Boss DS-1 Distortion
Boss DS-1 Distortion
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The orange box has sat on more pedalboards than any other Boss pedal. Turn up the Dist and you get the raw, biting distortion of Bleach and Satriani's live shows. Turn it down and it becomes the boost that gives your tube amp an extra push.
- Three knobs, so you can dial in your sound in no time
- Works as both a distortion and a boost
- Runs for approx. 80 hours on a 9V battery
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Since 1978
Boss launched the DS-1 in 1978 as their first distortion pedal. Since then, over 1.5 million copies have been sold, and the basic design remains the same today.
Who has used it?
Joe Satriani used it live in the years after Surfing with the Alien, and it was Steve Vai's main pedal in 1999. Mike Stern has used it on his own albums, and John Frusciante used the DS-1 on Stadium Arcadium.
Kurt Cobain is also associated with the DS-1. Jack Endino, who produced Bleach, has said that Cobain used it on the album.
The Sound
The DS-1 has a sharp and raw distortion with a pronounced attack. It goes from light crunch to full rock distortion, and the tone control shifts the balance towards bass or treble.
Many also use it with the Dist turned way down and the Level turned up. In that case, it works as a boost and gives the tube amplifier or the next pedal an extra push.
Questions and Answers
Can it be used as a boost?
Yes. Turn down the Dist and up the Level, and it will drive the amplifier or the next pedal harder.
What is the difference between the DS-1 and the SD-1?
The SD-1 is an overdrive with a smoother and more midrange-focused distortion. The DS-1 is a distortion pedal with more gain and a sharper edge.
Does it run on batteries?
Yes, a 9V alkaline battery lasts approximately 80 hours. You can also use a Boss PSA adapter, which is not included.
Specifications
| Type | Analog distortion |
| Controls | Tone, Level, Dist |
| Input | 1 x jack, mono |
| Output | 1 x jack, mono |
| Bypass | Buffered |
| Power | 9V battery or Boss PSA adapter (not included) |
| Power consumption | 10 mA |
| Battery life | Approx. 80 hours (alkaline) |
| Dimensions | 73 x 129 x 59 mm |
| Weight | 360 g incl. battery |
| Released | 1978 |
Specifications
| Pedal type | Distortion |
|---|---|
| Analog/digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x jack |
| Outputs | 1 x jack |
| Bypass | Buffered |
| Tone controls | Tone |
| Power supply | 9V DC power supply, not included |
| Battery | 1 x 9V |
| Power consumption | 10mA |
| Width | 73mm |
| Depth | 129mm |
| Height | 59mm |
| Weight | 400 g |
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