The simple design and control layout of the pedal belies the incredibly complex range of tones that can be pulled from the DS-1. The available distortion tones start from lighter crunchy sounds (think blues and rock), but go all the way to heavier sounds that are perfect for metal. Some people use this pedal as a booster/extra distortion pedal for the most extreme lead tones and powerful solos. The increased sustain and feedback you can get by cranking up the DS-1 into your drive channel works well on stage, making sure you are in control of those effects when you need them.
As you’d expect from Boss, the chassis is built to withstand heavy shelling, more than adequate for practising and performing with. To give you even further reassurance, the DS-1 comes with Boss’ 5-year warranty. So whether you simply wish to play solos at home, or take over the world one stage at a time, Boss has you covered.
If you are looking for a simple to use, workhorse distortion pedal, the Boss DS-1 is the perfect choice. There is simply no other distortion pedal that has been so widely used and remained popular for such a long time. The (not so) secret ingredients: great distortion sounds, rugged design and excellent value for money