Boss DS-1 Review (with sound demo!)

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  • Опубліковано 5 січ 2025

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  • @ConorRocksYT
    @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +4

    Gear used (affiliate link, not sponsored!):
    Boss DS-1: amzn.to/46f0tDU
    To listen to how it sounds, skip to 2:47!
    Check out the full article here: www.roundtableaudio.com/boss-ds-1-review/

  • @zandig666
    @zandig666 Рік тому +11

    My ds1 sat on a shelf for years now its one of my favorite pedals my only problem is I wish the knobs were the same as the sd1

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +2

      I agree - I'm sure there's a reason for the change, but I really don't like the tiny level control!

    • @zandig666
      @zandig666 Рік тому +2

      @@ConorRocksYT agreed !!! A lot of people don't know sh*t, they just turn knobs....with HO pups I barely crack the dirt as my tone gets flubby and bonked out fast.
      The sd'1 and ds-1 weren't designed with HO pups in mind imho 🤟🤟🤟🤟

  • @mailvilla
    @mailvilla Рік тому +4

    08/16/2023: I have tried it on many solidstate amps and it is really poor sounding dull pedal. I did not get any of the sounds you got. I heard one UA-cam review say it must be used in a tube amp. What do you think?

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for your question! 😊
      I actually recorded all of these clips using amp modelling software on my PC!
      Here's my thoughts: I think the trick to using this pedal is to keep whatever amp you're using very dry , rolling back the treble and boosting the mids.
      With the pedal itself, keep the tone low. Putting it anywhere past 1 o'clock is way too much. It sounds too gritty and brittle.
      If I had to bet, I think "it sounding better through a tube amp" might be people driving their amp harder alongside using this pedal and helping to warm some of the brittleness! (Just a guess!).
      From memory, I think I recorded most (if not all) of these clips using the neck pickup, which will also help smooth some of the sharpness out!

  • @_Andrew-1
    @_Andrew-1 3 місяці тому +2

    Awesome Vid Conor! You mentioned gain staging. Do you have a video showing how to properly do it? I always find it hard to balance my ds1 with my amp volume and my guitar volume.

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I don't as it goes, but there's some good ones on UA-cam 😄 If it helps, I just set my amp to the volume I like, then I adjust my DS-1's volume, turning the pedal off and on, until they match!

  • @fullclipaudio
    @fullclipaudio Рік тому +4

    I just ordered one today. I think it is what my Marshall Superlead needs instead of a Tube Screamer.

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому

      That's great, it's a really solid pedal - enjoy!

    • @marcosiification
      @marcosiification Рік тому

      how did it sound on the Marshall?

    • @fullclipaudio
      @fullclipaudio Рік тому

      @@marcosiification I'm not thrilled with it just yet. It isn't for the Superlead. I'm seeing how it goes with my Super Reverb.

    • @stefannita3439
      @stefannita3439 Рік тому

      @@fullclipaudio how did it sound on the Fender?

    • @fullclipaudio
      @fullclipaudio Рік тому

      @@stefannita3439 As you'd expect. If I did a New Wave band or I found myself in Devo then that is the pedal I'd use on my Super Reverb.

  • @WeaponsRemorse
    @WeaponsRemorse Рік тому +3

    After buying it and selling it 1 million fucking times I finally bought another one and I literally just realized that you could chop out the D4 and D5 diodes and wakes up the pedal.

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +2

      1 millionth time's the charm! That sound like an interesting mod, I'll have a listen.

  • @NiewiemNiewiem-d9d
    @NiewiemNiewiem-d9d 8 місяців тому +1

    I was wondering, im kinda dumb when it comes to stuff like this but i want to buy this pedal, do i Just use normal cable like the one i use to plug my guitar?

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  8 місяців тому

      No worries! Yes, its the same cable but you'll need two - one to connect the pedal to your guitar, and another to connect the pedal to your amp.
      I've got a video explaining how to set up and use it here: ua-cam.com/video/zS3FXKmOd7o/v-deo.html

  • @karmad3269
    @karmad3269 Рік тому +2

    I use an os2 as a professional guitarist...defnitely love it and love Boss

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +1

      I've never tried an OS2 - but it looks interesting! I'll have to give it a go someday. I agree - Boss make great pedals.

    • @karmad3269
      @karmad3269 Рік тому +1

      @@ConorRocksYT Yeah works great and you can add a lot of sustain to any od range. I use it for the solo parts

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +1

      @@karmad3269 sounds good, I'll keep an eye out for one!

  • @clearlycaribbeanreb2895
    @clearlycaribbeanreb2895 Рік тому +1

    I still call them “Roland” and have been through 4 of them.

    • @ConorRocksYT
      @ConorRocksYT  Рік тому +1

      Wow, you must have really put them to work!

  • @julianotaday2
    @julianotaday2 Рік тому

    Ds2 fica mais parecido