All user reviews of 4/5 for the Boss DS-2 TURBO Distortion

analog distortion with two modes (rather voicings in fact), the second being more medium than the first. The orange distos boss and robust hull format pedal for guitar.

UTILIZATION

As with its sister the ds-1, we find the same tone settings and gain level, the higher the selector "mode." Nothing to lose, and refining the settings you do get a satisfying sound (but do not worry, if you want an unsatisfactory sound is also very doable!) Station not ouviri pedal too abruptly, the Circuit held in little things, and you quickly end up with a loose connection!

SOUND QUALITY

It can range from basic distortion, chemical or biting distortion, we reserve the pedal to the guitar, for the rest I think it will be too sharp and sour. Note that you can add a switch not supplied by bosses to switch from one mode to another (which can act as mediums to boost passages in single notes). For the price it works well we'll say.

OVERALL OPINION

I used a lot at the beginning of my discovery of the distortion (my first real pedal anyway! ^ ^) I have tried many others since, rotten, the better, but it is in the middle of ranking, and for the price, there is not much to complain about. 9 years later it still holds up already, for me it's a good extra distortion.

I bought this pedal from my best friend for a very good cheap price. I paid 30 bucks for the pedal. The reason I bought it is because I needed a better sounding distortion than the one on my amp.

I like the pedal, very good pedal for those Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Jason Becker tunes and its pretty good sounding when you have a loud amp like mine (Peavey Bandit 75)
the equalization is great on the pedal and its pretty good.

I got tired of it because lately ive been playing heavier tunes from Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, and Pantera. Thats all I can say....nothing else

Great quality,the colour of the pedal matches the distortion from my oppinion. Overall great quality.

Buy the pedal if youll get a good deal on it like I did. If you like Satriani and Becker stuff this pedal is right for you. Also is great with other effects. I tried it with flanger and it gave me a Dimebag sounding distortion.

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I bought this used because I wanted a footswitch. It looks like a new and I got it for 50$ canadian.

It give a quite good distortion for music like Nirvana or punk music, since the pedal have two distortion modes which are very different. The change the distortion very much too.

One thing buy a power supply, thats the only thing which bugged me with the unit. Maybe the orange colour is too flashy but that is very important

The quality of the pedal is very good since boss pedals are build like a rock. I have no bad feeling about the construction of the unit.


I think I was a good deal.If you need a good pedal with 2 types of distortion, you've found it becuase it got many setting. Try it at least!

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Pdéale Distortion 2 modes, see previous opinions
I put 8 because they could always quibble over the fine adjustments

UTILIZATION

It could not be simpler ... No need for manual
The transition between the two modes is done by the button or pedal switch to connect an external (optional)

SOUND QUALITY

I use a Gretsch 5120
Finally I use a low mode, which looks roughly speaking, a DS1. But it is fairly "flat" as distortion.

The method adds two frequencies (and edit sound, which can make good solos very smooth (you can even add a little overdrive before I do it with a vox big ben), it does the job.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few days, but she conquered. I love this dual mode that allows you to switch between saturation "flat" to blend into the mix to a saturation that stands out for solos.
I like the second mode does not sizzle too and let sounds smooth.

I do not know if I would do this choice, I paid € 42 for OCCAZ, it will again. I will still try distos latest PowerStack like Boss, probably more versatile (the crunch of metal) and I hope with a warm sound distortion (tube type)

The Boss DS-2 is a pedal with his rather grunge mode 1 mode 2 turbo boust solos with a more acute pressédent mode. The distortion is very Sufis and not exaggerated.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use four pots. The first volume for the 2em is tonalitée the 3em used to adjust the distortion. Finally, the last portar can change the mode I or II.

SOUND QUALITY

Pedal slightly color your amp, but much less than a DS1.

OVERALL OPINION

Calitée good pedal, it is indestructible, even after 10 years the sound remains the same provided they do not tinker too much electronica.
The sound is OK, but the mode II distortion is the one I use most because it allows a good distortion for solos.

They are quite simple ... the caractéristiks.

UTILIZATION

T'apuis you running, and you rock and roll baby! (For real rock and roll, do not take this pedal).

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is as many have said, very flat. But it is versatile.
The settings are in my eyes, not so obvious as that. I got a lot of spray. Now I have my settings, it is well integrated in my rig, you touch more!

OVERALL OPINION

It manages this pedal, but the first speaker RAPORT a good quality / price, I said can be ... But for me it's not 80 euros gratos ... MIDI richouillard band dirty ...

Summary of advice on the Boss DS-2:
The distortion pedal "Boss Turbo Distortion DS-2" is equip with 3 knobs:
- 1 level (volume)
- A tone (Tone)
- 1 drive (distortion)
+ 1 turbo (or turbo1 TURBO2)
Like all Boss pedals, it's solid. Warranty.

UTILIZATION

Trs use Simple!
3 knobs to turn, and you can send!
The manual is very well, many examples of rglages which can be used. But the simplicity of use is such that it can use its own rglages directly.

SOUND QUALITY

Pedals made for grunge, rock and even punk. In fact, for the styles less hard than the metal. The distortion is pretty standard, it provides good, though sometimes cold or flat. The key is to find the amp that goes with it and everything. We like it or not is a matter of taste. Try before you buy.

OVERALL OPINION

TRS is a robust pedals without problem. After 10 years of use, it always produces the same sound. The report qualitprix is ​​correct (may be an expensive can) but it can be used to have half price.
You can play a lot of things, mostly grunge, punk or rock. But not a sound as the metal trash.
I must say that Kurt Cobain used him as a DS-1 and DS-2, and the Red Hot
Chilli Peppers, or Steve Vai at a given time ...

Everything has been said.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use there are three buttons to turn.

SOUND QUALITY

Well actually I do not know if I have a japan or U.S. but in any case I think the sound is not too soft top. we see that it's digital.
there is a sound that suits me with this pedal I use it with very little gain to color my sound a little clearer.

OVERALL OPINION

I depui 2 years ago I like this pedal and it still has a place in my rack but I repeat do not use most in my since I composed a maxon.

I think all the same again this choice and I would put in my rack cncert When I buy a new power supply.

The value for money is excellent.
this was my first pedal ..

See other opinions nothing more to say.

Oh yes it's been 10 years since she take shots Caterpie *** / *** doc mart in the head and has not moved is like new!

-1: The remote is not well located if your trs DS2 pedal is in a somewhat poard encombrbr />
and for neuneuls who think and this is analog pedals and not numrique (not y'en but I swear !!!!)

UTILIZATION

The manual is nothing but check the amprage and polarity of the pedals for a sufficient power supply in a PBoard (and still is indicated under the pedals ... )

However finding the right sound is not empty we must take the time to get the sound that we like: The rglage mid-mid-max is bogus!!
Note that it responds to Manir trs Ingala depending on the amp used and the output level of the guitar

SOUND QUALITY

I've heard / read anything and everything on this PDAL ...
you need to know:

- This is not a distortion lamp (some would say no heat, see ....)
- This is not a distortion mtal (yes y 'neuneus who thinks ...)
- This is not a distortion "grunge" (not a bin not drool, it's not dirty, for a cons can shoot the fuzz. If you want a grunge sound, plant a screwdriver in the membrane of your HP and plays)
- It is sorely lacking in dynamic (but can catch up ca)

I like this even when nanmoins pedals: Despite a severe lack of dynamics, it has a grain that can rvler trs interesting and very flat to me.
I personally find this distortion trs own and I will send a chouilla compression just prior to rhausser the dynamics of the pedals. Ben has worked miracles!

now it is connected such that sr pedals in a 15-amp transistor pushed 30w 2 / 10, with a crappy HP is clear that it is not miracles (I started as ca as everyone ....)...

APRS with the amp lamp, taking the time to touver good sound and make a few in between has become EHJV CARREMENT nice. Listen on your same: sample (http://perso.orange.fr/teambiohazard/sample/cort% 20KX% 20solo.mp3)

I'll put 7 for grain and bran removed and I point to the lack of dynamics.

not rely too much on opinion; by you even try and push the amp when you try it!

OVERALL OPINION

I dnigr the pedals for a while due to lack of momentum. I found a shame because the tone and grain m'interaissait enormment. But the purchase of the compressor APRS I thought such an elected saving his people, I can be Pourva do something about it. ben Here's it's done.

I bought this PDAL teen and being a fan of kurt (yeah ....) without trying it before until I faïsses of a rhythmic going, solo, aie aie aie!
and today it serves me enormment
Today I got it because my Achteras evolved into a cleaner sound. but if I played grunge, metal or not I would take the pedals is sr!

This is the classic analog distortion (well I think)
4 knobs:
- Level (loudness)
- Tone (tone)
- Distortion (distortion)
- Switch normal / turbo

there is an outlet that allows you to connect a switch to move to the foot of the normal mode turbo.

UTILIZATION

Nothing is easier to use. No need to book. It's easy to find her.
Making 'remote' switch for connecting a pedal to switch between normal mode turbo is pretty smart.

SOUND QUALITY

The normal mode is like the DS-1 (distortion grunge genre - EQ V) but with less dynamic. I prefer this to the DS-1.

The turbo adds a big dose of high-mids and increase volume. on the other hand, it does nothing in terms of saturation. It gives a distorted very busy in high medium that can bring out the guitar in the mix. It sounds pretty clean and distorted as it's flattering at first. But eventually one tires quickly of the high-mids overdose tends to sound "synthetic" and cold this pedal (like a metal zone in less saturated). In addition, it lacks bass and the sound sounds like it was over in a phone. This lack of heat.

Kurt Cobain used this pedal in 1993 and you can hear very well the sound on the album "In Utero" if you want to get an idea.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it second-hand and have kept it about 6 months. I sold it because I liked its sound is more.
I regret his sound a bit too cold and synthetic, including "turbo" mode.
Say it should become a guitarist looking for a distortion "clean" (even a little cold).

RAS except that no knob: bass, mid, TREB. A tone knob that makes the least ffective rglage stamp.

UTILIZATION

RAS, simpler you die!

SOUND QUALITY

So! The sound quality is boss. Looks like a DS-1 reworks. Two types of distortions: knowing that the second is more powerful than the medium acute Premire but are put forward which gives the impression of more agressivit distos but two are the same. THE FIRST bcp recalls that of the DS-1. It's good quality metal and shred, but may think it lacks even qd potato and that the couple will need a screamer or overdrive for distortion of Sufis!

OVERALL OPINION

This bcp like pedals for solo I couple my Artec Crazy Metal (drive noon) and j have good saturation. I recall that the crazy metal door misnomer and is more like an overdrive that a more wicked distortion! so the ds-2 coupled to an overdrive c trs well for solo guitar hero type.

This is the second installment of the Boss distortion pedals. This compounds on the popularity of the Boss DS-1. This pedal takes the platform of the Boss Ds-1 and adds some needed features.

Controls

Level Control adjusts the amount of signal going out to your amp.
Tone Control adjusts the tone of the signal.
Distortion Control adjusts the amount of distortion added to the signal.
Mode I: produces a powerful distortion sound with flat characteristics, without being muffled even with volume turned down. The special Turbo Circuit serve to remove unpleasant shrill caused by distorted frequencies.
Mode II: produces a sticky distortion with very unique characteristics in the middle range frequencies. The Turbo Circuit again create a powerful grunge distorted overload.
Remote: You can plug in a Boss FS-5U footswitch to toggle between Modes I and II.

UTILIZATION

Specifications

Controls: Level, Tone, Dist, 2-way Turbo switch
Connectors: Input, Output, Remote, AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 12 mA (DC 9V)
Weight: 400 g (15 oz.)
Input Impedance: 1MOhm
Recommended Load Impedance: More than 10kohm
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series


SOUND QUALITY

This pedal has the tone of the Boss DS-1 in side but also has some more metal style voicing as well. I never like the Boss DS-1 and so this pedal to me is better but still a bit of a let down. The Boss Ds-1 is a cheap distortion pedal and it simply says "distortion" on it so every beginner guitar player in the world has either seen this pedal or uses this pedal if they have a clean amp. When you set the turbo over in the second position or mode two it gets a more nasally sound similar to a metal zone Boss pedal or just a more tinty distortion tone. It isn't very appealing to the ear and actually sound just as terrible as the Boss DS-1 or the Metal Zone Boss pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

At new these pedals come in right at around $79. Not that bad of a price but not nearly as good as a Boss SD-1 or an Ibanez tubescreamer TS9. Those pedal are about the same price and much more usable as far as tone. I would recommend those pedals over this unit every day.

What are the effects, types of effects available?

Distortion

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple?

There's no easier

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Yep

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?

Yes

Which instruments do you use?

Jackson Dinky with Floyd Rose JS32R

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?

One week

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

Yes

What thing do you like most/least about it?

What I like most is it's strength and its

What I like least and the lack of acute middle knob

What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Still a bit expensive

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Probably

This is a Boss Distortion pedal. While on the surface it appears similar to the DS-1, which was one of my first distortion pedals, it has a little bit of different features to it. There is a 1/4" input, an output of a similar size, and a 1/4" remote input (which is for a footswitch). The footswitch switches between the two modes that the pedal has, which is the primary difference between this pedal and the DS-1. This is an analog pedal through and through. There are no MIDI or USB connections, which means no updates. This pedal is not rackable either.

UTILIZATION

This pedal is generally pretty easy to use. There are three knobs (Level, Tone and Distortion), as well as the fourth knob which is a switch between the two different distortion modes (more on that later). There isn't a whole lot out of the ordinary here, anybody should be able to figure it out without a manual. The only tricky thing comes when using the footswitch, and the only tricky thing about that is knowing which one to buy! The FS-5L is the one that is recommended, but I used a Crate generic one at my house and it worked fine. I'm not sure what the model on that crate one is, but I'd say if you're going to have to buy one just for this you might as well go with the recommended FS-5L.

SOUND QUALITY

This is a pretty great sounding pedal. It has a little bit of subtle differences from the DS-1. The two different tones give it much more versatility. The 1st one is definitely a lighter, more rhythm oriented tone, while the other one is better for leads. Of course, that's just compared to each other. If you are using it in combination with a tube screamer, you could probably use either channel as a lead. If you're using it with a Big Muff, you could probably use either channel as a rhythm. That's the best part about this pedal, that even if you don't use both channels on it, it still has a lot of versatility. It can go from a heavy overdrive to a decently heavy distortion. It gets pretty fuzzy and isn't that noisy, really. Therefore it's got a lot going for it. I don't think it's the clearest distortion pedal I've used but that's not really what it's about.

OVERALL OPINION

I like the variety of tones, as well as the solid build of this pedal. It's nice and cheap too. I think that if you need a replacement for something and are short on cash this is a great choice. I don't think it'll ever be my go-to distortion, but I think that's because I have quite a bit of things going already. If you only need one distortion pedal, this is a solid one to have as it's capable of a diverse array of tones.