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Keeley Aria Compressor Overdrive

£219.00

The Keeley Aria Compressor Overdrive is In stock available now for fast UK delivery online for GBP 219 + Delivery. Keeley have an outstanding reputation for making boutique compression and drive pedals and taking simple effects to the next level. The Aria delivers two-in-one stompbox effects to fill your need of gain and control in equal measure.Part of what…

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The Keeley Aria Compressor Overdrive is In stock available now for fast UK delivery online for GBP 219 + Delivery. This excellent piece of kit is manufactured by Keeley Electronics and in New condition and comes with a great warranty.

Keeley have an outstanding reputation for making boutique compression and drive pedals and taking simple effects to the next level. The Aria delivers two-in-one stompbox effects to fill your need of gain and control in equal measure.

Part of what makes the Aria so impressive is the ability to select whether the drive or compressor lines up first in the signal chain. The classic compressor first routing squeezes static noise to a complete minimum and delivers an even output across all your playing, no matter how hard you pick. When placed behind the overdrive, you’ll find the sustain is considerably increased.

The Aria also benefits from TRS insert jacks to insert other effects in between the compressor and the overdrive. 

Stylish compression

On the compressor side of the pedal, you have four dials to change the level, sustain, blend and tone running through your chain. Level simply varies the overall effect the pedal has and the strength of the compression while sustain lets the tone breathe, unlike some other compressors that squash the life out of the guitar. 

The tone and blend controls work in harmony to produce a range of earthy to treble-cutting tones and note definition you wouldn’t find on compressors in a lower price bracket.  

Versatile gain

Keeley have packed two of their overdrives into the Aria, providing a wide array of tonal options. Using the high/low switch, swap between the Keeley Red Dirt high gain setting; a gritty overdrive with smooth saturation, and the much cleaner White Sands transparent drive, which adds crispness to a mix rather than full-on distortion. 

This side of the pedal is more straightforward when dialling in your sound, with simple level, drive and tone knobs. Whatever setting you apply, expect plenty of high-class clarity. 

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Compressor

A compressor is a type of guitar effect that reduces the dynamic range of the guitar signal by attenuating the louder parts while boosting the quieter ones. This results in a more consistent and even sound, with a smoother overall volume level. Compressors are used to even out the differences in volume between different notes or chords, making them sound more uniform and polished.

Compressor pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as threshold (the level at which compression starts), ratio (the amount of compression applied), attack (how quickly compression is applied), and release (how quickly compression is released). By adjusting these controls, guitarists can tailor the compression effect to suit their playing style and musical preferences.

Compressors are commonly used in a wide range of musical genres, including rock, blues, country, and funk, to enhance sustain, control dynamics, and add punch to guitar tones. They are particularly useful for achieving a consistent and professional sound in both live performances and studio recordings. Popular compressor pedal models include the MXR Dyna Comp, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, and Keeley Compressor Plus.

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Overdrive

Overdrive is a type of guitar effect that simulates the natural distortion that occurs when a tube amplifier is pushed beyond its clean limit. Overdrive pedals achieve this by boosting the input signal of the guitar, causing the amplifier to saturate and produce a warm, saturated, and crunchy sound.

Overdrive pedals are commonly used in various styles of music, including rock, blues, and punk, to add grit, sustain, and harmonic richness to the guitar’s sound. They are versatile tools that can be used to achieve a wide range of tones, from subtle breakup to full-on distortion, depending on the settings and the amplifier being used. Some classic examples of overdrive pedals include the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Boss OD-1, and the Fulltone OCD, among others

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