BOSS XS-1 Poly Shifter – Compact Polyphonic Pitch-Shifting Pedal
$398.00
Compact, polyphonic pitch-shifting pedal designed for guitar and bass players who want fast, flexible tuning changes without switching instruments. Capable of full octave jumps (up to three octaves up or down), subtle detuning, and capo-style shifts, the BOSS XS-1 Poly Shifter preserves your tone with low latency and lets you blend dry and wet signals for lush octave layers or tight harmonies.
BOSS XS-1 Poly Shifter – Compact Polyphonic Pitch-Shifting Pedal
OVERVIEW
If you’re tired of hopping between guitars or retuning mid-song, the BOSS XS-1 gives you a powerful solution in a single pedal. It introduces a new pitch-shifting algorithm that tracks chords and fast runs cleanly, preserving the natural feel of your instrument – even during wide interval jumps or detune effects. Whether you need a subtle shift down, a full octave up, or capo emulation, the XS-1 handles it all with minimal latency and no compromise in tone.
What makes the XS-1 truly versatile is its wet/dry blend with the BALANCE knob, allowing you to thicken your tone with octave layers or maintain clarity for solos. Add in an optional external footswitch or expression pedal control for hands-free pitch bends or real-time blending, and you get a pitch-shifter that’s built for creativity and performance. Great for experimental ambient work, heavy riffing, or playing clean with shimmering harmonies.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Polyphonic Pitch Shifting:
Track chords and fast runs without glitching – whether you’re playing rhythm or lead, the XS-1 keeps your tone intact.
Wide Range of Tuning Options:
From drop tuning and capo shifts to massive 3-octave jumps, the XS-1 gives you many interval choices.
Blendable Wet/Dry Balance:
Use the Balance knob to mix in the wet (shifted) signal with your dry sound for lush layering or transparent effects.
Hands-Free Control:
External footswitches or expression pedals can be used to control pitch bends or wet/dry mix, perfect for live performance.
FEATURES
- Octave shifts up to ±3 octaves
- Detune mode/interval tuning (semitones)
- Capo emulation / shift up function
- Polyphonic tracking with low latency
- BALANCE knob for mixing dry and wet signals
- External footswitch/expression pedal compatibility
- Compact, rugged build suited for pedalboards
- Designed for both guitar and bass
- BOSS five-year warranty.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Format: BOSS compact pedal
Polyphonic Pitch-Shifting Algorithm with clean chord tracking
Pitch Range: Up to three octaves up or down
Blend Control (Dry/Wet) via BALANCE knob
Connectivity Options: Expression pedal jacks / extra footswitch input
Suitable for Guitar and Bass – handles low end well
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