SG-1

This well-loved BOSS original reshapes the note attack to create violin-like swell tones. The SG-1 is particularly effective when crafting ambient sounds with delays and reverbs.

 

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Parameter

Value

Explanation

1

SENS

0–100

Adjusts the sensitivity.

When the sensitivity is lowered, a violin-like effect can be heard only when you pick harder, while no effect is obtained when you pick softer.

When the sensitivity is raised, the violin-like effect can be heard regardless of your picking strength.

ATTACK

0–100

Adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum from the moment you begin picking.

 

2

CTL1 TARGET

OFF, SENS, ATTACK

Selects the parameter to control from a footswitch connected to CTL1.

CTL1 MODE

MOMENT, TOGGLE

Selects the operation mode for the footswitch that’s connected to CTL1.

CTL1 VALUE

0–100

Sets the value for the parameter that’s controlled from a footswitch connected to CTL1.

3

CTL2 TARGET

OFF, SENS, ATTACK

Selects the parameter to control from a footswitch connected to CTL2.

CTL2 MODE

MOMENT, TOGGLE

Selects the operation mode for the footswitch connected to CTL2.

CTL2 VALUE

0–100

Selects the value for the parameter that’s controlled from a footswitch connected to CTL2.

4

EXP TARGET

OFF, SENS, ATTACK

Selects the parameter controlled by an external expression pedal connected to the EXP jack.

EXP MIN

0–100

Sets the minimum value for the parameter controlled by an expression pedal connected to the EXP jack.

EXP MAX

0–100

Sets the maximum value for the parameter controlled by an expression pedal connected to the EXP jack.

5

PEDAL MODE

MOMENT, TOGGLE

Selects the operation mode for the pedal switch on the PX-1.

ACTION

OFF Ó ON, ON Ó OFF

Sets how the pedal switch on this unit operates when PEDAL MODE is set to “MOMENT”.