Boss SL-2 Slicer: How to Be Advanced

These are the 5 coolest things I think you can do with the Boss SL-2 Slicer pedal. Detailed settings for everything I play in the video are below. Stop motion animation and drone footage filmed by John Marty. Additional drone footage filmed by Best Frenemies. Thank you to noclip.website for a lot of the video game footage.
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SETTINGS:
Pro-Tip #1: The Sweet Spot
Balance: maximum
Tempo: 119 BPM*
Attack: 4 o'clock
Duty: 10:30
Variation: 11
Mode: 1
Pro-Tip #2: Hybrid Picking = Good
Balance: maximum
Tempo: 11 o'clock
Attack: 4 o'clock
Duty: 2 o'clock
Variation: 1
Mode: 7
Pro-Tip #3: Make It a Drum Machine
Balance: maximum
Tempo: 112 BPM*
Attack: 3 o'clock
Duty: 10 o'clock
Variation: 6
Mode: 3
Pro-Tip #4: Crash into Dirt at Top Speed
Balance: maximum
Tempo: maximum
Attack: 11:30
Duty: noon
Variation: 1
Mode: 1
Pro-Tip #5: Run a Shimmer Reverb into It
Balance: 2 o'clock
Tempo: 97 BPM*
Attack: 4:30
Duty: 3:30
Variation: 5
Mode: 1
*For some of the music I recorded in this video, I set the tempo of the Slicer externally, using MIDI clock data, making the position of the tempo knob meaningless.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:31 Pro-Tip #1: The Sweet Spot
01:25 Sound Example
02:16 Pro-Tip #2: Hybrid Picking = Good
04:14 Sound Example
04:46 Pro-Tip #3: Make It a Drum Machine
05:24 Sound Example
06:01 Pro-Tip #4: Crash into Dirt at Top Speed
06:58 Sound Example
07:46 Pro-Tip #5: Run a Shimmer Reverb into It
08:57 Sound Example

[@CyberattackWorld]

If you wanna buy the Slicer (or ANY of the gear I use in this video), you can support my channel by using these affiliate links to make your purchase. Thanks in advance for being advanced: Boss SL-2 Slicer: bit.ly/3NvzWtQ OP-1 synthesizer (my main synth): bit.ly/3yoFShp Strymon Iridium (I use this instead of a real amp to record all my KZbin videos) bit.ly/3Uah6ur Strymon NightSky (shimmer reverb) bit.ly/3TQwJY9 Astral Destiny (shimmer reverb) bit.ly/3STYAWh Syntax Error V2 (all-around amazing pedal that can do shimmer reverb and beyond): bit.ly/3bYKSCc

[@joobchrismac8706]

I dnt kmow 8 step or slicer

[@BOSSinfoglobal]

Arigato, Cyberattack - this is unbelievably cool.

[@untartelette7545]

[@RJ_Eckie]

Dear friends at Boss this sounds amazing. Can you pleassseeee make the presets available by midi program change and the controls by midi CC? This would make it a viable option for singer/songwriters and loop-musicians. We don’t have free hands to twiddle knobs between and during songs. Also electronic musicians would use the shit out of it with midi controls. Thank you!!!

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

@@RJ_Eckie It has a tiny MIDI jack... maybe?

[@RJ_Eckie]

@@scramblesthedeathdealer Currently, it has midi clock sync and extremely limited CC implementation. There is no preset or knob control. But the hardware is there, so there’s a fair chance it could be implemented with a firmware update. It could be an absolutely massive upgrade, but they have to be willing to do it

[@stuminnis4050]

@@RJ_Eckie If you’re willing to spend the $$$, the MD-500 should work for this. It has the Slicer in it and has full MIDI.

[@rahzark]

My man here doing release videos for the biggest pedal company in the world! Totally deserved!

[@spacebass79g98]

Seriously the best pedal content creator on KZbin.

[@tobygordon]

Dude. That last song was mesmerizingly beautiful. Wow

[@gafarbello107]

Bro, you played Shalamar’s A Night to Remember as sound example 3! My mom is listening to that and I stopped dead in my tracks cause I was like “Cyberattack just did this melody on a video!” No lie, you are UNDERRATED with your knowledge of how to use these pedals in videos and pulling older songs into them! Love your playing, you’re stupid inspirational to me!

[@j58688grgrs]

You have the absolute best gear demos... the fact that you make songs for each function/tip that totally rip is really next level

[@loopydemos]

The drum machine tip was 🤯

[@CyberattackWorld]

that one or the last one is my fave

[@twangguy3637]

I love that Won't get fooled again intro! Best review of this pedal so far! Thanks.

[@waskerbasket9601]

That’s where all my old toys went. I had every single action figure you had on your video.

[@CyberattackWorld]

that’s amazing

[@Roxanneredpanda]

I always wanted an sl-20 but could never justify that price. This pedal is awesome.

[@JorbLovesGear]

So happy you also came to the same conclusion of using it to make on the fly drum / hi-hat patterns, I'm proud I came to an advanced conclusion on my own 😂😂. Killer jams for all the examples, well done as always 🙏🙏

[@CyberattackWorld]

man thanks for checking it out

[@57onyournek]

Best episode of CSI I’ve ever watched

[@kckrye]

Just got this pedal this morning as a Christmas gift from my wife

[@huli8557]

Happy man!

[@PyfeTweesen]

My eight months old boy loves your videos.

[@dannywest8843]

we have extremely similar music and art sensibilities. adore this channel.

[@noisetrust]

Yes I was just looking at one of the old ones. Now I might just try one of these.

[@5150forevermore]

I can tell you worked very hard on this and the result speaks for itself. Good for you man 👊🏼.

[@natedeppermann7142]

Super epic! Had the MD-200 and the Slicer was my favorite effect on it. SO PUMPED Boss made it a stand alone pedal compact with the updated features. Your demo is epic - thanks!

[@leetintary2074]

By far, the best demo of this pedal!

[@edwingamesandmusic]

Awesome stuff. #5 is just lovely, I'm sold on this technique.

[@Telorchid]

Bonus points for Bizarre Love Triangle-ing.😁 Also - the last pro-tip sound reminds me of the (verse?) rhythm sound of Coldplay's 'Princess of China.' Always liked this sound but never knew how to achieve it. Going to give it a shot one day.

[@CyberattackWorld]

this was a no-brainer EDIT: SORRY, i meant that including Bizarre Love Triangle was a no-brainer. I did NOT mean to say the thing you've been wondering about for years was a no-brainer for me, I read that part of your comment later and realized my response sounded truly insane and arrogant, sorry for that.

[@Telorchid]

@@CyberattackWorld no worries mate. Godspeed.

[@scottallencello]

Thanks for this demo, the setting recs in particular are helpful. I will be incorporating this pedal into my board later this week. It will be fulfilling the role my Moogerfooger MURF used to manage in my chain.

[@bthjf12003]

Best review I saw so far of the usability of the BOSS SL-2. All the other review test it as a fancy Tremolo making you seasick after 5mns.

[@onlyusernameleft2]

I got an SL-2 a few months back because of this video. Had never heard of it until then. It's an awesome effect. I don't even need to feel particularly inspired at the moment I start using it because something about it just induces creativity.

[@CyberattackWorld]

I feel the same

[@mariorossi7225]

you are the first person who was able to explain to an electronic minus habens like me how an effect that is not a trivial pedal works ... thanks a lot 🙂 .. immediate subscription

[@jgvideo5512]

Love the demo, and your animation videos are the icing on the cake.

[@basicsforbaroqueimprovisation]

I just ordered a Slicer while watching this clip. You have a great way of exploring these pedals and presenting them in a truly entertaining way. Thank You ! Best Wishes - John

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

The best part here is that while I love making sound effects and think that Slicer sounds great in that capacity, you are one of the only, if not *the* only, person I've seen who's made a demo of it and who can make it musical ❤

[@josefushaze5098]

Wicked video, dude. You've answered a number of questions for me, as well as some I didn't even know I wanted to ask.

[@mr.limbismusic970]

Best video I’ve seen on this pedal. Thank you.

[@jdoucetteguitar]

Great video! So excited to dig into what this can do

[@drewsleyy3836]

Oh my god. Man immediately pulls out an incredible tone AND covers "Bizarre Love Triangle"!! epic.

[@ItsCraikken]

Wow man super informative! I've been messing around with crazy sounds on my board and you're knowledge of what makes certain sounds sound the way they do is rad af! Will be back 4 more

[@kjaze]

This was exactly the type of review that i wanted to watch for this pedal. New sub. Thanks

[@DannyUnderwood]

Awesome video my dude. The Drum Machine tip is the stuff of legend.

[@rafaelribeiro2140]

The animated videos are always even better than the review itself. Amazing! 10/10.

[@aricarends1660]

Super inspiring! The drum machine hack was great!

[@Elihucamacho12]

Ever since I found this channel I’ve have never been more happier to have someone to explain my favorite brand petals 🤟🤙🤘 boss❤

[@HominidInterneticus]

I used to do this sort of patterned gate effect back in the 90s with midi gate enabled rack effects. And you're right about playing technique with this effect. It sounds better to my ears when I pluck chords with my fingers, like a classical guitar, instead of sweeping with a pick.

[@brianvankley3529]

Thanks bro - I just bought this and have been kind of perplexed by it. This helps a LOT. 🙏

[@allyourbasearebelongtous2191]

That first guitar.... I think it had a horse head on it... I love it. That thing is wonderful. One day when I can save money again I've gotta find one. Btw... Dude. You are one of the greatest pedal demo channels. You get into them in a different way. Fucking love it.

[@frankvaleron]

This is one of your best videos. I don't think I want a Slicer or could currently afford one with cost of living blah, but it sounds great. And Boss are clearly paying attention. Ask them for an Re-2, i can recommend

[@snowyowl1717]

Fantastic demo! This pedals pretty darn unique. You said duty ha.

[@zebradonkeys4563]

Great video, love the editing style!

[@corey3427]

New Order!!! Loved that playing.

[@jirkavalasek9068]

Maaan, even though the pedal is really cool and fun, I loved that your review & examples made it even more fun! I love it

[@1Capnjazz]

Great video. Love the edits.

[@zumazmusic]

Whoa! That first example with the New Order backing track blows me away! 😎🤘🎶🍻

[@mattfanofcats3262]

Subbed, I have a SY-1 and probably shouldn’t score a Slicer but this was such a fun vid on top of being a killer breakdown, thanks!

[@ElDami]

Eye candy. Thank you for this

[@calvindinverno1]

This outro is fucking outrageous. It was like a fizzy san Pelegríno was poured all over my serotonin receptors 🤤

[@eugenegreen9187]

Excellent video. You have an awesome style!

[@rezthered]

Superb channel. Thank you.

[@peteraustin370]

Thank you for a brilliant video......shows just what the Slicer is capable of.......!!......first time on your channel...subscription added..!!....Long time guitar players like me need new paths to explore..!! Keep going..!!! Best wishes from Plymouth UK !!!

[@fernalicious]

Thanks for this! Always finding amazing new ways to use mine, love it. 👍🔪👍

[@TheOtherJCBroadcast]

Thanks for this valuable information, my brother just got me one for my birthday. If anyone asks why they haven’t seen me this year this is the reason why.

[@ilikeitdark13]

Nice review, and you are VERY GOOD at explaining things...would make a great professor!

[@chicken_flavoured_bacon3230]

thanks. now im sold

[@jayp.2313]

Great Animation too. Cool

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

Excellent video!

[@limelite2786]

These covers are awesome

[@tiesergrote]

So good!

[@danmorrison8746]

Bizarre Love Triangle is such a jam. Thank you

[@El...Presidente]

I love your videos dude!

[@Samana009]

This is the pedal that I've been waiting for Boss to relaunch

[@CWVasques]

Dancing action figures got my sub. lol. So great. I'm very interested in this pedal and you broke it down perfectly. Thanks.

[@demiansims728]

This is the coolest guitar fx channel so far

[@SmokinFoolz]

This is great. Now I want a slicer. Thanks.

[@andrew_franz_noise5903]

The last sound example in this vid - shimmer reverb into the slicer - has to be one of the best bits of music you've made. Full song please!

[@MicroChipMonk]

Thanks for all the "Power Ups" . This with the BOSS SY-1 would be an epic dragon fever dream flight ....

[@HomeInMyShoes]

Brilliant.

[@ke123321ek]

I got mine in the mail yesterday. This thing is fun with a guitar but try it with a bass!! I had so much fun with a bass through this and a looper with guitar on top

[@gafarbello107]

I love your channel and your music; I am so stoked for your next album with a lot of the pedals you’ve demoed this last year. The sounds with the Slicer, the Nightsky and Zelzah are gonna be dope with your music

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks man, I'm simultaneously overwhelmed and excited about how many pedals I want to use on the next album.

[@gafarbello107]

@@CyberattackWorld It’s going to be awesome man! You’ve got such a great knack for being advanced; it reminds of how Russell Lissack from Bloc Party uses multiple delays to create unique sounds, or how David Knudson of Minus the Bear was with DL4s and it’s so inspirational to me! The sounds you come up with are what I love in music added to the theory. So I’m here for it all the way!

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks a million dude

[@thecruddybug4437]

Thanks for this. I've had a SL-20 for ages (got it for 20 bucks when a store was closing, scoreeee), and I know it can do some awesome things but I haven't sat down with it to mess around yet. Love your videos, they're super inspiring. Also I feel like you would like Maya's Theme from Persona 2.

[@colourofthunder]

I just got a slicer and found this. Bizarre love Triangle... you have my sub

[@ThePlanarchist]

Excellent and useful info all around and an awesome invitation for me to try a go at "Won't Get fooled Again" as well as you did. Nice one!

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks, that part was a fun challenge

[@billysurr4918]

Made me subscribe AND want to buy the pedal. Fair play.

[@spaceman103]

You got me fooled again, I’m sold.

[@jonirevoltas]

your job is amazing

[@MrDream-zm1pw]

Very cool I used the slicer setting on my MD200 to cover Map of the Problematique by Muse and it sounds close.

[@MadeOnTape]

killin it dude!

[@ricardbennett6487]

Great music!

[@drcockles]

This is awesome : new subscriber 🤟🏽

[@vubear]

Brilliant

[@PMTluke]

Yes thank you !!! Awesome !!!

[@kashmirr144]

This might be your best video yet

[@CyberattackWorld]

that's awesome, thank you. I tried to nail it because a Boss release video is a big deal for me

[@pedroleal7118]

Cool tips as starting points! Thank you for sharing. I've been searching for a way to achieve this kind of effect (with pedals) for years! This one, is the one that comes closer to what I want ! Thank you for the tips, will try some of them. In one of Zappa's solos records (from "Shut up and play your guitar"), there's a similar effect (kinda). He said he used 'his Blue Box' (probably custom made), but nothing comes as close as this pedal. Boss Rules again ! Take care!

[@alexbarraclough1749]

It is indeed the best thing I have ever done!!!

[@MrJackal43]

Best demo yet man! Killer! ❤

[@avroman100]

Wow nice!!!

[@michaelchadwick6424]

Now that's how you slice. Nice!

[@BishopEddie5443]

I never knew it could get that weird! Not you the pedal, well maybe a bit of both! lol AWESOME VIDEO!

[@2manyhobbiezz]

What a fun pedal

[@meddybernard1988]

The SL20 is probably my favorite pedal on board, no doubt this is a special one =p

[@JJT007hero]

Thnx so much for the demo. I have this pedal and it’s so great, I only wish I could save presets, I can never remember the good settings I create. It would be great to have presets that could be controlled by a midi controller.

[@fugamantew]

No one like @Cyberattack to showcase a guitar fx pedal. @Boss agrees too! Awesome stuff indeed.

[@oyentemaniatico]

wow great video

[@danielkirkland8592]

I love your creativity. Going to try pairing this with vocals and see what happens.

[@nickp440]

So, did you open up a wormhole or a what?

[@danielkirkland8592]

@@nickp440 it was pretty wild. If you beat box and then chop it up its way cool. I had more usable rhythms running my didgeridoo through it though

[@silkyb9869]

I played w a guy who had a slicer in a stereo rig...breathtaking