Keeley Aria

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Keeley Aria

Keeley

Aria

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 443076
Brand: Keeley
Model: Aria
Price: $262.90

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The Keeley Aria is a seriously impressive dual-effect pedal. It’s a fantastic option for players who want a transparent, musical compressor paired with a warm overdrive—think session players, blues/roots rock guitarists, or anyone wanting a polished, professional sound. The flexible routing and build quality make it a real winner.

Product Description

  • Keeley Aria
  • Effect Pedal
  • Compressor and Overdrive
  • Compressor and overdrive channels can be used separately or together
  • Sequence of effects: Switchable
  • Switching system mode for separate use of both effects also with looper switches
  • True Bypass
  • Compressor Section controls for Level
  • Blend
  • Sustain and Tone
  • Overdrive Section controls for Level Gain and Tone
  • FX ORDER Toggle switch to select the order of Overdrive and Drive Section in the signal chain.
  • LOW / HIGH toggle switch to select between Low and High Gain modes
  • 4 Internal DIP switches to activate Switching System mode
  • Compressor foot switch
  • Drive foot switch
  • Status LEDs
  • Metal casing
  • 6.3 mm Mono jack input/output
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm hollow plug
  • polarity (-) inside
  • not included)
  • Current consumption: 50 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 120 x 95 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 350 g
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Robust metal enclosure feels incredibly solid and roadworthy.
  • • Compressor offers transparent leveling, preserving original tone.
  • • Overdrive channel delivers a warm, responsive, and musical grit.
  • • Flexible FX order switch caters to diverse tonal preferences.
CONS
  • • The overdrive, while excellent, lacks the extreme gain for heavier genres.
  • • Power supply not included; a common but still frustrating omission.
  • • The switching system DIP switches can be a bit confusing initially.

Product Video

Key Features

Compressor Type Optical
Controls Level, Blend, Sustain, Tone (Compressor) / Level, Gain, Tone (Overdrive)
Blend/Mix Full blend control for transparent parallel compression.
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm, center negative
Dimensions 4.75 in x 1.75 in x 3 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tone control on the compressor primarily shapes the character of the compressed signal, allowing you to add warmth or brightness without drastically altering the original tone.
Absolutely, the DIP switches allow you to bypass either the compressor or the overdrive, or use them in any order you prefer, offering great versatility.
It shares some DNA with Keeley's other overdrives, but it's more focused on a vintage-inspired warmth and responsiveness, rather than a high-gain distortion.

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