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Keeley Electronics - Compressor Plus - Full Band Demo

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The Compressor Plus from Keeley Electronics is a compressor pedal designed for players seeking a smooth and polished sustain. Packed with high-grade components, this pedal offers the precision of a studio rackmount compressor in a convenient stompbox format.

Smooth and Natural Sustain From Precision JFET Circuitry

At the heart of the Compressor Plus is Keeley's expertly crafted JFET compressor circuit which provides a natural, blooming sustain. Release times are tuned for single coils and humbuckers, ensuring your guitar retains articulation and definition. From plucking Telecasters to shredding Les Pauls, the Compressor Plus delivers lush sustain without dulling your tone.

Transparent Tone Shaping With Blend and Tone Controls

The Compressor Plus offers unparalleled tone-shaping options for a compressor. Its Blend control allows you to blend in your dry signal, achieving a dynamic yet full tone. The Tone control emphasizes sensitive high harmonics lost in compression, allowing you to recover shimmering highs. From a subtle polish to an ambient wash, the Blend and Tone controls provide transparent tone shaping.

Simplified Setup With Humbucker/Single-Coil Switch

The Compressor Plus features a humbucker/single-coil switch for fast setup—no more guessing attack and release times. Humbuckers receive a quick release, retaining punch and dynamics. Single coils get a slower release for chime and articulation. Whether switching guitars mid-set or stacking with drive pedals, the humbucker/single-coil switch ensures your compressor is optimized for any guitar.

Essential for Looping, Ambient Playing and Pushing Amps

The Compressor Plus is ideal for looping, ambient playing and pushing amps. Its extended sustain and transparent compression help create balanced loops and ethereal soundscapes. Use it to create a wall of fuzzed-out tone or as an always-on tone enhancer. For the best amp boost, nothing rivals the Compressor Plus.

Keeley Compressor Plus Effects Pedal
Keeley Compressor Plus Effects Pedal

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  • Rackmount JFET compression in a compact pedal
  • Sustain, Level, Blend, Tone and Attack/Release controls
  • True bypass
  • Made in the USA

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4.68

59 Reviews

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

It makes everything sound better

I've had it less than a week, so I can't speak about anything but first impressions. I'm playing a Fender Professional series Strat and Telecaster. I have a Fender 1993 tweed reissue Blues Deluxe amp. It's on the board with (in order) a Cry Baby Classic, 1983 TS9, OCD, Valeton Corral Mod, Mooer Mod Factory Pro, and now the Keeley, going into the amp. I couldn't be happier. It makes everything sound better!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Subtle

I was hoping to add this too my pedal board. It's very well made, but the unit is too Subtle. You can not squash the signal at all..It is however very quiet, and well made.

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  2. Limited Selection Of Effects1
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  4. Not Durable1
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  • Super Solid Compressor

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byDon

    fromPensacola, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is the very best pedal for a Pedalboard. imho. Similar to a Wampler Ego and like both because they each have a 'Blend' knob for simple tweaks of Dry Signal. That makes use really simple and effective. Love the Keeley Compressor Plus, because it is easy to attenuate and every little turn left or right is obvious in terms of effect on tone when using on a pedalboard.

  • Great Compressor

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byJoseph

    fromLos Angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased a Jason Isbel model Fender Tele and felt the guitar could use a bit of a boost. This compressor was recommended and did the trick.

  • Works Great!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byMaxwell

    fromPortland, OR

    Works great! Awesome size for pedalboard.

  • Sounds tight & punchy

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBrad

    fromElko, NV

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Really easy to dial in the desired tone & just the right amount of punchiness.

  • Always on

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromPoulsbo, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Since I have added this to my pedal board, it is always on and something sounds missing when it's off (even replaced by another compressor). Selected for the single coil's on my Tele (I guess for attack) I add subtle compression with a treble boost. This really helps create a string yet controllable gain to my vintage fender.

  • Great Purchase

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byFrank

    fromVirginia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is my first compressor and I am completely pleased with the difference it has made in my pedalboard setup. It adds sparkle, sustain, and definition to my tone, without altering the natural sound of my amp (Fender Pro Jr.). The controls allow you to tweak the sound to your liking, the blend and tone controls are a nice touch. Build quality seems excellent.

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  • asked byLinda

    fromManteca, CA

    Is the Keeley Compressor Pedal for bass guitars?

    Is the Keeley Compressor Pedal for bass guitars?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes. There is no such thing as a bass compressor. They all do the same thing
  • asked byCory

    fromOH

    Why is the used prices all the same as the brand new prices? Seems like you guys are shooting yourselves in the foot on that front.

    Why is the used prices all the same as the brand new prices? Seems like you guys are shooting yourselves in the foot on that front.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries