Boss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer Pedal

11 DSP variations of saw, square, and pulse synth waves.

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* * * * * * * * * * 6 out of 10

"Great sounding bass synth with serious flaws."

Feature:
A few more knobs to control the envelope would be nice, but that would make pedal even bigger.

Quality:
Weakest point of this pedal is it's tracking ability. Forget playing 1/8 notes, it simply can't track that fast. Also, using first 9 modes you can only play SINGLE notes on bass. Combine that with fact that you should play them SLOW, and you become very limited. Sometimes bad pitch tracking pushes pedal to generate robotic sounds (a bit of R2D2), sometimes whole notes are completely skipped. I can't recommend this pedal, but this is based solely on my experience. It is well and sturdy made, would gig without backup.

Value:
Since you are very limited with what you can do with this pedal, I can't say it's the best 'bang for the buck'.

Sound:
Trully a bass SYNTH - sounds are analog in nature and remind me of filters on my old EMU sampler... Many variations are possible, but probably most useful are last 2 modes , which allow you to play chords.

Ease of Use:
Quite easy to use - but don't overdo it! Resonance and frequency are to be altered carefully, since on some basses resulting sounds could push your amp into overload. But it takes only a minute to dial great sound.

Support:
Never have to deal with them, which is why I'm giving them high rating.

Submitted: 6/5/2009

Style of Music: Alter Rock

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

Boss SYB-5 Bass Synth Customer Review

Feature:
as said, you can create about any sound out of it. the layout is clever and the waveshape knob is just what I was looking for in a pedal. the the first two knobs are two-stored and control similar features which are each others opposite. Such as the first knob, which i like the best, the upper part of it controls the amount of the effect to be heard and the under part controls the regular bass sound. this feature is priceless.

Quality:
built like a tank. i would never keep a backup because it will never break. but i´m no electric so no teling if the inside is as sturdy.

Value:
good value, i´m pleased. could have been a wee bit cheaper. but thats just me.

Desirability:
the only appeal there is would be some Kraftewrk-ish sort of sex appeal. its steel and red has a mighty fine fainish and i find it to my liking. but its the sound that makes me crave it not the looks. this piece is nothing you put on the front of stage so that everyone can see it, you stomp it and play their ears off.

Sound:
you can mix the sounds into infinity and you can squeeze just about anything of of this. but, I find it to be a tad sharp at times. nothing big just if you want for a softer synth sound you might want to look a bit furter.

Ease of Use:
it ttook me a few minutes to be able to understand, and i doubt i´ll ever tame it. this pedal need some time to get to know.

Support:
don´t know. havent met them. which i think is positive,

Overall:
i will probably carry this one til the day i die and never regret a second of playing with it. At the moment i´m searching for a complementary weaker synth-pedal. this is because of the first knobs ability to perfectly to my will control the amount of original sound and effect amount. so this is not the only effect i will carry, this will be the shepard for my herd of pedals and effecs, the one to shape the way of the music.

Submitted: 5/9/2007

Style of Music: experimental-bass-jazz

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Description
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The BOSS SYB-3 was the world's first bass synthesizer to be packed into a compact pedal, and it found favor with experimentalists and tone aficionados alike. Today, the next-generation bass-synth pedal has arrived: the SYB-5. Utilizing the latest in DSP technology, the SYB-5 faithfully reproduces the classic sound characteristics of analog synthesizers with enhanced punch and power.

Features
11 DSP variations of saw, square, and pulse synth waves

Enhanced "Wave Shape" mode provides sharper sounds

Hold notes with the onboard pedal and jam over the top

Control filter cutoff and LFO rate via EV-5 expression pedal (sold separately)

Technical Info

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohms
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Residual Noise: -96 dBu (IHF-A, Typ.); All knobs at center position
Connectors: Input jack, Output A (MONO) jack, Output B jack, EXP jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry battery / 9 V type (6F22 (carbon), 6LR61 (alkaline)), AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional)
Current Draw: 50 mA (DC 9 V)
Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Mode Label, Dry battery / 9 V type (6LR61)
Options: AC Adaptor (PSA-series), Expression Pedal (Roland EV-5)
Size and Weight ( incl. battery)
* Width: 73 mm 2-7/8 in.
* Depth: 129 mm 5-1/8 in.
* Height: 59 mm 2-3/8 in.
* Weight: 0.4 kg 1 lbs.

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