BOSS DS-1 Distortion effects pedal

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BOSS

DS-1 Distortion

DistortionCurrentIntroduced 1978

Classic BOSS compact distortion pedal introduced in 1978.

Quick specs

Power
9 V
Current draw
10 mA
Dimensions (in)
2.87 × 5.13 × 2.37 in
Weight (lb)
0.81 lb
Bypass
Buffered
Inputs
1× 1/4-inch phone Mono
Outputs
1× 1/4-inch phone Mono

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Controls

  • TONE

  • LEVEL

  • DIST

Power requirements

Voltage
9 V
Power type
DC
Current draw
10 mA
Battery operation
Yes
Battery type
9 V 6LR61 / 6F22

Dimensions & weight

Width
2.87 in
Depth
5.13 in
Height
2.37 in
Weight
0.81 lb

Connections

Inputs
1× 1/4-inch phone Mono
Outputs
1× 1/4-inch phone Mono
INPUT 1/4-inch
Present
OUTPUT 1/4-inch
Present
DC IN
Present

Features

Bypass
Buffered
Signal path
Analog
MIDI
No
Expression
No
Tap tempo
No
Footswitches
1
SKU
DS-1
Version
Current production
Introduced
1978

Documentation

Manufacturer page
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Manual
Download
Specs verified
2026-09-23

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