Just Video – Boss Overdrive Pedals Explained OD-1/OD-3/SD-1

Since 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive has been a go-to gain pedal for generations of players—trusted across genres for its reliable tone and performance. Built on the groundbreaking asymmetrical clipping circuit of the iconic 1977 OD-1—one of the first-ever BOSS compacts—the SD-1 carries forward a true overdrive legacy. The SD-1 delivers rich, smooth, and highly musical overdrive tones that continue to inspire guitarists everywhere. A cornerstone of pedalboards worldwide, the SD-1’s signature drive has defined the sound of a generation. Responsive overdrive tones that cut through the mix with focused mids and controlled bass. Enhances clean and low-gain amps with just the right amount of grit. Perfect for tightening up high-gain amps with extra focus and punch. Easily stacks with boosts and other overdrives for a powerful, customized tone.

Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978. BOSS’s first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hard-edged attack and smooth sustain that’s been a staple of players for generations. The classic DS-1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is ready to fuel your own signature sound today. 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. Doesn’t mask the unique sound characteristics of different guitars, pickups, and styles. Turning down the guitar’s volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness. BOSS five-year warranty.

Passionately designed by the master engineers at BOSS in Japan, the Waza Craft SD-1W Super Overdrive delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the SD-1W hot rods the famous BOSS overdrive with all-discrete analog circuitry. Premium sound based on the legendary SD-1 Super Overdrive. Newly revised, all-analog discrete amplifier circuit. Standard and Custom sound modes. Highly responsive to picking dynamics and volume changes. Made in Japan. BOSS five-year warranty.

Experience a new level of fun with our most user-friendly Loop Station to date, perfect for guitar, bass and keyboard players. The RC-1 allows you to create musical textures by layering individual phrases to form a continuous loop. Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox. Newly designed loop indicator displays the current loop mode (Rec/Overdub/Play). Includes a single 9-volt alkaline battery (approximately 4.5 hours of battery life). Can be used with an optional AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) 12 minutes of stereo recording time. Stereo inputs and outputs. Recorded phrase is retained in memory even after the RC-1 is turned off. BOSS five-year warranty.

The BD-2 Blues Driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps. Classic "blues" guitar tones with tube amp simulation. Warm distortion and overdrive. Wide range of distortions from crunch to hard. Responds to nuance and volume changes. Ideal for guitar, bass and other instruments. AC adaptor or 9V battery operation. BOSS five-year warranty.