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Description
Realizer Reverberator in a Shimmery Metallic Pink colorway!
The Realizer is a new spatial offering from Keeley Electronics. Based on the left side of the Loomer Workstation, the Realizer is the perfect reverb pedal for shoegaze and ambient guitarists who have already found their perfect fuzz tone.
This Artist Series Realizer is finished in a matte sparkle pink enclosure with gloss white knobs. Featuring art by Luca from Pedal Partners, the Realizer looks as dreamy as it sounds. Grab your favorite offset guitar, kick on the Realizer and take a dive into the hazy, atmospheric sounds that you’ve always dreamed of.
The Keeley Realizer offers 3 distinct reverb modes:
Soft Focus – A lush, surreal recreation of the popular Soft Focus patch from the Yamaha FX500 multi effects processor, a late 80’s rack unit that was used to achieve many signature delay and modulation effects used in the early 90’s. Adjusting the DECAY control changes both decay time of the reverb and feedback for the dual delay. DEPTH controls depth of all 4 chorus voices.
Reverse (Reverse Reverb) – Inspired by the two most popular rack mount reverb effects of the 80’s and 90’s, the Yamaga SPX90 and the Alesis Midiverb II. DECAY switches between 8 different fixed delay times from a quick 150ms all the way up to a half second.
Reverse mode also features an envelope triggered vibrato that emulates the pitch bend from a Jazzmaster tremolo bar. Change the DEPTH control will set how deep the ‘term bar’ is pushed. The WARMTH control in this mode is designed to work like the Jazzmaster rhythm pickup tone control.
Hall (Hall Reverb with Ascending Shimmer) – Hall reverb with an octave up. The output of the reverb is fed into an octave up which then feeds back in to the input of the reverb, creating an infinitely ascending octave feedback loop. The DEPTH control will change how noticeable this pitch effect is.
Product specs
| Brand | Keeley |
| Model | Realizer Reverberator Limited Edition - Pedal Partners |
| Finish | Matte Sparkle Pink |
| Year | 2021 - 2022 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Reverb Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What are the main reverb modes available on the Keeley Realizer Reverberator Limited Edition Pedal?
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The Keeley Realizer Reverberator offers three distinct reverb modes: Hall, Reverse, and Flanged Reverb, catering to a wide range of ambient and shoegaze soundscapes.
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Is the Keeley Realizer Reverberator suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Keeley Realizer Reverberator is designed for both studio and live performance settings, offering robust build quality and versatile sound options that enhance live guitar tones.
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Does the Keeley Realizer Reverberator require a specific power supply?
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The Keeley Realizer Reverberator requires a standard 9V DC power supply, with a center-negative polarity, commonly used with most pedalboards.
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Can the Keeley Realizer Reverberator be used with instruments other than guitar?
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While primarily designed for guitar, the Keeley Realizer Reverberator can be used with other electric instruments, such as keyboards, to create unique ambient effects.
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What makes the Keeley Realizer Reverberator Limited Edition unique compared to other reverb pedals?
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This limited edition pedal features a distinctive Matte Sparkle Pink finish and is part of the Pedal Partners Artist Series, offering exclusive aesthetic appeal along with its high-quality reverb effects.
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Keeley Realizer Reverberator Limited Edition Pedal Partners Artist Series.
Features and functionality
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The S. Focus algorithm is highlighted for its unique modulated reverb sound, especially appreciated by those with ambient setups.
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The internal "All Wet" switch allows the pedal to output 100% wet reverb, completely removing the dry guitar signal from the mix.
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Users find the reverse mode behaves more like a delay with limited space, and the pitch bend only affects the reverb signal, not the dry signal.
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Owners appreciate the noiseless operation of the Realizer, even when placed before distortion pedals, avoiding typical digital hum or buzz.
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Comparisons
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The reverse algorithm is compared unfavorably to OBNE Rever and Digitech/Hardwire reverb pedals, which are noted for better capturing the desired washy shoegaze tone.
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The shimmer effect is noted as less effective compared to the Neunaber Immerse pedal, which offers more adjustable tone and blend settings.
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The Realizer's shimmer effect can be turned off entirely for a pure hall reverb, which some owners prefer over the more metallic shimmer sounds of other pedals.
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User experience
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Some users felt the lack of pre-delay control in the reverse mode limited its utility, expecting a more expansive sound.
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Some owners mentioned the sound can be thin unless a lot of volume is pushed into the pedal, enhancing its tonal quality.
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Owners suggest the pedal's aesthetics are a significant draw, with some admitting to making a purchase due to its visual appeal.
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Build quality
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A dip switch inside the pedal allows for full wet settings, although not all units seem to have this feature, leading to some user confusion.
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Value and pricing
Use cases and applications
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The pedal is described as replicating the Alesis Midiverb II sound, used by My Bloody Valentine, and excels with long chord strums and pitch bending for shoegaze tones.
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The soft focus mode is praised for its lush, dreamy sound, described as an "underwater choir" when mix and modulation depth are increased.
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Some users specifically sought the Realizer to replace less pedalboard-friendly equipment like the Yamaha FX500.
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