Keeley Dark Side V2
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Keeley
Dark Side V2
Product Info
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The Dark Side V2 is a seriously creative fuzz pedal, offering a massive palette of sounds beyond just fuzz. It’s perfect for players wanting to explore vintage rotary and Uni-Vibe tones blended with fuzz, but be prepared to spend some time dialing in your ideal sounds—it’s a complex beast.
Product Description
- Keeley Dark Side V2
- Effects Pedal
- Fuzz
- phaser
- Uni-Vibe
- Flanger
- Rotary
- Delay
- Controls for level (for delay or modulation) Blend / Tape Head Depth / Time
- Rate / feedback filter
- and Fuzz Level (for Fuzz)
- Toggle switch for switching between "Flange / Rotary"
- "delay" or "phase / U-Vibe" effects
- Rocker Switch to toggle between "Flat"
- "Full" or "Scoop" modes
- Order switch for changing the order of fuzz and Mod Section in the signal chain
- True bypass
- Metal casing
- Modulating bypass footswitch
- Modulation status LED
- Fuzz bypass footswitch
- Fuzz Status LED
- 6.3 mm mono-latches the input / output
- 6.3 mm for controlling the expression input RATE
- Powered by 9 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- polarity (-) inside
- not included)
- Power consumption: 75mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 99 x 120 x 53 mm
- Weight: 425 g
*Note:* Cannot be operated with batteries
PROS
- • Exceptional fuzz tones with a wide range of character
- • Versatile modulation options covering phaser, Uni-Vibe, flanger, and rotary
- • Well-built metal enclosure feels robust and durable for pedalboard use
- • Creative routing options with the fuzz/mod section order switch
CONS
- • Complex controls require significant tweaking to master its full potential
- • High power draw (75mA) may be a concern for some power supplies
- • The modulation section, while diverse, can occasionally sound a bit muddy at higher rates
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Fuzz with modulation and delay effects
Controls
Level (delay/mod), Blend/Tape Head Depth/Time, Rate/Feedback Filter, Fuzz Level
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, 75mA
Connections
6.3mm mono-latches (input/output), 6.3mm expression input
Dimensions
Approximately 4.75 in x 3 in x 1.75 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
It mixes the modulated signal with the dry fuzz signal, allowing you to dial in subtle textures or a fully drenched, swirling effect.
The delay time is relatively short, more suited for subtle thickening and slapback rather than long, complex rhythms – think vintage tape delay.
The expression pedal only controls the Rate, but clever use of an external MIDI controller could potentially unlock more advanced parameter manipulation.
