The Boss DS-1 is probably the most popular distortion pedal in the world. It has remained much the same in it's design since it's original inception in 1978 and it's tone has been immortalised in recordings by artists such as Kurt Cobain and Joe Satriani, who have both voiced praise on the pedals design and tone. The new Boss DS-1X takes this classic design and brings it into the realm of the modern guitar player. Built using MDP technology (Multi Dimensional Processing) which has real time DSP to perfectly capture your tone, no matter where on the fretboard. The result is a high definition, bold distortion tone which captures the character of your guitar and pickups and adds natural compression and wide-range tonal shaping. The DS-1X offers the most superior playing experience for an distortion pedal to date! GAK's Boss DS-1X FAQ'sQ1: Is the DS-1X an analog distortion?A: No, The DS-1X uses digital processing or MDP technology to provide real-time DSP effects. The result of this means