Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion Demo

[L0LWATT]

if only this pedal had an OD and dist channel that you can toggle with a separate footswitch

[MiniMousePoo2]

Worst version of alive i have ever heard!

[Noisedroid]

Do you work for CollegeHumor?

[BurtonIbanez9]

This is one if not the best review of this pedal I've seen on YouTube. It show cases this pedals tone, and come, it's a review, it's berthed if u just play the same thing, so we can see what all the different settings sound like. Very nice job

[sacomusic]

I made a little demo with the OS-2 to a preamp and directly to soundcard. Check it out if you want to hear how this pedal sounds in a home recording environment.

[jaschaa1]

Well, this video shows me at least that this pedal doesn't only sounds shitty on my guitar.

[alleverythingpro]

I have got a amp but I dont really want to use this for my guitar so will it work if I plug a microphone in? (And obv use the amp) and also do the cabes come with it?

[ChickenFaeces]

Does anybody know if this thing is useful in a live situation?

Does anybody know if this pedal is good on an SS amp?

[felipe18268]

You Can play Green Day songs with this pedal???

[Alcomable]

can you play heavy metal on this?

[MrJamessmithmusic]

@Alcomable would say no 

[fgonzalezb1990]

Honestly, I don't like your demo man. Here some constructive criticism:

1) Tune your guitar (very important!).

2) Don't use PA. Buy a decent guitar amp.

3) Get a good microphone.

4) Play different songs/chords/riffs with true different settings.

I hope they help you. Cheers!

[Alcomable]

is this good with marshall mg15fx?

[cry2love]

ONLY 17 PEOPLE GOT EARS

[cry2love]

- This is just my "CLEAN" sound for example, here is my normal: -RAAWW, KRRAA

Man from the crowd: - Still out of tune dude!

[SeattleGuitarGuy]

Good demo but,

3 words

TUNE YOUR GUITAR

[123dayma]

connect it in the effects loop?

[riverjoe128]

Thanks man! What I needed to make my decision. Gettin' one tomorrow

[darkangelalliance]

What else did you play? Picked up on summer of '69 and what i've done, but there was something else and it's proper bugging me lol \m/ (^_^) \m/

[darkangelalliance]

@darkangelalliance lol never mind! it's pearl jam's allive isn't it?

[MiketheRaveman]

Is that boss eq before or after the overdrive distortion pedal?

[guitarmarillion]

Linkin Park??? That was Pearl Jam!!!

[greendayforever2k9]

this is a great pedal, i can get a green day sound with the colour between 8-12 o clock, and a nirvana sound 3 o clock onwards, pretty much any sound can be achieved with this if you are willing to spend some time messing with it

[wolfgar926]

good GOD MAN!! PLAY A REAL SONG!!!

[aptematik]

Hey, is this a good pedal for playing Metallica?

[greendayforever2k9]

@aptematik you my friend managed to get quite close using this pedal, but either the Metalzone or the Mega distortion (can't remember which) is better for that kind of stuff

[zabimaru1000]

@aptematik Oh heavens no. This doesn't have enough gain nor EQ for Kill em All through Death Magnetic. I would suggest an MXR Fullbore Metal, Electro Harmonix Metal Muff, or Boss MT-2 Distortion.

[bizarrefruit]

@zabimaru1000 I'm not sure if you saw and if so I'm sorry but there is actually a GE-7 on in this video two, his raw sound already was very mid/high end, it may not be completely representative, but then again, if you are a heavier player then you'd be better off going for a neat distortion pedal anyway rather than a mix, I personally quite like the versatility and will be getting one =). Good luck with the search matey!

[zabimaru1000]

@bizarrefruit I admit, on the clean channel. You would get a nice AC/DC sound out of it. And a good blues solo on a slightly dirty channel.

[SasukeUchihaVLAD]

I can put that into a amp with 15 W without foot switch jack place?

[SoundcheckSessions]

Check out The Soundcheck Sessions video review for a more in depth look at this pedal.

[WarpxD]

i got the same pedal, and i use a stratocaster, and the don't sound even close, sound not so good.

Why?

[AkisColdplay]

the begining was a try for alive by pearl jam....:P

[cjpatterson21]

Definitely "Alive" by Pearl Jam.

[cjpatterson21]

That's not What I"ve Done by linkin park. 100% guarantee you that its not.

[Jack1685]

Dude you may have alot of money for all the pedals, but you lack being able to play well.

Some one had to say it.

[PcKSnipE]

@Jack1685

Jack....you're a tard

[bizarrefruit]

@Jack1685 Fair point, but I'd like to make 2 equally fair points, first, where in the video title does it say "demo of my amazing talent"? Since it doesn't say that (as far as I can see) I don't see at all why "someone had to say it", I came here because I wanted to hear the pedal and did, why are you here?

Second, everyone has to start somewhere and what's wrong with investing money in something you intend to stick at?

Your comment stinks of elitism and jealousy.

Someone had to say it.

[teamhex]

@Jack1685 Hes doing a demo you ass, who cares if hes not the best. Guitar isn't about whos better...its about expression.

[cry2love]

@Jack1685 That's right, and he have to tune up his guitar first, before starting videos... 

[dreadphingsk8]

pearl jam

[Xing3000]

I don't like to criticise but you really did use the most annoying riff for a demo. :/

[RedTigerProductionZ]

sounded nothing like what ive done :L

[Teutonic1250]

kurt cobain tones?

[gingold66]

To compensate for the thin bass on the OD side, I just put the tone knob at about 10 or 11 o'clock. Seems to do the trick.

[b44styreraug]

I own one of this too... But it doesn't sound nice on my 10W amp, IBZ10G.

What amp do you use btw?

[3301pepe]

can u play punk like nofx or the casualties.??

[drown0it]

heyllo, just wondering how the bottom end of the pedal works out, cuz i tried out the sd-1 pedal thinking it was pretty cool, but it had No bottom end whatsoever, like, bland, but im just wondering how that is on this pedal, im kinda looking into this or the bd-2, i play kinda grungey alternative music, real bass heavy any suggestions?

[MicDollaBIll]

@drown0it

the od section has extremely thin bass, but as you ramp up the color knob, more bass happens.

i really like the pedal, but i think i might mod it

[gingold66]

@drown0it To compensate for the thinner bass on the OD side I just turn the tone knob to about 10 or 11 o'clock. That seems to do the trick.

[ed0985587]

this guy kind of sounds like the skinny kid off superbad.

[eduardorox0694]

@ed0985587 micheal cera?

[KingLouis1414]

anyone know some good settings on the OS-2 for the band Tool?

[bumblefritz]

Nice demo, good job at showing all of the dynamics of the pedal. Loving the Pearl Jam too!

[Synnergy08]

Linkin Park? What song by Linkin Park was that?

[azb24]

"What I've Done"

[Synnergy08]

That didn't really sound like "What I've Done."-

[azb24]

Apparently you haven't heard the song then, haha. That is exactly what it sounds like going from the Chorus to the Bridge.

[jolanlaura]

@azb24 it sounds like alive from pearljam

[mean0machine0]

do u keep playing the riff to alive by pearljam at the start?

[DC2723]

yeah but it is kinda wrong

[pecho94]

how do u have the seting on the principal speaker?

[JonnyCapricorn]

i dont know, kind sounds like a DS-1 with a little bit more growl......

[ARVNpistola313]

How did you prevent the hollow body from giving feedback?

[azb24]

I've never really had that issue. My guitar isn't totally hollow. It is "Semi-Hollow".

[ARVNpistola313]

Hmm, that really opens up my options. Thanks

[sirgerry]

Great review, but I dont think I like the sound, to harsh for me.

Keep it up

[xxxxneoxxxx]

keep in mind that he is not messing very much with the other knobs. Adjusting the tone and drive will usually give you what you want. I've gigged once with this and it gave me what I needed. It's a nice versatile pedal.

[LPdagoladLP]

Is this or the Boss ml2 better for Linkin Park?

[azb24]

Neither. I would go with the MXR Distortion III (or Classic Distortion, same thing). Check out my Classic Distortion video. They are real cheap at guitar center.

[cloudstrifezackfair]

How do u think this pedal would sound on a Epi Les Paul Ultra 2 hooked up to a 10 watt Marshall Amp (MG series)?

BTW, Great vid man.

[azb24]

I actually have one of those little Marshalls. It sounded pretty good.

[megadeth5793]

i have an old electra endorser1982 and a 10 watt and the pedal sounds great oh i have thyis pedal to

[GangBoxer]

Great video!

[sk8rboyjay]

i found my self singin summer of 69 when u played it

[floatinspaceman]

just kidding bro, good stuff

[floatinspaceman]

WOW, this pedal is amazing!!! It actually sounds like Eddie Vedder is playing that riff....only if Eddie had two dildos stuck up his ass and he was retarded and on his death bed... dude learn to play the guitar LOLOLOLOL :)

[ContentWithNonsense]

should i buy this guitar for like a green day type of sound

[azb24]

Billy uses a Les Paul Jr.

[XzaccYXguitarXplayer]

what kinda pedal should i buy in order to get a some sorta metallica kirk hammett signature style sound?

[azb24]

Maybe the Boss Metal Core. There are a tone of good metal drive pedals out there.

[rayzadaniel]

When you've got the distortion up higher do harmonics become easier or does that depend on the guitar?

[azb24]

Harmonics are always fairly dependent on the guitar, but I have noticed that harmonics do become more apparent with this particular pedal at certain settings.

[MedievalEscaper]

Is that beginning riff from Alive by Pearl Jam? I think you should do a cover on that song. :-)

[mrmangobam]

how does the screaming blues by digitech compare?

[azb24]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that pedal.

[thereddwarf2]

Digitech are low cost pedals and they suck :/

[mrtall1994]

i completely agree dont buy a digitech unless you're like completely begginer or like low on cash

[mrmangobam]

yeah man i' used to ahve alot but i have sold most of mine, but some of them are good, like grunge

[rodrigozamo]

the only good pedal by digitech and it is really good is the whammy... other than that I wouldn't trust digitech... maybe the delay, it has some nice modes like reverse and is a little cheaper than a boss, but again, I have a DD3... boss still wins =)

[deadline27]

pssht were you been dude digitech makes great pedals depending on what you buy

[rodrigozamo]

exactly... not every pedal is great... I forgot to mention that I also like the bad monkey... specially on bass... sounds pretty good... but digitech isn't really good... I prefer Boss, MXR, fulltone and electroharmonix... digitech just doesn't cut it for me

[deadline27]

if you are sopeaking from a bass player's perspective then no wonder you dont like digitech. i think they make great pedals... buyt i also prefer ehx and boss. the hardwire metal from digitech is probably the best sounding distortion i've ever played in my life hands down. and the digidelay is pretty great too. the majority of my pedals are ehx or boss, but i can't knock digitech. i've been playing for 20 years, so i'm no novice & i've never had a problem with a digitech pedal or processor.

[rodrigozamo]

I never said I'm a bass payer, I tried the bad monkey on bass once and it works fine as a bass overdrive and for guitar it sounds pretty good too.. but still I like very few digitechs jaja... I bet that the digital units they released some time ago were really good but modern multieffects and analogues don't really have the same sound quality as a boss does

[AdrianCrash]

@rodrigozamo The stompboxes of digitech are DIGITAL, they are just "digital size stompboxes" i dont know about the new hardwire series if they are analog or not but the other series are based on a digital chip board, i will not say if they are good or bad, some people like them some not, i like the reverb and delays (but if we look a company like boss their reverbs and delays are digital too) its a matter of taste remember, tone is subjective! and thats the reason of a lot of products out there

[mrtall1994]

its TERRIBLE

[fullofblood]

Is this pedal good for boost?I'm not planning to buy this mainly for boost,im just asking in case i need to boost my tube amp with this instead of my eq..so what do you think?

[azb24]

Yeah, you can get a lot of boost by using the Level knob.

[fullofblood]

and is it true bypass or does it ignore the amp?

[HKP1994]

don't buy a boss pedal if you want true bypass...fulltone full drive is your best bet for an overdrive that can do everything and has true bypass

[fullofblood]

Ok thanks..Actually I think I will not use any pedals other than an eq since I'll buy a modeling tube amp so I can have everything..

[WideSmileDrummer]

are you playing with an eq? i can see a red light from the ge-7

[azb24]

Yes, I use the EQ to make my tone acceptable through the PA.

[zepsutybudzik]

What amp do You use ?

[azb24]

I'm playing through a Kustom Profile One PA

[Shelbones01]

yeah dude im gonna do the same as you... buy a pedalboard then when i get a job i'll make my own =D.. thats how ya do it lol

[dobby240]

AWESOME! i was tihnking of buying this pedal, im so glad you made a video of it :D

i think ima have to buy this lol

[bnmjosh]

Lol, I love the Alive. Gotta love some Pearl Jam. I might buy this pedal, it seems pretty sweet.

[X3MUSEWOOO]

I use one of these with bass...

and yes i bi-amp if anyone's gonna go OH WHA ABOUT YA LOW END HUH?

and err it's a very versatile pedal. Can range from some real thick fuzz type distortion to a very crunchy near clean sound.