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| Boss DS-1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Brand | Boss |
| Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
| Dates | 1978—present |
| Technical specifications | |
| Effects type | Distortion pedal |
| Controls | |
| Pedal control | Gain (tone), Output volume (level), Distortion (dist) |
| Input/output | |
| Inputs | mono |
| Outputs | mono |
The Boss DS-1 is a distortion pedal for guitar, manufactured by the Roland Corporation under the brand name Boss since 1978. The first distortion effects unit made by Boss,[1] it has become a classic effect, used by many notable guitar players.[2]
Boss released a successor, the DS-2.[3] The DS-2, "Turbo Distortion" was released in 1987, and is very similar to the DS-1 except that it features a "turbo" setting, which produces a sharper midrange tone.[4] Boss released a black limited edition 40th Anniversary model of the DS-1 in 2017.
- ^ The Boss Book: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Popular Compact Effects for Guitar. Hal Leonard. 2002. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-634-04480-9.
- ^ Brewster, David M. (2003). Introduction to guitar tone & effects: an essential manual for getting the best sounds from electric guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals, and digital processors. Hal Leonard. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-634-06046-5.
- ^ The Boss Book: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Popular Compact Effects for Guitar. Hal Leonard. 2002. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-634-04480-9.
- ^ Music Trades, Volume 136, Issues 1-6, pages 73 & 91
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