
Roland DS-1W Distortion Pedal

The Roland DS-1W Distortion Pedal upgrades the classic DS-1 with Waza Craft tone, featuring Standard and Custom distortion modes.

Product Description
The Roland DS-1W Distortion Pedal takes the classic DS-1 and enhances it with Waza Craft circuitry, delivering modern tone-shaping options while maintaining the original’s aggressive distortion. Featuring Standard and Custom modes, the DS-1W lets players switch between the classic high-gain crunch and a warmer, fuller distortion with enhanced low-end response.
The Standard mode captures the legendary DS-1 tone, ideal for gritty rock and punk distortion, while the Custom mode adds greater dynamics and smoother mids, making it perfect for modern rock and metal. With dedicated Level, Tone, and Distortion controls, dialing in the perfect drive is quick and intuitive.
Built for professional and touring musicians, the Roland DS-1W Distortion Pedal offers high-grade components, a true bypass circuit, and BOSS’s legendary durability, making it a top-tier choice for distortion lovers.
- Special edition Waza Craft pedal for the ultimate BOSS tone experience.
- Newly revised two-stage gain circuit with discrete analog components.
- Standard mode delivers the legendary sound of the original DS-1.
- Custom mode provides fatter distortion tones with focused midrange and increased touch response.
- Versatile Tone knob provides wide-ranging frequency control fine-tuned for each mode.
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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 |
Bypass | Buffered bypass |
Controls | Pedal switch; TONE knob; LEVEL knob; DIST knob; Mode switch |
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 | 15 mA |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Carbon: Approx. 25 hours; Alkaline: Approx. 50 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 | 430 g 1 lb |