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SL-20: Slicer
Instant Audio Adrenaline
Features
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.
- 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
Instant Audio Adrenaline
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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.
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.
Instant Audio Adrenaline
Specs
- 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. We also suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell. - *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessories
BCB-30Pedal Board
The BOSS BCB-30 Pedal Board is a convenient way to set up and transport all your compact effects. |
BCB-60Pedal Board
The BOSS BCB-60 Pedal Board is a convenient way to set up and transport all your compact effects. |
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FV-500H/-500LVolume Pedal
Tank-tough diecast pedals designed to meet the needs of the most demanding players. |
Support
If you have questions about operating your BOSS product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Support Documents
- BOSS Product Catalog 2008
- Forging the Future - Innovation for Creative Inspiration
BOSS forges into 2008 with an awe-inspiring lineup of effects, digital studios, and accessories. - SL-20 Brochure
- BOSS Product Catalog 2012
- BOSS Product Catalog 2011