The Keeley That Pedal Show drive/boost pedal is a signature pedal built by Keeley Electronics with Mick Taylor and Daniel Steinhardt of That Pedal Show1. It puts two circuits, a drive and a boost, in a single enclosure, so a player can cover both jobs on a board with one stompbox instead of two.
Each circuit carries its own set of controls: two level knobs, two gain knobs and two tone knobs, one set per side. A drive first/boost first switch sets the order of the two circuits in the signal path, which changes how they push each other1.
A notable feature is the jack arrangement. The pedal uses a TRS input and a TRS output, and those jacks will take TRS cables to allow the two circuits to be split1. In practice that means the drive and boost sides can be separated and placed at different points on a pedalboard rather than always running in series inside the box.
Controls and connections
| Control or socket | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level (x2) | Sets the output level of each circuit |
| Gain (x2) | Sets the amount of drive on each circuit |
| Tone (x2) | Shapes the tone of each circuit |
| Drive first/boost first switch | Sets which circuit comes first in the signal path |
| TRS input | Input jack, accepts TRS cables for splitting the circuits |
| TRS output | Output jack, accepts TRS cables for splitting the circuits |
| Power | Power socket |
Controls and sockets as listed by MusicRadar's buying guide1.
Where it sits in Keeley's range
Keeley builds several pedals that pair a drive with a boost. The Keeley D&M Drive and Boost is another two-in-one design from the maker, and the Keeley Noble Screamer Overdrive and Boost combines overdrive and boost circuits as well. For a wider look at the category, see Boost Pedals and Overdrive Pedals.
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Sources (1)
- Best overdrive pedals: Find new inspiration, MusicRadar, 2022-05-25
