Standard Features
Advanced BOSS polyphonic guitar synth technology in a streamlined 200 series pedal
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 requiredplay rich, dynamic synth tones with any guitar or bass
Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression
Assignable Memory/CTL 1 switch for memory change, hold, pitch control, and more
Blend synth and normal guitar sounds with independent level controls
Parallel send/return loop for easy integration with other pedals on your board
Selectable modes for globally optimizing the synth engine for guitar or bass
Supports extended control with up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal
Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving 3.5 mm TRS jacks (connection cables available separately)
Micro USB jack for firmware updates
Runs on PSA-series AC adaptor or three AA-size batteries
Specifications
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
AD/DA Conversion
24 bits
Processing
32-bit floating point
Modes
12 modes
LEAD, PAD, STRING, BELL, ORGAN, BASS, DUAL, SWEEP, NOISE, SFX, SEQ, ARPEGGIO
Memory
128
Nominal Input Level
INPUT, RETURN: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level
INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT, RETURN: 2 M ohms
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT, SEND: -10 dBu
Maximum Output Level
OUTPUT, SEND: +7 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
OUTPUT, SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Controls
ON/OFF switch, MEMORY/CTL 1 switch
TYPE knob, MEMORY knob, 1 knob, 2 knob, 3 knob, D. LEVEL knob, E. LEVEL knob, VARIATION knob
MENU button, EXIT button
Display
Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
Connectors
INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, SEND jack, RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 2, 3/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
DC IN jack
USB port: USB micro B-type (program update only)
Power Supply
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3, AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw
230 mA
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use
Alkaline: Approx. 5 Hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
Rubber foot x 4
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
Size and Weight
Width
101 mm
4 inches
Depth
138 mm
5-7/16 inches
Height
63 mm
2-1/2 inches
Height (including rubber foot)
65 mm
2-9/16 inches
Weight
630 g
1 lb 7 oz
Weight (including battery)
700 g
1 lb 9 oz
