Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal

Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal lets you leave the bulky, cumbersome synth keyboards at home entirely — 171 total sounds across 12 distinct styles give instant access to leads, pads, strings, bass tones, special effects, and more directly from your guitar, with no additional pickups or special electronics required. Three tweakable parameters per sound let you fine-tune any patch to perfection, while 128 programmable user presets, a parallel send/return loop, full MIDI support, and zero-latency operation place the SY-200 in a class apart from its predecessor, the BOSS SY-1. Blend your guitar and synth tones with independent volume controls, and channel some of music history's most sought-after synth sounds with the guitar you already play.

Product Overview

Guitar synthesizer technology has historically faced a fundamental challenge — converting a guitar's complex, harmonically rich signal into clean, accurate synthesizer control data in real time, without the lag or tracking errors that plagued earlier guitar synth systems. The SY-200's zero-latency operation represents a significant technical achievement on this front, allowing players to trigger and control synthesizer sounds directly from their guitar playing without the perceptible delay that made earlier guitar synth pedals feel disconnected from the physical act of playing. This responsiveness is what makes the SY-200 genuinely usable for expressive lead playing and rhythmic synth parts rather than just generating atmospheric textures.

The 171 sounds organized across 12 styles — Lead, Pad, String, Bell, Organ, Bass, Dual, Sweep, Noise, SFX, Sequence, and Arpeggio — cover an enormous range of synthesizer territory from a single pedal. Lead and Bass styles cover the kind of synth tones associated with classic synthesizer solos and basslines, Pad and String styles provide lush, sustained atmospheric textures, Organ recreates classic keyboard organ tones, and Sequence and Arpeggio styles generate rhythmic, pattern-based synth parts that transform a guitar into something closer to a sequenced synthesizer than a traditional stringed instrument. SFX and Noise styles open up genuinely experimental sonic territory for players who want to push beyond conventional synth tones entirely.

Three tweakable parameters per sound, displayed via the onboard LCD screen, allow real-time fine-tuning of whatever sound is selected — adjusting filter, envelope, modulation, or other parameters specific to each sound to dial in exactly the right character for a given musical context. With 128 programmable user presets, players can save customized versions of their favorite sounds for instant recall during a performance, building a personalized sound library that goes well beyond the 171 factory sounds.

The parallel send/return loop is a significant practical feature — it allows external effects pedals to be integrated specifically with the synth signal, or provides a direct output path to a separate amplifier independent of the main signal chain, giving players flexible routing options for complex rig configurations. Independent volume controls for guitar and synth tones allow players to blend their natural guitar signal with the synthesized tone in any proportion, from a subtle synth layer underneath a guitar tone to a fully synthesized sound with no guitar character at all. Full MIDI support via 3.5mm TRS jacks allows the SY-200 to integrate with external MIDI gear and DAWs, while the Micro-USB port connects to a computer for firmware updates that can expand the pedal's functionality over time. A CTL 2,3/EXP jack accepts an expression pedal or footswitch (not included) for additional real-time control during performance.

Ideal For

• Guitarists who want access to synthesizer textures and tones — leads, pads, strings, bass, and more — without owning or carrying a separate synthesizer
• Players who want to blend guitar and synth tones together in real time for layered, hybrid textures
• Experimental musicians interested in Sequence, Arpeggio, SFX, and Noise styles for unconventional sonic exploration
• Performers who want a guitar synth with zero-latency tracking for genuinely expressive lead and rhythmic playing
• Musicians who want MIDI integration to connect the SY-200 with external gear and DAWs
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for the most advanced and feature-rich guitar synthesizer pedal BOSS has made, building on the legacy of the SY-1

Key Features

171 Sounds Across 12 Styles
Lead, Pad, String, Bell, Organ, Bass, Dual, Sweep, Noise, SFX, Sequence, and Arpeggio styles cover an enormous range of synthesizer territory — from classic synth leads and basslines to atmospheric pads, rhythmic sequences, and experimental sound design, all generated from a guitar signal.

Zero-Latency Operation
Real-time, lag-free tracking allows the SY-200 to respond to playing dynamics instantly — making it genuinely usable for expressive lead playing and rhythmic synth parts rather than feeling disconnected from the physical act of playing.

128 Programmable User Presets
Save customized versions of favorite sounds with personalized parameter settings for instant recall during performance — building a personal sound library well beyond the 171 factory sounds.

Three Tweakable Parameters Per Sound
Real-time parameter adjustment via the onboard LCD screen lets players fine-tune filter, envelope, modulation, or other characteristics specific to each sound for precise tonal control.

Independent Guitar/Synth Blend Controls
Independent volume controls allow guitar and synth tones to be blended in any proportion — from a subtle synth layer to a fully synthesized sound with no guitar character — for flexible, hybrid tonal combinations.

Parallel Send/Return Loop
A dedicated send/return loop allows external effects to be integrated specifically with the synth signal, or provides a direct output path to a separate amplifier for flexible rig routing.

Full MIDI Support and USB Firmware Updates
3.5mm TRS MIDI in/out jacks enable integration with external MIDI gear and DAWs, while the Micro-USB port supports firmware updates that can expand the SY-200's functionality over time.

CTL 2,3/EXP Control Input
A dedicated control/expression jack accepts an expression pedal or footswitch (not included) for additional real-time performance control over assignable parameters.

What's Included

• Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer Pedal
• 3× AA Batteries (included)
• Free standard shipping

Note: 9V DC power supply, expression pedal, and footswitch sold separately.

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Guitar Synthesizer Pedal Today

The Boss SY-200 is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to explore all 171 sounds and 12 styles in person, or reach out online to order yours — a full synthesizer rig's worth of sound, built into the pedal you already play through.