Boss SD-1 Review (I've owned this for 15 years)

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Жыл бұрын

Gear used (affiliate link, not sponsored!):
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Read the full review on my website: www.roundtableaudio.com/boss-...
I've owned my Boss SD-1 for over 15 years, so I've made this video to share my experiences with it over this time!

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@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

Gear used (affiliate link, not sponsored!): Boss SD-1: amzn.to/48kmOC7 If you just want to hear how it sounds, you can jump to 2:32! Check out the full article here: www.roundtableaudio.com/boss-sd-1-review/

@supafrogg258 Жыл бұрын

I own both an original Tube Screamer and also the Boss Super Overdrive. I personally prefer the Boss Super Overdrive, because it has such an appealing, smooth and responsive tone, which is so tube-like, and which I never tire of!

@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment - that's really interesting! It's surprising how great this fairly inexpensive pedal sounds!

@BrianGay57 11 ай бұрын

I’ve had a TS-9 for many years but never was totally happy with it. Then I tried the SD-1 and preferred it. The EQ curve is more pleasing to my ear. I also like the sound of asymmetrical clipping more than symmetrical clipping. I still have the TS, just in case.

@Kreozot2D 3 ай бұрын

I also have an ibanez tube screamer mini and boss SD-1. I use TS almost always with 50% tone, 0% gain and 100% level, and after it, I run SD-1 with maximum drive. With noise gate on a clean channel, it gives a great lead tone in my view. I find SD-1 better in a few ways because it is cleaner on minimal gain and dirtier on maximal gain than tube screamer. But, unlike SD-1, I use TS all the time, and I don't turn it off even if I'm not at home for a weekend :D

@colinforsecs3393 Жыл бұрын

It's the best "live" overdrive I've ever played. Where many overdrives sound pleasing in my basement then I get out on a stage and they lack that mid that cuts through the mix.

@twodudes9932 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Video, thank you so much. It is exactly what I wanted, short, precise, good examples which are not overproduced. Thank you again :)

@ConorRocksYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad I could help 😊

@jimqartworks Жыл бұрын

awesome, I watched a few review, this is for the best and well edited, THANKS!

@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that 😊

@jimqartworks Жыл бұрын

@@ConorRocksYT I'm getting one also, amazing review!

@al271987 Жыл бұрын

The SD-1 is a true classic. And if you love the SD-1, wait til you try the OD-3!

@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

I've not tried the OD-3, but after a quick search it sounds interesting! How does it compare to the SD-1?

@andrewsprucebank8729 11 ай бұрын

For me the od-3 doesn’t sound as good as the sd-1 and I can’t justify the price jump.

@nedlandry7424 2 ай бұрын

The od3 is another great pedal. It is different and has less of a mid boost

@cyberpunk409 Ай бұрын

I just got one today. I've got a 14-pin Boss OD-1 on my board, i think this is better. I know they do different things, but i think this is my new favourite pedal (and i also have a Klon KTR - but this just does something DIFFERENT). An awesome pedal

@ConorRocksYT Ай бұрын

That's awesome 😊 glad you're enjoying your new pedal!

@jamesman3694 4 ай бұрын

I know tone is subjective but this pedal is an absolute must for Guitarists. Great review 👍👍

@ConorRocksYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks James! 😊

@vincentl.9469 Ай бұрын

@@ConorRocksYT all overdrives-and most pedals , react slightly different to different amps-tube or solid state

@zandig666 Жыл бұрын

With HO pups the sd1 and ds1 I find I'm using them more as a clean boost 🤟🤟

@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

I agree! The SD-1 in particular makes a great boost in my opinion 😊

@larryfranklin3305 Жыл бұрын

I have one and it sounds great I've heard of people compared them to tube screamers

@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Larry. Yeah, as I understand they're pretty similar to tube screamers!

@benebluesman Жыл бұрын

They have the same topology and opamp. It's just a few component swaps to turn it into a ts9 or ts808.

@sebastian993 Жыл бұрын

i seem to lean more toward this than i do the TS808

@ConorRocksYT Жыл бұрын

From what I understand they both have very similar circuitry - but I've not used a TS808 to compare them! The SD-1 has been great for me - really reliable and a great sound (and about half the price of TS808!)

@michealclark3495 Жыл бұрын

I’m the same. I sold my 808 after getting this. It’s similar to tubescreamers however the clipping is different. I found it to be not quite as smooth as the TS808, the clipping on the SD1 actually sounded more natural or “amp like” than the screamer, yet still had a similar eq characteristic.

@gypsysteve3576 Жыл бұрын

From what i saw and heard in AB vids, the TS is 'smoother', and the SD is 'edge-ier'. Which is why i chose SD for my Strat into PRRI. But funny thing is i find myself pulling out the LesPaul more now to pair with the SD thru Prince, maybe coz i like a little harder rock? Also ive heard the SD has (a little) more gain than the TS. I was also about to buy a Marshall Guvnor reissue or BluesBreaker reissue. But in the shop i paired an SD1 with a GE7, and compared it against both Guvnor and Bluesbreaker separately... with Strat and 65 Prince. To me, the SD1/GE7 left both the marshall pedals in the dust ...it was a significantly more appealing sound, and that was only using the 1st (Bass) slider on the GE7, to add some bottom to match the Drivemaster/Guvnors EQ. Only moved that dlider about 1/3 of way between flat and full. With another 6 bands of joy to explore at home.