Boss SL-20 Slicer Multi Effect Guitar Pedal

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


Features
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


Groove and Melody Maker
The SL-20 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 as a songwriting and recording tool. Play the sliced sounds in realtime while capturing them with Loop Record.

Universal FX
The 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.


Flexible Control
An internal tap-tempo feature is included, as well as the ability to sync to external MIDI clock. Sound characteristics of the SL-20 such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level can be controlled by the onboard knobs or from an external Expression pedal.


Specifications
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 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
    POWER indicator (serves also as the battery check indicator), START/STOP
    indicator, REC indicator, PLAY indicator, TAP indicator, MONO indicator, FIXED
    indicator, RANDOM indicator, PING-PONG indicator, AUTO indicator, 3D PANNNER
    indicator, 3D CROSS indicator, LATCH indicator
    MOMENTARY indicator, TEMPO indicator
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, DC IN jack (DC 9 V)
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/H)
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.