Was at Davis today to check out some Maxons in store. The DS-830 you see above is a splendid distortion unit, it's not a mild-mannered distortion unit ala BOSS' DS-1. What I like about this Maxon I tried today was the fact that the GAIN control added saturation in addition to the intensity of the distortion. This makes your tone sound full even with a small combo amp in use. I'm pretty skeptical when it comes to a 2-band EQ pedal but the DS-830 has lots of character despite its limitations. If you wish for an above-average performance without going boutique, check this pedal out.
