The Caline DCP-05 Key West Compressor Overdrive is a dual pedal that puts a compressor and an overdrive in a single enclosure, each side with its own footswitch and its own set of controls. The two sides can run independently or in tandem, so the pedal works as a compressor, as an overdrive, or as both stacked together.1
What each side does
The compressor side is Caline's Pressure Tank circuit, which Pedal of the Day describes as inspired by the Diamond Compressor. It carries simple Volume, EQ and Comp controls: "Simple Volume, EQ and Comp controls allow you to get as little or as much squish as you need on your signal."1
The overdrive side is based on the Zen Drive. Along with Volume, Tone and Gain knobs, it has a Voice control, "which adds in either a vintage or modern-sounding sparkle" to the dirt.1
| Side | Circuit basis | Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Compressor | Caline Pressure Tank, inspired by the Diamond Compressor | Volume, EQ, Comp |
| Overdrive | Based on the Zen Drive | Volume, Tone, Gain, Voice |
Running both sides together
Each side runs either independently or in tandem, and the review's demo covers both: "we run through each side on its own, to showcase what they can individually do, as well as play around with some of our" favorite settings with both on.1
Where it sits in Caline's Dual Series
The Key West is one of Caline's Dual Series pedals, a line of two-effects-in-one units. Caline describes the format as flexible: "With each side running either independently or in tandem, there are a ton of tones waiting to be explored here…"1
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the Key West in June 2021 and called it "one of the best pedal combinations to ever exist," summing it up as "A great space-saving start to any pedalboard," bringing "tight punch and earthy grit."1
Videos
Pedal of the Day
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Questions
Can the compressor and overdrive in the Key West run at the same time?
Yes. Each side of the DCP-05 runs either independently or in tandem, so you can use the compressor and overdrive on their own or stack them together. In its review, Pedal of the Day ran through each side on its own to show what they do individually, then played both on at once with favorite settings to hear how the combination works.
What does the Voice control do on the DCP-05?
The Voice control sits on the overdrive side, alongside the Volume, Tone and Gain knobs. According to Pedal of the Day, it adds in either a vintage or modern-sounding sparkle to the dirt, letting you shape the character of the overdrive beyond what the Tone knob alone offers.
What is the Caline DCP-05 compressor based on?
The compressor side is Caline's Pressure Tank circuit, which Pedal of the Day describes as inspired by the Diamond Compressor. It carries simple Volume, EQ and Comp controls that let you dial in as little or as much squish as you need on your signal.
Which overdrive is the DCP-05 based on?
Pedal of the Day reports that the overdrive side of the Key West is based on the Zen Drive, with Volume, Tone and Gain knobs plus the Voice control for vintage or modern sparkle.
What other pedals are in Caline's Dual Series?
The Key West is part of Caline's Dual Series of two-in-one pedals. The series also includes the DCP-01 Artemis Compressor Boost, which pairs the CP-47 Pressure Tank Compressor with the CP-97 Recluse Boost, and the DCP-10 Steller EQ Compressor, which combines a 5-band EQ with a CP-47-based compressor side.
Sources (1)
- Caline DCP-05 Key West Compressor Overdrive, Pedal of the Day, 2021-06-10
