Roland DS-1 Distortion Pedal
The Roland DS-1 Distortion Pedal delivers iconic hard-edged distortion, perfect for rock, punk, and metal guitar tones.
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The Roland DS-1 Distortion Pedal is a legendary effects pedal, shaping the sound of rock and metal for decades. With its crunchy, high-gain distortion, the DS-1 provides tight low-end response and aggressive attack, making it perfect for powerful rhythms and soaring leads.
Featuring simple yet effective controls for Tone, Level, and Distortion, this pedal allows players to dial in anything from subtle crunch to full-on fuzz. Its silicon diode circuit ensures consistent performance with rich harmonics and sustain.
Used by guitar legends like Kurt Cobain and Steve Vai, the Roland DS-1 remains one of the most iconic distortion pedals of all time, delivering classic rock tones with unmatched reliability.
- Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978.
- Classic tones for all types of music.
- Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings, ideal for heavy rhythms and cutting solos.
- Works great as a booster at low distortion settings.
- Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping.
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Product Specifications
| Features | |
| Nominal Input Level | -20 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 1 M ohm |
| Nominal Output Level | -20 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 1 k ohm |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 10 k ohms or greater |
| Controls | Pedal switch; TONE knob; LEVEL knob; DIST knob |
| Indicator | CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery) |
| Connectors | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type; OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type; DC IN jack |
| Power Supply | Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22); AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) |
| Current Draw | 10 mA |
| Expected battery life under continuous use | Carbon: Approx. 50 hours; Alkaline: Approx. 80 hours |
| Accessories | Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"); Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) |
| Option (sold separately) | AC adaptor (PSA series) |
| Width | 73 mm 2-7/8 inches |
| Depth | 129 mm 5-1/8 inches |
| Height | 59 mm 2-3/8 inches |
| Weight | 360 g 13 oz |
