Keeley Compressor
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Keeley Compressor
So, I got a 4 knob Keeley a while back (when I was in the states and the exchange rate was 2:1). However, I've recently discovered that it is the source of most of the noise issues in my rig. Any ideas of what to do? Should I drop keeley an email and see what they recommend?
p.s. Here's my chain...
Ernie Ball volume=>Boss TU-2=>keeley=>ts-808=>hotcake=>zvex fuzz=>Boss Dm2=>Boss DD6.
I mean I get the usual slight bump in buzz when I kick on an OD but the keeley just introduces so much it's a real annoyance.
p.s. Here's my chain...
Ernie Ball volume=>Boss TU-2=>keeley=>ts-808=>hotcake=>zvex fuzz=>Boss Dm2=>Boss DD6.
I mean I get the usual slight bump in buzz when I kick on an OD but the keeley just introduces so much it's a real annoyance.
Fender Mexican Telecaster with seymour duncan pickups.
<br />Keeley Compressor:Ernie Ball Volume:Crowther Hotcake:Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive:Ibanez TS-808 Reissue:Boss DM2:Boss DD6
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<br />Keeley Compressor:Ernie Ball Volume:Crowther Hotcake:Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive:Ibanez TS-808 Reissue:Boss DM2:Boss DD6
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How's the grounding on it? I sometimes got issues running my Aphex in front of other overdrives.
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They do?mr_william wrote:i think keeley suggests using the comp after distortion...
that way you get less of a boost in the highs... which might help a little... perhaps something to try?...
My Keeley sounds best before overdrive and boost. With the OCD before it, it still works OK, but with the Boner Cloner (Super Hardon) it sounds all muffled up.
David
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I'm speaking out of my a$$. Yours might differ.
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I had the K Comp. and returned it because of the freakin noise issue....
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Wherever I put it in the chain I get noise. It's freaking loud.
I think I have grounding issues on my tele, I want to get it shielded and re-wired.
I really like the Keeley, but don't want to have to spend loads on getting the noise issue sorted (buying a noise suppressor or a new power supply).
I think I have grounding issues on my tele, I want to get it shielded and re-wired.
I really like the Keeley, but don't want to have to spend loads on getting the noise issue sorted (buying a noise suppressor or a new power supply).
Fender Mexican Telecaster with seymour duncan pickups.
<br />Keeley Compressor:Ernie Ball Volume:Crowther Hotcake:Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive:Ibanez TS-808 Reissue:Boss DM2:Boss DD6
<br />
Orange AD30TC Combo
<br />Keeley Compressor:Ernie Ball Volume:Crowther Hotcake:Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive:Ibanez TS-808 Reissue:Boss DM2:Boss DD6
<br />
Orange AD30TC Combo
Faulty unit then.. Did you immidietly believe that that the pedal would have this noise issue and that thousand users ignored it?Brutalitarian Supremacy wrote:I had the K Comp. and returned it because of the freakin noise issue....
I tried that red Lehle switch once. Noisy as hell, went back with it for a new one. It had the same noise problem, so I gave up, but I hope that both were faulty.
The Keeley compressor doesn't have a noise issue.
David
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maybe your doesn't....but mine sure did...but the only reason I wanted a refund was I ran across an old Ross comp on craigslist(jonesed for one for a long time)...and I paid a helluva lot less for something I wanted a helluva lot more...Orphin wrote:Faulty unit then.. Did you immidietly believe that that the pedal would have this noise issue and that thousand users ignored it?Brutalitarian Supremacy wrote:I had the K Comp. and returned it because of the freakin noise issue....
I tried that red Lehle switch once. Noisy as hell, went back with it for a new one. It had the same noise problem, so I gave up, but I hope that both were faulty.
The Keeley compressor doesn't have a noise issue.
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i got the keeley 4 knob... but i also have an isp decimator
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Maybe mine's just doing its job really well, and highlighting an underlying problem with either my guitar or pedal boards grounding....
Fender Mexican Telecaster with seymour duncan pickups.
<br />Keeley Compressor:Ernie Ball Volume:Crowther Hotcake:Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive:Ibanez TS-808 Reissue:Boss DM2:Boss DD6
<br />
Orange AD30TC Combo
<br />Keeley Compressor:Ernie Ball Volume:Crowther Hotcake:Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive:Ibanez TS-808 Reissue:Boss DM2:Boss DD6
<br />
Orange AD30TC Combo
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