Boss: SY-1000

Boss: SY-1000

Hi everyone, Max here. I’ll be taking care of things here to the best of my ability while Juan is recovering. Strap yourselves in because this is a big one! This may be, the be all-end all of synth pedals., it’s the Boss SY-1000. At first glance, the SY-1000 might be a little intimidating, and to be honest, there’s a bit of a set up and learning curve. Once you clear those hurdles, you can get some of the biggest and craziest synth tones that rival any huge analog, modular synth setup. Ditch the backing tracks, and do it live with the SY-1000.

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Boss: SY-1 Synthesizer

Boss: SY-1 Synthesizer

Boss are a mainstay in the effects pedal world and for good reason! New for 2019 is the Boss SY-1. Continuing the legacy of the SY-300 and SYB-5, Boss is opening the door to a wide variety of synth sounds. With 121 different modes, impeccable tracking, (meaning no more proprietary pickup!) it has never been easier to get into the unique, weird, and totally out there sounds that we love here at Pedals and Effects.

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Review: Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Synth + Retro Mechanical Labs Electron Fuzz

Review: Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Synth + Retro Mechanical Labs Electron Fuzz

It is an absolute honor to be joined by synth master Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails, to show us the ins and outs of various effects and synthesizers! Alessandro is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to synths, and he walked us through the details of the Abstrakt Instruments Avalon. 

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