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Boss PS5 Super Shifter Pedal
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Boss PS5 Super Shifter Pedal

The Boss PS5 Super Shifter Effects Pedal takes guitar pitch shifting to the next level!
This next-generation intelligent (meaning it is key specific) pitch shifting pedal provides pitch shifting, harmonies, detuning and wild tremolo arm/flutter effects that bend single notes up or down to a pre-selected value when the pedal is activated. All this and more in one compact, easy to use pedal.

Multiple Pitch Effects in One Pedal
The PS5 Super Shifter does what no other BOSS pedal has done before-provide intelligent pitch shifting and a variety of tremolo arm-type effects in a single, very convenient pedal. Setting pitch shifting and harmony parameters is easy,thanks to simple knob-based Pitch and Key controls (with scale display). Basic pitch shifting gives you very accurate results up to +/- 2 octaves, whether you're playing single notes or chords, while a convenient Key Shift function lets you instantly play a half or whole tone lower. Intelligent pitch shifting, on the other hand, allows key-specific shifting of single notes +/- 3, 4, 5, 6, 1 octave, or 2 octave-great for blending with original notes for dual lead sounds. An optional expression pedal can be used to shift pitch in real time, while a Detune mode serves to thicken guitar tones.

Boss PS5 Features
  • Compact pedal with high-quality pitch shifting, harmonist and tremolo arm effects
  • Intelligent, key-specific pitch shifting of single notes
  • Simple Pitch and Key knobs with scale display
  • Key Shift creating a continuously shifted tone for playing half or whole-step lower
  • Detune effect provides slight shifting for fattening a guitar sound
  • Tremolo Arm effect for bending single notes up or down to a pre-selected value
  • Optional expression pedal (BOS EV5) can be connected for realtime control
  • Flutter effect simulation of fast or slow up-and-down movement on tremolo bar
Beyond Whammy
The PS5's Tremolo Arm and Flutter effects provide some very convincing tremolo bar effects-from mild to wild. The Tremolo Arm effect allows you to step on the pedal and trigger a bend up or down to a pre-selected pitch; releasing the pedal returns the note to its original pitch. This effect can also be used with an optional expression pedal for real-time tremolo bending. The Flutter effect simulates a fast or slow up-and-down tremolo movement with adjustable timing and pitch-so you'll never need your whammy bar again!

Boss
Recognized by guitarists everywhere as the world's first name in compact effects pedals, BOSS makes sure you get the tone you want every time you play. Whether it be classic or hard rock, blues, jazz, country, funk or something new, wild and completely on the edge, BOSS helps you find your tone.

Beyond the killer effects pedals, BOSS is also constantly pushing the envelope to develop innovative multi-effects, rhythm machines and other easy-to-use instruments for musicians of all types. Put simply, BOSS gives you the great-sounding tools you need to spend more time making great music.
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Boss PS5 Super Shifter Effects Pedal Specifications
  • Controls:
    • Mode (Pitch Shifter, Harmonist, Detune, Tremolo Arm, Flutter)
    • Pitch
    • HR Key
    • Balance
    • Speed/Delay Time
  • Indicator: Check
  • Connectors:
    • Input
    • Output (A, B)
    • AC Adaptor jack
  • Power Supply: 9V Battery or AC Adaptor (Optional BOS PSA120S)
  • Current Draw: 50 mA
  • Included Accessory: 9V battery
  • Optional Accessories:
    • AC Adaptor PSA Series (BOSS PSA120S)
    • Expression Pedal (BOS EV5)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 2-3/4 x 4-15/16 x 2-3/16 inches (70 x 125 x 55 mm)
  • Weight: 15 oz (420 g) including battery

 
 
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12-String 265 KB 
Here the PS5 produces a 12-string guitar sound with a brilliant tone - perfect for ballads and clean, acoustic-style strumming.

Standard Harmony 294 KB 
Use this setting to products a super-accurate, key-specific harmony on your melodic leads and solos.

Arm Down 309 KB 
This setting simulates the sound of a "dive bomb" on a tremolo bar, dropping your guitar's tuning down to -2 octaves.

Simulated Cricket 164 KB 
This setting simulates the fast or slow slap or slam of the tremolo bar - without the tuning headaches afterwards!

Hawaiian 218 KB 
The PS5 can produce this lap steel sound with heavy vibrato that's characteristic of Hawaiian music.

Detuned 400 KB 
Here the direct signal is overlapped with a slightly pitch-shifted signal for a thick, rich guitar sound.

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Calaverasgrande from Oakland CA
russdaren@yahoo.com
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Subject:Whammy!
Quality: Boss pedals tend to last a while. They have had that same pedal case design for over 20 years now at least! I wouldnt buy a boss distortion when there are so many others out there with more charachter, but for delay, pitch, chorus etc, they cant be beat!
Sound: It sounds pretty good on Bass and guitar. Doesnt have a problem with my active bass high output.
Reliability: Only had it for a day so far, cant speak to this.
Overall: My primary use for this pedal is to make use of pitch shifted tones live, as I do these alot in the studio. I initially was planning to use on my vocals. But this sounds very fun on bass!
Playability and Feel: the labeling on the pedal could be easier to read. It is not apparent which of the conecntric knobs do what. You have to just fiddle and listen.
Tone: Sounds good, tracks well even on fretless bass.
Finish: not my favorite color.
Action: I do not like the whammy mode. In order to use an exp pedal with the whammy mode you must use both feet at the same time. As every guitarist knows, this is an acrobatic feat! It does not latch, so you have to hold it down with your foot or it disengages, so not only guiding your fingers to the right places, but standing on one heel while you hold down a pedal and rock a exp controller is not easy! This is true of the whammy and vibrato modes, but not the other modes.
Skill Level: Semi-Pro
Do you own this product?: yes
Date submitted: 7-25-09
 
Matt "FatFingers" Clapper from Colorado
nihilist74@yahoo.com
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Subject:Great harmonizer for the price!
Quality: Well made pedal typical of all boss pedals.
Reliability: Built like a tank like all boss pedals. Should work a long long time as long as its being taken care of.
Overall: Sounds great and is easy to use.
Playability and Feel: Switches on and off well, the controls are easy to set and work well.
Tone: Has a nice bright sound and doesn't take away from the tone. The harmonization sounds like real harmonization and not like a keyboard like some harmonizers do.
Finish: Has a nice color, the controls, inputs and outputs are labeled well.
Action: Hooked it up after my boss super chorus with the rest of my 6 other boss pedals, switched it to harmonizer and it worked great.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Do you own this product?: Yes
Date submitted: 04/17/2009
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