Boss ds 1 distortion mods ds 1 super our older mod. The boss ds1 has a very heavy metal timbre to start with. Before the mod my trusty pedal left a lot to be desired. The standard recipe for the ds 1 mods are so comprehensive that it can be difficult to return it to stock form. The pdf24 creator installs for you a virtual pdf printer so that you can print your. I know of a few mods but if everyone could tell me names and possibly link some. The amz 2resistor mod for the boss ds1 distortion pedal. If spending a fortune on a new amplifier is not an option right now, this boss ds 1 mod can help you get by. So you have a ds1 that you got for free in a craigslist trade, or real cheap as your first pedal. I ended up buying a 10 band eq at the same time i got a keeley modded ds1, what i immediately noticed was that if you buy an eq pedal, in some cases you dont need a modded pedal because most of the mods just change the eq and the gain. Introduced in 1978, bosss first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hardedged attack and smooth sustain thats been a staple of players for generations.
If not, please use this format when posting for help in either forum. Ive never done pedal mods before and am very much looking to get started right. Page 3 features the ds 1 is an effect unit that generates both distortion and sustain effects. Boss ds1 distortion instructions manual pdf download. That video caused a lot of discussion and questions, which i absolutely love. This is guitar kit builder page to capture information about the boss ds1 distortion peal. Boss, cusbisteffects, distortion, ds1, mod, modifying, pedal the classic boss ds1 with stage 1 of cubisteffects magic. The circuit is a buffered bypass circuit with electronic switching, as are all boss pedals. Usb port for dataaudio backup, importexport of loops as wav files. The boss ds1 is a distortion guitar pedal released in 1978 by boss. Fat mod for the boss ds1 amzfx guitar effects blog. The ds 1 can get a lot more distortion than a tube screamer type pedal like the yellow boss sd 1 and make a fender amp sound like a marshall after our mods very full, deep, and rich. The boss ds 1 is a distortion guitar pedal released in 1978 by boss.
Some mods try to transform it into a ts9 or even a ts808, so you can turn this relatively cheap pedal into a more expensive one. Are boss pedals true bypass or can you do a true bypass mod. I though it would be cool to try out a few mods, as the circuit is pretty basic and very similar to the ubiquitous ts9. Dec 01, 2010 pedaldoc will supply you with a free solding guide if requested. You can get a good improvement just by changing d4 to a red led. With our mod, the ds 1 is surprisingly warm, with great bass response and a wide range of usable ton.
Twain is a standard software protocol and applications programming interface api that regulates communication between software applications and imaging devices such as scanners and digital cameras. After the mods your pedal will have thick, rich distortion and gain to spare. This is one of the sleeper guitarbass pedals out there. The second is using the dirty channel, and the ds1 is being used as an overdrive. The ds 1 is a decent sounding pedal, and its so cheap that its almost a crime for a guitarist to not have one. Went to the studio and got my ds 1 and decided that i was going to take the plunge. Every guitarist at some point has at least tried bosss ds 1 distortion pedal. Twain is a standard software protocol and applications programming interface api that regulates communication between software applications and imaging devices such as. Modding the boss ds1 part 1 march 12, 2010 filed under. Contrary to the ds1, this set of mods will focus more on overall tonality vs. A pdf printer is a virtual printer which you can use like any other printer. The ds1 can be powered by a battery or an optional ac adaptor. The ds1 distortion is a true icon in the world of guitar effects. In part 1 i installed a selection of capacitors to sort out the noise issues commonly associated with the stock boss ds1 distortion pedal.
A couple of weeks ago i posted about a boss ds1 circuit bending video. Mar 23, 2016 boss ds 1 stock vs ds 1 keeley mod satchs secret duration. Drive controls the amount of gain from the op amp that is fed into the diode clipping stage. Nothing says underdog like the boss ds1, but with a little help from fromel electronics, you can transform you ds1 into a snarling beast. A while ago i was experimenting with a ds1 and thought that a modded ds1 would be the way to go. Players like tom morello and billy corgan are famous for using these amps. This boss ds 1 distortion pedal mod will allow you to replicate the sounds that a. Since the day ive had the ds1 mod, its been on my board. Besides file management, ds file is also a useful tool to do anything from browsing pictures, watching videos or checking work documents when you are on the go. Here are a bunch of ds1 mods from the wampler book. Steve mckinley finishes up his guitar and pedal mods series with a killer triple mod lesson on the boss ds1. Boss ds1 distortion pedal kits and mods guitarkitbuilder. Tone is similar to the big muff tone control, panning between a bass and treble emphasis.
I was going to get rid of my ds 1 for the fist 20 bucks that came my way, then i clipped out some stuff on the insides, in the d4 and d5 position on the cicuit map, and it became so tube like, and squishy, im very very happy i still have it, paired up with my boutique hand. The many modifications take it to a full metal jacket sound. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the ds1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of your playing dynamics, from whisperquiet to screaming loud. You can buy these for 3040 here in finland and with some modifications it turns into a versatile and great sounding distortion pedal.
The ds 1 super mod takes the boss ds 1 distortion pedal, and gives it a professional makeover. Every component changed or added is of the highest quality. Arguably the most popular distortion pedal of all time, the ubiquitous boss ds 1 is bulletproof, classic and affordable. Nearly every guitarist has had or should have at least one on hisher board at some point. The ds1super mod takes the boss ds1 distortion pedal, and gives it a professional makeover.
Page 3 features the ds1 is an effect unit that generates both distortion and sustain effects. Ive done a few ds 1 mods keeley sem, diode swaps, transistor swaps ectand they all sound good in one way or another. Contrary to the ds 1, this set of mods will focus more on overall tonality vs. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling. New boss ds1 distortion guitar effects pedalthis item is new, in box. Steve mckinley finishes up his guitar and pedal mods series with a killer triple mod lesson on the boss ds 1. Keeley ds1 ultra mod much more tone thanks for your purchase. I did buy a boss ds1 a few years back and hated it. Ds1 part layout and values from a great japanese diy blog, to complete the ds1 file. The ds1 can get a lot more distortion than a tube screamer type pedal like the yellow boss sd1 and make a fender amp sound like a marshall after our mods very full, deep, and rich. The methods to create pdf files explained here are free and easy to use. Boss ds1 stock vs ds1 keeley mod satchs secret duration.
I sent it to a chap to do a seeing eye mod and i didnt like it much when i got it back so i sold it. Adult beginner guitar progress self taught for days duration. The tube driver kit is for those who find their ds1 to be very harsh and would like to give their pedal the sound of fat, tubelike assymetric distortion. I have had my old model ds1 for quite some time and had grown out of the. I did buy a boss ds 1 a few years back and hated it. However, if it has any flaws, it is that the distortion is too extreme and the tone can be a bit harsh. With our mod, the ds1 is surprisingly warm, with great bass response and a. The first distortion effects unit made by boss, it has become a classic effect, used by many notable guitar players boss released a successor, the ds2. What you need to convert a ds file to a pdf file or how you can create a pdf version from your ds file. These ds1 mods are designed to turn a widely available, affordable, and reliable pedal that sounds bad in most contexts into a jackofalltrades box of dirty boost, drive, and allout distortion. The circuit comes in through r1, a 1k resistor, and then travels through c1.
Went to the studio and got my ds1 and decided that i was going to take the plunge. A pdf creator and a pdf converter makes the conversion possible. If you are having issues with your ds1 mod or replica build, please visit the forums at. In its stock form it has a very bright and harsh tone which ive fixed by changing tone shaping capacitors and clipping diode type. Stock, i dialed in an ok bass distortion tone with tone about 11. In part 1 i installed a selection of capacitors to sort out the noise issues commonly associated with the stock boss ds 1 distortion pedal. This over hyped pedal sounds really thin with no punch. Specifically i am wanting to lower the distortion and make them more of overdrive pedals but i would love to hear about all mods you know of. This pedal is a classic even though the sound has been referred as icepicky.
I could only find good tone from it when i had the dist set at zero minimum, the amps master volume cranked up a bit 67 10, and the level setting on the pedal was the used to control my overall. The ds1 is the topselling boss compact pedal ever, and its original, unchanged design continues to. Ds1 distortion project documentation comet distortion. The ds1 is a classic distortion pedal and is widely used by pros and amateurs alike.
When im not making cables, i do like to pass the time working on pedals either with repairs or having fun with mods because its so fun to learn. Boss ds1 tube driver mod from pedaldoc guitarkitbuilder. Having said that, i am afraid our good buddy the ds 1 will never sound like an overdrive. Luckily, a brand new ds 1 is still only 40 clams, and the new op amp chip that theyre shipping with is great i wasnt a big fan of the. Many folks do especially when they go to the almost mij mod, and it can be quite a pita. The ds2, turbo distortion was released in 1987, and is very similar to the ds1 except that it features a turbo. By rotating the knobs you can create all kinds of sounds, from warm, soft sustain to hard, powerful distortion. First 1 is suing the clean channel of my blackstar ht5 and the pedal being used the primary distortion. The orange boss ds1 distortion pedal has been around since 1978 thats 30 years.
The downloading page will open after clicking the download button. This boss ds 1 distortion pedal mod will allow you to replicate the sounds that a jcm amp puts out. It can play ds games, as well as game boy advance gba games. The boss ds 1 distortion pedal is an icon in the guitar playing world. I made a hybrid version of these two mods by using all of the capacitor and resistor changes as the ultra plus an extra. I like the sound of the pedal much more after the mods its a little more. As we know, the marshall jcms distortion channel is an icon in the rock and roll world. Boss ds1 distortion modifications fromel electronics. I basically use it as a boostsustainer for leads and solos. So you have a ds 1 that you got for free in a craigslist trade, or real cheap as your first pedal. The ds1super mod takes the orange ds1 distortion pedal, and gives it a professional makeover. Boss ds 1 the boss ds 1 is probably one of the most famous distortion pedals in guitardom. So i am not experiance with pesal mods at all but i have a friend who does mods for me. I have had my old model ds 1 for quite some time and had grown out of the.
Your nintendo ds can do a lot of things out of the box. But if youre the adventurous type and think it might be time for a little change in your distorted sound, here are a few suggestions. For many of us, it was our very first effect pedal. That said, after trying the mods listed above, it still sounded essentially like a ds1. Nothing says underdog like the boss ds 1, but with a little help from fromel electronics, you can transform you ds 1 into a snarling beast. At the moment mine is set at tone noon, drive at 3oclock, and level at full. The ds1 can get a lot more distortion than a tube screamer type pedal like the yellow boss sd1 and make a fender amp sound like a marshall after our mods. I am sure you will be very pleased with the tone of your new dsultra distortion pedal. If youve been in a music store anytime since 1978, youve no doubt seen the ubiquitous orange boss ds1 distortion pedal. I have two ds1 pedals laying around and rather than letting them continue collecting dust i figured i would give them a little makeover. Every guitarist at some point has at least tried bosss ds1 distortion pedal. I would recommend it over the stock ds1 any day if. There are some popular mods to improve its tone making it thickerstronger and more.
I ended up buying a 10 band eq at the same time i got a keeley modded ds 1, what i immediately noticed was that if you buy an eq pedal, in some cases you dont need a modded pedal because most of the mods just change the eq and the gain. Aug 09, 2019 how to mod a nintendo ds with an r4 flashcart. The tube driver kit is for those who find their ds1 to be very harsh and would like to give their pedal. It proves that certain sounds just dont go out of style. Steve vai even had two one at the front of his chain and one at the end. It was the first distortion pedal made by boss with a distinctive hardclipping sound perfect for high gain rock and metal still keeping the character of the original guitar. Out of curiosity, i bought a second hand sd1, just to try it as is, and try some of the mods people have been doing to this pedal for the last decades.
Boss ds1 distortion boss ds1evil distortion mod location mod value d4 led d5 led c3. The stock boss ds1 is fairly thin and buzzy sounding, with a. I know of a few mods but if everyone could tell me names and possibly link some schematics for every ds 1 mod they can think of i would really appreciate it. Aug 25, 2016 here are two easy boss ds 1 mods that you can perform. I dont play a style of music that demands high gain or geewhiz distortion, but when i need to burn it up i need that capability. These ds 1 mods are designed to turn a widely available, affordable, and reliable pedal that sounds bad in most contexts into a jackofalltrades box of dirty boost, drive, and allout distortion. Now it can do crunch tones also and has much more pleasant. Sales people at guitar center will say something like its a great beg. While this may seem difficult, technical and out of reach, it really is very simple if you know what to change and where to change it. Mods featured are the diode lift mod, jack ormans fat mod, and a marshalllike crunch mod. Ds1 i used to set these to the cobain settings distortion at full, tone at 11 o clock, level to taste, but i found that this tended to get lost in the mix very easily. Special thanks to the following who helped make this document possible. The ds 1 super mod takes the orange ds 1 distortion pedal, and gives it a professional makeover. A few weeks ago i bought a keeley ds 1 and i love it.
The ds 1 can be powered by a battery or an optional ac adaptor. In this instructable i will show you step by step, with lots of pictures, how to perform robert keeleys dsultra mod. The ds 1 is the topselling boss compact pedal ever, and its original, unchanged design continues to inspire the creation of great music everywhere. I have a current production boss ds1 that has all the hallmarks of a current prod ds1. The ds1 provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. I though it would be cool to try out a few mods, as the circuit is pretty basic and very simila. Universally recognized as a good, inexpensive distortion pedal, youve probably even owned one or two in the past. After the page opens, in order to download the boss ds 1.
The next stage of my modifications was the marshall jcm style tonal changes. Boss ds 1 distortion pedal distortion effects pedal for guitar, bass, and keyboard with distortion, level, and tone controls simply put, the boss ds 1 distortion pedal is a modern classic. As you can see above, each component on the ds 1 circuit board is labeled with a letter and a number c1, d5, r28etc. All in all, the boss ds 1 distortion is an inexpensive pedal that can rival many of the best boutique pedals simply by changing the circuitry a little. A while ago i was experimenting with a ds 1 and thought that a modded ds 1 would be the way to go. Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978. So, if you already have a ds1, enjoy its brand of distortion, but want it to sound a little better andor slightly different, this is.
These mods are once again based on the keeley seeing eye and ultra mods. Stage one of this mod involves changing the stock jrc4558 ic to a much cleaner, higher efficiency opamp. View and download boss ds1 distortion instructions manual online. However the best mod i have done to make a post 1994 ds 1 sound like a great ds 1 is the brett miller ds 1 mij mod. I have selected the ne5532, but opa24, tl072, or tl062 would all work as well. The classic ds 1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is ready to fuel your own signature sound today.
Files of the type ds or files with the file extension. All in all, the boss ds1 distortion is an inexpensive pedal that can rival many of the best boutique pedals simply by changing the circuitry a little. The default ds menu, if it was enabled it is by default, will be bypassed, and the r4 menu will load. Ds file is ideal to manage files stored on your nas, upload or download between the nas and the android device, or do basic editing tasks. The boss ds1 is a distortion pedal for guitar, manufactured by the roland corporation under the brand name boss since 1978. A few weeks ago i bought a keeley ds1 and i love it. Im picking up a used boss ds1 for cheap yay craigslist. I would recommend it over the stock ds 1 any day if youre not competent at doing your own mods. Pedaldoc will supply you with a free solding guide if requested. Mod basics dd6 delay tu2 tuner boss sd1 mods boss ds1 mods boss bd2. All the usual diode tricks can be done here to allow more asymmetric clipping or different clipping flavors. The boss ds1 together with the tubescreamer and the proco rat cover almost all the spectrum of tastes.