Boss PX-1 Plugout FX Multi-Effect Convertible Stompbox

Stop compromising your pedalboard space or your tone. The revolutionary Boss PX-1 Plugout FX is a premium, convertible hardware platform that captures the authentic sound, feel, and dynamic response of the historic Boss compact pedal lineup within a single chassis. Powered by a high-performance, dedicated Digital Signal Processor (DSP), the PX-1 functions as a chameleonic single stompbox at any given moment, dedicating 100% of its computational power to running one legendary circuit algorithm with flawless accuracy. Whether you need a vintage analog drive, a rare modulation unit, or an iconic digital delay, the PX-1 delivers true-to-spec performance for demanding studio sessions and live touring rigs.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Boss (Roland Corporation)
• Model: PX-1 Plugout FX (PX-1)
• Pedal Type: Convertible Single-Effect Hardware Platform
• Digital Processing: High-Resolution Ultra-Low Latency Dedicated DSP Engine
• Onboard Library Capacity: 16 Reconfigurable Virtual Pedal Locations (8 Permanent + 8 User Slots)
• Audio Input Ports: 2 x 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS Jacks (True Stereo/Mono Compatible)
• Audio Output Ports: 2 x 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS Jacks (True Stereo/Mono Compatible)
• Control Connectivity: 1 x 1/4" TRS Expression/Footswitch Control Input
• Digital Sync Interface: 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS MIDI Input (For MIDI Clock Synchronization)
• Wireless Connectivity: Integrated Bluetooth (For iOS/Android Boss Effect Loader App Connection)
• Wired Data Interface: USB Type-C Port (For Firmeware, Effect Loading, and Bus Power)
• Power Requirements: Included 9V DC AC Adaptor or USB Type-C Bus Power
• Hardware Warranty: Premium Boss 5-Year Repair or Replacement Warranty

Pre-Loaded Onboard Core Effects (8 Permanent Models)

• OD-1 Over Drive (1977): The historic pedal that invented asymmetric clipping, providing warm, organic tube-like overdrive rich in even-order harmonics.
• SP-1 Spectrum (1977): A rare and powerful single-band parametric equalizer filter, perfect for nasal "cocked-wah" lead tones and midrange cutting power.
• PH-1 Phaser (1977): A classic, lush two-knob 4-stage modulation circuit featuring deep, warm low-end clarity and smooth phase sweeps.
• SG-1 Slow Gear (1979): Automatically reshapes your note attack envelope to create violin-like volume swells and atmospheric, ambient soundscapes.
• CS-1 Compression Sustainer (1977): An authentic optical compressor design utilizing a photocoupler for a unique, slower attack and highly musical squeeze.
• TW-1 T Wah (1978): Dynamic envelope filter that sweeps a resonant frequency based directly on your picking attack and input signal strength.
• SD-1 SUPER OverDrive (1981): The industry-standard workhorse asymmetric overdrive, adding an active tone control and enhanced mid-forward bite.
• DS-1 Distortion (1978): The highest-selling hard-clipping distortion pedal in music history, delivering aggressive modern bite and smooth singing sustain.

Downloadable User Effects (8 Expansion Models via App)

• CE-2 Chorus (1979): The definitive analog bucket-brigade device (BBD) modulation pedal that defined the clean guitar tones of the 1980s.
• BF-2 Flanger (1980): Rich, metallic flanging sweeps that can transform from deep jet-engine whooshes into soft, wavering vibratos.
• PN-2 Tremolo/Pan (1990): True stereo panning and amplitude modulation with selectable triangle or hard square wave shapes.
• OC-2 Octave (1982): Legendary analog sub-octave circuit tracking one and two octaves down, highly sought after by guitarists and bassists alike.
• PS-2 Pitch Shifter/Delay (1987): Retro 8-bit digital pitch shifting up to two octaves, combined with vintage 30ms to 2000ms digital delays.
• VB-2 Vibrato (1982): Warm, pitch-vibrato engine featuring Unlatch operation for momentary expression and a variable Rise Time control.
• DD-2 Digital Delay (1983): The world’s first compact digital delay pedal, highly prized for its musical, warm 12-bit master-converter character.
• DF-2 SUPER Feedbacker & Distortion (1984): High-gain distortion paired with an oscillator engine that generates endless, controllable amp feedback at any volume.

Key Product Features

• A Century of Tone in One Stomp: Reconfigure your entire analog footprint instantly by loading any of the 16 included historic Boss models into your physical signal path.
• Uncompromising Sound Quality: By hosting only one algorithm at a time, the high-power DSP dedicates all its processing resources to perfectly mimicking the component-level audio response of the original pedal.
• Intuitive Physical Control: Adjust your parameters seamlessly using classic Boss style control knobs paired with a sharp, integrated display screen for menu-diving parameters.
• Future-Proof Expandability: Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth or USB-C to the Boss Effect Loader app to manage your effects library or unlock more models over time with Model Pass purchases.
• Included Studio Plug-In Pack: Comes complete with 6 months of Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, giving you access to the software-equivalent Boss Effects Pedals DAW plug-ins, plus the JC-120 and RE-201 models.

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