Synth City

Boss SY-200 Synthesizer

- By Paul Riario

ONE OF THE biggest drawbacks that kept many guitarists from using guitar synthesizers was the commitment required. In the past, guitar synthesizer systems required dedicated controllers or special pickup systems, and the sound modules were usually housed in bulky floor controllers or rack mount units. This was fine for players who were fully dedicated to making a guitar synth their main instrument, but for guitarists who just wanted a couple cool synth sounds for occasional leads or some lush pads for a few rhythm parts it was a bit much. The Boss SY-200 Synthesizer pedal provides a compact, easy-to-use alternative that’s perfect for everyone from guitarists who to explore a handful of synth sounds and textures to full-blown guitar synth enthusiasts. Housed in a unit that’s only slightly larger than a standard Boss compact pedal and offering true plug-and-play performance (no special pickups or controllers are needed), the SY-200 is the easiest way for guitarists to explore the vast universe of synthesizer sounds.