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BOSS SL-2 Slicer | Fresh-Sliced Inspiration | Official Video

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The BOSS SL-2 Slicer is an audio alchemist's dream. This compact yet powerful pedal transforms your tone into mesmerizing rhythmic patterns. Guitarists and keyboardists will find endless creative fuel in the SL-2's 88 rhythmic grooves—and hundreds more are accessible via the BOSS Tone Studio app. Whether you're a loop performer, beatmaker or studio wizard, the SL-2 injects vibrant energy into your music.

Dial in Sophisticated Textures With Ease

With intuitive controls, you can craft nuanced rhythmic textures in seconds. Adjust the Attack to shape transients from hard chops to soft flutters. Tweak the Duty cycle to create percussive hits or fuller blocks of sound. Use the dedicated Tempo knob or tap tempo to sync the SL-2 to your song's rhythm. And with Level and Balance controls, you're in complete command of the mix.

Surround Yourself in Groove

The SL-2 brings your tone to life in stereo and 3D. Send the effect and direct sounds to different amps or recording tracks. Immerse yourself and your audience in animated rhythms using stereo and 3D spatial processing modes like Random, Ping-Pong, Auto and 3D Rotation. You can also feed the SL-2 your favorite stereo pedals to add extra magic to its grooves.

Expand your creative potential

With ample I/O, the SL-2 works with your needs. Connect an external footswitch to instantly tap tempo or momentarily engage the effect. Use an expression pedal to control knob parameters or the overall level. Sync to a drum machine or DAW via MIDI clock. And with MIDI CC messages, you can control expression, tempo and bypass.

Compact Pedal, Massive Inspiration

The SL-2 packs BOSS' powerful Slicer engine into a compact pedal. Advanced DSP delivers rich, animated sounds via single and dual paths with multiple effects. Eight pattern types—each with 11 variations—provide creative ammo for years. Connect to Boss Tone Studio via USB to load new patterns, organize presets and more. Unleash your creativity with the BOSS SL-2 Slicer.

BOSS SL-2 Slicer Effects Pedal Mint Green
BOSS SL-2 Slicer Effects Pedal Mint Green
BOSS SL-2 Slicer Effects Pedal Mint Green

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • The classic BOSS Slicer effect in an advanced, compact pedal
  • 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 +/-12dB 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 hundreds of 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
  • BOSS five-year warranty

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  • Sample rate: 48kHz
  • AD conversion: 24 bits, AF method (Adaptive Focus method is a proprietary method from Roland and BOSS that 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: -20dBu
  • Maximum input level: Input A (Mono), Input B: +7dBu
  • Input impedance: Input A (Mono), Input B: 1 mohm
  • Nominal output level: Output A (Mono), Output B: -20dBu
  • Maximum output level: Output A (Mono), Output B: +7dBu
  • Output impedance: Output A (Mono), Output B: 1 kohm
  • Recommended load impedance: Output A (Mono), Output B: 10 kohm or greater
  • Bypass: Buffered bypass
  • Controls knobs: Type, Variation, Attack, Duty, Tempo, Balance
  • Pedal switch
  • Indicator: Check indicator (used for indication of tempo and check battery)
  • Connectors: Input A (Mono) jack, Input B jack, Output A (Mono) jack, Output B jack: 1/4" phone type

collapse expand iconWarranty

Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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