Boss Audio DS-1X Distortion

Q: Weird question time: I'm about 135lbs, and a bit over-enthusiastic. If I jump about 2 feet in the air and land on this pedal, will it survive?

Dude, even if you weighed 531 lbs and did that - I don't think you're hurting a Boss. Maybe don't land on the knobs in that case though eh?

Q: some reviews say this ships with no power adapter. is this true? you have to find one and buy it separately?

Not really that hard. Just search here for guitar pedal power supplies. 9V 2.1x5.5mm, center negative. Or buy a bunch of 9v batteries

Q: Im new to pedals and would like to know if this comes by itself, if it does what cables do i need?

You'll just need one guitar cable from your guitar to the pedal, and a second guitar cable from the pedal to your amp. The pedal runs on a 9v battery, which is included.

Q: Where is this pedal made?

Taiwan. It hasn't affected the quality of the pedal, or of the sound in any way. Still the best $50 distortion pedal.

Product ID: 76509476

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Details

Brand
BOSS
Style
Special
Item Weight
1.26 Pounds
Voltage
9 Volts
Amperage
30 Milliamps

⚡Real-time processing

🎸Next-gen sound

🔊Ultra-responsive

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Description

🎶 Elevate Your Sound Game with Boss Audio!

PRECISION TONES - From tight lows to soaring highs, every note shines.
DYNAMIC RESPONSE - Adapts to your playing style for perfect tonal balance.
VERSATILE CONTROL - Shape your sound with Drive, High, and Low knobs.
CLARITY OVER CHAOS - High-clarity distortion that cuts through the mix.
UNLEASH YOUR SOUND - Experience distortion like never before!

The Boss Audio DS-1X Distortion pedal is engineered for musicians seeking next-level tonal versatility. With real-time processing, it adapts to your playing dynamics, delivering crisp, clear distortion across all registers. Weighing just 300 grams and powered by a 9V battery, this pedal is both portable and powerful, making it an essential tool for any guitarist looking to enhance their sound.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	15.24 x 7.62 x 10.16 cm; 300 Grams
Batteries	1 9V batteries required. (included)
Item model number	DS-1X
Colour	Orange
Signal Format	Analog
Battery Type	Zinc
Power Source	Audio
Voltage	9 Volts
Item Weight	300 g
Manufacturer	BOSS Audio
Country of Origin	Taiwan

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Weird question time: I'm about 135lbs, and a bit over-enthusiastic. If I jump about 2 feet in the air and land on this pedal, will it survive?

some reviews say this ships with no power adapter. is this true? you have to find one and buy it separately?

Im new to pedals and would like to know if this comes by itself, if it does what cables do i need?

Where is this pedal made?

Reviews

A**R

Five Stars

If you play through dis pedal u will get what's call distortion. ...

12.09.2016

F**L

Muito bom!

Qualidade maravilhosa.

30.11.2022

B**S

Tono brillante que destaca

Excelente pedal con un tono moderno, versatil

27.05.2023

S**E

I wanted to like it, but nope!

After purchasing the Boss OD-1X and absolutely loving it, I decided to buy this pedal. Since it is related to the OD-1X, I had high expectations for it. Although I wanted to like it, I knew almost immediately that it didn't have the sound I was after. All across the sweep of the level knobs, it sounded very 'fizzy' and thin sounding. I had the (original) DS-1 and this pedal reminds me a lot of the original. My equipment includes Gibson Les Paul and Fender Am. Std. Strat, guitars into a Marshall half-stack and Fender Frontman amplifiers. Surprisingly, I could not get the sound I wanted using any combination of this equipment.As with all pedals, it comes down to personal preferences, guitar/amp/other pedals used, music genre, etc. This pedal obviously gets some very good reviews, so it might be worth trying. It's just not for me and I ended up returning it... very disappointing.

26.01.2018

S**R

Chug

Does it chug yes it does. Gets a bit muddy beyond mid settings

24.05.2020

P**

Quello che cercavo.

Ha un suono da paura. Giusto un leggero fruscio di sottofondo ma credo che sia normale. Proverò comunque a cambiare l'alimentatore ed i cavetti della pedaliera. La ricomprerei.

7.02.2019

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