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MPORTANT<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>– This mod will only work with the newer DS-1s. The older vintage DS-1s use a different type of inline chip that is not compatible with the chip adapter. Your DS-1’s PCB must look exactly like\u00a0this<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is my newest mod for the DS-1. I’m calling it the “Roxx Tri-Gain Plus” mod because simply “It Rocks”! This is the name that came to mind right after I finished the mod.<\/span><\/p>\n

This mod is built around a pair of NE5532 opamps. It\u2019s pretty amazing how the NE5532s sound in this mod. All the harsh spiky highs have been removed. The stock DS-1 has a very fake sounding distortion. Not very natural sounding at all. In my opinion this is where most pedals fall short.<\/p>\n

I will not be offering a cross-grade or upgrade for the Roxx mod because the Roxx is a complete mod rebuild. It is totally different from my Rectifier mods. This, IMO, is my best DS-1 mod to date. I built it around dual stacked NE5532s. This completely removes the fizz from the DS-1 circuit and gives the pedal a very natural sounding distortion. In fact I almost named the mod Velvet because this mod has an almost velvet type smoothness to it.<\/p>\n

Getting a pedal to sound like an actual tube driven amp on the verge of breakup is the challenge pedal manufacturers face. I have been able to obtain that vibe with this mod. All the fake shrill gain has been replaced with a very smooth dynamic harmonically rich distortion. This is arguably my best DS-1 mod to date.<\/p>\n

With this Kit you will receive a 3mm Super Bright Clear White LED, Solder and Desoldering Braid along with detailed easy-to-follow High Rez PDF Mod Instructions sent to you as an e-mail attachment.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0– Boss has started using surface-mount components on some of their new pedals. I’ve created a page to help you determine if your pedal is moddable. Read about it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hear For Yourself mp3s<\/span>
\n<\/span>This mp3 was graciously submitted by Tim Bechtel. In this mp3 Tim compares all three modes of the Roxx to the stock DS-1. Thank You Tim for taking the time to make this mp3!<\/span><\/p>\n

Roxx_Youtube_Video<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>This Video was graciously submitted by Chris Manning. You can watch Chris’s video by clicking\u00a0here<\/a>. Thank You Chris for taking the time to make this Video!<\/span><\/p>\n