BOSS SD-1 User Manual
BOSS PRODUCTS CATALOG
2010
THE BOSS
COMPACT
EFFECTS
STORY
The World Leader in Compact Effects
10,000,000 pedals sold and going strong ... BOSS is the number one
choice for musicians who want the best of the best.
Carefully selected parts, uncompromised circuit design, road-tough
construction-everything on a BOSS pedal is made with the professional
in mind. Musicians who demand the best choose BOSS.
Advantage
The BOSS Compact Series avoid degradation
and leave the essential characteristics of
your guitar’s tone.
All BOSS Compact-series pedals are equipped with
FET electronic switches and buffer amps, which offer
the following advantages: a) They do not cause sound
cut-offs that mechanical switches do when switching
effects, and b) are less susceptible to sound degradation
that can result from long cable feeds.
■
No sound cut-offs or switching noises.
Simple mechanical switches cause sound
cut-offs when switching between contacts,
and they are susceptible to switching noises.
FET switches eliminate such undesired noises.
■
Low-impedance signals are used to
allow high-fidelity transmission.
Guitar outputs use high-impedance* signals.
Signals sent through long cables at high
impedance are not only susceptible to cables’
capacitance, but can affect the tone itself, for
example as a loss in the high end. The buffer
amp in BOSS Compact-series pedals converts
signal to low impedance right at the input.
This helps maintain the quality of signal even
when using long cable feeds. The aim of this
design is to give musicians excellent tone in
real-world situations.
*Guitars with typical passive electronics.
●Mechanical switch:
Sound cuts off
■ Comparison of sound
degradation after
transmission (at 5m)
●Original waveform
◆Drawings show actually measured waveforms.
●FET electronic switch:
Smooth switching
●At high impedance:
Sound is degraded.
●BOSS Compact Series:
Almost no change at all
Philosophy
From the beginning, BOSS has built the best
pedals by adhering to these key principles:
➀ Reliable aluminum die cast bodies. ➁ Pedal
switches that withstand the 1,000,000-repetition
durability test. ➂ FET switches to eliminate the
clicking noise of conventional mechanical
switches. ➃ Non-slip rubber bases.
➄ Easy-to-install battery compartments.
➅ LED indicators. ➆ Battery and AC power.
History
The history of BOSS reads like the history of
guitar effects. The famous compact pedal
line-up began in 1977 with the classic OD-1
Overdrive, which established the masterful
design principle for all
other BOSS effects
pedals that followed.
Note: The OD-1 is no longer in production.
Breakthrough
BOSS has laid claim to many “world firsts”
during its illustrious history. Among the many
BOSS highlights have been bringing to market
the first-ever chorus, overdrive, digital delay,
reverb, and pitch-shifter pedals.
DD-7 RV-5 PS-5
Originality
Beyond standard effects, BOSS is famous for
its unique and unusual stompboxes, such as
the SG-1 Slow Gear, VB-2 Vibrato, and, most
recently, the RC-2 Loop Station.
SG-1
Note: The SG-1 and VB-2 are no longer in production.
VB-2
RC-2
Pro Quality
Only the very best components and circuitry are
used in BOSS pedals. No corners are cut, no
compromises are made — these pedals are
built to sound great and take a pounding.
Colorful Lineup
BOSS offers an incredibly wide variety of effects
that can take your sound to places it has never
been before. Whether you need subtle polish or
full, sonic immersion, BOSS effects will do the
job reliably and professionally.
Bassists Welcome
Not just for guitarists, BOSS
has a range of effects built
specifically for bass players.
So plug in, and anchor your
music with solid,
high-impact effects that are custom-tailored for
low frequencies.
ODB-3 GEB-7 CEB-3
Imagination
Where will you take your tone? From subtle
sweetening to complete audio transformation,
BOSS provides more tone-shaping options than
any other compact-effects manufacturer in
industry.
2-3
Explore Your Inner Rock Star
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Flange r
Phase Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Blu es Dr iver
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Flange r
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
Blu es Dr iver
Wah Pe dal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
Blu es Dr iver
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Noise Suppressor
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Wah Pe dal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Wah Pe dal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Meg a Dis torti on
Wah Pe dal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Chorus Ensemble
Metal Core
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Noise Suppressor
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Metal Core
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Noise Suppressor
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
Blu es Dr iver
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Wah Pe dal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Digita l Delay
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Blu es Dr iver
Wah Pe dal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Wah Pe dal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Wah Pe dal
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume
Foot V olume
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Flange r
Phase Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Warm, fatten, bake, or burn — BOSS overdrive and
distortion pedals are world famous for their rich,
aggressive, and expressive sound. With 12 compact
pedals in this category, guitarists have an expansive
range of power-tone tools to choose from.
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Warm, Tube Drive Sounds
Uses BOSS’s asymmetric overdrive
circuitry for warm, smooth
overdrive sounds that respond to
your picking style just like a tube
amp. Includes a Tone control to dial
in just the right sound.
Met al Zo ne
BOSS’s Most Popular
Pedal!
Features dual-gain circuitry for
thick, tube stack distortion with
heavy mids and lows and
long-lasting sustain. A 3-band EQ
with semi-parametric mids takes
your sound to the extreme.
Metal Core
Extreme Metal in
a Compact Peda
The ML-2 delivers massive
distortion and gain with heavy lows
for music that requires a crushing
sound. The ML-2’s ferocious and
biting tone will slice through any
blast beats your rhythm section can
produce.
l
Fuz z
A Distorted Blast
from the Past
The FZ-5 uses COSM technology to
authentically reproduce three
famous vintage fuzz effects of the
’60s and ’70s. Turn the FUZZ knob to
BOOST and you’ll create an intense
distortion that even exceeds the
originals.
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Crunchy Overdrive
Effects for Bass
An overdrive effect designed to
cover the entire frequency range of
bass guitars, including 5-string
basses. Overdriven sounds can be
blended with dry bass signal for
maximum clarity and punch.
Dyn a Dri ve
An Overdrive Pedal that
Reacts to You
Equipped with Roland’s Dyna Amp
technology, this innovative overdrive
pedal reacts to your playing
dynamics. Get a transparent, clean
sound by playing softly, for example,
and transition smoothly to a powerful
overdrive by picking aggressively.
4-5
Natural Overdrive with
Endless Sustain!
Classic BOSS overdrive, based on a
dual-stage design for bigger, fuller
sounds. Variable Drive and Tone
controls create overdriven sounds
from mild to extreme with almost
endless sustain.
Dis torti on
Used by Pros Everywhere
A classic! Add some hard-edged
distortion while preserving the
subtle nuances of your playing
dynamics. A Tone control is
provided for easy sound shaping.
Blu es Dr iver
The Perfect Tone
for Blues
Get the tone of a bluesy, vintage
tube amp in a compact pedal
capable of anything from warm
overdriven sounds to full-on
distortion. Leaves the subtle
nuances of your playing intact.
TUR BO Di stort ion
Two Distortions
for the Price of One
Features twin modes for an
expanded range of distortion —
taking you from blues-rock rhythms
to searing leads at the press of a
pedal or twist of a knob.
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
Distortion and Overdrive
Together At Last!
A flexible pedal capable of
producing overdrive, distortion, or a
combination of both. Get “in your
face” distortion while maintaining
the subtle nuances of single-coil
guitar pickups.
Meg a Dis torti on
Nu-School Distortion
with Massive Low End
This pedal’s dual Distortion and
Gain Boost circuits take thick,
heavy distortion sounds to a whole
new level. Special Gain Boost and
Bottom controls let you shape your
tone for maximum volume and
low-end punch.
Compre ssion Susta iner
Improves Your
Overall Tone
Compresses louder signals
while boosting lower signals
for smooth sustain without
degrading the original sound
quality. Onboard EQ provides
precise tonal control; low-noise
design for super-quiet operation.
Acoust ic Simulato r
Advanced Electric-ToAcoustic Guitar Modeling
The AC-3 is a new-generation
compact pedal that employs
COSM modeling technology to
transform any electric guitar into a
variety of beautiful acoustics.
Equali zer
Powerful 7-Band EQ!
Shape your sound and
eliminate feedback with seven
bands of equalization. Includes
frequencies ranging from 100Hz to
6.4kHz with a powerful 15dB
boost/cut per band.
Chorus Ensemble
The Original Chorus
Produces everything from mild,
natural chorusing to the penetrating
stereo chorus popular in
contemporary music. Covers a wide
frequency range and includes both
high- and low-cut filters.
Bass E qualizer
Precise Tonal Control
With a frequency range from 50Hz to
10kHz, the GEB-7 is ideal for any
bass guitar, including 5-string
basses. Seven bands of EQ are
available, affording greater control
over the crucial midrange.
SUPER Chorus
A Unique Stereo Chorus
Delivers a clean chorus sound with
crystal-clear highs and a unique
stereo effect, variable between the
left and right speakers. An EQ
function adjusts the tonality of the
chorus sound.
The PW-10’s infrared sensors deliver smooth wah sounds every time —
unlike analog pedals, which become noisy once dust settles inside.
Switches the effect selected
with the Type knob on or off.
Switches between Manual mode and
the PW-10’s three User memories.
Wah Pe dal
Wah Pe dal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Wah Pe dal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Wah Pe dal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Flange r
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Noise Suppressor
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Noise Suppressor
Bass S ynthesizer
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Noise Suppressor
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Noise Suppressor
Wah Pe dal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Wah Pe dal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Digita l Delay
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Chorus Ensemble
Metal Core
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Dynami c Wah
SUPER Chorus
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Bass C horus
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Noise Suppressor
Bass S ynthesizer
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
®
Blu es Dr iver
®
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Chromatic Tu ner
Chorus Ensemble
Metal Core
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
SUPER Chorus
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Bass C horus
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Noise Suppressor
Bass S ynthesizer
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
®
Blu es Dr iver
®
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Chromatic Tu ner
Chorus Ensemble
Metal Core
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
Dynami c Wah
SUPER Chorus
SUPER Octave
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Bass C horus
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Digita l Delay
Noise Suppressor
Bass S ynthesizer
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
®
Blu es Dr iver
®
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Chromatic Tu ner
Chorus Ensemble
Metal Core
Wah Pe dal
Volume /Expression Pedal
Volume Pedal
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
Volume Pedal
SUPER Chorus
Compre ssion Susta iner
Equali zer
Bass E qualizer
Acoust ic Simulato r
Flange r
Phase Shifter
SUPER Shifter
Line S elector
Loop S tation
Digita l Delay
Digita l Delay
Digita l Reverb
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Noise Suppressor
Bass S ynthesizer
SUP ER Ov erDri ve
Ove rDriv e
Dyn a Dri ve
Ove rDriv e/Dis torti on
TUR BO Di stort ion
Met al Zo ne
®
Blu es Dr iver
®
Dis torti on
Fuz z
Meg a Dis torti on
Bas s Ove rDriv e
Bass C horus
A Chorus Pedal with
Built-in Crossover
A split-frequency chorus capable of
applying warm, rich chorus to
higher frequencies without
muddying the lows. A space
synthesis effect guarantees a
natural and spacious chorus effect.
Dynami c Wah
Unbelievable “Talking”
Wah Effects!
The world’s first compact pedal to
produce human-voice type wah
sounds using a “Humanizer” effect.
EXP Pedal mode allows foot
control, plus dedicated Bass input
for processing bass guitar.
SUPER Octave
The Ultimate Octave Pedal
The OC-3 SUPER Octave puts new
polyphonic octave effects, a Drive
mode with distortion, and the
original OC-2 effect in one
convenient pedal that’s ideal for
bass, too.
Digita l Reverb
Pro-Quality Reverb —
In Stereo
The RV-5 Digital Reverb gives you
six of BOSS’s best reverbs —
including spring reverb emulation,
gate reverb, and an all-new
“Modulate” mode — in a true
stereo pedal.
Loop S tation
Mini Loop Station with
Big Features
Able to record 11 phrases for up to
16 minutes, the RC-2 is ideal for
sound-on-sound layering or as a
backing machine, a basic sampler,
a phrase trainer, etc. Guide patterns
are provided for accompaniment.
Noise Suppressor
A “Must-Have” Pedal!
Eliminate unwanted noise and hum
without altering your tone. A unique
noise detection circuit preserves
the natural attack and envelope,
leaving your playing and dynamics
intact.
Tremol o
Classic Tremolo Sounds!
Reproduces the classic tremolo
effects of vintage ’60s amps using a
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO). LFO
waveform is variable from triangle
to square for producing a variety of
classic tones.
Digita l Delay
The Next Step in
Compact Delay
The DD-7 takes the best features
from its predecessors and expands
the creative potential with
Modulation Delay mode, classic
modeled Analog Delay mode,
external pedal control options,
longer delay time, and more.
6-7
Flange r
The Flanger Gets a
Face-Lift
The thickest stereo flanging sounds
ever in a BOSS pedal. Ultra mode
produces BOSS’s deepest flanging
sounds ever, while Gate/Pan
creates spacious flanging with a
cool Slicer effect that seems to
“swirl” around the listener.
SUPER Shifter
Pitch Shifting and Beyond
Combines intelligent pitch shifting
(+/-2 octaves) and harmonist
functions with new Tremolo Arm/
Flutter effects. Tremolo Arm bends
notes to a pre-selected value while
Flutter simulates the slapping of a
tremolo bar.
Phase Shifter
Modern Phasing with
Tap Tempo Sync
Vintage BOSS phasing effects
including 4-, 8-, 10-, and 12-stage
phasers, plus new “Rise” and “Fall”
effects for unidirectional phasing.
Tap tempo sync or realtime control
of rate via an Expression/Pedal
input.
Digita l Delay
Pro-Quality Delay in
a Compact Pedal
A powerful delay pedal with three
distinct modes. A variable Delay
Time control creates delays from
12.5 ms to 800 ms, while a Hold
function is capable of producing
repeats from here to infinity.
Line S elector
Simplifies Your Setup
The easy way to switch
settings among several effects or
amplifiers, or route input and output
signals. When used with an AC
adaptor, the LS-2 can supply power
to several BOSS compact pedals.
Bass L imiter Enha ncer
Smooth Tone, Every Time
Smoothes out your playing by
eliminating harsh volume peaks,
even when using dynamic slap and
pop techniques. Ratio and
Threshold knobs allow precise
control of limiting parameters.
Bass S ynthesizer
Synth Power Under
Your Foot
Utilizing the latest in DSP
technology, the SYB-5 faithfully
reproduces the classic sound
characteristics of analog
synthesizers. The 11 internal
sounds are supercharged for thick,
aggressive tone.
The World’s First Modeling Wah Pedal!
The amazing BOSS PW-10 V-Wah is likely to be the last wah pedal you’ll ever need or want. This
first-of-its-kind programmable modeling wah uses COSM technology to recreate some of the most
popular wah pedals in history. These include
“CBY-Wah” (the classic wah sound), “VO-Wah” (the
British wah sound), “MO-Wah” (a popular new-school
wah sound), and “Uni-V” (a vintage swirling rotary
effect). But the PW-10 doesn’t just do wah; it also
creates analog synth-like sounds via its “Double
Resonance” mode and cool “talking” sounds in “Voice”
mode. Eight types of overdrive sounds are also included,
which can be dialed in with the Drive knob. Special
Wah Pe dal
infrared sensors give this wah smooth and noise-free
sound, while three digital memories make it easy to
recall your favorite settings. To try it is to love it!
■COSM WAH TYPE
CUSTOM ADVANCED VOICE CBY-WAH
VO-WAH MO-WAH
High-Quality Pedals for Guitar and Keyboards
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
The FV-500H (mono,
high-impedance, inst. level)
volume pedal offers a new
stylish design, a road-tough
build, and a comfortable,
smooth action.
Foot V olume/Expre ssion
The FV-500L (stereo,
low-impedance) die-cast
volume pedal is built for
comfort and durability, ready
to meet the needs of the
most demanding pros.
Volume Pedal
The high-impedance
FV-50H is designed to
be connected before
guitar effect units in
the signal chain.
BLUES OD
UNI-V
Chromatic Tu ner
The New World-Standard
Tuner Has Arrived
Smooth 21-segment LED meter with
a High-Brightness mode that cuts
through the harshest outdoor glare.
Accu-Pitch Sign provides visual
verification when tuning is complete.
■OD/DS TYPE
METAL ZONE MUFF FUZZ VINTAGE OD GUV DIST
DISTORTION TURBO OD BLUES OD BOOSTER
Volume Pedal
The low-impedance
FV-50L is designed for
connection after effects
units or for use with
keyboards.
Popular Vintage Fender® Amps and
LEGEND
SERIES
Reverb Unit Reproduced via COSM !
The tube amps and reverb unit produced by Fender® during the 50s
and 60s, and their subsequent reissues, are highly prized by
guitarists all over the world.
Approved by Fender
technology to reproduce the true tone of the ‘59 Bassman
the ‘65 Deluxe Reverb
Proudly brought to you by BOSS, these pedals represent an exciting
new concept in retro-modern compact effects.
®
, the BOSS Legend Series employs COSM
®
, and the ‘63 Fender® Reverb.
®
,
Fender® Bassman® Pedal
Fender® amps of the ’50s and ’60s are beloved and coveted
by guitarists around the world. Thanks to BOSS’ technology
and tone know-how, the new FBM-1 brings the natural, fat,
rich, bright tone of the Fender
®
Bassman® to a BOSS pedal.
Features include the same controls of the original Bassman
■ Used as a pre-gain amp
Combined with a
JC-120
clean guitar amp
FBM-1
Electric guitar
■ Used as a booster
Combined with a
tube amp
FBM-1
Electric guitar
● Recreates the legendary tone of the 1959 Fender®
®
Bassman
amp ● Additional BRIGHT IN provides the
classic bright sound, similar to the original Bassman
● Presence, Treble, Mid, and Bass EQ controls
®
● Road-tough BOSS metal construction ● Pre-gain pedal
.
for adding or retaining Fender
By using the FBM-1 as a pre-gain pedal, the unique
sound of the Bassman
guitar amp or tube amp.
The gorgeous tone characteristic of the Bassman
be easily reproduced with control knobs and the
BRIGHT IN — just like the original.
Fender® Deluxe Reverb® Amp Pedal
The FDR-1 is based on the Fender® 1965-era Deluxe Reverb®
— a coveted tube amp known for its natural
touch-responsive and distinctive snappy overdriven sound.
This Legend-series pedal contains the same controls as the
original Deluxe Reverb
®
.
● Recreates the legendary tone of the 1965 Fender
Deluxe Reverb
Vibrato, and Reverb controls ● Road-tough BOSS metal
construction ● Perfect pre-gain pedal for adding or
retaining Fender
®
tone color
®
can be combined with a clean
®
guitar amp ● Level, Gain, Treble, Bass,
®
tone color
®
®
®
can
FENDER® and
BASSMAN® are the
trademarks of FMIC.
All rights reserved.
Timeless Classics — Fender® Vintage Models
With its rich, fat, and present tone,
Fender’s classic ’59 Bassman
staple of rock, country, and blues.
Originally designed for bass, the all-tube
Tweed amp became a hit with guitarists
as well.
Fender®, Bassman® and Deluxe Reverb® are the trademark of FMIC. All rights reserved.
®
is a
The ’65 Fender
been an icon of rock, country, and blues
for decades. This famous tube amp
provides excellent picking response,
natural overdrive, supreme spring
reverb, and vibrato.
®
Deluxe Reverb® has
®
The Fender
that launched the surf-music
phenomenon, and is a staple of
rockabilly, country, and blues. Later, it
became commonplace in grunge and
other modern genres.
Spring Reverb is the sound
Officially licensed
by Fender
Fender
“Fender
“Fender
FDR-1, and “Fender
FRV-1. No other pedals carry this official
license.
®
®
Corporation licensed the use of
®
Bassman®” to the BOSS FBM-1,
®
Deluxe Reverb®” to the BOSS
®
Reverb” to the BOSS
■ Used as a pre-gain amp
Combined with a
JC-120
clean guitar amp
FDR-1
Electric guitar
■ Used as a booster
Combined with a
Fender
tube amp
®
Reverb Pedal
FDR-1
Electric guitar
A classic reborn — the legendary sound of the1963 Fender
Spring Reverb returns as a modern stompbox. BOSS and
®
Fender
USA have collaborated to create the FRV-1, a
stunning recreation of the legendary ’63 Fender
®
Reverb via
COSM technology. The FRV-1 puts that timeless tube-driven
reverb sound under your foot in a tough, reliable compact
pedal.
■ Setting Samples
Surf Sound Blues Sound
This setting delivers deep,
rich reverb. You can hear
the unique sound of the
springs twanging when
you play hard.
■ Setup Example Combined with a distortion pedal
Guitar Amp
FRV-1
DWELL and TONE are
turned down slightly to
blend with the lightly
distorted blues-type
guitar sound.
BD-2
Electric guitar
With the FDR-1 employed as a pre-gain pedal, the
classic sound of the Deluxe Reverb
®
can be combined
with a clean guitar amp or tube amp.
Equipped with control knobs just like the original, the
FDR-1 perfectly simulates the characteristic spring
reverb and vibrato of the beloved Deluxe Reverb
®
● Recreates the legendary sound of the 1963 Fender
Reverb via COSM technology ● Easy operation with
three classic controls for Dwell, Tone, and Mixer for
creating sounds from buttery warmth to sparkling twang
● Cool, retro appearance ● Road-tough BOSS metal
construction
The spr ing reverb unit of the original F ender® Reverb
®
.
FENDER® and
DELUXE REVERB®
are the trademarks
of FMIC.
All rights reserved.
®
FENDER® is the
trademark of FMIC.
All rights reserved.
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OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
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GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
DIG ITAL DELA Y
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
DIG ITAL DELA Y
ROT ARY SOUND PRO CESS OR
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
DIG ITAL DELA Y
ROT ARY SOUND PRO CESS OR
PHR ASE RECOR DER
AUD IO P ATTER N PR OCES SOR
Also Great
for VOCAL
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
DIG ITAL DELA Y
ROT ARY SOUND PRO CESS OR
PHR ASE RECOR DER
AUD IO P ATTER N PR OCES SOR
ROL AND SPACE ECHO RE- 201
Also Great
for VOCAL
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
DIG ITAL DELA Y
ROT ARY SOUND PRO CESS OR
PHR ASE RECOR DER
Also Great
for VOCAL
TWIN
OVE RDRI VE/DI STOR TION
GRA PHIC EQUA LIZE R
DIM ENSI ONAL PROC ESSO R
DIG ITAL DELA Y
ROT ARY SOUND PRO CESS OR
PHR ASE RECOR DER
AUD IO P ATTER N PR OCES SOR
ROL AND SPACE ECHO RE- 201
Also Great
for VOCAL
Extra Surface Area, Extra Control,
Extra Expression
PEDAL
SERIES
Power and precision unite in the Twin Pedal series.
More feature-packed than your standard stompbox,
each Twin represents the pinnacle of power in a
compact case. Double your foot power and expression
with these unique 2-pedal effects.
Instant Groove and Melody Maker
Inject a shot of high-octane fuel into your music with the SL-20 Slicer.
Instantly transform a guitar, bass, keyboard, or vocal into a pulsating
groove instrument. Choose from 50 onboard Slice patterns or experiment
with the SL-20’s innovative Harmonic
Slicer feature, which generates
percussive melodies, Loop Record,
and unique 3D Panning.
The Rebirth of a Roland Classic
Roland’s legendary RE-201 Space Echo is reborn through COSM technology
in the RE-20. The classic chorus effect produced through tape speed,
compression, and saturation are meticulously reproduced. Features include
11 types of echo and reverb effects,
a virtual tape display, tap tempo, and
parameter control via expression pedal.
The Travel-Light Looper
Explore the expressive options of sound-on-sound performance with the
best-selling RC-20XL. Layer phrase upon phrase until you fill up the 16 minutes of
ample recording space. Create a massive “one-person band” experience, build the
ultimate solo, change tempo without
changing pitch, undo mistakes, and do it
all live in real time.
BOSS’s Next-Generation Delay
The DD-20 Giga Delay provides up to 23 seconds of delay with easy
adjustment via push-button knob or tap tempo. With a choice of 11 modes —
including new “Smooth” and “Twist” delays and
sound-on-sound recording
delay pedal to date.
—
this is BOSS’s finest
Supreme Rotary-Speaker Simulator
With its powerful COSM-modeling core, the RT-20 authentically recreates legendary
rotary-speaker sounds. It offers adjustable Rise Time, Horn and Bass speed, Overdrive,
and more. And not just for classic spin, the RT-20 can be used to create unique overdrive
and pulsating effects as well. This pedal sounds
amazing, and offers a stunning graphical view of the
virtual rotors on its built-in display.
BOSS’s Ultimate Chorus Pedal
The CE-20 Chorus Ensemble is the culmination of over 25 years of BOSS chorus
experience. This programmable chorus pedal not only models classics such as the CE-1 and
SDD-320, but creates entirely new effects, including chorus for bass and acoustic guitar. New
“Brilliance” and “Ambience” knobs offer unprecedented
realtime control over the chorus tone
a pedal no guitarist should be without.
—
making the CE-20
10-11
22 Overdrive/Distortion Pedals Right
Beneath Your Feet!
The OD-20 Drive Zone uses advanced COSM technology to model the sound
of classic overdrive/distortion pedals, as well as creating new sounds of its
own. There are 22 models to choose from, plus new “Attack Shape” and
“Heavy Octave” parameters for dialing in subtle nuances or extreme
tones. Four User memories store
your settings, while an Amp
Control jack lets you switch amp
channels remotely.
The World’s Most Powerful EQ Pedal
The EQ-20 Advanced EQ gives guitarists, bassists and other live performers
10 bands of programmable digital EQ with stellar sound quality. Physical
sliders make instant EQ tweaks easy, and
a straightforward Write function permits
instant storage of EQ settings into nine
memory locations.
The Essential Stompbox for
Vocalists
VOC AL P ROCES SOR
●Specialized effects for vocalists,
including Harmony, Double-Track, Dynamics,
Reverb, Delay, and more ●Create the total
of 3-part harmonies and layers ●Realtime
pitch-correction tools ●Special FX,
including Distortion, Radio and Strobe
●Phrase Looper with 38 seconds (mono) of
recording time ●Phantom power for
condenser microphones
●Runs on six AA-batteries
or AC adaptor (PSA) ●Easy
operation, road-tough BOSS
construction
No.
Sound Name Features
01
HARD ROCK
02
POP
03
BALLAD
04
OLDIES
05
ROCK
06
JAZZ
07
ECHO
08
ARENA
09
CATHEDRAL
10
HIP HOP
11
VOICE PERC
12
HARMONICA
13
DOUBLE VOICE
14
TRIPLE VOICE
15
6 VOICE
16
5th HARMONY
17
3rd HARMONY
18
5th + DOUBLE
19
3rd + DOUBLE
20
3rd + 5th LOW
21
3rd + 5th
22
3rd + 5th HIGH
23
DISTORTION
24
RADIO
25
STROBE
26
CHORUS
27
FLANGER
28
PitchCorrect
29
CHROMATIC
30
ROBOT
A powerful preset suited for hard rock
Great for pop songs with clear vocal distinction
Ideal for ballads with rich resonance
Suited for oldies from the ’50s
Direct and full sound tailored for rock
Create an intimate sound as if you’re singing in a jazz club
An echo effect that makes great use of short delays
The sound of singing in a spacious arena
The grand, stately reverberation you’d get in a cathedral
A great hip-hop sound with a touch of distortion
A crisp sound that’s great for voice percussion
Pleasant distortion for blues and rock harmonica
Stack your vocals with this realistic double-track effect
Add another voice to create a 3-part harmony
Combination of double-track and delay creates a 6-part sound
Harmony in 5ths suited for a broad range of songs
Beautiful harmonies in 3rds
Harmony in 5ths + double-track effect
Harmony in 3rds + double-track effect
Harmony in 3rds and 5ths (two lower parts)
Harmony in 3rds and 5ths (lower part and higher part)
Harmony in 3rds and 5ths (two higher parts)
Wild distortion effects
Retro-sounding radio voice
Great for rhythmic phrases such as in rap
Chorus effects add a pleasant thickness to your sound
With its unique undulating effect, this was designed specifically for vocals
Natural pitch correction in half-tone increments
Pitch-corrected sound that’s a staple of modern pop
Robotic voice, a techno staple
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