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Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter
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The BOSS XS-1 Poly Shifter offers state-of-the-art performance in a compact pedal. Featuring advanced polyphonic pitch-shifting technology, the result of decades of expertise, the XS-1 is designed for musicians who demand precision, flexibility and ease of use.
From impeccable octave jumps to subtle detunes, musicians can achieve breathtaking pitch effects while preserving the natural feel and timbre of their instrument. Designed for effortless creative exploration, this versatile pedal offers instant capo functionality, drop settings for powerful riffs, dramatic key changes and much more.
From impeccable octave jumps to subtle detunes, musicians can achieve breathtaking pitch effects while preserving the natural feel and timbre of their instrument. Designed for effortless creative exploration, this versatile pedal offers instant capo functionality, drop settings for powerful riffs, dramatic key changes and much more.
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- for bass Yes
- for electric guitar Yes
- for other instruments Yes
- Pitch shifter Yes
- Instant tuning without interrupting your creativity
- An all-new algorithm exploits ultra-fast attack, preserving instrument clarity, technique and character.
- Polyphonic modulation delivers exceptional, smooth performance, even with full chords or fast melodic lines
- Thanks to its natural pitch shifter, it combines perfectly with other effects
- Full low-frequency support
- Robust design ensures stable operation for live performances
- Natural pitch shifting over a range of six octaves (three octaves up and three octaves down)
- Shift button for quick selection of intervals from 1 to 7 semitones or 1 to 3 octaves
- Detune mode adds depth and richness to your sounds, like a dubbing effect
- The Shift Up function offers practical capodastral-style use for changing keys in a song or for a tapping performance
- Emulate a guitar's bass by going down an octave
- Create harmonized solos and effects with semitones
- Balance knob for quick and easy adjustment between processed and unprocessed signals
- The Shift knob provides easy pitch shift control.
- The Shift switch toggles the pitch between high, low or slightly out-of-tune (±20 hundredths).
- The Toggle/Moment switch lets you choose between activating/deactivating the effect, or activating it only when the integrated pedal is pressed.
- External pedals control two different settings, for a total of three different tunings.
- The expression pedal controls pitch shift in real time, like a dynamic pitch bending effect.
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