Next-Generation GK Synthesizer and Instrument Modeling Processor for Guitar and BassRoland/BOSS have been at the forefront of guitar synthesizer development since 1977. The SY-1000 is the most powerful guitar/bass synth processor to date, fusing decades of R/D with the latest software and hardware advancements.Three simultaneous instruments and premium processing let you craft any sound you can imagine—intense analog-style leads, warm pads, moving synth textures, modeled electric and acoustic tones, or all at once. And with freely configurable footswitches, flexible outputs, and external controls, you can maximize the hardware for any workflow. Sonically vast and deeply expressive, the SY-1000 is an infinite well of inspiration, energizing your musical vision with endless possibilities. NEW ERA OF GUITAR SYNTH INNOVATION•Custom DSP and 48kHz/32-bitprocessing throughout•Independent string processing•High-res audio definition•Zero latencyDEEP SOUND DESIGN TOOLS• Three simultaneous internal instruments• Combine / layer for endless sounds• Shape tone, mix and tune each instrument• Blend with regular pickup soundsULTRA-EXPRESSIVE DYNAMIC SYNTH• Ten oscillator waveforms including famous Roland SuperSaw• Shape with six filters, amp control and two LFOs• Optimum performance with GK input• Also play via standard 1/4" inputBRING SOUNDS TO LIFE• Add movement / textures that pulse, breathe / groove• Two step sequencers• 16 customisable steps per sequencer• Control pitch, filter / amplitude with 13 envelopes per stepCLASSIC SYNTHS• Analog-style OSC synth algorithm• Legendary 80s Roland GR-300 rebornDOESN'T STOP AT SYNTHESIS• Advanced guitar/bass modeling• Large selection of electric, acoustic and bass models• Highly expresive VIO guitar gives bowed instrument tones• Poly FX delivers richly textured voicesFLAGSHIP-CLASS EFFECTS / INTERFACE• Signal processing, effects / user interface from flagship GT-1000• Exceptional audio quality• Simple operationCONFIGURABLE CONTROL• Reassign footswitches to nearly any function• Add up to four external footswitches or two expression pedals• Two stereo outs or four discreteeach with dedicated EQ• Moveable effects loopOPEN A WORLD OF CREATIVE OPTIONS• USB audio/MIDI interface to connect to your DAW• Record each string to separate track either live or dry• Play soft synths, record MIDI sequencer, input notation and more with guitar/bass-to-MIDIDEEP-DIVE SOUND CUSTOMISATION• BOSS Tone Studio editor• Download pro patches at BOSS Tone Central