ΩSUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO): 1 kΩSEND: 1 kΩRecommended ...