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  1. Originally posted by loner22 the common practice =) is to use the DS2 in mode 1. Hope that helps. Hey ....after checking it out more I see that at lower distortion settings channel I is the way to go for sure. Thanks again for the tips everyone!
  2. Originally posted by loner22 the common practice =) is to use the DS2 in mode 1. The turbo mode is okay too, but it's a little "boxy", as in having a LOT of midrange, and i think, they (Boss) intendeed it as a solo mode, especially when you consider the option of an additional switch. they key to a good sound withthis pedal is not to cut mids too much on an amp, and not to go berserk with gain. i used DS2 for a couple of yrs non-stop, mode I, we played Nirvana-heavy stuff, and I never went past 11 o'clock on the gain knob with a LP (stock Gibson hb's). Hope that helps. Thanks for the info! Yea I at first tried it with the remote switch for that lead boost thing. No chance. The volume jump and tonal differences would put you outfront for sure! A bit too much! The more fuzzy response in I mode isn't as fun as II for me. I've combed through the setting now and really have the most fun with that more aggressive setting in II mode. Even though it does have that mid boost or whatever is happening........ I was about ready to let the SD-2 go after comparing them. SD seemed blabby and kinda muddy in comparison. Never past 11 oc? I have the gain nearly pegged now! Between 2 oclock and max the tones make quite a few subtle changes. I'm using an X2-N armed SG or a Yamaha pacific w/ Multibucker for these tests.
  3. Originally posted by Nico de Roode tastyriffs. I saw you made the dyna red clips from BJF electronics. Do you (still) own it? Oh yea .....I love me some Dyna Red I had three , but let the older one go . #024 was a bit looser than #179 and mean#198 you heard there on DonneR's Tonesafari.com BJFE reference site. If that was where you heard it? I'm using one at low gain as a pre drive for my big vintage Randall half. Gives it a thick DRD bump when my guitar is at half volume. Best small size distortion pedal ever as far as I can tell. It's got a mid flavor some don't like , but it's response is magic.
  4. Originally posted by loner22 The PW2 was not that bad.. yes it is a farty gurgly buzz machine, so it won't replicate the brown sound , but if you want dirt and mud and the lo-fi-guitar-thru-a-bass-amp vibe, then why not? DS2 is a decent and somewhat unappreciated pedal. Keep level at max, tone and gain at noon, and work from there. It sits in the mix in a very nice way. Nothing spectacular, though Thanks! I'm using it on Turbo II mostly so far, with gain to the T in turbo and the tone pointed at the led. Level at the led or so too....but does have to go up high for most settings. Channel I lower gain settings would need to go full volume easy. I expected more volume , but it's at about the same level as the SD-2 when I compared them. DS-2 has a more outfront sound than the SD-2s mean red channel for sure.
  5. Originally posted by paydirt And I think it is 1 of the cooler looking pedals Boss has ever made. I do that.......I tried the Guyatone mini SD-1 Sustainer D ....the cool looking Black and red one. It was almost as bad as the Sabine Fuzztortion. More raw sounding. But it just kinda farted out some crappy tone. I was like "whoa!?".
  6. Hahahhahahahe! How funny! Not lookin good for the Xtortion or the Power Driver ........ hey the PW-2 does have some good reviews.........none from you guys obviously! What do you same guys think of the DS-2? Thanks for the warnings !!! I'll try the Mega Dist next then possibly. What do you think of that one? oh....see there you go.... if Edge found a use for it???? Mabe? How about the HM-2, it has the Clapton connection. Have to try it sometime. And the MZ-2 has Gilmore. I had a Metalizer......should've kept it.
  7. From the reviews you wonder why they stopped making PW-2, or the SD-2. What do you think of the PW-2? ot: Moms gave me my b-day present a week early.......it's a new DS-2 Turbo Dist.................and........................I dig it! A good range of interesting distorted tones to choose. Cranked on Turbo II it can get pretty heavy with scoopy leads not too far from MT-2. Lower gain on Turbo channel I it's got a bit more of a fuzzy tone. Very cool
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