Boss SL-2 Slicer Effect Pedal

Envelop your music in vibrant rhythmic energy with the SL-2 Slicer, an inspiring creative tool filled with colorful sonic grooves. This BOSS original chops your sound into unique percussive patternsincluding many processed with internal filters and effectsand provides multiple output options that bring grooves to life across the stereo field.

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Evolved from the legacy SL-20 Slicer, the SL-2 offers expanded capabilities while shrinking the size to the pedalboard-friendly BOSS compact format. Instantly elevate performances with 88 onboard patterns and tap into more via the BOSS Tone Studio app. Grab the knobs to tweak audio slices on the fly and sync to songs with tap tempo and MIDI.

Compact Audio Adrenaline
The SL-2 brings massive sonic groove muscle to the compact pedal format. Modern DSP takes the BOSS Slicer engine further than ever before, delivering rich, animated sounds via single and dual paths chained with multiple internal effects. Eight pattern typeseach with 11 variationswill keep you armed with creative firepower for a long time.

Pre-Loaded Pattern Types:

• Single (1 and 2)Rhythmic patterns that use a single Slicer effect.
• Dual (3 and 4)Rhythmic patterns that use two Slicer effects.
• Tremolo (5)Patterns with a traditional tremolo effect.
• Harmonic (6)Rhythmic patterns with pitch-shifting effects.
• SFX (7 and 8)Rhythmic patterns with different effects applied.

Shape Your Groove
With the SL-2s efficient interface, you can dial in sophisticated textures in seconds. Use the Attack control to shape the edge of the waveform for everything from hard-chopped slices to soft, fluttering movements. Then tweak the waveforms length with the Duty control, going from sharp, percussive transients to longer, fuller audio blocks. Adjust the tempo with the dedicated knob or hold the pedal switch to engage tap tempo mode for hands-free control.

Set the Stage
The SL-2 dishes up loads of impressive sounds with a standard mono setup. But things get even better when using the two outputs and seven different output modes. Send direct and effect sounds to different destinations for recording and performance.

Expand Your Creative Flow
With its generous external control options, the SL-2 flows with your creative needs. Plug in an external footswitch to instantly tap in the tempo or engage the effect with momentary presses. Or connect an expression pedal to control knob parameters or the overall level as you perform. With the TRS MIDI input, you can sync your SL-2 grooves to a drum machine, DAW, or any other device that sends MIDI clock. Its also possible to control expression, tempo, and bypass functions via MIDI CC messages.

Features

• The famous BOSS Slicer effect in an advanced compact pedal
• Instantly create compelling sonic grooves with single and dual Slicer paths processed with multiple internal effects
• 88 memory locations with pre-loaded patterns (eight types with 11 variations for each)
• Control the wave shape and length of sliced audio with Attack and Duty knobs
• Adjust the overall effect level with +/-12 dB range
• Mono/stereo input and output for integration with any setup
• Seven stereo output modes: Fixed, EFX/Direct, Random, Ping-Pong, Auto, 3D Cross, and 3D Rotation
• Connect to the BOSS Tone Studio app (macOS/Windows) via USB to explore and load alternate patterns
• Control bypass and tap tempo with the onboard pedal switch
• Connect up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for external parameter control
• TRS MIDI input for clock sync and CC control
• BOSS five-year warranty

Specs

• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• AD Conversion:24 bits + AF method – AF method (Adaptive Focus method) – This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
• DA Conversion:32 bits
• Patterns:88
• Bypass:Buffered bypass
• Controls
• TYPE knob
• VARIATION knob
• ATTACK knob
• DUTY knob
• TEMPO knob
• BALANCE knob
• Pedal switch
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Tempo and check battery)
• Connectors:
• INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• DC IN jack
• MIDI IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• USB port: USB B
• Power SupplyAlkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available)
• AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
• Current Draw:95 mA
• Expected battery life under continuous use
• Alkaline: Approx. 2.5 hours – *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
• Accessories
• Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information)
• Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
• Options (sold separately)
• AC adaptor: PSA series
• Footswitch: FS-5U
• Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
• Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
• TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
• SIZE AND WEIGHT
• Width:73 mm | 2-7/8 inches
• Depth:129 mm | 5-1/8 inches
• Height:59 mm | 2-3/8 inches
• Weight (including battery):450 g | 1 lb