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BOSS DS-1X Special Edition Distortion Pedal

SKU: # 410757   |   Model: # DS-1X   |    Product Reviews6 Reviews  Write a Review

DS-1X Special Edition Distortion Pedal

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DS-1X Special Edition Distortion Pedal
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DS-1X Special Edition Distortion Pedal
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Special Edition BOSS Pedal with Premium Tone

The DS-1X launches the famous BOSS distortion into a modern era of expression, delivering an unmatched level of performance for guitarists with an ear for tone. This next-generation stomp combines over 35 years of innovation in pedal design with the most advanced technologies, bringing you a completely new tonal experience thats only possible with the legendary expertise of BOSS. Prepare to be amazedthe inspiring and ultra-responsive DS-1X will change your thinking about distortion pedals forever.

Plug Into the Future of Distortion
The DS-1X completely redefines the distortion stomp, kicking it into a new universe of dynamic response and clarity. Powered by BOSS MDP technology, this amazing pedal delivers distortion that sounds perfect no matter where you play on the neck, even at the highest gain settings. Youll enjoy tight response on the low strings and fat, singing tones on the highest notes, plus exceptional definition when playing two or more notes at a time. At every setting, the sound is never muddy or boomy, while the smooth, natural presence ensures that you always cut through without harshness or nasal overtones. With the DS-1X, your distortion tone feels and sounds dialed in the instant you turn it on, providing a rich, satisfying playing experience thats both effortless and inspiring.

Features:
- Special edition BOSS distortion pedal with next-generation sound, feel, and tonal response
- All-new design provides a superior playing experience thats unattainable with analog distortion pedals
- Powerful real-time processing adapts to your playing to provide ideal distortion tones in every register
- Enjoy perfect sounds over the entire fretboard, from tight, crisp tones on the low strings to fat, singing tones on the highest notes
- High-clarity distortion sound thats never muddy or boomy, even when playing two or more notes at the same time
- Ultra-responsive to volume changes and picking dynamics
- Very low noise, even with high-gain settings
- Drive, High, and Low knobs offer a wide range of sound shaping not found in typical stompbox pedals
- Striking appearance with exclusive chrome knobs and control plate, plus vintage silver knob for battery compartment access
- Features BOSS innovative Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP), realized with proprietary technology and custom DSP

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Ideal for the non-mastervolume SV20 Marshall 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Victoria, British Columbia
Allows one to play a non-master volume Marshall SV20 at lower volume with some satisfaction. This pedal works great in the sv20's fx loop as a master volume note: you don't have to use the EQ or Distortion pots-unless you want to. Simply the amp up to your desired tone colour and dial back the level to get the volume you want. Voila' no attenuators required. Over course you still you have all the sustain and meat you can ask for by using the pedals EQ's and Distortion channels. Very nice high tech pedal indeed.
Posted by Bill on Feb 2, 2023
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This is the Best pedal of all time 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   London North, Ontario
This pedal to me has a great clean crisp distortion. I mix with a tube pedal and it is the coolest sounds you could ever hear. Love it!!!
Posted by anonymous on Apr 16, 2020
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This is the pedal 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   London North, Ontario
Awesome pedal. I love it because it is a clean distortion. Lots of control of the sounds on this pedal. Quality is great. My favourite pedal in my collection.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 15, 2018
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Try this pedal for yourself. 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Awesome. Does any style with absolute clarity.
Posted by Drac on Jan 12, 2017
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Good medium-gain distortion. 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Definitely an improvement over the stock DS-1, this thing has a pretty thick high-saturation distortion with a loads of sustain, definitely late 80s/early 90s JCM 900 territory. Not noisy at all in the higher gain settings, but I found the high-end a little too prominent. Roll off the volume and it cleans up fairly well. Anything past 12 on the gain knob is practically metal territory, but again, it surprised me how it didn't get noisy at all and the distortion remained fairly manageable. Great pedal overall that's fairly overlooked, not too many medium gain distortion pedals around out there any more either, so I recommend getting one to try.
Posted by Bill on Aug 18, 2016
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N/A 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Simple yet effective! And Even though it doesn't have a mid knob it's still easy to get that "mid scoop" sound. It has a good range between high punchy country tones to heavier rock tones. Great for hard rock!
Posted by BrentOlsonBrent on Mar 24, 2015
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