Pedals that stack with the Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Feed a scooped signal into Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion and it comes out closer to mid-forward

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)

Stack the Odin's weighty doom fuzz after the DS-2's biting distortion for a thicker, heavier wall of gain.

Comes later in the signal chain

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)

Run mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Berserk for more fuzzy on top

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Stack Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion's smooth voice suits Blackstar LT Dual's own crunchy character

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Stack Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Stack Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Feed a scooped signal into Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion and it comes out closer to mid-forward

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Feed a scooped signal into Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion and it comes out closer to mid-forward

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the DS-2's warm lead saturation and the modulation has real body to color.

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Into a transparent tone, Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Into a transparent tone, Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.

Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → ambient)

Run Electro-Harmonix Canyon after Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man's analog warmth voice goes after Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion's own smooth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain