What Makes This Pedal Great? Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2024
- In this video, we talk about the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver pedal and why it's a must-have for guitarists.
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The Boss BD-2 Blues Driver is a highly sought-after overdrive pedal that has been a staple in the guitar effects community for decades. Its reputation for delivering a rich, warm, and responsive sound has made it a favorite among guitarists of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
In this video, we'll take a closer look at what sets the BD-2 apart from other overdrive pedals on the market and explore some of its key features. First launched in 1995, the BD-2 was designed to emulate the sound of a vintage tube amplifier being pushed to its limits. BOSS, a renowned brand in the effects pedal industry, aimed to create a pedal that would allow guitarists to achieve that coveted tube amp sound without the need for a large, expensive amplifier. The result was a compact pedal that could be easily integrated into any setup, whether in the studio or on stage.
One of the standout features of the BD-2 is its versatility. Unlike some overdrive pedals that are designed to deliver a specific sound or effect, the BD-2 is capable of producing a wide range of tones, from subtle, gentle overdrive to intense, saturated distortion. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for guitarists who play various styles of music, as they can easily switch between sounds without having to change pedals.
Another feature that sets the BD-2 apart is its dynamic response. Unlike some overdrive pedals that can sometimes sound flat or one-dimensional, the BD-2 responds to the player's touch in a way that feels remarkably organic. As the player increases their attack, the pedal produces a corresponding increase in gain, creating a sound that is both expressive and nuanced. This allows guitarists to manipulate the tone to suit their playing style and creates a more interactive experience.
In addition to its versatility and dynamic response, the BD-2 also boasts a simple yet effective interface. The pedal features three knobs - Level, Tone, and Drive - that allow players to quickly adjust the volume, EQ, and gain of the effect. This straightforward design makes it easy for guitarists to dial in their desired sound without having to navigate a complex array of controls.
Despite its many strengths, there are some common misconceptions about the BD-2 that have developed over the years. Some players believe that the pedal is only suitable for blues music, thanks to its name and the fact that it was originally designed to replicate the sound of vintage blues amplifiers. However, the BD-2 is capable of producing a wide variety of sounds, and players across many genres have incorporated it into their rigs.
Another myth is that the BD-2 is simply a lower-gain version of the popular Tube Screamer pedal. While both pedals share some similarities, they have distinct differences in terms of their tone and functionality.
For those looking to expand the capabilities of their BD-2, there are several modifications that we dive into. These modifications can breathe new life into the BD-2 and open up a world of sonic possibilities.
Notes:
Early in the video I mention guitarists that use it. This came from the google machine, I don’t have first hand knowledge of that, but that's what the google says 🤷♂️
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Timestamps:
00:00 Beginning
02:23 Circuit Walkthrough
03:48 Blues Driver Myths
09:35 Alternate BD-2 version and mods
11:52 Diode modifications
15:19 Can you tell a difference?
15:31 Adding 3 band EQ
18:07 Turning it into a fuzz pedal
18:54 What makes the BD-2 great?
21:04 What's your thoughts?
Hello, it's dylan159!
Thanks Brian, for having something of mine here again, I was waiting for this!
Sometimes I put out circuits that almost feel like an hard to ignore provocation to the enthusiasts. I'm always curious to get opinions, feedback and further tests from other people, and I have the honor to have that done from a pedal VIP and successful youtuber to boot.
I really liked the debunking of some mods I find questionable, even if some were suggested from yourself in the old book. This video is a good demonstration of what matters and what doesn't.
Talking about technical things, because you know that gets me excited, my guess for the first pair of diodes not mattering was because of the large attenuation from the fixed tone stack, meaning you'd need to edge on clipping the first stage to hear the faintest clipping and only in a low frequency band. Nice to see that confirmed in practice, it was something I had asked about in the original post.
That is a great sounding circuit.
I really like the openness and less hair of the Blues Pilot
Idk 💩 about circuits, but having Wampler test your circuit on his channel is 🔥💥⚡️🌟
Dylan, what do you think of Monte Allums BD-2 Blues Stack Plus Mod?
@@Tomislav_B. it would be nice to have them shown on a schematic, but all that i have found is the original guide and some heated discussion with the seller on diysb. From what I can gather, one of the mods is replacing the op-amp with not one but two 5532 in parallel, which really seems excessive. Then replacing all the diodes, which has been covered in the video (I think even a power supply diode gets replaced for some reason). The capacitor values are the ones that will make the biggest difference, as they change the frequency response. Really, there's nothing that can't be guessed based on what Brian has said already!
When Keeley started modding the BD-2 for guitarists, he took a legendary pedal to a new level. I've had one of those pedals for many years and I truly love it. I love all the innovative pedal builders who believe sound can be (and should be) taken to new places. May they never lose their drive and imagination. Also, that Brent Mason Tele is a helluva guitar.
Are you familiar to the Keeley Red Dirt
@@chadgraziano5827 I have a limited edition germanium Red Dirt overdrive in green sparkle 😃. It's great!
you mean the pedal that is now the Keeley Super Phat Mod, that's a pretty underrated pedal from what I've heard
This is fantastic! Love the format and especially the breadboard presentation
Definitely like it when you added the EQ in front of it! Love your channel and information! Keep it going!
I really enjoy the videos on this channel. Thanks for the great analysis and understandable tech breakdown.
Thanks Brian. your circuit analysis / breadboard demos are the best ; really dig every episode you put out. Very valuable knowledge for all of us guitarists / fx junkies ;-)
Awesome tones and the playing is fun to listen to. Loved the section when you break down the circuit schematic.
I wanted you to make this video for a long time, since I got a BD2 and its so versatile it's one of my favorites. And you explain pedal circuits like no one else.
The BD-2 was my first pedal, and I still love it. There's so much it can do. I didn't know how the circuit worked, so a great walkthrough Brian! Fun that it's doing its own thing, in this era of clones of everything.
It's still on my pedalboard & getting PLENTY of use during gigs!!! Thanks, Boss - thanks, Brian!!!
the BD-2 is a must have. it doesn't stay on my board often, but whenever you're having trouble finding " the sound" with your other dirt pedals the bd2 will have it.
The BD-2 is hands down my favorite drive pedal, ever. I got it in Uruguay. I remember I was around 18 and I had absolutely no idea what it meant. I didn't know of any famous players that used it or anything. I just wanted a Super Overdrive like any other teenager, but that was all they had on stock. hahaha Anyway, thank you so much for that video! I know nothing about electronics and pedal-making, but it is so interesting to see circuits getting recreated and old myths tested. That was very thoughtful of you, so thanks!
I really like these explanatory and educational experiments.
I'm currently in love with the Boss Angry Driver. Best of both worlds. You do very insightful demos. Bravo!
i really enjoy how you teach circuits it done in a way i can understand...great video man thanks
Nice video. Nice playing too. I love the feel of the blues driver. The most dynamic of all ODs I’ve played.
Brian's always bringing the insight. Great stuff as usual, especially the acknowledgement of the "pseudo psych" impact to many mods out there. I would love to see frequency response measurements of each design! Thank you, sir.
My favorite Pedal its part of my core tone - stacks great with the ODR1. Currently have a JB2 (angry driver) in its place on my board but honestly im nearly always on the BD2 setting. Thanks for spotlighting this Brian your content is always awesome :0)
One of your best vids and my favorite pedal to mess with! Thanks!
Hey, Brian. I made a post in a facebook pedal group about the bd-2. You mentioned you were working on this video and I was looking forward to it. I forgot about it but finally, I got around to it. Thanks for all the info! love your videos
The Boss BD2 ... my most beloved Boss pedal 🤗🤗🤗. Great video , thanks a lot for your knowledge and passion about these little dream boxes 😃👍👍
This is my favorite overdrive pedal. Been using one since the 90s, and it's never left my board.
Most underrated gain pedal out there. Versatile beyond description. Works great for stoner rock!
I agree!
hello to all of you all them witches fans! Ive been using this pedal all the time. its a killer pedal for sure. İts a great gain pedal also a clean booster and of course give some volume and little gain. Its getting dirtier and heavier, its getting fuzzier. get one of these. You will like it and use it often. promise
It's not underrated or under-appreciated. Lots of famous players use it every day and it's been in production since its release almost 30 years ago.
The OD-3 is the one that is 'overlooked'.
The BD-2 was the first overdrive I ever bought and is the one that has stood the test of time and stayed on my board. I love its creamy sound, versatility, and responsiveness! It does everything I need in an overdrive.
This is a great review, especially the summary from a competitor's product! I have a great respect for anyone who can do this. I have a couple of great overdrives that are great but there's always room for one more, right?
I just added it back to my pedalboard two days ago. So this video gave me reassurance.
Here's why the Blues Driver was made in the midst of all the wildness of the 90's pop culture: bar gigs never changed, and remained how 99% of musicians around the world performed. And though Pantera and Spice Girls were shaping the popular music scene, locally everyone was playing Blues and Rock covers and guitarists just wanted better useable tones out of their amp on stage without and nice overdrive without dime-ing their volumes.
Thank you Thank you Thank you for this episode as I'm just winding down my day of close to almost 10 hours session(8.5 of those powered by the Tumnus) and while dinner is in the oven I find this gem of a video talking about the BD,life is so good and everything in this video is straight facts. May you all have the best musical journey for you yourself.
Excellent video Brian!!! Now we are waiting for the Wampler version of this great BD2 !!! Please do it!!! It's gonna be phenomenal!!!
It will be a phenom-inal Triumph.
Boss already makes a really good one.
Moxie took on the TS, next on the block the BD!
The Wamplerization of the BD2 should have a powerful 3 band EQ section, a choice of buffer/ true bypass button, a specific clipping toggle switch, a different gain stages possibly access and an extra Boost complementary foot switch channel to stacking for real epics lead guitar tones! 🔥
@@mdmusic2130This would result in just one more drive pedal on the already oversaturated market. But the basic idea behind the Boss would be killed by such amendments IMO. The finest drive pedals come with only a simple tone control or treble rolloff. No need for a 3-band EQ or a clipping selector. Keep things straight and simple and try to only improve the tone of such a great ancestor without too much ado.
Love these videos. Thanks for posting them.
You always make me feel smarter, Brian. Thanks for the easy to understand explanation of one of my favorite pedals.
Brian make me feel smarter for the duration of the video. After the video is done I forget everything and back to me old self.
Excellent video,extremely informative and interesting.Fantastic playing too.
Great video, Brian. Really informative and fun. Mine is a Keeley germanium version, and it sounds great across all settings... super flexible for everything from boost to crunch to musical fuzzy overdrive. First time I played it I laughed in delight.
Brian, I appreciate the videos you produce like this one. As an old, old RCA engineer I just simply enjoy all of your work I've seen.
Thank you so much!
Colin?
No sir. @@Theactivepsychos
@@Earthstein damn. I had a guy I used to collaborate with who was an RCA engineer and then sales man in 60s / 70s but I lost his number. Thought it might have been you.
We used to deal in stereograms. I’d do the purchase photos and listings and he’d service them. We made so much money doing it it was just brilliant. I wanted to send him something as a thank you but my phone got blasted and I no longer had his number or address. If only we’d emailed!
@@wampler_pedals @wampler_pedals You should release a “BD Preamp” ala Xotic Effects “Preamps” with the active tone controls. Guaranteed success.
So interesting. Great vid. I liked the BD2 with your EQ.
Great video Brian! I found the tone without op amp more Dynamic and definetely loved the eq option!
Could watch these all day 👍
More like this, please! What a great video
Love BD-2. It’s my “always on” pedal, even for clean sound.
Awesome information! I would love a video about the OS-2. It's often overlooked although you can get some nice tones out of it if you spend some time with it.
Thank you for the incredible clarity! I always learn so much from you, Brian! Thank you thank you thank you! Love my Tumni! (I got both large and small :)))
I recently added a Keeley Super AT Mod to my board. Really great sounding pedal, the best Blues Driver variant I’ve played.
I really like the sound of the BD-2 you modified for that guitarist. Great, clear tone.
I won’t say it’s the best pedal I’ve heard but it’s definitely my favorite. From high school ska bands, to punk bands, to post hardcore to stoner metal, I’ve always been able to use it.
Right? It’s weird, I’ve had expensive gucci type ODs but the one that stays on the board is the BD. It’s got that BD energy.
Thanks Brian! This is very interesting. There's some really cool sounds which I never got when trying the pedal out. A long time ago I bought OD-3 after head to head comparison.
I love my Blues Driver. I’ve used it for both guitar and bass in hardcore and death metal bands, it works super well to boost my Peavey 6505 and my Ampeg Micro SVT
Great video, Brian! And great playing!
Very cool. Great video. Love the videos that play with a bread board. I hope a “blues fuzz” is a product we can buy in the future.
I love this pedal, it has been on my board forever (1980's) and is always on as the first gain stage, even in clean guitar settings. I run silent stage so it puts back some of the "amp feel" that is otherwise lost.
I think that the BD2 is a truly awesome pedal and fits with any amp. In fact, in my experience, it seems to bring out the unique qualities of whatever amp I'm using. I never play without it! :)
Yep even with gain all the way down and volume up, you get an awesome boost that adds colors to the sound. Got mine for $30 at a pawn shop.
I absolutely love my BD-2!
Excellent job Mr Wampler ! I also always make use of an EQ after the OD pedals. Waiting for more... May be a discussion of how we can handle the headroom of our pedals. Again, Chapeau !
Brilliant video! I like your circuit discussions a lot, it can't be nerdy enough for me ;-)
The BD-2 is one of my most heavily used pedals. Super transparent and great for boosting my primary amp tone without coloring it too much, also has plenty of gain on tap when I need and it seems to react well to adjusting my guitar volume and tone knobs like a tube amp. Being budget friendly is icing on the cake.
Exactly ❤
A Boss pedal does color your original sound too much , it's a fact .
Ever tried for example the MojoMojo from TC ?
Far much better pedal with an exellent tone circuit ; Keeps your original sound intact and goes from a little crunch to heavy distortion .
The Boss has far too much mid tone that influence your sound too much so your sound is turning into a Boss sound .
The T.C is half of the money that you spend on a Boss ............
I love these UA-cam videos. Very interesting to see you changing the components. Often my initial guess is right, but not at the 14:35 mark...
Very surprising at 14:35 - none of the clipping comes from the diodes! I didn't expect that (and obviously you didn't either, Brian).
I am a 64 year old bass player and it's 30+ years ago since I built any electronic device. And I don't play guitar any longer, just bass. So I don't tick any of the boxes any longer, but I really enjoy your content. Keep up the good work!
the early '90s saw an uptick in blues type music at least here in the north east. i think the rise in SRV's popularity & his sad, untimely passing, gave the whole industry a shot in the arm. amp companies were making tweeds, strats were selling, etc there were blues type open mic night's all over the place. i went to 3-4 of them a week.. so this may explain the BD-2. ive never owned one, this video is making me re-think my interest.. Good job, Wamp. im a nuts & bolts guy & appreciate your circuit dives.. 🤜🤛
I wouldn’t mind playing as well as Brian 🙂 I love my BD2 but have very little understanding or interest in how it achieves its magic, until someone like Brian starts talking about it - the joy of listening to people who really know what they’re talking about
I love this video! That’s so cool that you made someone else’s pedal
The BD-2 is the first pedal I ever bought. I still love and use it.
Loved this - thanks Brian super interesting and insightful
I remember reading your BD-2 mods long long ago. Thanks for the inspiration!
To really deep dive in this topology, check out the Boss TM-7. It's not a pedal. It was marketed as a some kind of desktop amp simulator.
You can find the schematic out there.
No buffers, no clipping diodes, and the fixed amp style eq is left on potentimeters. Interesting concept! It seems it did not catch on.
This is my go to pedal for my super reverb. I can never crank my super but with this pedal it gets that cranked super sound that I love.
I've got a JB-2 and I absolutely love the Blues Driver part of it, and of course when I wanna make it REALLY crunchy I can kick in the Angry Charlie circuit and layer em together series or parallel (I really like the sounds I get with the parallel), hella versatile, would definitely recommend a Blues Driver at the very least
I love this pedal for it's versatility!
i’ve used this on an acoustic at around 10 or a 11 o’clock. loved it
I love Boss pedals however lately my go to overdrive/distortion pedal is the Wampler Plexi Drive Mini. I run it through my amp's clean channel and it sounds amazing. If you've not tried it then I highly recommend getting one.
I finally got my BD-2 last year, and . . . omg, it's exactly what I've looked for FOR YEARS. lol After 30 years of trying all kinds of combinations, this has what I want.
I have a stock original I bought in '95. Still love it and will never retire it. To me a Tube Screamer just doesn't compare but as you said it's different and has it's place. I have both on my pedal board and feel I have the best of both worlds.
Once I am really figured out and the Blues Driver I find it to be incredibly versatile. Currently I use it on my board as sort-of-fuzzy drive pedal. What makes so valuable is its ability to really clean up when rolling back the guitar's volume. It's almost absurd how well it cleans up.
The cleaning up via volume is my favorite aspect. I feel like the fuzzy quality increases and changes like a Fuzz Face in that regard. Super dynamic. And it's fun to play something so responsive.
I picked up my BD-2 back in 96, and it was my 2nd pedal purchase. For years I thought having the gain at
Just got one after wanting to try it for years. Didn't even play it at the store coz I knew I'd like it. Might be the best overdrive any of the big boys ever made
As a young man, I walked into my guitar store complaining that the Blues Deluxe amp I had bought was of course too fricking loud. This would have been ~1996-7. The owner handed me a blues driver and took my money. I still have both to this day.
I enjoy your videos.
have no idea what your talking about but it gives me some inspiration while eating my lunch.
I still have my Blues driver that was modified by you a few years back when you got a bug to do that for a while in 2017 or 2018. Still works great.
I love the BD-2, just does stuff really well. Period. And not expensive!
The BD-2 is my all-time favorite pedal. It's pretty much an always-on overdrive for my tube amps. Love the sound. And since it's nothing like a TS-9, the Tubescreamer lives on my pedalboard right next to my BD-2 for an alternative tone. Those two plus a Klon clone are all I need for overdrive and distortion.
Well I bought a Boss BD-2 today and after about 10 minutes I'm really liking this pedal. I play only in my apartment nowadays and at very low volume too. The BD-2 is giving me great overdrive through my Marshall Origin 20C combo amp. Really killer Blues tones and mojo too. Boss has done it again.
Fun trick. Use the tube screamer in the typical metal way to tighten up the gained out BD2. Metal heaven.
Yup, the bass pre-distortion makes it fuzzy. Cutting that out using a separate od/booster can make it chug wonderfully. 😁
I had no idea BD-2 sounded so good with gain cranked all the way up. Much more useful than Tubescreamer for what I'd use it for.
Love your shirt and yes When my band did 3 night's in Memphis I most definitely ate there and it was as good as folks say it is... Thanks for sharing your insight...love your channel
God bless
Joe
the BD-2 is the best workhorse pedal I have used - great and wide range of tone/drive. Does not lose high mids and I love/use the Keeley Super Phat Mod as well. for me, I just never liked the TS tone and it seemed to lose the highs... Different horses for different courses.
I have played and used loads of drive pedals, mainly in a live environment, but the BD-2 is a trusted workhorse and my favorite.
I bought mine in 96 maybe or maybe 97, my memory is a cluttered desk and everything I need to remember seems to be buried beneath something else... its a great pedal that will do the job on bass, guitar and various keys too. That said I do love that tele thats the real thing I want a rundown on now, that and I feel a parts tele itch coming on.
Peace and take care
Nice video Brian. Good playing too. Thanks
If I have to choose only one pedal, for sure It wll be the BD2.
I bought mine in 2000 and It works so good. It's so versatile! not only for blues.
The best Boss pedal ❤
The best Boss distortion pedal. But if I could only have one Boss pedal, it would be the CS-3 compressor. It is fairly low noise, and fairly transparent. I use it with a my amp or modeler settings using a low gain for clarity and high volume for punch and dynamics, and when I need it to hold the note and fill out, then I stomp on the Boss CS-3 compressor. I get all the fire I need, while retaining the clarity and dynamics. After many decades of playing, that is my magic formula. For rock, I prefer to have a humbucker at the bridge. One last thing, ...sometimes I roll off a tiny bit of volume on my Stratocaster and it seems to clean up and tame the entire chain of distortion and compression. I get all the fire, but without that extra over-the-top noise dirtying up the sound, and hurting the signal to noise ratio.
The format of this video is amazeballs! Thank you for such a great perspective on the tech side that everyone can understand!
Great video I really enjoyed watching it thank you!
I have a half dozen or so overdrive pedals, and the Blues Driver --one of my first--is still my #1. With drive down low it is an excellent boost, and with it all the way up you are in pour distortion.
Why I love your Tumnus Deluxe because of the EQ section, so many tonal options with the the gain stages. Probably the best drive od pedal I ever owned. And I agree have a eq section makes a world of a difference
With a Tumnus Deluxe and a Pantheon you can mimic many, many overdrives. You’re right - having the TMB tone controls lets you do so much.
For me it's the best "a lot in one" pedal.
You can get a clean booster, a treble booster, dirty booster, low gain, classic gain, even a plus classic gain and some fuzzy tones with gain knob in 10.
Until in my accoustic guitar I can use it to give some boosting for solos.
Everything in a low cost box.
One of my all time favorite pedals.
BD-2 still on my board! It’s really good pure tone to me!
BD-2 was my first ever guitar pedal which I didn't understand at the time and eventually sold. But now I'm hopefully wiser and it's the only pedal which stays permanently in my pedalboard no matter what I play. If you know what this pedal is capable of, you'll always find ways of how to use it.
Perma BD-2 players unite! Its always on, even if it isn't doing much besides adding a little sparkle to my "cleans".
I've only bought a BD-2 in the last year or so, and I concur: it's great! I prefer it with not too much gain, with the guitar's volume control adjusting the drive to taste.
I always thought that my BD-2 makes my Marshall DSL sound like a Fender Bassman! Thanks for another great circuit deep dive! I hope the OD-3 is up next! 🤞🤞
I got one of these in ‘98 and to this day it's still my favorite dirt box.
Also, a great way to get a fuzzy tone out of the stock pedal is to turn its tone knob all the way up and then turn your guitar’s tone knob all the way down. Like buttah!!
The BD-2 replaced a RAT on my board a couple of years ago and I have no regrets. I use it as a regular distortion pedal. I also have a Mooer Blues Mood, which is a BD-2 clone with a flat mod a la Keeley. I use that on bass sometimes. On guitar, I prefer the non-fat tones of the stock BD-2.
Great pedal. I love the fact that its mid profile is completely different from a Tube Screamer, or Marshall or Dumble Style pedal, or even a Rat, although I love the mid profile of the Rat as well, and I love the way you can turn it all the way up to near fuzz.
I think a lot of the confusion around the BD-2 is a result of its name. If you're looking for stereotypical "bluesy" sounds, you're not gonna find them. At least not without some tweaking. The BD-2 can sound bluesy, but it's certainly not the first pedal I'd go to for a bluesy OD. Most of its best sounds have more gain than that. I think it sounds best for rock, indy rock, punk, shoegaze, just about anything. It just doesn't have the mids that people expect when they talk about a "blues" pedal. It doesn't hear picking subtleties in the same way as a tube screamer. It likes to make a little more noise.
Love your education- I could never get stock bd2 to sound and play well with cab sim and mains until I got Monte Allums H2O Mod. It transformed the sound and response tremendously.
Also learned Josh’s Morn Glory isn’t same as BD2.
I had both pedals on same board but pulled MG because I thought they were too similar.
Thanks Brian!
That’s your problem. Computers are for emailing and Tube Amps are for pissing off your neighbours.
One of my favorite drives! Now i own a súper phat mod and boosted with my tumnus deluxe sounds Awesome 🙌🏼
This is a great channel, thank you, ill keep and subscribe.
I always use the BD circuit in my Boss ME-50....lately I paired with a Tonex....great review, thanks
Very interesting. I was looking at the Blues Driver on TagboardEffects and was a bit perplexed as i had the notion of a FET based cascading gain circuit and i spotted an IC OpAmp with clipping diodes like all other ODs...
Now i understand better the topology.
Thank you very much.