From Keeley on the tone control: "The Tone Control is our own design taken from analog delays and other vintage effects. Those effects used an emphasis circuit to recover treble and highs after they went through the BBD or other analog delay lines. We took that circuit and made it into a full fledged tone control! We found that it was the perfect way to gently add back in highs lost in the compression process."
Thank you for accurately illustrating what a compressor does. I cringe so hard every time someone in your position tries to explain it, but actually has no idea and never really seem to have grasped it either...more often than not the case! You nailed it! Props!
I think this is my fav vid from Eytsch however you pronounce or say that, I have no idea. We know know this comp pedal plus is the addition of an expander circuit on the output side of the legend 4 knob comp circuit which adds to the sustain quality and beautiful sound of the pedal. RK has given us a better version of what was already the best comp pedal around at HALF the price! Tip of the hat and a thank you to RK some of us get who cool this is and the price is silly low. This puppy just might be the best pedal of 2017 and maybe 2018 for sure as a compressor pedal it is so much more, overdrives an amp better than most overdrives, highly versatile. Those who hate comp pedals have not tried this one. Personally, you could not give me one of the old style 2 knob deals I hated them. What Keeley has done for the guitar compressor is the stuff of legend. Wicked pedal and funny video, got to love this guy, and often shows some brilliant playing. Must be the wealthiest guitarist in Germany, that wall of amps and the array of switching options, cool guitars. Shhhhhhh, it's a secret...
Saw this video a short while back and auditioned one at my local guitar shop - then bought it. I think you got the review spot-on as it does compress but also acts as a great little boost as well. Love it. Keep up the good work.
Just by chance I tried one on a clean tone at a guitar store (center), ahem... and it knocked my socks off. It wasn't an OD, or distortion, and wasn't my idea of a compressor, but it was like a guitar "enhancer". I never use a compressor, but I am now since I bought the thing, and put it first in line on my board, because that's where it does it's best. Killer, great tones, nice boost for natural OD, and really sweetens up any sound you throw at it. Nice that it has a single coil and HB switch, both effective at their intended mission. Don't know how I lived without this.
Thank you, I just ordered one after not being completely thrilled with the Boss CS-3, so I’m hoping to justify buying the thing, nobody has one in stock local so my only option is TH-cam and I feel like this is by far the best play around with it I’ve seen... appreciate it... I’m still not convinced it’s what I’m looking for but it seems closer than the Boss for sure...
That was probably the funniest review you've done. I'm from California and we invented the word gnarly! Anyway, I am glad you liked the pedal. Going to get it to use with the Vox MV 50 AC and Rock! I hope it works out!
I just played this pedal under high gain and holy shit, it has a ton of gain yet remains clear. It beats the Boss CPX1 hands down and i liked over a tube screamer and the Rat pedal. Get it!
I have had several comps including a '4 knob' Yes every 'hot' one out there!!! The only one as good but not better is a Origin at 4 times the money!!! bullet proof choice.
Thank you for inspiring to go out and buy this. Just tried it out with My Boss Rv6 and Tr2 with Hayden (retubed) amp, and the sound has gone from from quite nice to wonderful. Great review as usual by the way.
Just picked one up. I watched this review quite a while ago and almost picked this up, but instead ended up going down a rabbit hole looking for a "transparent" compressor before coming back to the Keeley and this and other reviews realizing I like the way this one colors the tone.
@@RobertKeeleyTV now $149 but worth every single penny. I bought the Limited Edition CAT-COMP from B’s Music Shop in Mount Pleasant MI and I also bought the Super CAT Mod pedal and they are amazing pedals. Now I want one of your tremolo pedals and the bubbletron is on my list too. You and your team are masters at your craft. I feel very lucky to be in a world where Keeley Electronics exists. Much love and respect to you and everyone at Keeley. Take care.
Henning!! I just bought the TC Hypergravity and love it for its multi function. What the hell! Why did you have to go and find the newest best comp for all the other sounds.
I figured out what it does. It makes you sound like John Frusciante. They said you play better than he does. Man I like that pedal. I'm going to get one.
i have the Keeley 4 knob and play an american strat and the difference i heard is a more higher pitched twangy tone but i usually dont like too much high tone because the strat has a lot. I'm sticking with the 4 knob
My first question within the first couple minutes seeing what the added features are, and having owned both the 2 and later the 4 knob Keeley comp, is; how is it $70 less than the 4 knob? I have always had a somewhat odd love affair, boarding in a fetish with compressors. It's odd because, well, it's just kind of an odd effect to have a fetish for, but I still own 7 or 8. My first was a Dyna Comp that I bought just because David Gilmour had used them, I didn't even really know what it was for beyond the ubiquitous "even notes and added sustain." The first time I set it with the compression at 9:30/10:00, and played a few arpeggiated chords with a Strat into a clean DRRI, I loved IT. I made the mistake early on that many do, namely using it as an "always on" effect. it made everything sound better, so why not? A month 2 after using it all the time,then turning it off because I needed to play something that required dynamic picking, I realized WHY it's maybe not a good idea to use them all the time: my picking and fretting technique has devolved and suffered considerably, it became an unintended crutch. I've been switching between a BYOC 5-Knob and a micro Philosophers Tone both for their blend feature.
This might be a silly question but how would this pedal go with a JOYO JTA-05 "Sweet Baby" 5w (which you did a review of a few years back). I am looking to use it for transparent compressor and a i guess the boost might help me push the tubes a little harder perhaps?
It seems to be absolutely awesome and I am about to buy one. What I dont get is, why is it cheaper than the 4knob if its supposed to be its evolution? is there a catch?
They're making new pedals at a better price point to improve sales. This compressor might be a "better" or "different" design, but it might not be as difficult to manufacture as their 4 knob or its made with cheaper components.
Nice! I want one! And yet... I can't help but wonder if English speaking folk have ever pronounced that word 17:21 "g'narly" as many German words still do (by pronouncing the 'g' sound). ;)
KidsOnALeash OnABoat Yes, exactly why i put $ down on one. It is just an all around sound enhancer whether clean or high gain. Its clear and remains tight. It kills the Boss cp1x and even the Rat pedal. One is a compressor one is a distortion/overdrive
Is the dyna comp noisy? That’s my problem with the compressors I’ve tried. I get more sustain but at the cost of a ton of noise. I stopped using one for now but I’ve never tried the dyna comp.
Dale Harris Dont need one. Go try it! That is why I showed up at Guitar Center, the big brother has an attack knob and gain but this one somehow just sounds better
From Keeley on the tone control: "The Tone Control is our own design taken from analog delays and other vintage effects. Those effects used an emphasis circuit to recover treble and highs after they went through the BBD or other analog delay lines. We took that circuit and made it into a full fledged tone control! We found that it was the perfect way to gently add back in highs lost in the compression process."
Thank you Mr
Keeley. I'm glad somebody is doing something.
Thank you for accurately illustrating what a compressor does. I cringe so hard every time someone in your position tries to explain it, but actually has no idea and never really seem to have grasped it either...more often than not the case! You nailed it! Props!
I think this is my fav vid from Eytsch however you pronounce or say that, I have no idea. We know know this comp pedal plus is the addition of an expander circuit on the output side of the legend 4 knob comp circuit which adds to the sustain quality and beautiful sound of the pedal. RK has given us a better version of what was already the best comp pedal around at HALF the price! Tip of the hat and a thank you to RK some of us get who cool this is and the price is silly low.
This puppy just might be the best pedal of 2017 and maybe 2018 for sure as a compressor pedal it is so much more, overdrives an amp better than most overdrives, highly versatile. Those who hate comp pedals have not tried this one.
Personally, you could not give me one of the old style 2 knob deals I hated them.
What Keeley has done for the guitar compressor is the stuff of legend. Wicked pedal and funny video, got to love this guy, and often shows some brilliant playing. Must be the wealthiest guitarist in Germany, that wall of amps and the array of switching options, cool guitars. Shhhhhhh, it's a secret...
Saw this video a short while back and auditioned one at my local guitar shop - then bought it. I think you got the review spot-on as it does compress but also acts as a great little boost as well. Love it. Keep up the good work.
I bought one last month , it's on the board n I think I like it better than the numerous compressors I have. Maybe it's the grail
Just bought this pedal thanks to this super bad ass demo . Thanks
Bought one yesterday because of this video... I’m weak....
I'm ordering tonight. lol
@@foggyblues13 And I'm ordering one now.
Just got one myself and he isn’t lying in the video. This thing fuckin’ rocks and kicks any amps ass.
Holy shit ! That sounds bad ass ! Thanks for sharing Henning. And for adding another piece of gear on my GAS list, hehe.
5 years later, I just ordered one.
Just by chance I tried one on a clean tone at a guitar store (center), ahem... and it knocked my socks off. It wasn't an OD, or distortion, and wasn't my idea of a compressor, but it was like a guitar "enhancer". I never use a compressor, but I am now since I bought the thing, and put it first in line on my board, because that's where it does it's best. Killer, great tones, nice boost for natural OD, and really sweetens up any sound you throw at it. Nice that it has a single coil and HB switch, both effective at their intended mission. Don't know how I lived without this.
This seems like Keeley put the comp that is in the Tone Workstation into a separate pedal. Which is brilliant news as that comp is simply awesome!
Thank you sir!
WooHoo... something that isn't orange.
Thank you, I just ordered one after not being completely thrilled with the Boss CS-3, so I’m hoping to justify buying the thing, nobody has one in stock local so my only option is TH-cam and I feel like this is by far the best play around with it I’ve seen... appreciate it... I’m still not convinced it’s what I’m looking for but it seems closer than the Boss for sure...
That was probably the funniest review you've done. I'm from California and we invented the word gnarly! Anyway, I am glad you liked the pedal. Going to get it to use with the Vox MV 50 AC and Rock! I hope it works out!
EytschPi42 unlocked level Frusciante. but need a banged up hotrodded strat and bad drug habit to get the feels into the riffs. I want this comp.
Keeley must respect u because it is now out. 🎸👍
I just played this pedal under high gain and holy shit, it has a ton of gain yet remains clear. It beats the Boss CPX1 hands down and i liked over a tube screamer and the Rat pedal. Get it!
I DIG his humor! 😂
I have had several comps including a '4 knob' Yes every 'hot' one out there!!! The only one as good but not better is a Origin at 4 times the money!!! bullet proof choice.
I think this must be my first compressor! Sounds amazing pushing those amps. That tele sounds killer too!
Thank you for inspiring to go out and buy this. Just tried it out with My Boss Rv6 and Tr2 with Hayden (retubed) amp, and the sound has gone from from quite nice to wonderful. Great review as usual by the way.
Just picked one up. I watched this review quite a while ago and almost picked this up, but instead ended up going down a rabbit hole looking for a "transparent" compressor before coming back to the Keeley and this and other reviews realizing I like the way this one colors the tone.
It is too late to plug in tonight. Luckily I have the next 2 days off to play with it. That's what she said.
Oh yeah I was also looking to get a boost... 2 birds 1 stone!
Henning you are right this is the best compressor plazoost I have ever played!
I humbly suggest "Boostainer"!
I think I am gonna use this as my lead sound. On a fairly clean amp setting for rhythm kicking this in to kick the crap out of my amp!
the comboostainer
Makes me wish my little Donner compressor had a tone knob like that, but considering the price difference, I shouldn't complain.
The new Compressor Plus is $129! ;-)
Robert Keeley are you designer? i just bought one. excited!
@@RobertKeeleyTV now $149 but worth every single penny. I bought the Limited Edition CAT-COMP from B’s Music Shop in Mount Pleasant MI and I also bought the Super CAT Mod pedal and they are amazing pedals. Now I want one of your tremolo pedals and the bubbletron is on my list too. You and your team are masters at your craft. I feel very lucky to be in a world where Keeley Electronics exists.
Much love and respect to you and everyone at Keeley.
Take care.
Henning!! I just bought the TC Hypergravity and love it for its multi function. What the hell! Why did you have to go and find the newest best comp for all the other sounds.
Each time I have gear in an online basket, I find myself looking for an EytschPi video as sanity check. 😁
I figured out what it does. It makes you sound like John Frusciante. They said you play better than he does. Man I like that pedal. I'm going to get one.
i have the Keeley 4 knob and play an american strat and the difference i heard is a more higher pitched twangy tone but i usually dont like too much high tone because the strat has a lot. I'm sticking with the 4 knob
I got one a few days ago... haven't turned it off since
Du bist Hammer Henning, hab ihn jetzt bestellt 😀
18:08 the moment you start to dig it is great.
Love your reviews, they always crack me up. You should, DO, Colonel CLINK, from, HOGAN'S HEROES!! You could Nail it. Thanks!!
It awesome
So to be clear, the single coil/humbucker switch is there instead of an 'attack' knob. Is that what you want?
My first question within the first couple minutes seeing what the added features are, and having owned both the 2 and later the 4 knob Keeley comp, is; how is it $70 less than the 4 knob?
I have always had a somewhat odd love affair, boarding in a fetish with compressors. It's odd because, well, it's just kind of an odd effect to have a fetish for, but I still own 7 or 8. My first was a Dyna Comp that I bought just because David Gilmour had used them, I didn't even really know what it was for beyond the ubiquitous "even notes and added sustain." The first time I set it with the compression at 9:30/10:00, and played a few arpeggiated chords with a Strat into a clean DRRI, I loved IT.
I made the mistake early on that many do, namely using it as an "always on" effect. it made everything sound better, so why not? A month 2 after using it all the time,then turning it off because I needed to play something that required dynamic picking, I realized WHY it's maybe not a good idea to use them all the time: my picking and fretting technique has devolved and suffered considerably, it became an unintended crutch. I've been switching between a BYOC 5-Knob and a micro Philosophers Tone both for their blend feature.
tim white I like this on bettet even though the other one has attack, which is what i was looking for. Was. Awesome pedal!
If Pewdie Pie made guitar gear reviews.
He did say Easter, look at the warm sweater he has on
What's a Humbnucker? Is it a Bare Knuckle Humbucker? :)
Andre Langenbach a humbucker has two wound coils , whereas a single oil has one
@@glennmckenzie6799is single oil wanking oil? Kind regards //
hi, good video, between keeley and hypergravity which is better and less noisy?
This might be a silly question but how would this pedal go with a JOYO JTA-05 "Sweet Baby" 5w (which you did a review of a few years back). I am looking to use it for transparent compressor and a i guess the boost might help me push the tubes a little harder perhaps?
Haha "I'm gonna make this really quick" Then he takes longer than he normally does
Is it good if you use single coil guitar with humbucker mode or vice versa??
It seems to be absolutely awesome and I am about to buy one.
What I dont get is, why is it cheaper than the 4knob if its supposed to be its evolution? is there a catch?
Renan Beltrão perhaps they found out they could profit more through mass producing their popular unit
They're making new pedals at a better price point to improve sales. This compressor might be a "better" or "different" design, but it might not be as difficult to manufacture as their 4 knob or its made with cheaper components.
Woah! Did they give you the Revv 120?
what happens if I use a humbucker in single coil mode for compressor?
Don't do it. It's like crossing the streams in Ghostbusters.
why does it cost less new than the old two knob does second-hand?
Nice! I want one! And yet... I can't help but wonder if English speaking folk have ever pronounced that word 17:21 "g'narly" as many German words still do (by pronouncing the 'g' sound). ;)
Nice. How do you switch between amps?
It's a compooster!
You didn't put the threshold below 12 o'clock, unfortunately. For me, the compression was too heavy for the entire video.
Would this work as a booster in a high gain situation?
I'm sure it will sound awesome used as booster. 14:59 and 17:31
KidsOnALeash OnABoat Yes, exactly why i put $ down on one. It is just an all around sound enhancer whether clean or high gain. Its clear and remains tight. It kills the Boss cp1x and even the Rat pedal. One is a compressor one is a distortion/overdrive
What are those patch cables you use?
+Jessie Renfro rockboard flat patch cables
Sooopah seeekret pehdahl.
To be honest I would love to rob your house and steal all those guitars and amps plus coffee
I think the big truck you had to come with would look kinda suspicious there ; )
Jaden also I'm pretty sure you would be attacked by dogs, cats, ferrets, goats and goblins (or whatever they have in their home zoo).
Started going broke buying compressors, finally realized nothing beats my mxr dyna comp.
Is the dyna comp noisy? That’s my problem with the compressors I’ve tried. I get more sustain but at the cost of a ton of noise. I stopped using one for now but I’ve never tried the dyna comp.
@@brianrollins7275 It's old school and it's noisy for sure.
Where is Kiana ???
How does it sound on a BASS, Anyone try this?
Quiet but deadly with my StingRay.
...Easter?
i wish there was an attack knob!
Dale Harris Dont need one. Go try it! That is why I showed up at Guitar Center, the big brother has an attack knob and gain but this one somehow just sounds better
It makes a tame amp go "KNEEEE!!!"
That's just a strat with a schecter headstock
is not a good pedal to use a delay after it. the sound of the delay looses definition
Does anyone use this for a bass?
Do you work at thomann?
No
love the demo but your puns are terrible haha
very bad and noisy. I sold my. There are better compressors
Andre P Glad I’m not the only one. Didn’t like it at all.
Ah, now I see what: it's not nearly as transparent as the originals, and the blend feature isn't nearly functionable.
If Layne Stayley shaved his head.......