Boss SY-1000 Owner’s Manual PDF

Owners Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY and Owners Manual (p. 21)). 2019 Roland Corporation

Owners Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the SY-1000.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

5 Reference Manual This explains the all parameters of the SY-1000.

5 Sound List This is a list of the sounds built into the SY-1000.

5 MIDI Implementation This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

To obtain the PDF manual

1. Enter the following URL on your computer. http://www.boss.info/manuals/

I 2. Choose SY-1000 as the product name.

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Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Auto Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Selecting the Instrument (Guitar/Bass) to Use (MODE SETTING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Specifying the Device Connected to OUTPUT Jacks (OUTPUT SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Making Pickup Settings (GK SETTING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifying the Pickup Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specifying Your Guitars (Basss) Scale Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Specifying the Pickup Position (Bass Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Specifying the Distance from the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the Pickup Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making Tuner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display (Play Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 About the Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Screen Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating Example 1 (INST Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating Example 2 (INST Edit Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating Example 3 (EFFECT Edit Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching Patches (Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Structure and Patches of the SY-1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Types of Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Types of Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Editing a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the INST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Editing the INST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Viewing All Parameters While You Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Saving the Edited INST Settings (VARIATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Recalled a Saved INST Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Editing the Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic Operation for Effect Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Editing While Viewing All Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Changing the Effect Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Saving the Edited Effect Settings (VARIATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Recalled a Saved Effect Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Assigning Functions to the Foot Switches and Expression Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making Assignments from the Effect Edit Screen (Quick Assign) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Saving a Patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings for the Entire SY-1000 (System Parameters) . . . 19

Settings for the SY-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . 19 Turning Off the Auto Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents

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Getting Ready

Connecting the Equipment * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Turning the Power On/Off This turns the power on/off.

* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/ off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Auto Off Function The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.

* Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.

* To restore power, turn the power on again.

For details on the settings, refer to Reference Manual (PDF).

(USB) port

Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB MIDI and USB audio data.

You must install the USB driver when connecting the unit to your computer. Download the USB driver from the BOSS website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.

http://www.boss.info/support/ For details on the settings, refer to

Reference Manual (PDF).

SEND/RETURN jacks

Indicator

Connect an external effect processor here.

GUITAR INPUT jack

Use this control if youre directly inputting a conventional guitar.

* If you use a 1/4 phone plug to make connections, instruments other than DYNAMIC SYNTH and the alternate tuning function will not operate.

GK IN connector

Connect a guitar or bass equipped with the Roland Divided Pickup (Roland GK-3/GK-3B) or a GK-compatible guitar such as the Roland V-Guitar GC-1 to this connector.

In addition to the signal from the divided pickup, the conventional guitar signal (normal pickup) is also input to the GK IN connector.

* Never connect anything other than the dedicated GK cable.

Roland GK-3 users Roland V-Guitar GC-1 users

You must set this to the center (MIX) position!

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MIDI IN, MIDI OUT/THRU jacks

Connect an external MIDI device here.

For details, refer to Reference Manual (PDF).

MAIN OUTPUT jack / SUB OUTPUT jack

Connect these jacks to your guitar amp, headphones (sold separately), or to PA (LINE).

* Connect your headphones to the MAIN OUTPUT L/PHONES jack.

* If your system is mono, use only the R/MONO jack.

* If youre using headphones, dont connect anything to R/MONO jack.

CTL 3, 4/EXP 1, CTL 5, 6/EXP 2 jacks You can connect an expression pedal (EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, or EV-5: sold separately) or footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7: sold separately), and use it to control various functions.

For details on the settings, refer to Reference Manual (PDF).

FS-5U x 1 FS-5U x 2 FS-7FS-6

To use these as EXP 1, EXP 2 jacks

Connect an expression pedal.

To use these as CTL 3,4 or CTL 5,6 jacks

Connect a footswitch.

CTL 3 CTL 5

CTL 4 CTL 6

CTL 3 CTL 5

CTL 4

CTL 4

CTL 6

CTL 6 CTL 3

CTL 3CTL 5 CTL 5

Stereo 1/4 phone type

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1/4 phone type x 2

1/4 phone type

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1/4 phone type

* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-30, FV- 500L, FV-500H, or EV- 5: sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. MODE / POLARITY switch

FS-5U FS-6 FS-7

Stereo 1/4 phone type

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Stereo 1/4 phone type

Stereo 1/4 phone type

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Stereo 1/4 phone type

Ground Terminal

Connect this to an external earth or ground if necessary.

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Panel Descriptions

1

2

3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10

11 12

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No. Name Explanation Page

1 Display Various information regarding the SY-1000 is indicated here. p. 10

2 [1][6] knobs Use this to select or edit the value of the parameter thats shown in the display. p. 11

3 [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob

This adjusts the volume level for the MAIN OUTPUT jack.

* Depending on how you switch the settings, you can also adjust the MAIN OUTPUT and SUB OUTPUT volumes simultaneously. [SYSTEM] button0HARDWARE SETTING0KNOB0OUTPUT LEVEL KNOB

4 [INST] button Specifies the sound of the INST (sound engine). p. 13

5 [EFFECTS] button Specifies the effect settings and the order in which effects are connected. p. 15

6 [CTL] button Accesses the CTL screen, where you can assign functions to the buttons and switches. p. 17

7 [EXIT] button Used to return previous screens and to undo operations.

8 [WRITE] button Use for storing settings in patches and executing operations. p. 18

9 [SYSTEM] button Used for making settings related to the SY-1000s operating p. 19

10 [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons This switches the screens displayed in the display. p. 10

11 BANK [I], BANK [H] switches Switch banks. p. 12

12 [CTL 1] [CTL 2] switches By default, the [CTL 1] and [CTL 2] pedals control a function thats assigned by each patch.

13 [1][4] switches Switch patches.

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Selecting the Instrument (Guitar/Bass) to Use (MODE SETTING) Here you can select whether youre connecting a guitar or a bass to the SY-1000.

Choose guitar mode (GUITAR) if youre using a guitar, or choose bass mode (BASS) if youre using a bass.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the MODE SETTING icon.

3. Press the [2] knob. The message appears.

4. To change the mode, press the [6] knob. If you decide to cancel, press the [5] knob. When you press the [6] knob, a message appears.

5. Turn the power of the SY-1000 off, then on again. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. Verify that the SY-1000 has started with the mode that you specified.

MEMO

5 With the factory settings, this is set to GUITAR.

5 The SY-1000 starts with the specified mode until the next time you change the mode.

5 Some parameters are displayed differently depending on the selected mode.

5 Patches are saved separately for guitar mode and bass mode.

Specifying the Device Connected to OUTPUT Jacks (OUTPUT SELECT) Use this procedure to set the type of device connected to the output jacks (MAIN OUT, SUB OUT).

This applies the optimal adjustments for the device that is connected.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the IN/ OUT SETTING icon.

3. Press the [2] knob. The IN/OUT SETTING screen appears.

4. Press the [3] knob or [4] knob. The MAIN OUT screen or SUB OUT screen appears.

Press the [1] knob.

The OUTPUT SELECT screen appears.

5. Turn the [1] knob. Select the connected device (type of amp).

OUTPUT SELECT Explanation

LINE/PHONES Choose this setting if youre using headphones, or if the SY-1000 is connected to a keyboard amp, mixer, or digital recorder.

JC-120 RETURN Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the RETURN jack of the Roland JC-120 guitar amp.

JC-120 INPUT Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the guitar input jack of a JC- 120 guitar amp.

COMBO AMP 1 RETURN

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the RETURN jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with one speaker.

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OUTPUT SELECT Explanation

COMBO AMP 1 INPUT

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the guitar input jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with one speaker.

COMBO AMP 2 RETURN

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the RETURN jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with two speakers.

COMBO AMP 2 INPUT

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the guitar input jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with two speakers.

STACK AMP RETURN

Set this when connecting to the RETURN jack on a stack-type amp.

STACK AMP INPUT

Set this when connecting to the guitar input jack on a stack-type amp.

BASS AMP WITH TWEETER

Use this setting when connecting to a tweeter-equipped bass amp.

BASS AMP NO TWEETER

Use this setting when connecting to a bass amp that has no tweeter. The high-frequency range is adjusted.

6. Press the [EXIT] button. Youll be returned to the Play screen.

Making Pickup Settings (GK SETTING) Make settings for the divided pickup in order to ensure that youll always be playing the SY-1000 in the optimal state.

The SY-1000 can save ten types of these settings (GK SETTING).

Here we explain the example of saving pickup settings in SETTING: [1].

MEMO

The GK SETTING is saved even when the power is turned off. You dont need to make this setting again each time you perform.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the IN/ OUT SETTING icon.

3. Press the [2] knob. The IN/OUT SETTING screen appears.

4. Press the [1] knob. The GK SETTING screen appears.

5. Turn the [1] knob to select SETTING: [1]. The pickup settings will be saved in SETTING: [1].

MEMO

Pickup settings are automatically saved in the number (SETTING: [1][10]) that you selected in step 5.

Specifying the Pickup Type Choose the type of pickup thats installed on your guitar (bass).

6. If using guitar mode, turn the [5] knob. If using bass mode, turn the [4] knob.

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GK PU TYPE

(GUITAR MODE) Explanation

GK-3 Choose this if youre using a Roland GK-3.

GK-2A Choose this if youre using a Roland GK-2A, or if youre using a (commercially available) guitar with a built-in divided pickup.

GC-1 Choose this if youre using a Roland V-Guitar GC-1.

PIEZO

Piezo Pickup

(flat response)

PIEZO F Fishman

PIEZO G Graph Tech

PIEZO L L.R. Baggs

PIEZO R RMC

GK PU TYPE

(BASS MODE) Explanation

GK-3B Choose this if youre using a GK-3.

GK-2B Choose this if youre using a Roland GK-2B, or if youre using a (commercially available) bass with a built-in divided pickup.

PIEZO Piezo Pickup

(flat response)

PIEZO G Graph Tech

PIEZO R RMC

MEMO

5 A piezo pickup is a type of pickup that is mounted on the bridge of the guitar, and uses a piezoelectric element to detect the vibrations of the strings.

5 If you dont know the type of your piezo pickup, try selecting different choices while you play your guitar, and choose the setting that produces the most natural sound.

5 If youve chosen piezo type, youll be able to make further adjustments to the tone quality of the high range and low range.

Specifying Your Guitars (Basss) Scale Length Specify your guitars (basss) scale length (the distance from the bridge to the nut).

Guitar

Bass

7. If using guitar mode, turn the [6] knob. If using bass mode, turn the [5] knob. Specify the length that is correct for your guitar (bass).

If youre using GUITAR MODE, choose ST (648mm) for a standard Stratocaster type, or choose LP (628mm) for a Les Paul type.

If youre using BASS MODE, For a standard Jazz Bass type or Precision Bass type, choose LONG JB/PB (864 mm).

MEMO

This parameter is not shown if GK PU TYPE is set to Roland V-Guitar GC-1.

Specifying the Pickup Position (Bass Mode Only) Specify the position of the divided pickup thats installed on your bass.

MEMO

If youve installed a divided pickup on your guitar, proceed to step 9 Specifying the Distance from the Bridge (p. 9) (this step is not needed).

8. Turn the [6] knob Specify the GK PU POSITION according to the position of the divided pickup thats installed.

For a 4-string bass

4STR-1

1st string

3rd string 2nd string

4th string

4STR-2 4STR-3 GK PU POSITION

For a 5-string bass

1st string

3rd string 2nd string

4th string Low B string

5STR-Lo1 GK PU POSITION 5STR-Hi15STR-Lo2 5STR-Hi2

1st string

3rd string 2nd string

4th string

High C string

For a 6-string bass

1st string

3rd string 2nd string

4th string Low B string

GK PU POSITION 6STR

High C string

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Specifying the Distance from the Bridge For each string, specify the distance from the bridge to the center of the pickup.

9. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the DISTANCE screen.

10. Turn the [1][6] knobs. Specify the distance from the bridge to the center of the pickup.

MEMO

This setting is not needed if GK PU TYPE is Roland V-Guitar GC-1 or if you selected a piezo type pickup.

Adjusting the Pickup Sensitivity The volume will differ if the distances between each string and the divided pickup are different. Specify the sensitivity of the pickup to compensate for this volume difference.

11. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the SENS screen.

12. While playing the strings strongly, turn the [1][6] knobs so that the level meters reach the triangular marks.

MEMO

Depending on the guitar (bass) youre using, the level meter might reach full-scale even if the sensitivity is at minimum. If this is the case, adjust the distance between the divided pickup and the string so its somewhat greater than the recommendation.

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER) Tune the guitar (bass).

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).

1. Press the BANK [I] switch and BANK [H] switch simultaneously. The TUNER screen appears.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to select the tuner mode. TUNER MODE Explanation

MULTI MODE You can play and tune six strings simultaneously

SINGLE MODE You can play one individual string to tune that string.

3. Play an open string, and tune it so that only the center indicator in the screen is lit.

Making Tuner Settings These settings specify how the tuner operates.

Parameter Value Explanation

PITCH 435445Hz

(default: 440Hz) Specifies the reference pitch.

OUTPUT

MUTE Sound will not be output while tuning.

BYPASS

While tuning, the sound from the GK IN connector/GUITAR INPUT jack will be output without change.

All modelings and effects will be off.

THRU Allows you to tune while hearing the current effect/modeling sound.

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Basic Operation Here we explain how you can use the buttons and knobs to operate 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

This screen shows the bank number and patch number in especially large characters.

Bank number

Patch name

Patch number

Screen 2

This screen shows the bank number, patch number, and patch name.

Screen 3

This screen shows the functions that are assigned to the pedal switches of the unit.

Screen 4

This screen shows how the INST and effects are connected (CHAIN).

About the Icons

Icon Explanations

Indicates the input level of the GK IN connector.

* When using a normal patch (p. 12), this indicates the level of the guitar signal.

Indicates the output level of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks and SUB OUTPUT jacks.

Indicates the input level of the RETURN jack.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates the output level of the SEND jack.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates the output level of the selected effect block.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates BALANCER13 and MIXER BALANCE.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates the BPM.

Blinks in time with the BPM.

Shown when a GK patch (p. 12) is selected.

When using a normal patch (p. 12), this icon goes dark.

When the screen contains multiple pages, this indicates the position of the current page.

Indicates the page to which you navigate using the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons (edit screen).

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Screen Operations 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)

Press operation

Turn operation

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1] knob Changes the INST TYPE of INST1.

Press the [1] knob Accesses a screen where you can switch the INST TYPE variation of INST1.

Turn the [2] knob Turns INST1 on/off.

When off, the icon is shown in gray.

Press the [2] knob Accesses the edit screen for INST1.

MEMO

As for INST1, you can operate INST2 with the [3] knob and [4] knob, and operate INST3 with the [5] knob and [6] knob.

Operating Example 2 (INST Edit Screen)

Press operation

Use the [6] knob to select

Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch

Turn operation

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1][5] knobs Changes the value of the setting for the parameter

Turn the [6] knob Selects the block to edit.

Press the [6] knob Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

Press the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons

Switches the parameters to show.

Operating Example 3 (EFFECT Edit Screen)

Turn operation

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1][5] knobs Changes the value of the setting for the parameter

Turn the [6] knob Selects the block to edit.

Press the [6] knob Turns the selected block on/off.

Long-press the [6] knob Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

Turn the [6] knob while pressing it

Changes the position of the selected block.

MEMO

To change a value in larger steps, turn a [1][5] knob while pressing it.

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Types of Bank The SY-1000 has two types of bank.

Types of bank Explanation

Preset bank (P01P50)

Cannot be overwritten, however, you can write a patch into the User bank, modify the settings to your needs and store your modified version in the User bank.

User bank (U01U50) Can be overwritten.

Types of Patch The SY-1000 has two types of patch.

Types of patch Explanation

GK patch

Patches for a guitar (bass) that uses a divided pickup.

If these patches are selected, the display shows the GK icon .

Normal patch

Patches for a conventional guitar (bass) that is connected to the GUITAR INPUT. These can be used even if you dont have a divided pickup.

You can also use these patches with the conventional guitar (bass) signal (normal pickup) that is routed through the divided pickup.

If youre using Normal patch, the GK icon goes dark.

* DYNAMIC SYNTH is the only INST TYPE that can be selected for normal patches.

Selecting a Patch When you switch patches, the tonal character changes.

BANK [I] [H] switches

[1][4] switches

1. Use the BANK [I] [H] switches to select a bank.

2. Use the [1][4] switches to select a patch within the selected bank.

Bank number

Patch name

Patch number

MEMO

You can also change patches by turning [1] knob below the display.

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

INST3

NORMAL

FX1

EQ2 DLY1 SUB L/R

CMP DS AMP EQ1 NS FV1 DLY2

FX2

FX3

S/R

CHO

MST DLY REV FV2 DIV MIX MAIN L/R MST

The INST settings together with the combination of effects are collectively called a patch.

A set of four patches is called a bank.

Patches are managed by their bank (150) and number (14); the SY-1000 can store 200 patches. Bank 50

Bank 3 Bank 2

Bank 1

Patch 1 Patch 3Patch 2 Patch 4

[1][4] switch BANK [I], BANK [H] switch

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Editing a Patch Heres how to create a patch by editing the parameters of the INST blocks and the effect block, and combining them.

Changing the INST

1. Press the [INST] button. The INST screen appears.

2. Turn the [1][6] knobs. The INST screen shows the INST TYPE for INST1INST3.

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1] knob Changes the INST TYPE of INST1.

Press the [1] knob Accesses a screen where you can switch the INST TYPE variation of INST1.

Turn the [2] knob Turns INST1 on/off.

When off, the icon is shown in gray.

Press the [2] knob Accesses the edit screen for INST1.

MEMO

As for INST1, you can operate INST2 with the [3] knob and [4] knob, and operate INST3 with the [5] knob and [6] knob.

Editing the INST You can edit each INST in detail.

Here we explain using the example of the DYNAMIC SYNTH screen of INST1.

1. In the INST screen, press the [2] knob. The INST1 screen appears.

* The pages differs depending on the INST TYPE.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select the block that you want to edit.

The selected block is shown in white.

3. Turn the [1][5] knobs to edit the setting of the parameter.

MEMO

5 To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it.

5 You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters.

5 The number of parameters and pages differs depending on the effect.

5 In the edit screen, you can press the [INST] button to switch to the edit screen of another INST.

Viewing All Parameters While You Edit You can also edit while viewing a list of all parameters for the selected block.

1. In the edit screen, press the [6] knob. Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

2. Turn the [1][6] knobs to edit the setting of the parameter.

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You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters.

Editing a Patch

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Saving the Edited INST Settings (VARIATION) Your preferred settings for each instrument can be saved as a VARIATION. Since a variation can also be used from another patch, it is convenient for sound design.

1. In the INST screen, press the [1] knob. The VARIATION screen appears.

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From the INST edit screen, you can also access the variation screen using the following methods. 1. In the edit screen, select the COMMON block.

2. Use the PAGE [J] buttons to move to the last page.

3. Press the [5] knob.

4. Press the [2] knob. The VARIATION WRITE screen appears.

5. Turn the [1] knob to select the save-destination number.

6. Use the [3][6] knobs to specify the variation name.

7. Press the [WRITE] button. The variation is saved.

To cancel this procedure, press the [4] knob.

Recalled a Saved INST Variation

1. In the INST screen, press any one of the knobs [1] (INST1), [3] (INST2), or [5] (INST3). The VARIATION screen appears.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select a variation. You can also audition the sound while selecting a variation.

3. Press the [5] knob to recall the selected variation.

Editing a Patch

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Editing the Effects You can edit the effect settings, and change the order of blocks such as output and send/return (the effect chain).

Basic Operation for Effect Editing

1. Press the [EFFECT] button. The edit screen (effect chain) appears.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select the block that you want to edit. The selected block is enclosed by a thick frame.

* By pressing the [6] knob you can turn the selected effect on/off. Effects that are off are shown in gray. When the effect is turned on, it is shown in white.

Off On

3. Use knobs [1][5] to adjust the parameters that are shown below the screen.

Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters that you want to edit. The current page is indicated in the lower center of the screen.

* To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it.

* The number of parameters and pages differs depending on the effect.

Editing While Viewing All Parameters You can also edit while viewing a list of all parameters for the selected block.

1. In the edit screen, long-press the [6] knob. Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

2. Turn the [1][6] knobs to edit the parameter settings.

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You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters.

Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch

Changing the Effect Order By moving blocks such as effects, output, and send/return, you can freely change the order in which the effects are placed, or arrange them in parallel.

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5 You can change the order of the INST13 blocks and the NORMAL block.

5 The MST (MASTER) block cannot be moved.

1. Press the [EFFECT] button. The effect chain is shown.

2. Use the [6] knob to select the block that you want to move.

3. While pressing the [6] knob, turn it left or right. The selected block moves left or right.

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Saving the Edited Effect Settings (VARIATION) Your preferred settings for each effect can be saved as a VARIATION.

Since a variation can also be used from another patch, it is convenient for sound design.

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

2. Use the [6] knob to choose the effect youre going to edit.

3. Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to move to the last page.

4. Press the [5] knob. The VARIATION screen appears.

5. Press the [2] knob. The VARIATION WRITE screen appears.

6. Turn the [1] knob to select the save-destination number.

7. Use knobs [3][6] to name the VARIATION.

8. Press the [WRITE] button. The variation is saved.

To cancel this procedure, press the [4] knob.

Recalled a Saved Effect Variation

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

2. Use the [6] knob to choose the effect youre going to edit.

3. Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to move to the last page.

4. Press the [5] knob. The VARIATION screen appears.

5. Turn the [6] knob to select a variation. You can also audition the sound while selecting a variation.

6. Press the [5] knob to recall the selected variation.

Editing a Patch

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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. 4).

CTL3CTL6EXP1, EXP2

Built-in footswitches

1. Press the [CTL] button. The CONTROL/ASSIGN screen appears.

2. Press the [1] knob. The CONTROL FUNCTION screen appears.

3. Turn the [1] knob to select the item that you want to set. Turning the knob will move the selected item vertically.

The settings of the selected item can now be edited.

4. Turn knobs [2][6] to edit the value of the item selected for each switch.

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5 You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters.

5 The footswitch and expression pedal functions must be specified for each patch; however, if you set PREFERENCE to SYSTEM, all patches will use those functions in common.

Making Assignments from the Effect Edit Screen (Quick Assign) In the effect edit screen (p. 15), you can select an effect parameter and assign that parameter to the switch of your choice.

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select the block that you want to edit.

3. Long-press the [1][5] knobs for the parameter that you want to assign.

The ASSIGN MATRIX screen appears.

* You can also access the ASSIGN MATRIX screen in the same way from the all-parameter list screen (p. 13). You can also access it by selecting the [CTL] button0 ASSIGN SETTING.

4. Press the [1] knob to turn the SW on.

5. Turn knobs [2][6] to edit parameters. If necessary, use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between pages of settings.

Use SOURCE to specify the pedal or MIDI message that you will operate.

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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.

1. Press the [WRITE] button.

2. Press the [1] knob to select WRITE (PATCH WRITE).

3. Use the [1] knob to select the save-destination (U01-1U50-4). You can use knobs [3][6] to edit the name.

Editing a name

To edit the patch name, use the [6] knob to move the cursor and use the [5] knob to change the character.

Operation Explanation

Turn the [3] knob Selects the type of characters

Press the [3] knob Delete one character (delete)

Turn the [4] knob Switch uppercase/lowercase

Press the [4] knob Insert one space (insert)

Turn the [5] knob Changes the character

Turn the [6] knob Moves the cursor

4. Press the [WRITE] button. The patch is written.

To cancel this procedure, press the [4] knob.

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Settings for the Entire SY-1000 (System Parameters)

Settings for the SY-1000 Here you can make settings that are common to the entire SY-1000 (system parameters).

For details on each parameter, refer to SY-1000 Reference Manual (PDF).

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

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You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to see additional items.

2. Press a [1][6] knob to select the item that you want to edit. A sub-menu appears.

3. Once again press a [1][6] knob to select the item that you want to edit.

4. Use knobs [1][6] to select parameters or edit the values.

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The method of selecting parameters and editing their value will differ depending on the item.

Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) Restoring the SY-1000s settings to their original factory default settings is referred to as Factory Reset.

Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the SY-1000 was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the items to be reset.

* When you execute Factory Reset, the settings you made will be lost. Save the data you need to your computer using the dedicated software.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to select FACTORY RESET.

3. Choose the type of settings to be restored to the factory default settings with knobs [1] and [6]. Knob Explanation

[1] Specifies FROM.

[6] Specifies TO.

Value Explanation

SYSTEM System parameter settings

U01-1U50-4 Settings for Patch Numbers

U01-1U50-4

VARIATION Settings for VARIATION

4. Press the [WRITE] button. Press the [6] knob to execute the factory reset.

To cancel factory reset, press the [5] knob.

Once the Factory Reset is complete, you are returned to the Play screen.

Turning Off the Auto Off Function The SY-1000 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message approximately 15 minutes before the power turns off.

With the factory settings, this function is turned ON (power-off in 10 hours). If you want to have the power remain on all the time, turn it OFF.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Choose HARDWARE SETTING 0 OTHER.

3. Use the [1] knob to select OFF.

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen.

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Main Specifications BOSS SY-1000: Guitar Synthesizer

Patch Memory Guitar mode 200 (preset) + 200 (user)

Bass mode 200 (preset) + 200 (user)

AD Conversion

Divided pickup 32 bits + AF method * AF method (Adaptive Focus

method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.

Normal pickup 32 bits + AF method

DA Conversion 32 bits

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Normal Input Level GUITAR INPUT -10 dBu

RETURN -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level GUITAR INPUT +16 dBu

RETURN +8 dBu

Input Impedance GUITAR INPUT 1 M

RETURN 1 M

Normal Output Level

MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) -10 dBu

SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO) -10 dBu

SEND -10 dBu

Output Impedance

MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) 44

SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO) 1 k

SEND 1 k

Recommended Load Impedance

MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) 10 k or greater (when using headphones: 44 or greater)

SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO) 10 k or greater

SEND 10 k or greater

Display Graphic LCD (512 x 160 dots, backlit LCD)

Connectors

GK IN connector 13-pin DIN type

GUITAR INPUT jack, SEND jack, RETURN jack, MAIN OUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) jacks, SUB OUTPUT (L, R/MONO) jacks

1/4-inch phone type

CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack, CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack 1/4-inch TRS phone type

USB COMPUTER port USB B type (supports High-Speed USB, USB Audio, and USB MIDI)

MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors

DC IN jack

Power Supply AC adaptor

Current Draw 800 mA

Dimensions 345 (W) x 245 (D) x 67 (H) mm

13-5/8 (W) x 9-11/16 (D) x 2-11/16 (H) inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

2.5 kg

5 lbs 9 oz

Accessories

AC Adaptor

Owners Manual

Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Options (sold separately)

Divided pickup: GK-3 (for guitar), GK-3B (for bass guitar)

GK cable: GKC-5 (5 m, 15 feet), GKC-10 (10 m, 30 feet)

Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7

Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5

Unit selector: Roland US-20

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING Concerning the Auto Off function The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 3).

WARNING Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptors body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

CAUTION Handle the ground terminal carefully If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; dont leave it lying around where it could accidentally be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it wont come loose.

IMPORTANT NOTES Repairs and Data Before sending the unit away for repairs,

be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions Any data stored within the unit can be

lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data youve stored in the unit.

Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Intellectual Property Right ASIO is a trademark and software of

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

This Product uses the Source Code of T- Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).

Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

In this manual, company names and product names of the respective owners are used because it is the most practical way of describing the sounds that are emulated using DSP technology.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

For the U.K.

For the USA

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