years ago i asked my aunt for a ds-1 for christmas and, meaning well, she told her husband to order a ds-2 because she figured it would be better since it had more features and was more expensive. cannot thank her enough for that, i love my ds-2 and am so glad that i have it instead of a ds-1
DS2 is clearer regardless the settings. DS1 seems a bit more noisy+muddy when tone, volume, or dist are pushed too to far. Thanks for the fair comparison.
I have both and my take on the differences between them is this: The DS-1 has a much rawer character to the distortion, and more extreme filter sweep on the tone control, where it filters out extreme amounts of bass and pushes the treble to a ridiculous extent as you turn the tone up, making its usable range of adjustment fairly limited. but it preserves the dynamics and expressiveness of the guitar much better at lower gain settings than the DS-2. The DS-2 has a smoother 'texture' to the distortion, less extreme filtering that makes the tone control a bit easier to work with becasue it doesn't filter out quite so much low end as you turn it up - so you can still get an aggressive edge without hollowing out the low end. But it's also got a bit less definition overall, I find - It can be a bit 'soft focus' sounding with certain rigs. The midrange boost you get from "turbo" mode is VERY aggressive. Both are good at doing their own thing, with a certain amount of crossover where they can both do the same type of thing equally well depending on what you're trying to do with them. I find the DS-2 a lot more versatile, but there are certain characteristics of the DS-1's sound that I like better overall.
I have always loved the DS1 and recently Keeley modded my 1981 model,it's a whole new great but I missed the sound of the original and decided to get a new one.As I searched online up came the DS1-4A 40th anniversary.Black and Gold limited ed and exactly the same price as a standard model.Well I had to buy that one,how could I not?Now I am happy again.Grab em quick,ltd ed remember!
I have a DS- 1 but what I've noticed is that it doesnt give you volume from clean to distortion and DS-2 does so it seems like the DS-2 a bit of a better choice in this case.
Great video! I have both and both are great for different jobs. If you want your distortion coming from a pedal into a clean amp, I would go with the DS-2, plus you can switch between the two modes by connecting a latching footswitch into the 'remote' jack socket. Mode 1 is darker, perfect for rhythm, while mode 2 has more mids and an open sound that works great for leads. If you want to boost an overdriven amp, the DS1 is one of the best pedals out there!. Turn the distortion all the way down (still distorts nicely) and push the distorted amp's input with the level while adjusting the clarity/thickness you want with the tone control. It's my favourite booster pedal out there.
I can get that kind of tone from my older SS Fender Deluxe 85 combo! It has a parallel channel feature that allows the clean and overdrive channels to run at the same time. I don't play with that often anymore, but it's nice to have for some classic rock and 80s Rush. :)
I like the DS-1 better for crunch rhythm i.e. low gain/distortion. That edgy breakup seems very like pre-amp valves starting to crunch to me. but the DS-2 better for higher distortion, it also seems to have a wider range of useable tones. How that would translate to different pickups and an amp with different mid characteristics I don't know.
DS-1 , in my opinion, is significantly more musical . Raw real Rock-n Roll . Actually DS-1 together with for example SD-1, will sound much more interesting . Thicker and more musical than the DS-2 . the DS-2 is a compromise.
DS-1 for me, but not many around these days... I have used this pedal for years and it rocks!! But like everything in this world of music, it all comes down to personal taste. And for the price, you just can't beat it.
DS-2 was my first distortion pedal. I boght it in the 90's and I used it for years. Than I sold it to buy the DS-1, crazy moment at the guitar shop (I own a mxr, and a metal zone too, but in the end I always prefered the ds-2) I found it second hand and I wanted the original one. Nothing... after less than one year I bought the DS-2 again. The DS-2 sounds exactly as the DS-1 with the turbo option that I like a lot.
I've seen some pedalboards that have them both. Could someone tell me what would be the reason to use them both at the same time? I've seen it in John Frusciante's pedal board.
For me..ds2 is good..for metal like "Seek and destroy" (metallica) it suits well. But for album "master.." and "And justice" better get tube amp or pedal for metal..imo
Of course, DS-1 wins in this comparison. DS-1 , atmosphere and creates specific images that are close ( to those who are in the topic ) since the early 80s. This pedal is what it is and does not seek to please anyone . DS-1 requires good sound extraction, the sound is open, textured and fuzzed. Playing it , you will not be able to hide behind excessive cozy compression . And the DS-2? DS2 is a pure compromise , the beginning of devaluation of IDEAS and oriented already ... to very wide masses , despite the fact that it ( DS2 ) was used by stars .
First off, I am a huge Boss pedal fan and user of their modulation pedals and their Overdrive units. I just placed my order for the new 40th Anniversary Boss DS-1 Distortion. I rely heavily on the Boss OD-3 Overdrive and I like the Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive. I am watching and listening to You Tube clips to try and understand why my last experience with a DS-1 seemed too harsh and way to loud. Hopefully this will help me get a better tone from my new DS-1.
Remember if you're ever using any overdrive/distortion pedal with a solid state amp, to turn down the level on the pedal to almost zero then put the amp volume way up. Otherwise, the pedal will push the amp too hard and will make it distort, which unlike with tube amps is NOT a nice sound. Lots of people try DS-1's with SS amps and put the level on the pedal way up, and then wonder why it doesn't sound good
heres a trick for when using a ds-1; if you want a fuzzy tone crank up your distortion all the way up, then take down your tone to 9 o'clock or 9 and a half, and then adjust your volume according to what you want, this will give you a lot of sustain a because of how much you roll off your tone and how much gain you have; PLUS, this pedal tends to give you a lot of hum, so if you turn your gain all the way up you will get a lot of hum but the tone rolled down will tame everything down (DISCLAIMER: this setting is the one that i use for my affinity strat with single coils so if youre using a guitar with humbuckers you may need to take down the gain and bring up your tone a little bit :), you just need to tweak it until you find the sweetspot)
I have one TC Electronic dark matter, one PROCO SOLO and one DS-1, I do really love the DS-1, but I'm trying to find why it has so many haters. I can't understand, I like it more than my PROCO SOLO, and the proco is an expensive analog distortion pedal with lots of versatility. DS-1 rules. Gotta try some mods, but I think it will lost it's unique tone...thank you for this review.
The DS1 featured a couple of crazy design decisions, namely a transistor boost section before the opamp that had way too much gain which meant that certain guitar signals would get this really squashed, shrill tone even at minimum gain. Then there was a tone stack which allowed you to balance between an unuseably dull sound and an unuseably shrill sound. With the DS2 it seems like Boss adjusted the values of those parts of the circuit to make a more useable, better sounding distortion. It turned out that a lot of musicians really liked the sound that arose from the "bad design" of the original DS1 and it continued to outsell the "better sounding" DS2. Setting 1 is just a modded DS1. You should be able to mod either pedal to sound like the other with a few cap and resistor subsitutions.
Both are awesome pedals. If all you have is a ds-1 and want more balls run a boss overdrive or joyo vintage overdrive after it and you got a ds-2. No need to spend a fortune on pedals. Boss rule, always have. Been playing thrash and metal sinse 82.my board is simple -mt-2, ds-1, boss Od, boss eq, boss noise suppressor and dimebag wah through a 100watt fender champion solid state amp. Sounds amazing from classic rock to doom. No need to spend a fortune on pedals, like all these tone snobs. Playing is from the heart and your fingers... Peace...
It's not a bad pedal but it does have a fatal flaw. If the remote switch breaks, you'll be stuck in either turbo mode or regular mode. You'll be unable to get out ! How do I know? Because IT HAPPENED TO ME ! I am no longer able to switch modes. The SD-2R has a superior design. Enabling you to access both modes even if the remote switch fails.
No. There's something wrong with the internal circuit. If that's messed up, just throw it away. Or pay minimum $50 for repair. For that price I can get another pedal.
I've had the mega distortion for like 15 years now. It's got such a narrow gap of settings that actually sound good and are usable, otherwise it's way too bassy or way too trebly. That one setting that sounds good is great but it's definitely not a versatile pedal. Unless you put an EQ pedal after it in the chain and change it that way
I have the DS-2 and I think the standard mode sounds better than the DS-1. It seems to have more built-in compression. I also have the SD-1, the BD-2, and the MT-2. They are all in a box and instead I go with the Tech 21 SansAmp GT2.
I just bought ds 1 cause i thought john frusciante use ds 1 and then he using ds 2... And i search this video for comparing those two and can ds1 sounds like ds 2???
Ridho Wiranatakusumah John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer both use DS-2 . there is not much difference if your using DS-1 for a Chili Peppers songs :-)
Like I said before, been using the ds-1 my whole career since it came out. Amazing pedal. Run an overdrive pedal after your ds-1 and you got amazing powerful tone, better than the ds-2 and most distortion pedals out there. I use a joyo vintage tube overdrive, so much better than the overrated and overpriced tubescreamer..
I would think the remote pedal would be essential to getting the most out of the DS2. I mean, it does act as a boost to go from an OD rhythm to an OD lead, right?
What is that noise in your signal? It's like a constant high frequency whine that never goes away. Can't expect to do fair comparisons of gear without a clean signal, dude.
+Thom Dumdust i have a pretty cheap power supply cable wich creates similar sounds when used with pedals (not only the ds1 or ds2l). using the ds1 with a battery will prevent these noises
+Wadsmitter a behringer noise suppressor is only like £16 on amazon, place it in front of noisy pedals (or place them in its return loop if you prefer) and you'll get rid of most noise mate
@@skald9 Fender Strat with lace sensors, Schecter with Seymour Duncan humbuckers, Jazzmaster with humbuckers, Fender Tele with single coils. Stock pickups except the Jazzmaster; Strat & Tele are USA made. All my other pedals sound great with any of these guitars. I don't like the DS-1 at all, and am thinking of trying modding it. But I like the sound so much more in this video. My amps are a Blackstar Club 40, and a '90s Fender Princeton Chorus. My DS-1 is pretty new, so I wondered if the older ones were better.
The DS-2 is already the DS-1, it just has this additional Turbo setting. DS-2 sounds clearer in it's first position than the DS-1, and then that Turbo setting really sets it apart and allows you to push the envelope. DS-2 wins.
DS-2 is the absolutely different pedal. It has nothing similar to DS-1 except the name and look. It based on discrete transistor circuit, and DS-1 is based on transistor boosted IC. Different design approach.
@Nintariz You could just read about it. June 89' to September 28 1991 he used the DS-1...Then from September 28th to his death he used the DS-2, so technically he used the DS-2 most of his career.
DS-2 is what a DS-1 should be. It is like BOSS finally realised that they can make the DS-1 sound better with a more 'focused' and balanced tone...so they improved on the Ds-1 and as a result, the Ds-2 was born.
years ago i asked my aunt for a ds-1 for christmas and, meaning well, she told her husband to order a ds-2 because she figured it would be better since it had more features and was more expensive. cannot thank her enough for that, i love my ds-2 and am so glad that i have it instead of a ds-1
They did you a favor!
Your aunt is awesome!
That's awesome 👍
is she a sexy auntie?
Hahahahah
If I hear this riff one more fucking time...
Hello There hahahahahaha
hahahahaha
@@Bergerguitar General Kenobi
Shut up and worship the mighty Iron Maiden.
DS2 is clearer regardless the settings. DS1 seems a bit more noisy+muddy when tone, volume, or dist are pushed too to far. Thanks for the fair comparison.
Ds-2 is so focused and has a more 'full' sound. Ds-1 sounds so wimpy and ice picky
the Ds2 also has more of a bass/darkness then the ds1
1:56 - 2:23 for Turbo distortion mode 1
5:55 - 6:20 for turbo distorion mode 2
I have both and my take on the differences between them is this:
The DS-1 has a much rawer character to the distortion, and more extreme filter sweep on the tone control, where it filters out extreme amounts of bass and pushes the treble to a ridiculous extent as you turn the tone up, making its usable range of adjustment fairly limited. but it preserves the dynamics and expressiveness of the guitar much better at lower gain settings than the DS-2.
The DS-2 has a smoother 'texture' to the distortion, less extreme filtering that makes the tone control a bit easier to work with becasue it doesn't filter out quite so much low end as you turn it up - so you can still get an aggressive edge without hollowing out the low end. But it's also got a bit less definition overall, I find - It can be a bit 'soft focus' sounding with certain rigs. The midrange boost you get from "turbo" mode is VERY aggressive.
Both are good at doing their own thing, with a certain amount of crossover where they can both do the same type of thing equally well depending on what you're trying to do with them. I find the DS-2 a lot more versatile, but there are certain characteristics of the DS-1's sound that I like better overall.
thanks for this. currently own a ds 1 and have been thinking about getting a ds 2 for a while.
@@Jonnyboy6667 get an os2
Having DS-1 AND DS-2 os the best option!
Immediately air drummed the part to "2 Minutes to Midnight".
Hahahahaha Great!
And I was ready to sing "Kill for gain or shoot to maim
But we don't need a reason"
Which riff is that
Nice riff bro! It grows on you after the 90th time!
Thank u!
Well Iron Maiden made millions thanks to this boring riff so..
@@orenom6704 i know. Two Minutes to Midnight. I had the cassette tape.
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I just bought Boss DS-2 and I'm pretty satisfied with it..it's a killer pedal
I have always loved the DS1 and recently Keeley modded my 1981 model,it's a whole new great but I missed the sound of the original and decided to get a new one.As I searched online up came the DS1-4A 40th anniversary.Black and Gold limited ed and exactly the same price as a standard model.Well I had to buy that one,how could I not?Now I am happy again.Grab em quick,ltd ed remember!
Cool!
Love how you played 2 minutes to midnight with this comparison, I've been trying to find a pedal for good maiden tones, I think I found it
Thanks i have an maiden cover "steel Blade Iron maiden cover"
I'm going to buy a ds2 as my first distortion pedal, both of the pedals sound pretty nice imo
I am trying to do the same thing, how is your tone and your pedals condition after a year?
DS-2 was such an improvement, night and day.
I have a DS- 1 but what I've noticed is that it doesnt give you volume from clean to distortion and DS-2 does so it seems like the DS-2 a bit of a better choice in this case.
Cool!
DS-1 for the win. DS-2 is good if you need more gain but it sounds like it only does one sound well.
Great video! I have both and both are great for different jobs. If you want your distortion coming from a pedal into a clean amp, I would go with the DS-2, plus you can switch between the two modes by connecting a latching footswitch into the 'remote' jack socket. Mode 1 is darker, perfect for rhythm, while mode 2 has more mids and an open sound that works great for leads.
If you want to boost an overdriven amp, the DS1 is one of the best pedals out there!. Turn the distortion all the way down (still distorts nicely) and push the distorted amp's input with the level while adjusting the clarity/thickness you want with the tone control. It's my favourite booster pedal out there.
I prefer ds-2, it feels like it becomes part of the tone in another way. With the ds-1 it's like a clean and a distortion at the same time
Funnaly enough that's why I like the ds-1, it makes it kind of sound double tracked
I can get that kind of tone from my older SS Fender Deluxe 85 combo! It has a parallel channel feature that allows the clean and overdrive channels to run at the same time. I don't play with that often anymore, but it's nice to have for some classic rock and 80s Rush. :)
Alex Ramos now that sounds interesting
You mean transparent?
I like the DS-1 better for crunch rhythm i.e. low gain/distortion. That edgy breakup seems very like pre-amp valves starting to crunch to me.
but the DS-2 better for higher distortion, it also seems to have a wider range of useable tones.
How that would translate to different pickups and an amp with different mid characteristics I don't know.
Being that the DS-2 has a wider range of usable tones, other guitars wouldn't matter as much.
I have a DS-2 and it sounds amazing on my Bass.
Eugenio siller elizondo cool!
Cool, on the bass!
exactly what i was looking for...thanx bud
Bloodborne for me
what? kkkkk dark souls is good too.
Wtf bloodborne
Hahahahahahaha i didnt expect that coment, Prise the sun
Lmaooo whaat?😂😂 nice game😎❤
@@aliendoidobr kkjj br
That's the way it must be... no talking, just showing it in a practical way, thank you.
Cool! Tx man
You need to have both 🤪 Great Review! I‘m going to use mine in a Stereo setup. Show you, when it‘s finished! 🤟
Well done, probably the best way to show off the differences in pedals (IMO).
Mode 1 on the Ds2 sounds like a DS1. Mode 2. Sounds more midrange-y and full.
Had the DS2, lent it to a friend and never got it back. This video makes me miss it :(
Hahaha
DS-1 , in my opinion, is significantly more musical . Raw real Rock-n Roll . Actually DS-1 together with for example SD-1, will sound much more interesting . Thicker and more musical than the DS-2 . the DS-2 is a compromise.
i like how you used the same riff all the way through "2 minutes to midnight"
DS-1 for me, but not many around these days... I have used this pedal for years and it rocks!! But like everything in this world of music, it all comes down to personal taste. And for the price, you just can't beat it.
DS-2 was my first distortion pedal. I boght it in the 90's and I used it for years. Than I sold it to buy the DS-1, crazy moment at the guitar shop (I own a mxr, and a metal zone too, but in the end I always prefered the ds-2) I found it second hand and I wanted the original one. Nothing... after less than one year I bought the DS-2 again. The DS-2 sounds exactly as the DS-1 with the turbo option that I like a lot.
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I've been thinking about getting one of these. Thanks for the comparison I like how clear ds-2 sounds than the ds-1.
DS1 modded ! awesome sound! clipping change and filter mids , the right tone .
Does the DS-2 remind anyone else of a cross between a DS-1 and a SP-1 Spectrum? I hear a cocked wah mixed with distortion.
Both pedals are good, depends on taste. Don't forget your amp is to clean so ease up on the tone knobs. W Percival from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Great!
Thanks for this video! I will definitely be purchasing a DS-2 soon!
Reborndom 2504 cool!
DS-1 with overdrive pedal is my preference.
I've seen some pedalboards that have them both. Could someone tell me what would be the reason to use them both at the same time? I've seen it in John Frusciante's pedal board.
DS-2 for me
Ok!
same!
For me..ds2 is good..for metal like "Seek and destroy" (metallica) it suits well. But for album "master.." and "And justice" better get tube amp or pedal for metal..imo
Of course, DS-1 wins in this comparison. DS-1 , atmosphere and creates specific images that are close ( to those who are in the topic ) since the early 80s. This pedal is what it is and does not seek to please anyone . DS-1 requires good sound extraction, the sound is open, textured and fuzzed. Playing it , you will not be able to hide behind excessive cozy compression . And the DS-2? DS2 is a pure compromise , the beginning of devaluation of IDEAS and oriented already ... to very wide masses , despite the fact that it ( DS2 ) was used by stars .
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I've got a ds1. Not enough of a difference between the two to warrant me buying the turbo model....... Thank you
DS-2 for sure! Both good pedals though!
TBH. My DS-1 does exactly what I want it to do. I love it! But to each his own
Had a ds 1 years ago was a good solid pedal. Might buy a ds 2
And i love my DS 1, Keeley mod....better than another...
First off, I am a huge Boss pedal fan and user of their modulation pedals and their Overdrive units. I just placed my order for the new 40th Anniversary Boss DS-1 Distortion. I rely heavily on the Boss OD-3 Overdrive and I like the Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive. I am watching and listening to You Tube clips to try and understand why my last experience with a DS-1 seemed too harsh and way to loud. Hopefully this will help me get a better tone from my new DS-1.
try put a ts9 with the ds1.
I got the 40th anniversary DS-1 as well. Just got a used American Strat made around 2004. It sounds incredible with the DS-1 played with a Peavey amp.
Remember if you're ever using any overdrive/distortion pedal with a solid state amp, to turn down the level on the pedal to almost zero then put the amp volume way up. Otherwise, the pedal will push the amp too hard and will make it distort, which unlike with tube amps is NOT a nice sound. Lots of people try DS-1's with SS amps and put the level on the pedal way up, and then wonder why it doesn't sound good
The DS2 is the best bang for the buck. I have one and I use it for recordings with both single coil and humbucker guitars. : )
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I just got a DS-1 and removed the D5 diode and now it sounds awesome. I think for the tone control on it you should back it off a bit.
Doing that turns into the boss overdrive thats all
The louder you turn up the level and the distortion on the DS-2, the better it gets.
Cool.
heres a trick for when using a ds-1; if you want a fuzzy tone crank up your distortion all the way up, then take down your tone to 9 o'clock or 9 and a half, and then adjust your volume according to what you want, this will give you a lot of sustain a because of how much you roll off your tone and how much gain you have; PLUS, this pedal tends to give you a lot of hum, so if you turn your gain all the way up you will get a lot of hum but the tone rolled down will tame everything down
(DISCLAIMER: this setting is the one that i use for my affinity strat with single coils so if youre using a guitar with humbuckers you may need to take down the gain and bring up your tone a little bit :), you just need to tweak it until you find the sweetspot)
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If you combine the CS-3 with the DS-1 the sound becomes much more solid yet it adds more "hiss" to the sound.
Sam Villarin cool Sam
I have one TC Electronic dark matter, one PROCO SOLO and one DS-1, I do really love the DS-1, but I'm trying to find why it has so many haters. I can't understand, I like it more than my PROCO SOLO, and the proco is an expensive analog distortion pedal with lots of versatility. DS-1 rules. Gotta try some mods, but I think it will lost it's unique tone...thank you for this review.
I think many people hate it because it is so little organic...
The DS1 featured a couple of crazy design decisions, namely a transistor boost section before the opamp that had way too much gain which meant that certain guitar signals would get this really squashed, shrill tone even at minimum gain. Then there was a tone stack which allowed you to balance between an unuseably dull sound and an unuseably shrill sound. With the DS2 it seems like Boss adjusted the values of those parts of the circuit to make a more useable, better sounding distortion. It turned out that a lot of musicians really liked the sound that arose from the "bad design" of the original DS1 and it continued to outsell the "better sounding" DS2. Setting 1 is just a modded DS1. You should be able to mod either pedal to sound like the other with a few cap and resistor subsitutions.
DS2 has autentic tonal, made some kind of "slash-tone" for solo's (2nd mode)
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The DS-2 is my favorite distortion pedal. In Turbo mode it's got those nice mids. I run a DS-2 with a CE-2 and NS2 into a Laney GH50L.
cool! good amp!
DS-1 is perfect 😉
+Carlos Skies I agree.
really? do you own one? haha
Carlos Skies im own 1
I own two and they sound ok at best for home use but for gigging they are god awful.
traville15 they then why a lot of pro using them?
Am I the only one who doesn’t like turbo mode? I have a ds 2 but don’t use turbo mode anymore
ds3 for me
fezwQw 3?
nux ds3?
TheBergermusic boss ds1, boss ds2, boss ds3?????? where
I think he means both of them together...
I cant find this pedal. Ds3. I'm so sad.
DS-2 is better
Ds 1 ! ..N1 but MIJ ! I have a silver screw 1980 and together with my JMP 50w combo 1979 is a Bomb ! :)
+Zar Doz hahaha, cool!
Both are awesome pedals. If all you have is a ds-1 and want more balls run a boss overdrive or joyo vintage overdrive after it and you got a ds-2. No need to spend a fortune on pedals. Boss rule, always have. Been playing thrash and metal sinse 82.my board is simple -mt-2, ds-1, boss Od, boss eq, boss noise suppressor and dimebag wah through a 100watt fender champion solid state amp. Sounds amazing from classic rock to doom. No need to spend a fortune on pedals, like all these tone snobs. Playing is from the heart and your fingers... Peace...
I almost had an aneurysm trying to will this guy to turn down the tone on the DS-1 from the future.
Yea, tone shouldn't ever be over 3.
Now Im happy I got the DS-1, but I definetly seen myself using DS-2 also.
0:27 *DS-1*
1:14 *DS-2*
2:26 *DS-1*
Thank u
It's not a bad pedal but it does have a fatal flaw. If the remote switch breaks, you'll be stuck in either turbo mode or regular mode. You'll be unable to get out ! How do I know? Because IT HAPPENED TO ME ! I am no longer able to switch modes. The SD-2R has a superior design. Enabling you to access both modes even if the remote switch fails.
Could you not buy the pedal that bypasses the knob and allows you to switch it with your foot?
No. There's something wrong with the internal circuit. If that's messed up, just throw it away. Or pay minimum $50 for repair. For that price I can get another pedal.
Better never use the external foot switch .change the modes with the knob and no faults could happen.
Not true. If something happens to the board it won't matter how you switch channels. So, I simply replaced this pedal with a better model.
I have never experienced a broken knob/switch on a Boss pedal in 30+ years... wierd
Two! Minutes! To miiiiiiiiiiidniiiiiight!!
Tone turned down is definitely better for both of them.
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Conclusion.... dump your DS-1 and buy the Ds-2. The difference is so staggering.
DS-1 one is crispier like fresh cut salad
DS-2 is muddier like chocolate milkshake
I'm hungry now
Hahaha
I think there is mega distortion too, but there is already new OD-1X
I've had the mega distortion for like 15 years now. It's got such a narrow gap of settings that actually sound good and are usable, otherwise it's way too bassy or way too trebly. That one setting that sounds good is great but it's definitely not a versatile pedal. Unless you put an EQ pedal after it in the chain and change it that way
Compare with the Super Feedback & Distortion!
Can u send me one? Hehehe
I have the DS-2 and I think the standard mode sounds better than the DS-1. It seems to have more built-in compression. I also have the SD-1, the BD-2, and the MT-2. They are all in a box and instead I go with the Tech 21 SansAmp GT2.
this is great. question... is this a p90 or humbucker sound on your guitar?
Single coil
Great review! Thanks 🙏😊
What song were you playing in the intro? Beautiful! Please let us know
Richi Rich "at last" Etta James
Cheers man!
DS-2 is superior in every sense.
I just bought ds 1 cause i thought john frusciante use ds 1 and then he using ds 2... And i search this video for comparing those two and can ds1 sounds like ds 2???
They are very similar. If u use an eq i think that u can...
Ok thanku for your info its very helpfull
Ridho Wiranatakusumah John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer both use DS-2 . there is not much difference if your using DS-1 for a Chili Peppers songs :-)
Yeah i can see that too just turn down the boost a lill bit and it make a great sounds ;)
Conclusion - they're both exactly the same except the DS-2 has a turbo mode.
Even in mode 1 they are different.
hmm, i learnt my lesson from using my phone speakers.
nope. The are not! DS-2 is more refined and less harsh. DS-1 is harsh and very thin sounding
EMPIRE ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS spot on! I noticed that as well
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Ds1
Je Suis Minore yeahh
Like I said before, been using the ds-1 my whole career since it came out. Amazing pedal. Run an overdrive pedal after your ds-1 and you got amazing powerful tone, better than the ds-2 and most distortion pedals out there. I use a joyo vintage tube overdrive, so much better than the overrated and overpriced tubescreamer..
Could you post a video showing this please?
Id like to know what amp is being used. That makes a big difference. I've used mine on $1k+ amps and they sound horrible. So, what amp is being used?
Laney TF300
Thanks!
I would think the remote pedal would be essential to getting the most out of the DS2. I mean, it does act as a boost to go from an OD rhythm to an OD lead, right?
What is that noise in your signal?
It's like a constant high frequency whine that never goes away.
Can't expect to do fair comparisons of gear without a clean signal, dude.
Where's your video?
+Thom Dumdust i have a pretty cheap power supply cable wich creates similar sounds when used with pedals (not only the ds1 or ds2l). using the ds1 with a battery will prevent these noises
+Wadsmitter a behringer noise suppressor is only like £16 on amazon, place it in front of noisy pedals (or place them in its return loop if you prefer) and you'll get rid of most noise mate
Agreed. Loud.
Would a Pre-amp petal clean up Ds1 an push a little bit hard?
Why does this DS-1 sound a million times better than my DS-1? Just a better amp, or has the pedal changed over time or something?
I use a laney TF 300
Almost certain it has mostly to do with the pickups in your guitar(s).
@@skald9 yes
@@skald9 Fender Strat with lace sensors, Schecter with Seymour Duncan humbuckers, Jazzmaster with humbuckers, Fender Tele with single coils. Stock pickups except the Jazzmaster; Strat & Tele are USA made. All my other pedals sound great with any of these guitars. I don't like the DS-1 at all, and am thinking of trying modding it. But I like the sound so much more in this video. My amps are a Blackstar Club 40, and a '90s Fender Princeton Chorus. My DS-1 is pretty new, so I wondered if the older ones were better.
I buy the ds-2 and i'm very agree with my buy
BOSS ST2 all the way.. I'm looking for a pedal to compliment my BD2. I was hoping DS2 would do it.. ST2 is what I want.
Boss ST2 is great on it's own, but doesn't stack well with other drives. That's not to say it's a bad pedal, I have one on my board now.
@@Frett3000 Mine sounds pretty great paired with a TS-9 or a Goudie FX TS-8 clone. I agree that it doesn’t stack well with other Boss drive pedals.
Nice vid and still relevant 5 years later. DS-2 > DS-1.
Thank u
ds1 all the way
are those great with orange crush series combos like 20 2015 model? i have a solid state and welling to add more distortion.
Have them, they sound good so long as you keep it on the dirty channel. Just back off the gain to get cleaner
The DS-2 is already the DS-1, it just has this additional Turbo setting. DS-2 sounds clearer in it's first position than the DS-1, and then that Turbo setting really sets it apart and allows you to push the envelope. DS-2 wins.
DS-2 is the absolutely different pedal. It has nothing similar to DS-1 except the name and look. It based on discrete transistor circuit, and DS-1 is based on transistor boosted IC. Different design approach.
Nintariz I always thought he used a ds-2, I could be wrong tho
@Nintariz he used a DS-2.
@Nintariz You could just read about it. June 89' to September 28 1991 he used the DS-1...Then from September 28th to his death he used the DS-2, so technically he used the DS-2 most of his career.
Cool!!
Can't find my turbo anywhere. FML
Glad im getting the DS-2 tomorrow, my DS-1 is shit..
Distortion DS-1
how come my DS1 sounds much better... maybe thnks to your TONE setting
Youre were playing 2 minuts, but with the sound of accept-flash rockin man.
What’s the difference between the Distortion pedal and the Mega distortion pedal?
Mega distortion have more gain.
@@Bergerguitar I like gain 😁
DS - 2 for me.
DS-2 is what a DS-1 should be. It is like BOSS finally realised that they can make the DS-1 sound better with a more 'focused' and balanced tone...so they improved on the Ds-1 and as a result, the Ds-2 was born.
Just buy an ds-1 and sd-1 both of them are $50, you’ll get better results than te ds-2 which also costs a hundred dollar😉
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DS1 Sounds better to me
Good!
DS2 sounds like more bass or something, sounds bad to me
Me too
I feel like it has more of an old school punch to it
Me too, DS 1, favorite