Detail 01
Remote jack
Lets you drive the pedal from a footswitch placed elsewhere, so the pedal itself can live off to the side.
Product detailSKU #1274034492464
BOSSDS-2 Turbo Distortion Pedal With Remote Jack
aggressivehigh outputwarmmetalrockhard rock
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
BOSS compact distortion with a remote jack, aimed at players who want an aggressive, cutting lead and rhythm tone in a small enclosure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal rhythm players wanting a hard, punchy midrange
- Pedalboards where a second footswitch can control the pedal remotely
- Players adding grit in front of a clean amp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing transparent, low-gain overdrive
- Acoustic or jazz players wanting an uncolored tone
- Anyone needing amp-style cabinet emulation for direct recording
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
2.87 x 2.32 x 5.08 inch enclosure
Standard BOSS compact footprint, so it drops into most pedalboard layouts without rethinking spacing.
Detail 03
0.88 lb
Light enough that a full board of these stays carryable, but heavy enough to stay put on carpet.
Detail 04
High-output, aggressive voicing
Pushes hard into the amp front end, so a clean channel will break up further than you expect.
Detail 05
Warm, thick character alongside the bite
Low mids stay filled in, so single-note lines do not thin out when you back off the guitar volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a 9V supply or battery, plus a patch cable pair
- 02Remote control needs a separate footswitch and cable you supply
- 03Sitting after a compressor can push the gain past what you want
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the DS-2 good for metal?
Yes for classic and hard rock through modern metal rhythm. The voicing is aggressive and high output with a cutting midrange, so it sits above a band mix.
02What does the remote jack do?
It accepts an external footswitch so you can operate the pedal from a different spot on your board or floor. The footswitch and cable are separate.
03Will it work on an acoustic-electric?
It will pass signal, but the voicing is built around electric guitar. Piezo pickups tend to sound harsh through aggressive distortion.
04How much space does it take on a board?
About 2.87 inches wide by 5.08 inches deep, the standard BOSS compact size. Plan for a little extra depth for cables.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.87 inch x 2.32 inch x 5.08 inch
- Weight
- 0.88
