{"product_id":"boss-ds-1-distortion","title":"Boss DS-1 Distortion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSince 1978\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoss 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho has used it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Satriani used it live in the years after \u003cem\u003eSurfing with the Alien\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 \u003cem\u003eStadium Arcadium\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurt Cobain is also associated with the DS-1. Jack Endino, who produced \u003cem\u003eBleach\u003c\/em\u003e, has said that Cobain used it on the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions and Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used as a boost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Turn down the Dist and up the Level, and it will drive the amplifier or the next pedal harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the DS-1 and the SD-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it run on batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 9V alkaline battery lasts approximately 80 hours. You can also use a Boss PSA adapter, which is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTone, Level, Dist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x jack, mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x jack, mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e9V battery or Boss PSA adapter (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 80 hours (alkaline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e73 x 129 x 59 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e360 g incl. battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53602850537810,"sku":"ROCORP-DS-1","price":721.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/9256\/6610\/files\/ds1_gal.jpg?v=1780109707","url":"https:\/\/akustikken.dk\/en\/products\/boss-ds-1-distortion","provider":"Akustikken","version":"1.0","type":"link"}