Boss SL-20 Slicer Effects Pedal

Brief Description of the Boss SL-20 Slicer Effects Pedal

Inject a shot of high-octane fuel into your music with the SL-20 Slicer effects pedal. 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.

Key Features of the Boss SL-20 Slicer Effects Pedal

• Instant groove and percussive-melody generator
• 50 Slice patterns onboard, with adjustable attack and duration, including Harmonic Slice
• Tap Tempo via onboard pedal switch; internal and MIDI sync
• Sound characteristics such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level are controllable via external Expression pedal (sold separately)
• Variety of output modes, including the unique 3D Panning for spacious sliced FX

Extended Description of the Boss SL-20 Slicer Effects Pedal

Groove and Melody Maker

The SL20 transforms your music into percussive “chopped” grooves. Fifty rhythmic patterns are onboard, with adjustable note attack and duration, plus amazing Harmonic Slice effects. Create high-energy patterns onstage in real-time, or use the SL-20 Slicer as a songwriting and recording tool. Play the sliced sounds in realtime while capturing them with Loop Record.

Flexible Control

An internal tap-tempo feature is included, as well as the ability to sync to external MIDI clock. Sound characteristics of the SL20 Slicer such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level can be controlled by the onboard knobs or from an external Expression pedal.

Universal FX

The Boss SL-20 is an addictive effect that inspires creativity. It’s great for guitarists, but it’s equally useful for other instrumentalists as well. Plug in a bass, keyboard, iPod®, or any other instrument or music-playback device. DJs and dance-music artists will also love the SL-20 as a rhythmic-performance tool.

Specifications of the Boss SL-20 Slicer Effects Pedal

Nominal Input Level

-20 dBu

Input Impedance

1 Mohm

Nominal Output Level

-20 dBu

Output Impedance

1 kohm

Recommended Load Impedance

10 kohms or greater

Tempo

Quarter note 30 to 250 bpm

Maximum recording time

40 sec.

Controls

START/STOP, REC, PLAY pedal, TAP pedal, EFFECT LEVEL knob, DIRECT LEVEL knob, BANK knob, PATTERN knob, ATTACK knob, DUTY knob, TEMPO knob, OUTPUT MODE button, PEDAL MODE button

Indicator

MONO, FIXED, RANDOM, PING-PONG, AUTO, 3D PANNNER, 3D CROSS, LATCH, MOMENTARY, TEMPO, START/STOP, REC, PLAY, TAP, POWER

Connectors

INPUT jacks R/MONO, L (1/4 inch phone type), OUTPUT jacks R/MONO, L (1/4 inch phone type), EXP PEDAL jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), MIDI IN connector, AC adaptor jack

Power Supply

DC 9 V, Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6/AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional) *1

Current Draw

110 mA

Accessories

Owner's Manual, Leaflets ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"), Dry battery (R6 (AA) type (carbon) x 6) *2

Options

AC adaptor (PSA-series), Expression pedal (Roland EV-5, FV500L)

Size and Weight

Width

173 mm

6-13/16 inches

Depth

158 mm

6-1/4 inches

Height

57 mm

2-1/4 inches

Weight

1.1 kg

2 lbs. 7 oz.

Including battery

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*1 Expected battery life under continuous use: 7 hours (Carbon), 18 hours (Alkaline). These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
*2 The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use-intended primarily for testing its operation. Boss suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.