The Keeley EH Verb o Trem is a dual effects pedal combining reverb and tremolo in one enclosure, designed with input from session player Eddie Heinzelman. Keeley announced it in two versions: a compact pedal with a standard-sized housing, and a larger Keeley EH Verb o Trem Workstation with more reverb and modulation flexibility. Both were due to be available worldwide from mid-November 2018.1
The compact Verb o Trem
The compact version puts the two effects behind four potentiometers controlling the reverb and tremolo, with a toggle switch that provides three modes, each loading a different model. That makes it a straightforward two-in-one: set the reverb, set the tremolo, and use the toggle to pick from the three model pairs. Keeley also lists a standard Keeley Verb O Trem among its reverb and tremolo pedals, and the design sits alongside the company's other combined effects such as the Keeley Caverns and the Keeley Vibe O Verb.1
The Workstation version
The Workstation takes the same reverb-plus-tremolo idea into a larger chassis. As gearnews put it when the pedals were announced:1
"If you want even more flexibility in terms of reverb and tremolo, you might be tempted by the workstation version."1
What that flexibility amounts to:
- The reverb and modulation sections each provide eight different sounds1
- The mod department includes a Univibe and a Leslie model1
- A tap-tempo option1
- More control options in terms of sound shaping than the compact pedal1
Compact vs Workstation
| Verb o Trem (compact) | Verb o Trem Workstation | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Standard-sized housing | Larger chassis1 |
| Controls | Four knobs for reverb and tremolo1 | More control options for sound shaping1 |
| Modes | Three-position toggle with different models1 | Eight sounds each in reverb and modulation sections1 |
| Modulation models | Not specified | Includes Univibe and Leslie models1 |
| Tap tempo | No | Yes1 |
| List price | USD 1491 | USD 2991 |
Where it sits in Keeley's range
The Verb o Trem belongs to Keeley's line of combined reverb and modulation pedals. Players comparing it today may also come across the Keeley Zoma, a later stereo reverb and tremolo pedal, the Keeley HYDRA Stereo Reverb & Tremolo, and the Keeley Eddie Heinzelman Signature Vibe o Verb Workstation, which pairs the same designer's name with a vibe-and-reverb format. For the wider field, see Reverb Pedals and Tremolo Pedals.1
Questions
Who is Eddie Heinzelman?
Eddie Heinzelman is a session player who had input on the design of the Keeley EH Verb o Trem. Keeley has also released a related Eddie Heinzelman Signature Vibe o Verb Workstation, which pairs a vibe-style modulation section with reverb rather than tremolo.
How much does the Keeley EH Verb o Trem cost?
At the pedals' late 2018 announcement, the compact Verb o Trem carried an RRP of USD 149, while the larger Verb o Trem Workstation was listed at USD 299.
Does the Keeley Verb o Trem have tap tempo?
Tap tempo is a feature of the Workstation version. The larger Verb o Trem Workstation offers a tap-tempo option along with more control options for sound shaping than the compact pedal.
What is the difference between the standard and Workstation versions?
The standard Verb o Trem comes in a standard-sized housing with four knobs controlling the reverb and tremolo and a three-position mode toggle. The Workstation version uses a larger chassis, gives the reverb and modulation sections eight sounds each, adds a tap-tempo option and more sound-shaping controls, and costs USD 299 against the compact's USD 149.
Does the Verb o Trem Workstation have Univibe and Leslie models?
Yes. In the Workstation's modulation section, Keeley includes a Univibe model and a Leslie model among its eight sounds, alongside the tremolo effects.
Sources (1)
- Keeley EH Verb o Trem: Two new dual effects pedals due soon, www.gearnews.com, 2018-10-27
