The Keeley Aurora is a reverb pedal from Keeley Electronics. It offers a choice of hall, plate and room reverbs, with four knobs to control the action1.
What it does
The Aurora gives a player three reverb styles to pick from: hall, plate and room. The Blend knob adds reverb to the 100 per cent analog dry signal, so the dry path stays analog while the effect is mixed in1.
A few things worth knowing before comparing it with other reverbs:
- There is no spring simulation, so players chasing that vintage amp-spring sound will need to look elsewhere1.
- Bypass cuts the reverb dead, with no trails option. MusicRadar's reviewer noted this "won't suit those who'd like the 'trails' option of it decaying naturally"1.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's reviewer Trevor Curwen found a lot to like, crediting the pedal with "great reverb tones", a choice of reverb styles, and a slapback control. On the other side of the ledger, the lack of spring simulation was given as a reason to avoid it overall1.
"Great reverb tones. Choice of reverb styles. Slapback control."
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Questions
What reverb types does the Keeley Aurora offer?
The Aurora offers a choice of hall, plate and room reverbs, controlled by four knobs. There is no spring simulation, which MusicRadar's reviewer cited as a reason some players might avoid it.
Does the Keeley Aurora have a trails option?
No. When you bypass the Aurora, the reverb cuts dead rather than decaying naturally. MusicRadar's reviewer noted this won't suit players who would like a trails option.
Sources (1)
- Keeley Aurora review, MusicRadar, 2015-06-27
