Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter

The XS-100 Poly Shifter redefines pedal-based pitch shifting with groundbreaking BOSS technology years in the making. Delivering natural sound, precision tracking, and deep customization options, this powerhouse expression machine transforms how you perform with pitch. Glide up or down four full octaves with the ultra-smooth pedal to infuse your music with evocative new colors. Enhance solos by triggering bold shifts with a single footswitch press. Instantly retune your instrument with drop tunings, capo simulations, and more. And with onboard memories, your favorite setups are always ready when you need them.

Features

• Advanced pitch-shifting workstation with deep control options and an eight-octave range
• Total pitch control for guitar and bass
• Class-leading pitch shifting quality realized with new BOSS algorithms
• Clear response and natural feel that retains the fundamental sound character
• Smooth onboard pedal with integrated toe switch provides linear pitch control across +/- four octaves
• Fixed pitch settings in semitone steps across eight octaves for drop tunings, capo effects, and otherworldly tones
• Detune function (+/- 50 cents) to create rich doubling effects
• Adjustable pedal curve and response
• Fully customizable toe switch and footswitches for momentary pitch changes, instant retuning, and more
• Clear display for editing sounds and 30 memories for storing favorite setups
• Dedicated analog output that mirrors the input signal
• Connect up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for extended control
• TRS MIDI I/O for external control and sending MIDI commands with the pedal and footswitches
• USB connector for system updates

Specifications

Conversions & Audio Specs

• AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method (Roland/BOSS Adaptive Focus method, improves S/N ratio)

• DA Conversion: 32 bits

• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz

• Memories: 30

Input

• Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu

• Maximum Input Level: +7 dBu

• Input Impedance: 2.2 MΩ

Output

• Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu

• Maximum Output Level: +7 dBu

• Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater

Bypass

• Type: Buffered bypass

Controls

• EFFECT switch

• TUNE DOWN switch

• SELECT knob

• EFFECT button

• MEMORY button

• EXP1 pedal

Display

• Type: Graphic LCD (64 × 32 dots, backlit)

Connectors

• INPUT: 1/4" phone type

• THRU: 1/4" phone type

• OUTPUT: 1/4" phone type (stereo)

• CTL1,2/EXP2: 1/4" TRS phone type

• USB: Type-C®

• MIDI (IN/OUT): Stereo mini phone type

• DC IN jack

Power

• Power Supply: AC adaptor

• Current Draw: 160 mA

• Consumption (OFF/Auto Power Off): 0.1 W

Accessories

• AC adaptor

• Leaflet (“Using the Unit Safely”, “Important Notes”, “Information”)

• Rubber feet ×4

Options (Sold Separately)

• Footswitches: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7

• Expression Pedals: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5

• MIDI/TRS Cables: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Size & Weight

• Width: 147 mm / 5-13/16"

• Depth: 230 mm / 9-1/16"

• Height: 72 mm / 2-7/8"

• Maximum Height: 96 mm / 3-13/16"

• Weight: 1.7 kg / 3 lbs 12 oz