DS-1

The DS-1 is the top-selling BOSS compact pedal ever. Its original, unchanged design delivers a hard-edged attack and smooth sustain, making it a player’s staple for nearly four decades.

Page	Parameter	Value	Explanation
1	TONE	0–100	Adjusts the tonal character of the distortion. Turning this clockwise cuts the low end and boosts the high end for a more cutting tone. Turning this all the way counterclockwise cuts the high end and boosts the low end for a more mellow tone.
	LEVEL	0–100	Adjusts the volume when the effect is used.
	DIST	0–100	Adjusts the distortion depth and the sustain length at the same time. The further this is turned clockwise, the heavier the distortion effect becomes, and the longer the sound sustains.
2	CTL1 TARGET	OFF, TONE, LEVEL, DIST	Selects the parameter to control from a footswitch connected to CTL1.
	CTL1 MODE	MOMENT, TOGGLE	Selects the operation mode for the footswitch that’s connected to CTL1.
	CTL1 VALUE	0–100	Sets the value for the parameter that’s controlled from a footswitch connected to CTL1.
3	CTL2 TARGET	OFF, TONE, LEVEL, DIST	Selects the parameter to control from a footswitch connected to CTL2.
	CTL2 MODE	MOMENT, TOGGLE	Selects the operation mode for the footswitch connected to CTL2.
	CTL2 VALUE	0–100	Selects the value for the parameter that’s controlled from a footswitch connected to CTL2.
4	EXP TARGET	OFF, TONE, LEVEL, DIST	Selects the parameter controlled by an external expression pedal connected to the EXP jack.
	EXP MIN	0–100	Sets the minimum value for the parameter controlled by an expression pedal connected to the EXP jack.
	EXP MAX	0–100	Sets the maximum value for the parameter controlled by an expression pedal connected to the EXP jack.
5	PEDAL MODE	MOMENT, TOGGLE	Selects the operation mode for the pedal switch on the PX-1.
	ACTION	OFF Ó ON, ON Ó OFF	Sets how the pedal switch on this unit operates when PEDAL MODE is set to “MOMENT”.
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