Description

WAZA craftsmanship to the origin of distortion

DS-1 Distortion, the origin of distortion revisited by a skilled engineer

The DS-1 is a legendary pedal with over 40 years of history that was introduced in 1978 as BOSS's first distortion. Sharp distortion and rich sustain are the very origins of distortion. It has supported many legendary guitarists. The DS-1W employs a fully analog, discrete, newly designed two-stage gain circuit designed by a skilled engineer. In addition to the standard mode that gives you the signature sound of distortion, there is also a custom mode that adds tuning to bring out its potential even further. While maintaining the sound character of the DS-1, you can obtain a powerful distortion sound in the midrange.

■Recommended points

1. Special specification “WAZA CRAFT” series that creates the ultimate tone

2. Newly designed full analog discrete 2-stage gain circuit

3. Standard mode that gives you the sound of the original DS-1

4. Custom mode with powerful midrange and quick response

5. TONE knobs are individually adjusted for optimal sound shaping in each mode.

6. In custom mode, the maximum output is increased to +6dB, demonstrating its potential as a booster.

7. Equipped with a premium buffer that maintains the pure signal of the guitar itself.

■What is WAZA CRAFT?

Since its founding, BOSS engineers have continued to pursue the best guitar sound by pouring all kinds of technology, accumulated know-how, and passionate spirit for sound, from analog circuit design to his DSP that makes full use of cutting-edge digital technology. I did. The compact pedal that can be said to be the fruit of this craftsmanship is the ``WAZA CRAFT.'' Equipped with an analog circuit that has been carefully assembled by skilled engineers from the selection of each part. Made in Japan with attention to detail, the WAZA CRAFT provides guitarists with the finest sound and outstanding playing feel.

■Standard mode: The origin of distortion

In standard mode, you can play with his original DS-1 sound. The crisp yet relaxed and smooth distortion is exactly the sound that many guitarists love. Not only can you use it alone, but if you connect it to a distorted amplifier as a gain booster, you can get a dynamic and beautiful distortion sound that captures the essence of the DS-1. By adjusting the balance of the tonal range with his unique TONE knob that simultaneously controls the low and high ranges, you can create flexible sounds that match the band ensemble and the amp being used.

■Custom mode: Add a new charm to the DS-1

The DS-1W's Custom Mode maintains the DS-1's signature sharp distortion and sustain while creating new sound characters and responses. The mid-range extrusion becomes stronger, giving it a strong presence even in band ensembles. In addition, the response when picking is quick, and nuances are reflected more faithfully. Even with the same settings, you can create a variety of expressions, from crunch to deep distortion, depending on the strength of your picking. The effect of the TONE knob has also been specially tuned to make adjustments that take advantage of the character of Custom mode. Furthermore, the LEVEL knob has expanded its control width to a maximum value of +6dB compared to standard mode. It also works as a booster to powerfully push amplifiers and distortion effects.
■Main specifications

●Specified input level INPUT: -20dBu

●Input impedance INPUT: 1M Ω

●Nominal output level OUTPUT: -20dBu

●Output impedance OUTPUT: 1k Ω

●Recommended load impedance OUTPUT: 10k Ω or more

●Bypass: Buffered Bypass

●Controls: Pedal switch, mode switch, DIST knob, LEVEL knob, TONE knob

●Indicator: CHECK indicator (also serves as battery check)

●Connection terminals INPUT terminal: Standard type, OUTPUT terminal: Standard type, DC IN terminal

●Power source: Alkaline battery (9V type) or manganese battery (9V type), AC adapter

●Current consumption: 15mA

●Battery life when used continuously (varies depending on usage conditions) Alkaline batteries: approximately 50 hours, manganese batteries: approximately 25 hours

●External dimensions: 73 (width) x 129 (depth) x 59 (height) mm

●Weight (including batteries): 430g

●Accessories: Leaflet (safety precautions, precautions for use, contact information), alkaline battery (9V type, already connected to the main unit)

●Optional AC adapter: PSA-100

*0dBu = 0.775Vrms

*The image is a sample.

◆Condition: S: New
◆Accessories: Box, instruction manual

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