Boss SX-700 COSM Effects Processor

For a full review of the features take a look at the SOS link below:

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1996_articles/oct96/bosssx700.html

 

Briefly:

• 18-bit 128 x oversampling A/D converters

• 18-bit 16 x oversampling D/A converters

• 44.1kHz sampling freq

• 31 different effects algorithms

• 19 effects chains

• Freq Response 12Hz -20kHz with 95dB dynamic range (105dB bypassed)

• 256 patch memories (128 preset, 128 programmable)

 

EQ
• 3-band parametric

MODULATION
• Stereo Chorus
• Stereo Flanger
• Stereo Phaser
• 2-voice Harmoniser
• 2-voice Pitch-shifter
• Stereo 2-band Chorus
• 4-voice Harmoniser
• 4-voice pitch-shifter
• Rotary speaker simulator
• Space Chorus

DELAY
• Simple
• 3-tap
• 4-tap
• Stereo
• Quad
• Ducking
• Band-pass

REVERB
• Room 1, 2, & 3
• Hall 1 & 2
• Garage
• Plate
• Non-linear

RSS
• 3D Panner
• Single 3D
• Dual 3D
• Quad 3D

The effects are generally of very high quality (Roland COSM), however, the real winner here is RSS (Roland Sound Space) which simply has to be heard to be believed. RSS works over two main modes: '3D single/dual and quad autopanner' and 'fixed position', and uses an Azimuth processor to place a sound either above or below the listener anywhere within a 360° circle. I've used this processor (midi-mapped) to create brilliantly dynamic movement within otherwise fairly static tracks; it works very well. Sending a simple drum loop through the autopanner produces amazing spacial results, with the sound literally moving outside of the traditional sound field and back in again.

If not for the scratches in the centre of the front panel the unit would be in mint condition. While these unfortunately occurred in transit, the unit still functions perfectly well and I have never had any issues with it. It will be well packaged and comes with its original Boss PSU.

No time wasters, bid to buy only! Thanks for looking.