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
• BOSS 5-year warranty

Specs:

• Nominal Input Level: MIC IN: -40 dBu (variable), INST IN: -20 dBu, AUX IN: -10 dBu
• Input Impedance: MIC IN: 4 k ohms, INST IN: 1 M ohm, AUX IN: 22 k ohms
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms 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
• 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 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor
• Current Draw: 195 mA (DC 9 V)
• Accessories: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)
• Option: AC Adaptor (PSA-series), Expression pedal (Roland EV-5, FV500L)
• Width: 173 mm - 6-13/16 inches
• Depth: 173 mm - 6-13/16 inches
• Height: 57 mm - 2-1/4 inches
• Weight: 1.1 kg - 2 lbs. 7 oz.

Instant Audio Adrenaline

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 Rec.

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.

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.