Boss SY-1000 Reference Manual

Boss SY-1000 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual © 2019 Roland Corporation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Settings for the Entire SY-1000 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters .
  • Page 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 When Using the SY-1000 on Its Own .
  • Page 4: Getting Ready

    If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand. Download the USB driver from the BOSS website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which * To restore power, turn the power on again.
  • Page 5 Getting Ready MAIN OUTPUT jack / SUB OUTPUT jack MIDI IN, MIDI OUT/THRU jacks Connect these jacks to your guitar amp, headphones (sold separately), or to Connect an external MIDI device here. PA (LINE). For details, refer to “MIDI” (p. 89). * Connect your headphones to the MAIN OUTPUT L/PHONES jack.
  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    [WRITE] button Use for storing settings in patches and executing operations. p. 19 [SYSTEM] button Used for making settings related to the SY-1000’s operating p. 20 [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons This switches the screens displayed in the display. p. 11 BANK [I], BANK [H] switches Switch banks.
  • Page 7: Selecting The Instrument (Guitar/Bass) To Use (Mode Setting)

    MEMO 5 With the factory settings, this is set to “GUITAR. ” Choose this setting if you’re using 5 The SY-1000 starts with the specified mode until the next time LINE/PHONES headphones, or if the SY-1000 is connected to a keyboard amp, mixer, or digital recorder.
  • Page 8: Making Pickup Settings (Gk Setting)

    SY-1000 in the optimal state. single unit) equipped with one speaker. The SY-1000 can save ten types of these settings (GK SETTING). Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is Here we explain the example of saving pickup settings in SETTING:...
  • Page 9: Specifying Your Guitar's (Bass's) Scale Length

    Getting Ready If using GUITAR MODE, turn the [6] knob. GK PU TYPE Explanation If using BASS MODE, turn the [5] knob. (GUITAR MODE) Specify the length that is correct for your guitar (bass). GK-3 Choose this if you’re using a Roland GK-3. If you’re using GUITAR MODE, choose “ST (648mm)”...
  • Page 10: Specifying The Distance From The Bridge

    Tune the guitar (bass). the pickup. The SY-1000 is equipped with a conventional monophonic tuner which lets you tune your instrument one string at a time (SINGLE MODE), and a polyphonic tuner which lets you play and tune all of your open strings simultaneously (MULTI MODE).
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Here we explain how you can use the buttons and knobs to operate About the Icons the SY-1000, and how to switch screens. Display (Play Screen) The screen that appears after you start the SY-1000 is called the “play screen. ” Screen 1 Icon...
  • Page 12: Screen Operations

    Basic Operation Screen Operations Operating Example 3 (EFFECT Edit Screen) In the play screen, you can turn or press the [1]–[6] knobs to adjust the parameters that are shown in the lower part of the display. Operating Example 1 (INST Screen) Turn operation Press operation Operation...
  • Page 13: Switching Patches (Tone)

    Switching Patches (Tone) The Structure and Patches of the SY-1000 The SY-1000 consists of three sound engines (the INST blocks) and effects whose connections you are free to change (the FX block). INST1 INST2 DLY1 SUB L/R INST3 MST DLY...
  • Page 14: Editing A Patch

    Editing a Patch Here’s how to create a patch by editing the parameters of the INST Editing the INST blocks and the effect block, and combining them. You can edit each INST in detail. Changing the INST Here we explain using the example of the DYNAMIC SYNTH screen of INST1.
  • Page 15: Saving The Edited Inst Settings (Variation)

    Editing a Patch Saving the Edited INST Settings Recalling a Saved INST Variation (VARIATION) In the INST screen, press any one of the knobs [1] Your preferred settings for each instrument can be saved as a (INST1), [3] (INST2), or [5] (INST3). “VARIATION.
  • Page 16: Editing The Effects

    Editing a Patch Editing the Effects Editing While Viewing All Parameters You can also edit while viewing a list of all parameters for the You can edit the effect settings, and change the order of blocks such selected block. as output and send/return (the effect chain). In the edit screen, long-press the [6] knob.
  • Page 17: Saving The Edited Effect Settings (Variation)

    Editing a Patch Saving the Edited Effect Settings Recalling a Saved Effect Variation (VARIATION) Press the [EFFECTS] button. Your preferred settings for each effect can be saved as a “VARIATION. ” Use the [6] knob to choose the effect you’re going Since a variation can also be used from another patch, it is to edit.
  • Page 18: Assigning Functions To The Foot Switches And Expression Pedal

    Editing a Patch Turning the knob will move the selected item vertically. Assigning Functions to the Foot Switches and Expression Pedal A variety of functions can be assigned to each of the top panel footswitches, and expression pedals or footswitches that are connected to the rear panel CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack and CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack (p.
  • Page 19: Saving A Patch

    Saving a Patch The INST settings and the combination of effects can be saved in a patch, and recalled at any time. If you select a different patch or turn off the power after editing the settings, edited settings will be lost. If you want to keep the data, you must save it.
  • Page 20: Settings For The Entire Sy-1000 (System Parameters)

    Settings for the SY-1000 Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) Here you can make settings that are common to the entire SY-1000 (system parameters). Restoring the SY-1000’s settings to their original factory default settings is referred to as “Factory Reset. ”...
  • Page 21: The Internal Structure Of The Sy

    This is the sound engine section that generates sound based on the performance data from the divided pickup and the audio input from the guitar (bass). This can produce a variety of tones, synthesizers such as DYNAMIC SYNTH and the POLY FX which can apply effects independently to each string. The SY-1000 lets you freely specify and combine three INST blocks. INST1 INST2...
  • Page 22: Inst Parameters

    INST Parameters Press the [INST] button. The INST screen appears. The INST screen shows the INST TYPE of INST1–INST3. MEMO 5 The parameters shown depend on the type of instrument that you select. 5 INST1–INST3 are common parameters. Availability of Functions for Each INST TYPE (GUITAR MODE) STRING STRING INST TYPE...
  • Page 23: Inst Type

    INST Parameters > INST TYPE INST TYPE Parameter Value Explanation STRING PAN 6– STRING PAN 1 Value Explanation This is a synthesizer that produces a sound DYNAMIC Specifies the left/right pan of STR PAN LowB that responds to the natural nuances of your SYNTH each string.
  • Page 24: Parameters Common To Each Inst Type (Alt Tune)

    INST Parameters > INST TYPE Parameters Common to Each INST TYPE (ALT Parameter Value Explanation Turn this on if you want the TUNE) sound of a 12-string guitar. This changes the sound of 12STR SW Without changing the tuning of the guitar (bass) on which the OFF, ON a regular six-string guitar divided pickup is installed, you can instantly switch to a variety of...
  • Page 25: Dynamic Synth Parameters

    INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters Parameter Value Explanation DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters Setting this to 0 makes for no shift in pitch by bend, and setting it to 100 produces shifting according to the settings for BEND BEND CONTROL 0–100 DEPTH6–BEND DEPTH1 In the OSC section you specify the waveform that is the basis of the (LowB–HiC).
  • Page 26: Filter

    INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters Parameter Value Explanation FILTER DETUNE -50–+50 Specifies the amount of detuning. Sound consists of numerous overtones at various frequencies. By using a filter to pass or cut the overtones of specific frequency Specifies the frequency range regions, you can modify the brightness of the sound.
  • Page 27: Lfo1, Lfo2

    INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters LFO1, LFO2 Here you can cyclically modulate the sound by applying vibrato to This is a step sequencer function with up to 16 steps. You can create modulate the pitch or applying tremolo to modulate the volume. complex changes by combining steps with a different envelope at each step.
  • Page 28 INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters SEQ1, SEQ2 Editing the sequencer Parameter Value Explanation Turn the [6] knob to select “SEQ.” PITCH STEP1– STEP 16 MAX Specify the width of PITCH -24–+24 change for each STEP. PITCH STEP1– STEP16 MIN CUTOFF STEP1–...
  • Page 29: Layer

    INST Parameters > OSC SYNTH Parameters LAYER OSC SYNTH Parameters Here you can specify the range of notes that are sounded. This is useful when layering multiple sounds together. Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the area over which the In the OSC section you specify the waveform that is the basis of the L.
  • Page 30: Filter

    INST Parameters > OSC SYNTH Parameters Parameter Value Explanation FILTER Turn this “ON” if you want to play tones in semitone increments. Sound consists of numerous overtones at various frequencies. By CHROMATIC OFF, ON using a filter to pass or cut the overtones of specific frequency If this is “ON, ”...
  • Page 31: Amp

    INST Parameters > OSC SYNTH Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Specifies whether the start timing of the LFO for which In the AMP section you can modify the sound by changing its volume SYNC is ON is synchronized with and dynamics. the SEQUENCER.
  • Page 32: In Guitar Mode) / Analog Gr (In Bass Mode) Parameters

    INST Parameters > GR-300 (In GUITAR MODE) / ANALOG GR (In BASS MODE) Parameters GR-300 (In GUITAR MODE) / ANALOG GR Parameter Value Explanation FINE A This finely adjusts the pitch. -50 is (In BASS MODE) Parameters FINE B -50–+50 half a semitone down;...
  • Page 33: E.guitar Parameters

    INST Parameters > E.GUITAR Parameters E.GUITAR Parameters Value Explanation The sound of a Gibson Les Paul Standard. Simulates the installation of two humbucking pickups (passive type). GUITAR (In GUITAR MODE) The sound of a Gibson Les Paul Junior. This provides two single-coil pickups of the type used on fixed- P-90 Parameter...
  • Page 34: Amp (Amp Modeling)

    INST Parameters > E.GUITAR Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation ATTACK Adjusts the volume level Adjusts the attack of the picking SOLO LEVEL 0–100 0–100 when the SOLO SW is ON. sound. SP TYPE Select the speaker type “SP TYPE” (p. 35). RESONANCE Adds a characteristically resonant 0–100...
  • Page 35 INST Parameters > E.GUITAR Parameters Value Explanation Value Explanation Core sound that uses MDP to preserve the This is a general open-back speaker cabinet for the X-MODDED B2x15” definition of the sound even with extreme gain. bass guitar with two 15-inch speakers. JC-120 This models the sound of the Roland JC-120.
  • Page 36: Acoustic Parameters

    INST Parameters > ACOUSTIC Parameters Parameter Value Explanation ACOUSTIC Parameters Specifies the center of the frequency LOW-MID 20.0 Hz–16.0 range that will be adjusted by the FREQ LOW-MID GAIN. ACOUSTIC Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the 0.5, 1, 2, 4, LOW-MID Q Parameter...
  • Page 37: Amp (Amp Modeling)

    INST Parameters > AC BASS Parameters TYPE AC BASS Parameters TYPE Explanation AC BASS The sound of a Martin D-28. Older model known for MA28 its exquisitely balanced sound. Parameter Value Explanation The sound of a Martin 000-28. This model features a TRP-0 full low-end resonance and crisp, distinct contour.
  • Page 38: E.bass Parameters

    INST Parameters > E.BASS Parameters E.BASS Parameters Parameter Value Explanation TREBLE Adjusts the tone for the high 0–100 frequency range. BASS (In GUITAR MODE) BASS Adjusts the tone for the low 0–100 frequency range. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the pickup position. Type of Bass PU SELECT REAR...
  • Page 39: Amp (Amp Modeling)

    INST Parameters > VIO GUITAR Parameters TYPE VIO GUITAR Parameters Value Explanation GUITAR VINT JB This models a Fender Jazz Bass from the sixties. This models a Fender Jazz Bass from the late Parameter Value Explanation seventies or later. TYPE Select the electric guitar type “TYPE”...
  • Page 40: Harmo

    INST Parameters > VIO GUITAR Parameters HARMO Parameter Value Explanation Emphasizes the sound when single notes are played. Here you can add overtones (harmonics) to the sound specified in the GUITAR block. With VIO guitar, single-note (single- string) playing produces a lower Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 41: Poly Fx Parameters

    INST Parameters > POLY FX Parameters POLY FX Parameters Parameter Value Explanation Selects the direction in which the filter will change in response to the input. POLY FX POLARITY The frequency of the filter will DOWN fall. The frequency of the filter will Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 42: Effect Parameters

    EFFECT Parameters FX1–FX3 Value Explanation Page This deliberately degrades the LO-FI audio quality to create a distinctive p. 48 With FX1, FX2 and FX3, you can select the effect to be used from the impression. following. OCTAVE This adds a note one octave lower and Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 43: Ac Resonance

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 This effect sound is mono. This effect sound is output with two channels. These effects take a mono input and output it on two channels. AC RESONANCE Parameter Value Explanation AUTO WAH settings can be saved/ loaded as ten variations.
  • Page 44: Classic-Vibe

    Parameter Value Explanation WAVEFORM 1 Produces a deeper sense of BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3. WAVEFORM 2 modulation. A compressor that adds an even SINE Hi-BAND stronger effect in the high end.
  • Page 45: Defretter Bass

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 DEFRETTER BASS Parameter Value Explanation MOD RATE Adjusts the modulation rate of the 0–100 delay sound. This simulates a fretless bass. Parameter Value Explanation MOD DEPTH Adjusts the modulation depth of the 0–100 delay sound. This controls the input sensitivity of SENS 0–100 the defretter.
  • Page 46: Flanger/Flanger Bass

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 TYPE Parameter Value Explanation This sets the frequency at which 20.0 Hz–16.0 the high cut filter begins to take Value Explanation HIGH CUT kHz, FLAT effect. When FLAT is selected, the STEREO1 The direct sound is output from the left channel, and high cut filter will have no effect.
  • Page 47: Graphic Eq

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 GRAPHIC EQ Parameter Value Explanation The key setting corresponds C (Am)–B to the key of the song (¾, ²) as You can adjust the tone character in seven bands. (G#m) follows. Parameter Value Explanation Major Adjusts the overall volume level of LEVEL -20–+20 dB the equalizer.
  • Page 48: Humanizer

    Explanation When it is set to a lower value, no Selects the limiter type. effect of the humanizer is obtained SENS BOSS LIMITER Selects a stereo limiter. with weaker picking, while stronger 0–100 TYPE picking produces the effect. When RACK 160D Models a dbx 160X.
  • Page 49: Octave/Octave Bass

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 Parameter Value Explanation PARAMETRIC EQ LO-FI settings can be saved/loaded as ten variations. You can adjust the tone character in four bands. A saved VARIATION can be loaded Parameter Value Explanation VARIATION PATCH, 01–10 into a different patch, which is This sets the frequency at which convenient when you’re creating FLAT, 20.0...
  • Page 50: Phaser

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 Parameter Value Explanation PITCH SHIFTER EFFECT Adjusts the volume of the pitch 0–100 LEVEL bend sound. This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. DIRECT Adjusts the volume of the direct 0–100 LEVEL sound.
  • Page 51: Reverb

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 REVERB RING MOD This effect adds reverberation to the sound. This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can be Parameter Value Explanation unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. This selects the reverb type.
  • Page 52: Sitar Sim

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the BPM value for each Adjusts the volume of the effect 40–250 EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 patch. sound. ROTARY settings can be saved/ Adjusts the volume of the attacks ATTACK 0–100 loaded as ten variations.
  • Page 53: Touch Wah/Touch Wah Bass

    EFFECT Parameters > FX1–FX3 Parameter Value Explanation TREMOLO Adjusts how rapidly the Sound Hold RISE TIME 0–100 sound is produced. Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Adjusts the volume of the hold Parameter Value Explanation EFFECT LEVEL 0–120 sound.
  • Page 54: Wah

    EFFECT Parameters > AMP (AMP Modeling) AMP (AMP Modeling) You can control the wah effect in real time by the expression pedal. Simulates the response of the preamp, the size of the speakers, and Parameter Value Explanation the type of cabinet. Selects the type of wah.
  • Page 55: Type

    EFFECT Parameters > AMP (AMP Modeling) Parameter Value Explanation Value Explanation AMP Modeling settings can be CONCERT This models the Ampeg SVT. saved/loaded as ten variations. SUPER FLAT A bass amp with flat response. A saved VARIATION can be loaded FLIP TOP Models the Ampeg B-15.
  • Page 56: Chorus

    EFFECT Parameters > CHORUS CHORUS Parameter Value Explanation HIGH CUT This sets the frequency at which HIGH CUT 1 In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound 20.0 Hz–16.0 the high cut filter begins to take to add depth and breadth.
  • Page 57: Compressor

    PATCH, 01–10 into a different patch, which is TYPE convenient when you’re creating sounds. Value Explanation BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3. TYPE A compressor that adds an even stronger effect in Hi-BAND the high end. Value Explanation LIGHT A compressor with a light effect.
  • Page 58: Eq 1, Eq2

    EFFECT Parameters > EQ 1, EQ2 Value Explanation EQ 1, EQ2 This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. BLUES OD This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces You can adjust the tone character in four bands. the nuances of picking.
  • Page 59: Master Delay

    EFFECT Parameters > MASTER DELAY MASTER DELAY Parameter Value Explanation DIRECT LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the direct 0–100 sound. Adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Specifies whether the effect sound CARRY OVER OFF, ON remains when you turn off the...
  • Page 60: Delay 1, Delay 2

    EFFECT Parameters > DELAY 1, DELAY 2 Value Explanation DELAY 1, DELAY 2 ANALOG This gives a mild analog delay sound. Adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. This setting provides the characteristic wavering TAPE sound of the tape echo.
  • Page 61: Reverb

    EFFECT Parameters > REVERB REVERB Parameter Value Explanation REVERB settings can be saved/ loaded as ten variations. This effect adds reverberation to the sound. A saved VARIATION can be loaded Parameter Value Explanation into a different patch, which is VARIATION PATCH, 01–10 ON/OFF OFF, ON...
  • Page 62: Noise Suppressor

    EFFECT Parameters > NOISE SUPPRESSOR NOISE SUPPRESSOR FOOT VOLUME 1, FOOT VOLUME 2 This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. This is a volume control effect. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope Normally, this is controlled with the expression pedal connected to of the guitar sound (the way in which the guitar sound decays over the CTL 3, 4/EXP 1 jack or CTL 5, 6/EXP 2 jack.
  • Page 63: Send/Return

    You can connect an external effects processor between the SEND from the RETURN jack and the input to SEND/ jack and RETURN jack, and use it as one of the SY-1000’s effects RETURN (the direct sound) will be mixed and output processors.
  • Page 64: Divider

    EFFECT Parameters > DIVIDER DIVIDER MIXER This lets you branch channel “A” and channel “B” within the effect This merges the signals that were branched using DIVIDER. chain. Parameter Value Explanation DIVIDER Adjusts the volume balance of channels “A” and “B. ” A/B BALANCE 100:0–0:100 * This is shown only if DIVIDER MODE is set to “DUAL.
  • Page 65: Balancer 1-Balancer 3

    EFFECT Parameters > BALANCER 1–BALANCER 3 BALANCER 1–BALANCER 3 MAIN OUT/SUB OUT This adjusts the volume balance and panning for each of the routes These are settings for the MAIN OUT and SUB OUT jacks. INST1–INST3 and NORMAL INPUT. Parameter Value Explanation BALANCER 1...
  • Page 66: Master

    EFFECT Parameters > MASTER MASTER NORMAL INPUT These settings are applied to the overall patch. These are the settings for the normal (conventional) guitar signal that is input to the GUITAR INPUT jack. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation PATCH LEVEL 0–200 Adjusts the volume of the patch.
  • Page 67: Control Assign Parameters

    Switches the INST3 on and off. INST ALL Switches INST1–INST3 all on/off. You can control the parameters of the SY-1000 by using the SY-1000’s switches or externally-connected devices. Here you can Switches the INST1 NORMAL MIX SW on and INST1 NOR MIX make settings to specify which functions are controlled by which off.
  • Page 68 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > CONTROL FUNCTION Value Explanation Value Explanation 1:SEQ1 TURBO *3 Switches INST1 SEQ1’s TURBO on/off. MST DLY Switches the MASTER DELAY on and off. 1:SEQ2 TURBO *3 Switches INST1 SEQ2’s TURBO on/off. Switches the CHORUS on and off. 1:SEQ1&2 Switches SEQ1 and SEQ2 TURBO on/off for Switches the REVERB on and off.
  • Page 69: Mode

    CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > CONTROL FUNCTION Value Explanation MODE INST3 *1 Assigns the CUTOFF of INST3. CUTOFF INST ALL *1 Assigns the CUTOFF of all INST1–INST3. CUTOFF INST1 RESO *1 Assigns the RESONANCE of INST1. INST2 RESO *1 Assigns the RESONANCE of INST2. Value Explanation INST3 RESO...
  • Page 70: Assign Setting

    CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > ASSIGN SETTING ASSIGN SETTING Parameter Value Explanation WAVE PEDAL 0–100, BPM Specifies the time for one cycle Œ–` RATE of the wave pedal. ASSIGN 1–ASSIGN 16 The message is transmitted on the MIDI channel specified by SYSTEM TX CHANNEL of “MIDI SETTING”...
  • Page 71 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > ASSIGN SETTING TARGET list INST 1:ALT TUNE INST 1:ALT TUNE INST 1:DYNAMIC SYNTH:OSC INST 2:ALT TUNE INST 2:ALT TUNE INST 2:DYNAMIC SYNTH:OSC INST 3:ALT TUNE INST 3:ALT TUNE INST 3:DYNAMIC SYNTH:OSC TUNER TUNING TYPE 12STR FINE HiC FEEDBACK TUNER PITCH 6...
  • Page 72 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > ASSIGN SETTING INST 1:DYNAMIC SYNTH:SEQ1 INST 1:OSC SYNTH:FILTER INST 1:GR-300 INST 1:AC BASS INST 2:DYNAMIC SYNTH:SEQ1 INST 2:OSC SYNTH:FILTER INST 2:GR-300 INST 2:AC BASS INST 3:DYNAMIC SYNTH:SEQ1 INST 3:OSC SYNTH:FILTER INST 3:GR-300 INST 3:AC BASS INST 1:ANALOG GR INST 1:DYNAMIC SYNTH:SEQ2 VOLUME SLOPE...
  • Page 73 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > ASSIGN SETTING INST 1:VIO GUITAR:HARMO INST 1:AMP NORMAL FX1:CLASSIC-VIBE INST 2:VIO GUITAR:HARMO INST 2:AMP FX2:CLASSIC-VIBE PHASE SW INST 3:VIO GUITAR:HARMO INST 3:AMP FX3:CLASSIC-VIBE PITCH SOLO SW RATE GAIN SOLO LEVEL DEPTH ATTACK SP TYPE EFFECT LEVEL ON/OFF DIRECT LEVEL MIC TYPE...
  • Page 74 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > ASSIGN SETTING FX1:DELAY:DUAL FX1:GRAPHIC EQ FX1:LO-FI FX1:PHASER FX2:DELAY:DUAL FX2:GRAPHIC EQ FX2:LO-FI FX2:PHASER FX3:DELAY:DUAL FX3:GRAPHIC EQ FX3:LO-FI FX3:PHASER D2 TIME 100 Hz BIT DEPTH RATE D2 FEEDBACK 200 Hz SAMPLE RATE DEPTH D2 HIGH CUT 400 Hz BALANCE RESONANCE D2 EFFECT LEVEL...
  • Page 75 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > ASSIGN SETTING FX1:ROTARY FX1:TOUCH WAH MASTER DELAY:DUAL FX2:ROTARY FX2:TOUCH WAH RESONANCE D1 TIME FX3:ROTARY FX3:TOUCH WAH LEVEL D1 FEEDBACK RATE SLOW POLARITY BASS D1 HIGH CUT RATE FAST SENS MIDDLE D1 EFFECT LEVEL DEPTH FREQUENCY TREBLE D2 TIME RISE TIME RESONANCE...
  • Page 76 MAIN OUT ON/OFF MAIN OUT PHASE Value Explanation MODE MAIN OUT R PHASE NUM1–NUM4 Assigns the SY-1000’s number [1]–[4] switch. RATE SUB OUT Assigns the same number switch as the DEPTH CUR NUM SUB OUT PHASE selected patch number. PRE-DELAY...
  • Page 77: Virtual Expression Pedal System (Wave Pedal)

    CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > Virtual Expression Pedal System (Wave Pedal) Virtual Expression Pedal System (Wave About the Range of a Target’s Change Pedal) The target’s value changes between MIN (the minimum value) and MAX (the maximum value). By assigning a desired parameter to the virtual expression pedal, When using an external footswitch, or other controller that acts you can produce an effect as though you were operating a physical as an on/off switch, “Min”...
  • Page 78: Patch Midi

    CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > PATCH MIDI PATCH MIDI About the Range of a Controller’s Change This sets the operational range within which the value of the When you change patches, a program number and bank select setting changes when an expression pedal or other controller messages are transmitted to an external MIDI device.
  • Page 79: Guitar To Midi/Bass To Midi

    MIDI/BASS TO MIDI function. more easy it becomes to produce For details on GUITAR TO MIDI/BASS TO MIDI function parameters that higher values for velocity. affect the entire SY-1000, refer to SYSTEM parameters. By selecting the Play Feel setting that’s appropriate Parameter Value...
  • Page 80: Led Color

    CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters > LED COLOR Parameter Value Explanation LED COLOR This sets the Control Change number to be output. You can specify the color of the LED for each footswitch. When the MODE is set to POLY, CC1 CC# OFF, #1–#31, messages are output only over the #64–#95...
  • Page 81: System Parameters

    * Even in memory mode, you can select functions the divided pickup. other than patch recall. The SY-1000 can save ten sets of these settings (GK SETTING). This mode lets you use the [1]–[4] switches to If you save the GK SETTING parameters for each of your guitars...
  • Page 82 SYSTEM Parameters > IN/OUT SETTING Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the position of the divided pickup. This sets the direction for the divided pickup’s installation. Position for a 4-string bass. The cable extends from GK PU POSITION the side of the 6th string. 4STR-1 4STR-2 4STR-3...
  • Page 83: Normal Setting

    SYSTEM Parameters > IN/OUT SETTING Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Swaps the functions of the LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume. [S1] and [S2] buttons of SENS -50–+50 Adjusts the overall input sensitivity. SW POSITION NORMAL, REVERSE the GK-3, GK-2A, GK-3B, or Adjusts the sensitivity of the low- GK-2B.
  • Page 84 Choose this setting if you’re using headphones, or if the This adjusts the tone of the OUTPUT regardless of the equalizer on/ LINE/PHONES SY-1000 is connected to a off settings of individual patches. keyboard amp, mixer, or digital Parameter Value Explanation recorder.
  • Page 85: Total

    SYSTEM Parameters > IN/OUT SETTING Parameter Value Explanation USB AUDIO HIGH-MID GAIN Here you can make USB-related settings for when the SY-1000 is Adjusts the tone for the connected to a computer via USB. L: HIGH-MID GAIN -20–+20 dB high-middle frequency...
  • Page 86 Use this setting if you want to play your guitar while SY-1000’s OUTPUT. playing back a backing song from your computer. Only the sound of the SY-1000 is output from the The sound of the SY-1000 and the backing from your SY-1000’s USB port.
  • Page 87: Hardware Setting

    SYSTEM Parameters > HARDWARE SETTING HARDWARE SETTING Category Parameter LOW CUT LOW GAIN KNOB SETTING LOW-MID FREQ LOW-MID Q SUB GLOBAL EQ L/S LOW-MID GAIN Parameter Value Explanation SUB GLOBAL EQ R HIGH-MID FREQ Here you can assign the desired parameters to the [1]–[6] knobs in the Play screen.
  • Page 88: Other

    PLAY OPTION Parameter Value Explanation Here you can specify how the pedals will work during performance. The SY-1000 can turn off its power automatically. If Parameter Value Explanation you want to have the power remain on all the time, When you press a bank pedal to turn it “OFF.
  • Page 89: Midi

    Parameter Value Explanation This makes the settings for the channels used for MIDI information. On the SY-1000, you can use MIDI to perform the following Information is received on the operations. channel specified by the RX OMNI MODE CHANNEL setting.
  • Page 90: Program Map Bank1-Bank4

    Regardless of the patch settings, By transmitting exclusive data, you can send the same settings to Program Change messages another SY-1000 unit, or save effect settings on your MIDI sequencer. predetermined for each patch TX PC MAP number are sent.
  • Page 91: Guitar To Midi/Bass To Midi

    SY-1000 unit, set both units to the same MODE. The SY-1000’s tuner function provides two modes: single mode You can’t perform a bulk dump between two SY-1000 units whose (SINGLE MODE) lets you tune one string at a time, and multi mode MODE differs (one SY-1000 operating in GUITAR MODE and another (MULTI MODE) can detect the pitch of six strings simultaneously.
  • Page 92: Factory Reset

    Reset while in GUITAR MODE, the settings of BASS MODE are not initialized.) MEMO 5 With the factory settings, this is set to “GUITAR. ” 5 The SY-1000 starts up in the selected mode until you switch the Parameter Value Explanation mode again.
  • Page 93: Saving A Sound (Write)

    Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) Exchanging Patches (PATCH EXCHANGE) If you save the INST settings and effect settings as a patch, you’ll be On the SY-1000, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two able to recall them whenever you like. User patches.
  • Page 94: Initializing Patches (Patch Initialize)

    Saving a Sound (WRITE) Initializing Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE) Inserting a Patch (PATCH INSERT) You can return (initialize) a User patch to its original factory settings. You can insert a patch into any position of the user patches. This is convenient when you want to create a new patch from scratch. For example, if you insert patch U01-1 at U02-1, patch U02-1 and subsequent patches are shifted (renumbered) backward by one.
  • Page 95: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer By connecting the SY-1000 to a computer via USB, you can do the Using the SY-1000 as an Audio Interface following. USB COMPUTER You can record the sound of the SY-1000 on your computer, or have port sound from your computer be output from the SY-1000’s MAIN...
  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Are any feedback values in the effect settings such as Decrease the value. DELAY set too high? With the SY-1000, you cannot switch patches in any Is some screen other than the Play screen shown in the screen other than the Play screen. Press the [EXIT]...
  • Page 97: When Connected To A Midi Device Or Computer

    Could you be using Mono mode to transmit from the Use a sound module that supports multitimbral the external sound module SY-1000 to a sound module that is unable to receive six operation. Use the SY-1000 in Poly mode. (some strings do not sound)
  • Page 98: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram When Using a GK PATCH INST EFFECTS (You can change the order in which the e ects are connected) GK IN BALANCER 1 LEVEL SEND LEVEL PHASE SW DIVIDED INST1 SETTING TUNE NORMAL BALANCER 2 SEND MIX LEVEL NORMAL MIX SW RETURN...
  • Page 99: When Using A Normal Patch

    Block Diagram When Using a NORMAL PATCH INST (DYNAMIC SYNTH only) EFFECTS (You can change the order in which the e ects are connected) GK IN BALANCER 1 LEVEL SEND LEVEL PHASE SW DIVIDED INST1 SETTING NORMAL BALANCER 2 SEND MIX LEVEL RETURN LEVEL...

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