Detail 01
Input A (Mono), Input B, Output A (Mono), and Output B 1/4-inch jacks
Provides the connections used for stereo routing and separate direct/effect outputs.
Product detailSKU #1500000381550
BOSSSL-2 Slicer Guitar Effects Pedal - Mint Green
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Rhythmic slicing is the SL-2’s focus: it applies 88 onboard grooves to guitar or keyboard sound, with Attack and Duty controls setting the shape of each cut. Tempo control and tap tempo make it practical to lock patterns to a song, while Level and Balance set the effect/direct blend. Stereo and 3D modes can send processed and direct signals to separate amps or recording tracks. USB access to BOSS Tone Studio adds patterns and preset organization.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Synchronizing rhythmic guitar or keyboard patterns to a drum machine or DAW via MIDI clock.
- Sending direct and processed signals to separate amplifiers or recording tracks.
- Controlling parameters or overall level from a connected expression pedal.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
MIDI CC control
MIDI CC messages can control expression, tempo, and bypass.
Detail 03
Check indicator
Indicates tempo and battery status.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Additional patterns and preset organization use a USB connection to BOSS Tone Studio.
- 02An external footswitch can tap tempo or momentarily engage the effect.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many patterns are onboard?
The SL-2 includes 88 rhythmic grooves.
02Can it sync to a DAW?
Yes. It can sync to a DAW or drum machine using MIDI clock.
03Can I use it in stereo?
Yes. It offers stereo and 3D processing modes, with separate direct and effect routing available.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Recommended Load Impedance
- Output A (Mono), Output B: 10 kohm or greater
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls Knobs
- Type, Variation, Attack, Duty, Tempo, Balance
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
7 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- Input A (Mono), Input B: 1 mohm
- Connectors
- Input A (Mono) jack, Input B jack, Output A (Mono) jack, Output B jack: 1/4 inch phone type
- Output Impedance
- Output A (Mono), Output B: 1 kohm
- Nominal Input Level
- Input A (Mono), Input B: -20dBu
- Maximum Output Level
- Output A (Mono), Output B: +7dBu
- Nominal Output Level
- Output A (Mono), Output B: -20dBu
- Maximum Input Level
- Input A (Mono), Input B: +7dBu
6 detailsOther
- Indicator
- Check indicator (used for indication of tempo and check battery)
- 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)
- Patterns
- 88
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Sample Rate
- 48kHz
- Da Conversion
- 32 bits
