In spite of the similar nomenclature, the Boss DS-1 and DS-2 are two very different distortion pedals. Each has its own distinct characteristics and idiosyncrasies that make them two very different ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The new version offers two modes and a revised 'discrete' analog circuit said to offer more range ...

In its 50th year, Boss has had one of its best eras for pedal releases; a relentlessly impressive 2023 and at least one (the DM-101 Delay Machine) is a contender for pedal of the year for me – though ...

It's a Boss pedal. Guitar gear can be pretty expensive. Throw in the fact that whatever the piece of gear is might be a collectible and forget it – the price is going through the roof. Which is ...

Learning to play guitar is a lot of fun (and easier than ever), but somewhere around my 500 th attempt at the main riff from “Black Sunshine” I got frustrated. I was playing the right notes, but it ...

This Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal USB mouse was a limited-edition item in the UK that is, sadly, now sold out. But we can still appreciate how clever and awesome this thing is. [MusicRadar via Engadget] ...