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BOSSXS-1 Poly Shifter Pedal - Blue

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BOSS XS-1 Poly Shifter Pedal - Blue
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The XS-1 combines alternate-tuning, harmony, octave, and detune functions in a compact pedal. Its shift range reaches seven semitones or up to three octaves in either direction, while the Balance control mixes dry and shifted sound. Shift and Mode switches select up, down, or detune operation. An expression pedal can add real-time pitch sweeps, and external footswitches can recall up to three custom setups or provide momentary control during a song.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Live sets that require alternate tuning or pitch changes during a song.
  • Guitar or bass parts using harmonized lines, octave layers, or detune movement.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need an external footswitch included; it is sold separately.
  • Rigs that require true bypass; the XS-1 uses buffered bypass.

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.

BOSS XS-1 Poly Shifter Pedal - Blue construction detail

Detail 01

±3-octave / ±7-semitone pitch range

Covers small interval changes as well as shifts up to three octaves above or below.

Detail 02

Detune mode

Adds ±20-cent modulation for chorus-style movement.

Detail 03

24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion with Adaptive Focus

Used to maintain clear, natural response while shifting pitch.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01An AC adapter is sold separately; the pedal can also run on a 9V battery.
  2. 02External footswitches and an expression pedal are optional controls.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I recall settings from an external switch?

Yes. External footswitches can recall up to three custom setups or provide momentary effects.

02How is the XS-1 powered?

It operates from a 9V battery or an AC adapter, which is sold separately.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitch
Sold separately
Switches
Toggle/Moment, Shift (up/down/detune)
Control Knobs
Balance, Shift
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Blue
3 detailsConnections & power
Outputs
1 x 1/4 inch
Inputs
1 x 1/4 inch
Power Supply
9V battery or AC adapter (sold separately)
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
15
Dimensions
2-7/8 inch x 5-1/8 inch x 2-3/8 inch
8 detailsOther
Ctl Exp
1 x 1/4 inch TRS
Pitch Range
±3 octaves (three up, three down)
Ad Conversion
24 bits + AF method
Current Draw
120 mA
Pedal Type
Pitch shifter and octave effects pedal
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Sample Rate
48kHz
Da Conversion
32 bits

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