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Boss SL-2 Slicer

$279.00
RRP $339.00
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Fresh-Sliced Inspiration

Envelop your music in vibrant rhythmic energy with the Boss SL-2 Slicer, an inspiring creative tool filled with colourful sonic grooves. This BOSS original chops your sound into unique percussive patterns—including many processed with internal filters and effects—and provides multiple output options that bring grooves to life across the stereo field.

Evolved from the legacy SL-20 Slicer, the SL-2 offers expanded capabilities while shrinking the size to the pedalboard-friendly BOSS compact format. Instantly elevate performances with 88 onboard patterns and tap into more via the BOSS Tone Studio app. Grab the knobs to tweak audio slices on the fly and sync to songs with tap tempo and MIDI. Fun and easy to use, the SL-2 brings fresh musical power to all types of creators, from guitarists and keyboardists to loop performers, DJs, beatmakers, and beyond.

The SL-2 brings massive sonic groove muscle to the compact pedal format. Modern DSP takes the BOSS Slicer engine further than ever before, delivering rich, animated sounds via single and dual paths chained with multiple internal effects. Eight pattern types (see specs below)—each with 11 variations—will keep you armed with creative firepower for a long time. When you’re ready for more, connect to BOSS Tone Studio over USB to audition and load alternate patterns into the pedal and organize memory setups for different songs.

With the SL-2’s efficient interface, you can dial in sophisticated textures in seconds. Use the Attack control to shape the edge of the waveform for everything from hard-chopped slices to soft, fluttering movements. Then tweak the waveform’s length with the Duty control, going from sharp, percussive transients to longer, fuller audio blocks. Adjust the tempo with the dedicated knob or hold the pedal switch to engage tap tempo mode for hands-free control. And with the Balance knob and +/-12 dB of output level adjustment, you always have complete control of the mix.

The SL-2 dishes up loads of impressive sounds with a standard mono setup. But things get even better when using the two outputs and seven different output modes (see specs below). Send direct and effect sounds to different destinations for recording and performance. Or surround yourself and listeners in animated movement using a variety of stereo and 3D processing options. You can also feed the SL-2 with your favorite stereo pedals to bring further magic to your grooves. 

With its generous external control options, the SL-2 flows with your creative needs. Plug in an external footswitch to instantly tap in the tempo or engage the effect with momentary presses. Or connect an expression pedal to control knob parameters or the overall level as you perform. With the TRS MIDI input, you can sync your SL-2 grooves to a drum machine, DAW, or any other device that sends MIDI clock. It’s also possible to control expression, tempo, and bypass functions via MIDI CC messages.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Boss SL-2 Slicer is perfect for lovers of the SL-20, who want a more pedalboard-friendly format, and expanded functionality via the Boss Tone Studio.

Features

The famous BOSS Slicer effect in an advanced compact pedal
Instantly create compelling sonic grooves with single and dual Slicer paths processed with multiple internal effects
88 memory locations with pre-loaded patterns (eight types with 11 variations for each)
Control the wave shape and length of sliced audio with Attack and Duty knobs
Adjust the overall effect level with +/-12 dB range
Mono/stereo input and output for integration with any setup
Seven stereo output modes: Fixed, EFX/Direct, Random, Ping-Pong, Auto, 3D Cross, and 3D Rotation
Connect to the BOSS Tone Studio app (macOS/Windows) via USB to explore and load alternate patterns
Control bypass and tap tempo with the onboard pedal switch
Connect up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for external parameter control
TRS MIDI input for clock sync and CC control

Specifications

Pre-Loaded Pattern Types Single (1 and 2) - Rythmic patterns that use a single Slicer effect
Dual (3 and 4) - Rhythmic patterns that use two Slicer effects
Tremolo (5) - Patterns with a traditional tremolo effect
Harmonic (6) - Rhythmic patterns with pitch-shifting effects
SFX (7 and 8) - Rhythmic patterns with different effects applied
Stereo Output Modes Fixed (Default)—Sends the same direct/effect mix to both outputs.
EFX/Direct—Sends the effect sound to Output A and the direct sound to Output B.
Random—A stereo effect that randomly outputs the Slicer sound to the left, right, or center.
Ping-Pong—A stereo effect that alternately sends the Slicer sound to Output A or Output B.
Auto—A stereo effect that smoothly pans the Slicer sound between Output A and Output B.
3D Cross—Advanced spatial processing moves the Slicer sound in left/right and forward/back patterns in 3D space.
3D Rotation—Advanced spatial processing rotates the Slicer sound in 3D space.
Sample Rate 48 kHz
AD Conversion 24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
DA Conversion 32 bits
Patterns 88
Nominal Input Level INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: -20 dBu
Maximum Input Level INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: +7 dBu
Input Impedance INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: 1 MΩ
Nominal Output Level OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: -20 dBu
Maximum Output Level OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: +7 dBu
Output Impedance OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 kΩ
Recommended Load Impedance OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 kΩ or greater
Bypass Buffered bypass
Controls TYPE knob
VARIATION knob
ATTACK knob
DUTY knob
TEMPO knob
BALANCE knob
Pedal switch
Connectors INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DC IN jack
MIDI IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB B
Power Supply 9V Alkaline or PSA Adaptor
Current Draw 95 mA
Options for Expansion (Sold Separately) AC adaptor: PSA series (eg. PSA240)
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
Dimensions (mm) 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H)
Weight 450g

(SL2)

Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu
Input Impedance
1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance
1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
10 k ohms or greater
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Controls
MODE knob
RATE knob
DEPTH knob
RES (Resonance)/MANUAL knob
Pedal switch
Indicator
CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
Connectors
GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
BASS IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack
Power Supply
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw
40 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use
Carbon: Approx. 3 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 10 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's manual
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
59 mm
2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery)
435 g
1 lb
SKU SL2
Barcode # 4957054519346
Brand BOSS
Shipping weight 0.5500kg
Shipping width 0.100m
Shipping height 0.065m
Shipping length 0.150m
Shipping cubic 0.000975000m3
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