The project is open source and aimed for hackers, musicians and programmers that want to learn about dsp digital signal processing, leds, guitar effects. Its unfortunate that the ds 1 has gotten such a bad rep around here. Introduced in 1978, bosss first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hardedged. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the ds 1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances.
It was part of bosss second release of compact guitar pedals, after the od1 overdrive, sp1 spectrum and ph1 phaser which first hit shelves in 1977. With its low price tag and iconic appearance, this ubiquitous orange dirt box has been a bestseller for almost 40 years. Boss ds 1 distortion is still one of the best ones out there, it already had a 9v battery inside it so i didnt have to buy a power supply, the battery lasted for 3 weeks and then died. View all results for boss ds1 at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Jul 17, 2006 the boss od 1 was about the first overdrive pedal made, except perhaps the ibanez overdrives. These are by far the most common clipping diodes, as seen in almost every other boss pedal, as well as tube screamers and pro co rats. The boss ds 1 distortion pedal is a tough stompbox that can take whatever. The sd1 produces the warm, smooth distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of your picking technique. Boss ds1 distortion pedal bundle with blucoil slim 9v 670ma power supply ac adapter, 2pack of pedal patch cables, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks. More often than not, the name ds1 pops up as the number one contender, as if it was a household name when talking about distortion. Boss ds 1 distortion pedal 80smij black label 3 month warranty these much sought after early ds 1 s dont turn up too often. Mar 02, 2020 steve vai and joe satriani are two players who has voiced their praise over this pedal. Universally recognized as a good, inexpensive distortion pedal, youve.
If the tube screamer is the quintessential overdrive, then the ds 1 is its distortion counterpart. From screaming loud to whisper soft, the boss ds 1 distortion pedal can faithfully reproduce the dynamics of your playing style. Produces harder, metallic distortion with many upper harmonics. From our legendary ce1 chorus pedalthe big, gray box that started it all in 1976to the worlds favorite line of compact effects pedals, weve been responsible for more guitar innovations than just about anyone else.
The ds1 by boss is a very, very good distortion pedal. Hi, im looking to purchase my first pedal and was wondering which would be the better option for a lead guitar tone. Two of the most notable overdrive pedals available are the boss ds 1 distortion pedal and the ibanez tube screamer. You can change the tone and distortion levels so i think this would be an ideal pedal for me. Many guitarists have owned one or two or 20 throughout their years of playing. Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978. The ds1 can get a lot more distortion than a tube screamer type pedal like the yellow boss sd1 and make a fender amp sound like a marshall after our mods. Produced and developed by roland manufacturer of vdrums, vpianos, boss guitar pedal effects, synthesizers and all of your electronic musical needs. Boss s version of this classic is one of the most popular and longest lived. Love it or hate it, the boss ds 1 distortion pedal is one of the most popular pedals of all time. Steve vai and joe satriani are two players who has voiced their praise over this pedal. Lets talk about the boss od1 effects and processors.
Tips and howtos love it or hate it, the boss ds1 distortion pedal is one of the most popular pedals of all time. Steve vai even had two one at the front of his chain and one at the end. If youve been in a music store anytime since 1978, youve no doubt seen the ubiquitous orange boss ds1 distortion pedal. The ds1 distortion from boss is one of the pedals that really made boss famous, and has been used on more records and tours. When you connect the guitar cable, the ds1 turns on. The ds1 is the topselling boss compact pedal ever, and its original. It is able to read the incoming audio signal and create effects on the four 8x8 led matrices. If youve been to a concert, read a guitar magazine or had a jam session with anyone, theres a good chance youve seen todays featured pedal in one form or another. The ds1 distortion is a true icon in the world of guitar effects. Introduced in 1978, boss s first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hardedged attack and smooth sustain thats been a staple of players for generations. Hear it all over steve vais passion and warfare and any nevermindera nirvana live recordings.
The ds heritage boss s iconic orange ds 1 distortion pedal has been the standard for stompbox distortion since its introduction in the late 70s. Feb 17, 20 last week i bougth a boss ds1 distortion, and i. Where to buy special edition boss pedal with premium tone. Ill revisit this pedal with a better demo soon, be sure to subscribe so you know when i post it. Here are 5 tips on how to get the most out of the worlds most infamous distortion pedal. Aug 25, 2016 the boss ds 1 distortion pedal is an icon in the guitar playing world. The other pedals in this second release include the cs1 compressor, ge6 graphic. The arduino audio meter is a programmable guitar pedal that works with the arduino uno board. If you want a more sharp sound, rotate the knob clockwise. I have the pedal running into a harbinger pa system and the pedal is being powered by a donner power supply. The ds 1, boss very first distortion unit, will provide you with a hardedged distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. If you play guitar, youre going to need a good distortion pedal sooner or later. I have never seen boss pedals have 2 serial numbers. The first boss pedal was the ce 1 chorus ensemble, which made its debut in june 1976 and was a footactivated port of the chorusvibrato electronics from rolands jc120 amplifier.
The design of the ds1 has changed significantly twice throughout its lifetime. This is none other than the highly acclaimed pedal by effects giant boss. The sd 1 produces the warm, smooth distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of your picking technique. The ds 1 has over the years been used by a lot of great guitar players. Nearly every guitarist has had or should have at least one on hisher board at some point. The stock boss ds 1 is fairly thin and buzzy sounding, with a loss in low end. Its look is so iconic, if you asked a child to draw a guitar pedal from memory, theyd probably draw a little orange box with three black knobs and a little red led on top. The ds 1 comes with just 3 simple dials, so you can step on, turn up and find your tone with ease. Dec 22, 2017 love it or hate it, the boss ds 1 distortion pedal is one of the most popular pedals of all time.
The history of boss compact pedals guitar pedal effects. The ds 1 is the topselling boss compact pedal ever, and its original, unchanged design continues to inspire the creation of great music everywhere. The boss ds1 is a distortion pedal for guitar, manufactured by the roland corporation under. My goal was to turn it into a more bass friendly overdrive pedal.
Distortion pedals, on the other hand, use hard clipping which creates a more aggressive, highgain tone one would typically associate with punk, alternative, or metal. That is what got me digging out the real ds 1 s i had tucked away. Stage one of this mod involves changing the clipping diodes, which are responsible for all of the distortion characteristics of the pedal. Boss ds1 distortion pedal bundle with blucoil slim 9v 670ma power supply ac adapter, 2pack of pedal patch cables, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks 4. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. The boss ds 1 is a distortion guitar pedal released in 1978 by boss. More than 10,000,000 boss guitar and bass effects pedals have been sold to players worldwide, including such esteemed players as yngwie malmsteen, dave. This is the 3 knob, yellow boss sd 1 super overdrive pedal. More often than not, the name ds 1 pops up as the number one contender, as if it was a household name when talking about distortion.
The boss ds 1 is a distortion pedal for guitar, manufactured by the roland corporation under the brand name boss since 1978. Cheap, available, its used by players from steve vai to kurt cobain. Boss ds14a 40th anniversary distortion effects database. It is housed in a standard boss compact chassis and features basic controls.
Boss ds 1 distortion pedal perhaps the quintessential effects pedal for the guitar, or any other instrument that needs to be heaviedup, the distortion pedal reigns supreme. Aug, 2015 the boss ds 1 distortion pedal is a classic used by pros everywhere on both guitar and keyboard. Boss s unique asymmetric overdrive circuitry delivers a genuine overdrive effect for a classic guitar sound. Keeley, analogman and stinkfoot all provide their own versions of this icon among distortion makers. About boss pedalsthe history of boss reads like the history of guitar effects. The classic ds 1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is.
The od20s ds 1 setting is one of the best on that modeling pedal. May 27, 2010 as the story goes, boss was offering up this ds 1 distortion usb mouse as a limited run item on its uk website, but at just. Boss turns ds 1 distortion pedal into usb mouse, changes the. The classic ds 1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is ready to fuel your own signature sound today. The classic ds 1 limited edition black distortion pedal provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Dagan takes a look at the boss ds1 distortion pedal, one of the best distortion pedals ever made and an essential piece of kit for guitarists. Two years later, boss introduced a series of more compact pedals the od 1 overdrive, ph 1 phaser and sp 1 spectrum equalizer. The first distortion effects unit made by boss, it has become a classic effect, used by many notable guitar players. Boss ds 1 distortion pedal bundle with blucoil slim 9v 670ma power supply ac adapter, 2pack of pedal patch cables, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks. But the early ibanez pretube screamer overdrives were quite fuzzy and distorted, while the od 1 is the first of the tube screamer type overdrive pedals.
Players from vastly different styles including joe satriani, steve vai, kirk hammett, kurt cobain, and doug aldrich, have all used this pedal. The ds 1 can get a lot more distortion than a tube screamer type pedal like the yellow boss sd 1 and make a fender amp sound like a marshall after our mods very full, deep, and rich. Introduced in 1978, bosss first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hardedged attack and smooth sustain thats been a staple of players for generations. But this isnt metal in the modern sense it retains character of the source guitar. The pre1994 ds 1 is so much better than the newer ones imo. The design of the ds 1 has changed significantly twice throughout its lifetime. The ds 1x launches the famous boss distortion into a modern era of expression, delivering an unmatched level of performance for guitarists with an ear for tone. History of boss history of boss the history of boss reads like the history of guitar effects. If it is a japanese or early taiwan pedal with the ta76ap chip, then its a good one. It was the first distortion pedal made by boss with a distinctive hardclipping sound perfect for high gain rock and metal still keeping the character of the original guitar.
From their legendary ce 1 chorus pedal the big gray box that started it all to the worlds favorite line of compact pedals, they. It does some nice solos when stacked with the amps od channel, or my overdrive bad monkey pedal, but on its own, the ds 1 lacks something. Bosss unique asymmetric overdrive circuitry delivers a genuine overdrive effect for a classic guitar sound. Unlike other distortion pedals, the ds 1 maintains its tone while still providing you with a deep and crispy distortion. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The classic ds 1 distortion pedal provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Appealing to guitarists from kurt cobain to joe satriani, boss s ds distortion pedals offer great tonal range delivering everything from wailing leads to crunchy lows. Currently use a digitech multipedal, and one of the selling points for me was ds 1 emulation. From screaming loud to whisper soft, the boss ds1 distortion pedal can faithfully reproduce the dynamics of your playing style. The history of the bestselling distortion pedal and much more. Boss ds 1 distortion quiets my sound when clicked i recently got a boss ds 1 distortion pedal for my guitar and when activated my guitar sounds quieter than clean.
The ultimate guide to the worlds most popular compact effects for. For many of us, it was our very first effect pedal. It does some nice solos when stacked with the amps od channel, or my overdrive bad monkey pedal, but on its own, the ds1 lacks something. The classic orange ds1 distortion has been in continuous production since 1978. Bass pedal tricks with michael league of snarky puppy. Its not only the pedal with the longest production run in history having remained in constant production from 1978 until the present day but it is, quite simply, the biggest selling distortion pedal in history. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the ds 1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of playing dynamicsat any volume. The boss ds1 is a distortion pedal for guitar, manufactured by the roland corporation under the brand name boss since 1978. Boss effects units amplified instruments japanese inventions japanese musical instruments musical instruments invented in the 1970s. The ds 1 is my all time favorite pedal, hands down. The boss ds 1 distortion is probably the most famous guitar pedal in history.
The stock ds 1 uses a pair of 1n914 silicon diodes. I ran them both through my voodoo lab pedal switcher. The boss ds 1 distortion pedal was first released in 1978, and since then it has gone on to become one of the most popular pedals distortion or otherwise out there. A wellknown boss product, but with many different models. Using the unit safely and important notes separate sheet. The history of boss compact pedals produced and developed by roland manufacturer of vdrums, vpianos, boss guitar pedal effects, synthesizers and all of your electronic musical needs. For some reason boss does not stick to a standard layout for controls across models, but the ds 1 is easy to use once you know what all the knobs do. The boss ds 1 is a king in the world of guitar effects.
Arguably the most popular distortion pedal of all time, the ubiquitous boss ds 1 is bulletproof, classic and affordable. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Nov 18, 2016 boss ds 1 line 6 toneport ux2 mixcraft 6. Level and distortion controls give you complete command of the amount of signal processing. Boss ds1 limited edition black distortion pedal guitar center. But strangely enough, the modelsetting of the ds 1 on the od20 sounds not bad actually. Ds1 distortion pedal the benchmark in guitar distortion the ds1 distortion is a true icon in the world of guitar effects.
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