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Description
Keeley Compressor Plus is more than a compressor pedal; it's a versatile tone-shaping tool that every guitarist will find indispensable. It delivers the precision of a studio rack-mount compressor, conveniently encapsulated in a pedal format that's as ready for the road as it is for the studio.
At the heart of the Compressor Plus, you'll find Keeley's expertly crafted JFET compressor circuit, providing a natural, blooming sustain that truly stands out. Its release times are perfectly tuned for both single coils and humbuckers, ensuring your guitar retains its articulation and definition, whether you're plucking a Telecaster or shredding a Les Paul.
The pedal's Blend and Tone controls enable unparalleled tone-shaping options, allowing you to blend in your dry signal for a dynamic, full tone, and recover sensitive high harmonics that might otherwise be lost in compression. The result is transparent tone shaping, from a subtle polish to an ambient wash.
The Compressor Plus also simplifies the setup process with its humbucker/single-coil switch, eliminating the guesswork around attack and release times. Whether you're looping, creating ambient soundscapes, or pushing your amp to its limits, the Compressor Plus delivers in spades.
Key Features:
- Precision JFET compressor circuit for natural sustain
- Release times tuned for single coils and humbuckers
- Blend control for dynamic tone shaping
- Tone control for recovering high harmonics
- Humbucker/single-coil switch for fast setup
- Ideal for looping, ambient playing, and amp pushing
- High-quality components for ultra-clean operation
- Weapons-grade build quality for durability and longevity
- Hand-matched transistors for less than 1% tolerance
- Compressor pedal for electric guitar and bass
- Preserves your guitar's natural tone
- Adds clarity and balances out volume differences between strings
- Attack switch for simplified setup
- Blend knob for combining your dry signal with the compressed signal
- Tone knob for optimizing your sound with any guitar or pickups
- Hand-matched transistors to less than 1% tolerance
- Made in USA
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Compressor |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply required (sold separately) |
| Batteries | Optional 9V battery |
| Power Usage | 5mA |
| Height | 2" (including knobs) |
| Width | 2.35" |
| Depth | 4.41" |
| Weight | 0.58 lbs. |
FAQs
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What features make the Keeley Compressor Plus stand out from other compressors?
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The Keeley Compressor Plus is based on the classic Ross Compressor circuit but adds a blend control for parallel compression and a tone switch for enhanced high-end clarity. These features provide greater control over sustain and tone, making it versatile for various playing styles.
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Does the Keeley Compressor Plus work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?
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Yes, the Keeley Compressor Plus is designed to work effectively with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, thanks to its tone switch that helps tailor the pedal's response to different pickup types.
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Is the Keeley Compressor Plus suitable for live performances?
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Absolutely, the Keeley Compressor Plus offers true bypass switching, ensuring your signal remains pure when the pedal is not in use. Its robust build and versatile controls make it ideal for live settings.
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Can the Keeley Compressor Plus be powered by a battery?
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Yes, the Keeley Compressor Plus can be powered by an optional 9V battery, in addition to a standard 9V DC power supply, providing flexibility for different setups.
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How does the blend control on the Keeley Compressor Plus enhance its functionality?
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The blend control allows you to mix your dry signal with the compressed signal, enabling more natural dynamics and preserving the original tone while still benefiting from compression.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Simplified controls with essential features only
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Blend knob allows for mixing dry and compressed signal
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Presence of tone knob for sound clarity adjustments
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Enhances sound quality and sustain
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Versatile, suitable for different music styles and instruments
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Humbucker/Single Coil switch optimizes for guitar pickup type
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Quiet operation at moderate settings
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Well-regarded American-made quality at a good price
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Compact size saves pedalboard space
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Compliments other pedals well in a chain
CONS
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May color the tone too much for some users
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Can cut low-end frequencies, not ideal for bass
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High sustain settings introduce noise with single coils
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Some find it less effective than other compressors on the market
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Controls can be too close together for some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Keeley Compressor Plus.
Use cases and applications
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The Keeley Plus is effective as a lead boost, enhancing mix presence and sustain.
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For those using the Keeley Plus with top boost channels, it's mentioned that while it can introduce some noise, it's generally manageable and less noticeable with clean tones.
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Some users experience distortion when using the Keeley Plus with high-output pickups like those in the EBMM Majesty, suggesting it may not pair well with all high-output guitar setups.
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The pedal is favored for hybrid/chicken picking, enhancing the clarity and punch of clean tones without being overbearing.
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Users highlight its utility for tapping and clean passages, where it adds sustain and keeps plucked notes audible without sacrificing dynamics.
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For jazz, the pedal is praised for maintaining a rhythmic pulse in brushy, chordal playing, smoothing out dynamics without overshadowing the articulation.
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Users find the Keeley Compressor Plus effective for strum-heavy genres like funk, where it helps to control dynamics and prevent overly loud strums.
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Features and functionality
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The Keeley Compressor Plus includes a blend knob, allowing for more nuanced compression control compared to the Dyna Comp.
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The Keeley Compressor Plus includes strategic "sweet spots" in its control pots where users can achieve optimal compression and sustain with minimal noise.
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The Keeley Compressor Plus is noted for its quieter operation compared to many other compressors, especially when integrated with a setup using a buffer like the Empress Buffer+.
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Some owners prefer using a higher compression ratio (5:1 or 10:1) with quick attack and release settings for a more pronounced compression effect.
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The Single/Humbucker switch on the Keeley Plus simplifies transitions between different guitar types without adjusting attack and release settings.
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User experience
Setup and maintenance
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The Keeley Plus can be sensitive to power supply issues, with users noticing potential distortion or noise when using certain power supplies like the One Spot.
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Comparisons
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Some users switch to the MXR Dyna Comp after finding it more satisfying, suggesting that the Keeley Plus might not suit those looking for a pronounced compression effect.
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The Keeley Plus offers smoother compression and more versatile control, while the Dyna Comp provides a brighter, more pronounced "signature" compression sound.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 9 Reviews and 62 Ratings
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The best
There is a reason you see this on so many boards and on so many sites with tons of 5 star reviews- it’s the best. The sustain knob is a nice feature and the ability to tweak things as needed is great. And best of all, for be anyway, a built in humbucker/single coil switch makes changing guitars while recording a breeze. You can buy cheaper compressor pedals, but why mess around? Spend just a bit more and get the best. You won’t regret it!
10745
Best guitar compressor pedal out there, PERIOD!
I'm a prog power metal guitarist who also does ballad and ambient guitar instrumentals as well. The common problem with clean tones is that without a compressor pedal, they tend to sound weak and inconsistent, making the guitar tone hard to cut through the mix, let alone fight the noise gates that cut out the sustain trails.
Enter the Keeley Compressor Plus. This is a no-nonsense compressor pedal that can do many things great, I got 3 of them and never regretted it! It not only does dynamic clean tones well, but it also does very tight compression as well, making it a viable choice for anyone who's looking to dial in that Tosin Abasi-style slap/thump guitar tone.
What I really love about the Keeley Compressor Plus is the Humbucker/Single Coil selector switch. This is a game-changer as it allows you to adjust the noise floor of the compressor depending on the types of pickup you're using. This way, you can really hone in on the perfect settings that you like to use the most.
Stop wasting your time with other compressor pedals that give you subpar results, get one of these. You won't be disappointed.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Dynamic Cleans: Sustain just a bit over 12 o'clock, Level 12 o'clock, Blend 11 o'clock, Tone 1 o'clock. Tosin Abasi Slap Guitar Tone: Sustain 9 o'clock, Level 12 o'clock, Blend & Tone maxed out
619
You have to play it to hear it
Before I bought this pedal I didn't knew how much a good compressor would help me achieve my dream tone. I play mostly rock (punk, hardcore, metal-ish) and the Compressor Plus with its Blend knob really lets me dial in just the right amount of compression.
The Sustain knob starts to shine right around 12 o'clock, and without pushing it much further the sustain you can achieve is impressive without putting too much noise.
The Compressor Plus lets me keep the integrity of my tone and just adds the perfect finishing effect that glues all my other pedals together. A very great pedal.
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keep the sustain knob low!!
Put the sustain knob above about 9 o'clock and this pedal gets so noisy it's unusable--at least with single coils. Took me forever to figure that out because I generally assume that putting everything at noon is a good place to start. I thought the pedal was just noisy in general until I saw some explain how the sustain knob.
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Nice boutique Compressor
I didn't know much about how compressor really worked until I watched a bunch of Youtube videos and messed around with my old Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Compressor. I decided to upgrade to this Keeley one since it was regarded as a good compressor for guitarists who switch between Single-Coil and Humbucker Guitars, which I definitely do. So I ordered one of amazon and wow it was a beauty when I finally hooked it up. Has a signature Keeley Blue LED light and features the standard knobs: Blend, Volume Level, Sustain, and Tone. It also comes with a selector switch right in the middle that toggles between Single Coil and Humbucker. Simple to use. Boosts your signal and compresses dynamics well. I've enjoyed it so far. Can't wait to play it more!
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Takes your time to a professional level
Compressions are those pedals that you never really believe you need until you use one, this guy is always on for my pedal board and set to the humbucker switch for my Les Paul. Sustain at 5, Blend at 4, Level at 7, and tone between 8 and 9.
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high quality compressor with a blend
I was looking out for a replacement for my boss cs 3 and this had great reviews with the blend feature being a key feature which appealed. Also like the humbucker single coil switch
Artist usage
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The first pedal in the signal chain on Noel Gallagher's pedalboard is a Keeley Compressor Plus.
Noel talks about what he likes about the compressor plus at 1:18 in this video.
He demonstrates compression with Keeley Compressor Plus.
In a YouTube video by youngguitarmagazine at 13:44 Andy Timmons shows the Keeley Compressor Plus pedal and explains its use.
In a "Rig Rundown" video by Premier Guitar, Rick Beato discusses using the Keeley Compressor Plus in his setup.
Cameron can be seen using this Pedal on his guitar pedalboard on the 2023 US/Canada Black Midi tour (Credits to u/ACE_PIXEL)
A photo taken after a Geese show during the Getting Killed tour shows Cameron Winter using the Keeley Compressor Plus. It is alongside his polytune replacing his TU-3 and a custom asheville pedals fuzz/overdrive
Listed on Brian's official Keeley artist page.
In the YouTube video "Theo Katzman // Singer-Songwriter Pedalboard Build" by Vertex Effects, Theo Katzman is shown using the Keeley Compressor Plus on his pedalboard.
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