Envelop your music in vibrant rhythmic energy with the SL-2 Slicer, an inspiring creative tool filled with colorful sonic grooves. This BOSS original chops your sound into unique percussive patterns—including many processed with internal filters and effects—and provides multiple output options that bring grooves to life across the stereo field.
Evolved from the legacy SL-20 Slicer, the SL-2 offers expanded capabilities while shrinking the size to the pedalboard-friendly BOSS compact format. Instantly elevate performances with 88 onboard patterns and tap into more via the BOSS Tone Studio app. Grab the knobs to tweak audio slices on the fly and sync to songs with tap tempo and MIDI. Fun and easy to use, the SL-2 brings fresh musical power to all types of creators, from guitarists and keyboardists to loop performers, DJs, beatmakers, and beyond.
SPECIFICATIONS
Sample Rate
48 kHz
AD Conversion
24 bits + AF method AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
DA Conversion
32 bits
Patterns
88
Nominal Input Level
INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: -20 dBu
Maximum Input Level
INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: +7 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: 1 MΩ
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: -20 dBu
Maximum Output Level
OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: +7 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 kΩ
Recommended Load Impedance
OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 kΩ or greater
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Controls
TYPE knob VARIATION knob ATTACK knob DUTY knob TEMPO knob BALANCE knob Pedal switch
Indicator
CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Tempo and check battery)
Connectors
INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type DC IN jack MIDI IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type USB port: USB B
Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available) AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw
95 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: Approx. 2.5 hours *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”) Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series Footswitch: FS-5U Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5 TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
73 mm 2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm 5-1/8 inches
Height
59 mm 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery)
450 g 1 lb
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
