• Home
  • Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synth Pedal
Home

Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synth Pedal

Innovative Dynamic Synth Power

£929.00

Loading...

FREE UK Delivery

Free & Next Day delivery to most UK locations when spending over £149

Earn 2787 Loyalty Points

You’ll get £27.87 to spend on your next order.

Click and Collect

Available to collect by request.

Special Offer

Get 10% off a GK MIDI guitar pickup!

Looking to try or buy at our Guildford store?
How does click and collect work at Andertons?

SKU: SY-1000

Product Description

The SY-1000 is a culmination of Boss and parent company Roland's world-leading innovation, incredible array of editable sounds and seamless workflow designed specifically for guitarists. Who could you possibly trust more to adapt synth technology for the trusty old guitar than the guys who started it all?

youtube video thumbnail

Sounds

Without a doubt, the SY-1000 packs the deepest and most satisfying selection of tones ever crammed into a synth pedal. Modelling capabilities have been refreshed and refined, providing a brand new experience for players who are familiar with the selection of legacy Boss and Roland sounds. 

Choose from analogue synth leads, warm pads, ambient textures, modelled electric and acoustic tones and more individually or three at a time. You can even apply alternate tunings no matter your guitar's current setup. Pitch, level, layering and panning options are available for each instrument, on top of specific controls applied to effects. Even better still are two distinct modes for both bass and electric guitar, which adapts sounds appropriately to each instrument.

Sequencers

Step sequencers are rarely heard or seen applied to guitars, but the SY-1000 unlocks that potential. In this case, its two individual sequencers allowing fully customisable steps across pitch, filter and amplitude options, as well as the ability to stack your three synth sounds for fully fleshed-out repeatable melodies. Stranger Things intro? No problem.

Performance 

Other synth pedals struggle with tracking once you've applied all your weird and wonderful sounds. But the SY-1000 is powered by the latest custom DSP and 48 kHz/32-bit processing, killing any latency between your playing and what you hear. To put this into perspective, the SY-1000 has six times the power of the lauded SY-300. 

Control

Dialling in sounds is easier than ever. The SY-1000 borrows both controls and modelling sounds from Boss' flagship GT-1000 multi-effects unit, praised highly for its simple operation. Shape your tone quickly and efficiently using hands-on controls, an LCD screen and sensible editing interface. Go beyond the SY-1000 and create your sounds using the Boss Tone Editor Studio software for in-depth tinkering.

Key Features

  • BOSS’s most powerful guitar/bass synth and modeling processor ever
  • Next-generation synth engine with custom DSP and 48 kHz/32-bit processing throughout
  • Unprecedented sound and expression with three simultaneous instrument types and advanced real-time signal processing
  • Each instrument provides pitch, level, and panning of each string for instant alternate tunings and wide, layered voicings
  • New Dynamic Synth perfectly follows the guitar’s natural envelope for uncompromised tone shaping
  • Dynamic Synth includes two 16-part step sequencers for evolving control of pitch, filter, and amplitude
  • Newly refreshed versions of historic BOSS/Roland guitar synth and modeling technologies: OSC Synth, GR-300, E.Guitar, E.Bass, Acoustic, VIO Guitar, and Poly FX
  • New sound engine and GK 13-pin interface deliver clear, dynamic sound and precision tracking with zero latency
  • Normal ¼-inch guitar/bass input for blending and Dynamic Synth processing  
  • Premium effects and amps derived from the flagship GT-1000
  • Large LCD and intuitive editing interface for free-flowing sound creation
  • Eight freely assignable footswitches, external control support, effects loop, and configurable Main/Sub outputs
  • USB Audio/MIDI and MIDI I/O, plus Guitar-to-MIDI/Bass-to-MIDI function
  • Dedicated Guitar and Bass modes
  • Customize sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio editor and download pro patches at BOSS Tone Central 
  • Roland GK-compatible pickup and 13-pin cable required for full access to all synth and modeling features 
Cian Hodge author picture

Written by Cian Hodge

Customer Reviews

5.0

3 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Trusted Customer19th Sep 2020

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Dr Steve Harris16th Mar 2020

The Boss SY1000 is the revolutionary guitar synthesiser I've been waiting patiently for since buying a GR700 from new in the 80s. With the SY1K, Roland have taken Harmonic Restructured Modelling - where they mangle the time/frequency of the sound of a guitar string to make it sound like other things - to a whole new level where the raw building blocks of an analogue synthesiser are rendered indistinguishable from any decent virtual analogue synthesiser you might load onto your computer. I've programmed convincing emulations of Moog, Oberheim, classic string synthesisers and (other, older) Roland synthesisers in my first week with the unit, and can play them all without tracking delay. Add to that more than enough GT1000 class amp and pedal modelling to get you through most gigs, and the much improved emulations of acoustic (and electric) guitars and you have an unbeatable package.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr. Phil Carnell13th Mar 2020

Treasure chest of sonic possibilities Small form factor Easy to read display All the great standard guitar stuff from the GT1000 also in there on top of the synth side

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Finance Options

Select deposit amount

0% = £0.00

Total amount payable £0.00. APR representative. Finance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.

Total Cash Price
£0.00
Deposit
£0.00
Amount of Credit
£0.00
Duration of Agreement
0 Months
0 Monthly Repayments
£0.00
Cost of Credit
£0.00
APR Representative
0%
Annual Rate of Interest (Fixed)
0%
Settlement Fee
£0.00
Total Amount Payable

£0.00

How do I use instant finance?

It's simple! Just add the products you want to your basket and click the "Checkout" button in your basket. Go through the checkout process and tick the "Finance" option under "Select Your Payment Method". You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish.

At the end of the checkout you'll be taken to the V12 Finance web site. This is where your finance application is processed. Assuming your application is accepted you'll be able to place your deposit and confirm your order right there.

Then, your order will come through to Andertons and we'll send you the goods. Get approval before 3pm and we'll send your order out the same working day (stock permitting) for next working day delivery!

Who can apply for finance?

You must: spend over £300, be at least 18 years of age, have been a UK resident for 3 years or more, be able to make repayments by Direct Debit, be in regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment.

Read More About Online Finance

Andertons Music Company's Registered Office: 58-59 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RF. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155. Credit provided subject to age and status.