Detail 01
Buffered bypass
The signal passes through circuitry even when off. Helps drive long cable runs, but it will not preserve a pure unbuffered path.
Product detailSKU #1274034492388
BOSSDS-1 Distortion Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard-issue orange distortion pedal. Analog, metal-housed, three knobs. For players wanting aggressive, cutting gain without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Punk, grunge and hard rock rhythm tones through a clean amp
- Players wanting one simple distortion box with no menu diving
- Stacking in front of a driven amp to push it harder
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing warm, compressed smooth-lead sustain
- Anyone wanting true bypass — this buffers the signal
- Bassists, since the voicing thins low end considerably
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Analog signal path
No conversion to digital. Gain reacts to your pickups and volume knob rather than following a modeled curve.
Detail 03
Tone, Level, Distortion knobs
Three controls only. Fast to dial, but no midrange or presence shaping beyond the single Tone sweep.
Detail 04
10 mA current draw
Very low. A basic daisy chain or small power brick will run this alongside many other pedals.
Detail 05
9V battery or PSA adapter
Battery works but drains with the cable plugged into the input. An adapter is the practical choice for regular playing.
Detail 06
Metal enclosure, 2.87 x 5.08 x 2.32 inch
Standard compact BOSS size and build. Survives stomping and fits normal pedalboard rows.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01PSA-series adapter is sold separately — no power supply in the box
- 02Buffered bypass matters if your rig depends on a true-bypass chain
- 03Leaving a cable in the input drains the battery even when off
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the DS-1 true bypass?
No. It uses buffered bypass, so the signal runs through the pedal's circuitry when switched off.
02Does it come with a power supply?
No. It runs on a 9V battery or a PSA-series adapter, and the adapter is purchased separately.
03How much power does it draw?
10 mA, which is low enough that almost any pedal power supply or daisy chain will handle it alongside other pedals.
04Can I use it on bass?
You can, but the voicing is built around guitar and cuts low end. Bassists usually prefer a distortion that keeps the fundamental intact.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Control Knobs
- Tone, Level, Distortion
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 1 x 1/4 inch output
- Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch instrument input
- Power Supply
- 9V battery or PSA-series AC adapter (sold separately)
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Including Battery
- 0.88 lb.
- Depth
- 5.08 inch
- Width
- 2.87 inch
- Height
- 2.32 inch
6 detailsOther
- Signal Path
- Analog
- Current Draw
- 10 mA
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Product Type
- Distortion pedal
- Enclosure
- Metal
- Model
- DS-1
