Boss SD-2 DUAL OverDrive user reviews ( 10/10) - 7 user reviews

• 10/25/11

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Boss SD-2 Dual OverDrive is a two channel overdrive pedal for electric guitar. It actually has two different circuits for each of the channels, so it's really like having two pedals in one. The pedal is an analog one that has 1/4" inputs for input and output as well as for a remote if you wanted to be able to toggle between modes via foot. Like all Boss pedals of this size, you can power it with either a nine volt battery or power supply and it isn't rack mountable.

  Utilization

  The make up of the Boss SD-2 Dual OverDrive is a bit more in depth when compared to some of the other Boss pedals out there, but still it's not hard to understand. The only real difference is that you have both a 'lead' and 'crunch' mode to take into account, and each parameters is double tiered as to account for separate controls for each of the two channels. The first three knobs control level, tone, and drive separately for each channel and the last is so you can actually choose between the two of them. This is still a basic configuration for an overdrive pedal and a manual shouldn't be needed since none of the controls are out of the ordinary.

  Sound Quality

  The overall sound of the Boss SD-2 Dual OverDrive is really nice as it's one of my favorite Boss made overdrives or distortions. I would say that in general I like that lead mode better as I think it's awesome for getting fat and juicy lead sounds. The crunch mode, which in my expeirence is best suited for rhythm parts, is cool but it doesn't have quite the same oomph as the lead does. The lead channel is pretty cool for rhythm parts, but definitely best for lead licks. I guess I just prefer more of a tube overdrive sound for my rhythm parts, but this mode on the SD-2 is still pretty good and still it's great to have it as an extra channel.

  Overall Opinion

  The Boss SD-2 Dual OverDrive is probably the best Boss distortion pedal out there, or at least in my experience it's up there. It's a nice a thick sounding pedal and can definitely add something to your sound in a variety of situations. I don't believe that they are still making the pedal, but it's probably easily found on the used market - for how much I do not know. I'd check it out for sure if you're into the idea of having two overdrive sounds in one, which you definitely should be!
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• 11/05/12

  grozeil's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " My distortion pedal reference"

  Characteristics

  Yellow pedal a little rotten in the classic format Boss, 1 in / 1 out, and a standard power supply. Unexceptional. Oh yes! A row of 3 double potentiometers for volume, gain and tone (ie 6 settings total), another potentiometer to adjust the general behavior of the switch and jack Additional ... interesting stuff, but what all can this serve?

  Utilization

  So, for once, yes, the configuration is very simple, requires Boss. It was actually a distortion pedal with two channels: a crunch and a p ..... true saturation of two large valseuses. The single knob that is not dual to choose the mode of selection of these two channels, depending on whether you choose to use the pedal switch or plug on the remote side. If we connect an external switch, you can switch a little extra crunch and between lead and use the general switch of the pedal to bypass it.

  Sound Quality

  With regard to the crunch, I rather like. Boss was the grain that displeases many, this famous sound of bees I find this pedal not so embarrassing. It seems less present than on other overdrive pedals brand. We can use this channel to simply boost the signal of the instrument but also to reach a saturation level fairly consistent, and get her really dirty. For having other pedals in the same "vein" (a term taken with quotes huh), I do not mean to bump into mediums as we can meet on the TS-like type BB Preamp (I compared to her because I possess, but clearly was not at all the same grain). Personally, I love it, but it's very subjective.
  
  For the saturation channel, what about if it can really send the wood and the sound is very accurate. To my mind, but I have a very limited cultural distortion pedals, you can easily reach the metal sounds of the 80s, it's pretty trippy if you like it.

  Overall Opinion

  I love this pedal! I bought it by accident without really having tested or listened to, because I was looking for a two channel pedal Boss format for reasons of space on my pedalboard, and this is at least the only one I've found . It is one of the few pedals I already know that I can not separate myself because it covers a very wide range of sounds. For me, the price / quality ratio is very good, since it is found on the secondhand market at around 60 euros.
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• 05/28/09

  Mambosun's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Two modes with two independent circuits: crunch and distortion.
  
  The settings for each effect are obviously independent.
  
  By pressing on the pedal, you can go from clean to crunch sound or distortion, or spend a crunch to distortion or even the 3 alternatively via a pedal switch (not supplied) that connects to entry "remote".

  Utilization

  Pedal very easy to use whether it is access and readability of coaxial knob settings.
  
  As always, get the "good sound" requires some experimentation depending on the guitar, amp and other effects used.

  Sound Quality

  The resulting sounds are simply superb with a special mention for the distortion that is truly exceptional.
  
  Mode with its rhythmic crunch, I have better results with the single coil pickups on my Telecaster with humbuckers. The furious riffs and expressive are fairly easy to obtain.
  
  A special quality of this pedal is that it renders perfectly the dynamics and expressiveness of the game

  Overall Opinion

  Plugged into my twin reverb 1974, I used the last dozen years, and it's just my overdrive / distortion reference!
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• 06/12/08

  Dish1's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Well ... I went to this weekend in a flea market instruments and bought a SERIES of overdrive pedals: Maxon 808, dady Danelectro, Marshall Guv'nor, Nobels overdrive + and a Boss SD-2 .
  
  So I can compare each other and to refine my opinion.
  
  The Boss - it is no longer manufactured and I imagine it will go up hill on occasion (at least for me it is only 60 euros +!) Has two channels with rglage Difference : we can therefore prampli Whereas such a small channel with a crunch and a lead (Enorme!).
  
  Everything is simple Usage requirements.
  
  Of course 10/10 for 2 channels!

  Utilization

  Trs simple.

  Sound Quality

  In my comparison, it stands out as OverDrive:
  
  
  
  - I use the channel 1 (Crunch) to swell the clear sound of my amp. Your exact is excellent, the bass are Submitted, many prsence, the sound is magnificent. I push the gain too much (between 1 / 4 and 1 / 2). Frankly, in the same register, I like it as much as the Maxon (pushing gives everything else).
  
  - Channel 2 is amazing! Trs big sound, prcis, incisive size to play rock seventies! Tests with my strat's way but the bridge pickup of my tlcaster is huge! If you push the big lead it insured!
  
  
  
  It is distinguished by its versatility of other deficits overdrive. I class 2 behind the Maxon, the Nobels nearby.
  
  
  
  Live testing on a table (Mackie) in stud is just as good as the others (except the Nobels!) Have dcroches.
  
  
  
  Otherwise this is the chain I cre: I go in my tl Boss, in a crunch but just to reinforce its presence in light of my amp - it is still engages and suddenly I can also use channel 2 for a big distortion compresses well and fawn Paisse seventies rock - I go too the drive about half. Then I go into my Maxon, gain 12 hours - fantastic overdrive - then in a old tube I scram for ages, low gain pure blues sound and finally the Nobel gives a fairly modern color clarity ( question of filters) that prcdantes gain 1 / 4 as a APRS least I drool lgrement. Of course I do not use these pedals at the same time but the Boss in crunch position (gain trs low) remains the cornerstone of Systm, lights permanently. So I have a SERIES of overdrive available which allows me to play different sound environments.

  Overall Opinion

  Trs's good stuff, probably the best overdrive pedals at Boss.
  
  The versatile 2-channel amplifier equipped with a good clean sound to create opportunities.
  
  A little breath of qqs dpart Larcen qq both - control everything - but any good at all.
  
  I would just add that each has an identity particulire pedals and it sounds different depending trs guitar. For example my tl is nickel with the overdrive while my average remaining strata. We must also find the right combination between guitar and microphone pedals.
  
  If I have to keep three, it will be the Maxon, the Boss and the Nobels!
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• 07/19/06

  guitarvocals's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  This is one that has two pedals overdrive (a crunch and overdrive (lead) to the well pais trs rich perfect medium to be heard when it comes to the solo or any Riffer only.)
  
  Obviously it's a analogique.Je pedals have bought ten years ago is no longer ans.Elle fabrique.En any case I do not see it in the catalog current Boss.
  
  There are 4 knobs: one for the level (volume), one for tone, a troisime for saturation and the last to choose between crunch and lead.
  
  In fact it's double knobs, so that your rglages for the crunch will not affect those for the overdrive (lead)
  
  There are in addition to the usual jack input, output, making a Remote to connect to another pedals to switch between crunch and lead.

  Utilization

  Ultra-simple configuration with or without manual ditions sounds very easy

  Sound Quality

  With regard to the crunch I find it good, but without forgetting an OD808 or SD-1, but with original grain and medium pais to be heard.
  
  For his lead, I prfre, the output level of an amp is really impressionnant.Le the lamp is pais, said the grain Metallica parfois.Mme without putting the drive back, the Sound is easily exploitable.Blues, rock, metal.
  
  Used with the microwave or double fait.A try if you can find one since it is no longer in the catalog Boss.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had ten ans.C is true that I do not use any more, because the sound is quite aggressive and for now I prfre "softness" of the Boss SD-1.Cependant I rutiliserai composed for one day in need of a new sound.
  
  The day I bought it, I told the salesman that his fatigue j'tais prampli-rack and I was looking for a PDAL the opposite of what type of sound. He advised me that SD-2 and frankly I do not regret my Boss achat.Dommage that the factory does more.
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• 09/25/05

  wildief's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  As the name implies a c overdrive pedals ... she has two overdrive diffrent
  
  each of its features overdrive knobs pratik to change between two els while having rglages DIFFERENT volume tone and gain
  
  I put 9 instead of 10 because if we do not want to use spile o ets required to have a boss adapter that is not the most common

  Utilization

  Usage is simple enough that even beginners will be looking for a few wonders in more gain more tone .... but still quite simple and made it part of his (well, almost )

  Sound Quality

  Noise level can be achieved fairly wide pannel of overdrive from its saturated lgrement to ska until reaching a casiment its metal
  
  I use it with a copy of a Stratocaster and Laney 15 watts (the disto plsu as rotten as I DCID over the purchase of the pedals) the sound is still perfect aps Obviously it is a aps Grat low-end and low end amp that will sound perfect ...
  
  but I had the opportunity to try out the pedals with HK 30 watts (trs a good amp I found for the RPIX) and a Yamaha Pacifica and one gets a more than adequate

  Overall Opinion

  I do not regret the purchase (I apyyer 60 euros OCCAZ There's little prs 6 months) has allowed me to play something like that be good or jonhy trampled underfoot or blac betty morecau I will not dare Player Characters with the distortion of my amp
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• 03/28/05

  x_liberty's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Oula vla the kestion: s pa mi connai enough.
  
  6 + pots setting the mod.
  
  gain - lvl - tone for distortion or overdrive

  Utilization

  OF USE very simple, there is a fast ki's we wound, and it is possible dobtenir sound very personal. It's going to sound a superb overdrive crunch. I have to pui little and very happy jen sui

  Sound Quality

  I use it with a guitar and an amp stagg. and his faith set his nikel.

  Overall Opinion

  I like to pui I disai, jadore overdrive sound I find it more warmly ke the distortion.
  
  I buy it back again if cta
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