Keeley

N
eed some new ideas? Got
some Christmas cash to
burn? Whatever the
reason, we’ve got just
the thing. This rogue’s gallery of
modulation pedals will do it all,
from boutique modulation to
analogue synthesis.
With the Dimension C, we’re
seeing the return of perhaps the
best stompbox chorus ever. Not
only that, but in this Waza
reissue, a switch to change it
over to a SDD-320 mode,
emulating the rack eff ect the
original was based on. The
SDD-320 fetches astronomical
prices on the used market, so its
inclusion is a win-win.
Meanwhile, with the Coral,
we’ve got a wallet-friendly,
pocket-sized do-it-all box to
spark new song ideas while
you’re noodling. So whether
you’re curious about phaser,
fl anger or ring modulator,
step on up!
OFFBEAT MODULATION PEDAL ROUND-UP
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his multi-function modulation pedal is
aimed at guitarists who want to box off
several modulation options with a single
pedal. With a fi lter, phaser and fl anger, the
core fi lter-based modulation sounds are all
accounted for and deliver pretty much what
you’d expect. There are some pleasant
surprises at the extreme ends of the controls
for rate and depth, with psyched-out, weird
sounds and artifacts aplenty, but most people
will be after belt-and-braces decent mod
settings, and those are here too. We found the
phaser most compelling with the depth and
speed pulled back for some 70s prog vibes.
T
he original Boss Dimension C was a
stereo chorus that had the relatively
unique distinction of using two parallel
analogue BBD paths to create its sound. That
lush, 80s chorus is delivered in spades by the
Dimension C, while updates have found issues
with the original – noise and low output
volume – largely mitigated. Mode 1 is great for
subtle, Siamese Dream -style Smashing
Pumpkins tones, while at the other extreme in
Mode 4, think She Sells Sanctuary by The
Cult. It’s an expensive beast, but this is a
unique chorus sound, magnifi cently executed,
and available again at long last.
Keeley
Bubble Tron
LOVELY BUBBLY
Boss
DC-2W
THE REAL DEAL, REISSUED
£202
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FEATURES
SOUND QUALITY
VALUE FOR MONEY
BUILD QUALITY
USABILITY
OVERALL RATING
SUMMARY
£199
TOTAL GUITAR FEBRUARY 2019
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