Keeley GC2 Compressor/Limiter, demo by Pete Thorn/Vintage King

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • A demo of the Keeley GC-2 compressor/limiter pedal
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  • @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials
    @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials 10 років тому +13

    The pedal is great, but the tune and playing is just beautiful. Pete, you are an inspiration. Thanks for being so good. cheers

  • @justinguitar
    @justinguitar 10 років тому +20

    Killer playing as usual Pete and great pedal. :)

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  10 років тому

      Thanks so much Justin! :)

  • @MrBothandNether
    @MrBothandNether 10 років тому +20

    If You made an album of all of these beautiful songettes,
    I would would so buy it, and it would make my car go slightly faster.

  • @Stratomacaster
    @Stratomacaster 10 років тому +3

    Not many people can really demonstrate the effectiveness and subtle tonality differences of using compression with a pedal (especially through a processed youtube video), but you absolutely nailed it. Killer playing.

  • @Blycker
    @Blycker 9 років тому +6

    You are the most musical player I've listened to in a long time. I could just chill to your tasty grooves for hours. Most excellent, man.

  • @johnmarquez333
    @johnmarquez333 10 років тому +8

    That was just about my favorite of all the demo songs you've done. Beautiful. The pedal sounds amazing, too.

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  10 років тому +9

      I think it might be my favorite! I'm really happy with the way it came out. The pedal is a WINNER, just outstanding.

  • @RobertKeeleyTV
    @RobertKeeleyTV 10 років тому +4

    So very grateful Mr. Thorn! Fantastic sir, really incredible.

  • @Dang...
    @Dang... 8 років тому +1

    such beautiful, tasteful playing. while your gear is top notch, the real magic is your tremendous musicality.

  • @tempjohn1111
    @tempjohn1111 10 років тому +4

    State of the art musical and production expertise and artistry ... I look forward to every video.

  • @markmancino5723
    @markmancino5723 9 років тому

    Pete, your playing not only shows how talented you are but it makes the most of the gear you are using. Wonderful to just listen to you play!

  • @KeganVanSickle
    @KeganVanSickle 10 років тому +1

    Definitely my favorite guitarist. Pete, your style and musicianship is awesome.

  • @keysersoze3977
    @keysersoze3977 9 років тому +1

    These reviews are so awesome... So nice to see all different sounds on one song, especially on such a great original.

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  9 років тому

      Lee Harram thanks Lee!

  • @prs22gt10
    @prs22gt10 9 років тому

    I come back to this video so often, just love the demo tune. So much air, such great tones and playing. This song should be released! Can only imagine how good it would sound in full range!

  • @pauls568
    @pauls568 7 років тому +1

    Good call on this compressor!!! I got mine today and it sounds unreal. More transparent than any clean boost or comp I've owned. It's a "Always On" pedal for sure. Also, it seems to get along with everything so far. Even the Vibe didn't mind it. Fuzz will hate it though.
    Again, I'm floored at how absolutely pure the sound is!!!

  • @jdwrx01
    @jdwrx01 9 років тому +1

    Pete your playing is very inspiring, really enjoyed the solo with the classic S. Great review, awesome compressor, I have the older two knob Keeley and love it ever since I got it a decade ago. Thanks!!

  • @SoopKan
    @SoopKan 10 років тому

    I rarely give a second look to new compressors because I'm happy with my tone press, but you've made me want this one.

  • @nickyboiardi9705
    @nickyboiardi9705 10 років тому

    That intro demo is so beautiful. Love the lick at 1.24. Amazing vid Pete

  • @jimdavignon
    @jimdavignon 10 років тому +2

    Love the intro tune. Great tones as always Pete!

  • @VintageTubeTone
    @VintageTubeTone 10 років тому

    A compressor is the most difficult pedal to demo, but you did a great job here. Keeley is top shelf. Thanks for the video.

  • @jetrecords11
    @jetrecords11 9 років тому +1

    Hi Pete . Thanks for posting this . I bought this pedal and I'm really digging it . You probably saved me a bunch of cash by helping me choose the right one . Just thought you should know how much your advice helped me out . Thanks again and I hope you keep making videos like this .

  • @simononeill2375
    @simononeill2375 7 років тому

    Love it Pete. You come across as a really nice humble guy too which makes your reviews even better to watch and listen. "Luxurious" Awesome!

  • @rhykko77
    @rhykko77 9 років тому

    The best compression demo I have ever heard ! Awesomely appropriate playing for the tests ! kudos

  • @obiwanjacobi
    @obiwanjacobi 10 років тому

    I loved the finger picking on the classis-S. Wonderful demo again, Pete. Thanx.

  • @guitaaron
    @guitaaron 10 років тому +1

    Pete - would love to see you do a demo of the Jan Ray! Actually just picked one up myself and am in love with it. Dying to hear more of what it sounds like in your hands.

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  9 років тому

      I should really do that! I kind of owe it to them. I love the Jan Ray

  • @RedAndtheBlackRocker
    @RedAndtheBlackRocker 10 років тому

    That opening tune was jaw-droppingly beautiful.

  • @scottedogstudios
    @scottedogstudios 10 років тому

    Easily one of the nicest pure clean sounds I've heard. If I was stuck to just one sound to play through it would be that.

  • @dapperdanman1956
    @dapperdanman1956 10 років тому

    Fills the sound of each chord completely very sweet
    Thanks pete

  • @stevethebeeline44
    @stevethebeeline44 10 років тому

    Riff @ 7min 33sec gets me every time! Just the feel and the tone of it, that white Suhr! Awesome. Pete, I'm echoing my fellow youtube gear heads here and will say I look forward with semi-Christmas-morning anticipation to every new gear demo you do my friend! Really great stuff.

  • @GIBBIE7777
    @GIBBIE7777 9 років тому

    Love your playing Pete! The white strat sounds amazing! Gr. Frank

  • @TonyCugs
    @TonyCugs 10 років тому

    Pete, that thing sounds incredible! Amazing playing as usual!

  • @SurfGreenTelecaster
    @SurfGreenTelecaster 8 років тому

    This is awesome. I have a 1980 Dyna Comp, but I think I want this for transparent and versatile compression. I've listened to the track several times today...that downtuned Tele tone is too good!

  • @RattAndMouse
    @RattAndMouse 10 років тому

    Pete you have the best reviews on UA-cam, love it.

  • @reso1349
    @reso1349 10 років тому

    Compressor are uncharted waters to the average player that do not understand the function but are a sweet addition to any fine tone junkies sound. Mine is always on sparingly and blended 50/50 wet/dry. The guys in my band cannot even tell its on but I can in spades just by feel.
    Great review as always Mr Thorn.

  • @rigorhead01
    @rigorhead01 10 років тому

    I watch all your videos, Pete, and this my favorite. You're getting so good at demo vids, it's unreal. How could anyone not buy this pedal after that?

  • @samcook4410
    @samcook4410 9 років тому

    Wow, beautiful opening tune and great demo.

  • @jonthorsigmunds
    @jonthorsigmunds 10 років тому

    That white Suhr S-style is such a beautiful guitar!

  • @degani.guilherme
    @degani.guilherme 10 років тому +1

    keeley electronics and Pete Thorn's playing. It doesn't get better than that!!!

  • @GearTunes
    @GearTunes 9 років тому

    Hey Pete Thorn that is a phenomenal demo - totally awesome!

  • @EvanBradleyEDB
    @EvanBradleyEDB 9 років тому

    Completely forgot I was watching a review/demo video for the first two minutes! Incredible playing!

  • @Dang...
    @Dang... 7 років тому +2

    another great video by a true master!

  • @protakill
    @protakill 9 років тому

    Man, you got a beautiful collection of primo gear and you can play too. Very convincing demo, thanks.

  • @fabiofabioafonso
    @fabiofabioafonso 10 років тому

    Hi Pete. Amazing again And again. Cheers from Brazil.

  • @Tolbiny
    @Tolbiny 10 років тому

    Great demo and lovely tune...don't forget this one when doing your next album :)

  • @EricDaoud
    @EricDaoud 10 років тому

    That solo with your Suhr Strat was awesome ! Great review as always !

  • @fuzzyoverdrive4968
    @fuzzyoverdrive4968 10 років тому

    great demo - confirmed what A. from the shop said . . . use the threshold during compression as well as at the end for compression and limiting. thanks! agreed - a very clean or transparent compressor - i never thought i'd like a compressor having only tried one once before; now, i dig it all the time.

  • @ChrisDavis1975
    @ChrisDavis1975 8 місяців тому

    I use this on bass. It’s an “always on” pedal for me. Good comps for bass are pricey. This is a good value, especially if you can pick one up used.

  • @BigEdWo
    @BigEdWo 10 років тому

    nice tune and yes, you made the strat sound heavenly. killer.

  • @ryansmorris2
    @ryansmorris2 9 років тому

    Wow Pete, sounds amazing!

  • @prs22gt10
    @prs22gt10 10 років тому

    Great video as usual Pete! Like many others I always love the tunes you create. I've owned a two knob Keeley comp, but it sure seems this a great new pedal from Keeley that needs to be on my board. Please keep the videos coming!

  • @delangegys
    @delangegys 8 років тому

    Awesome playing Pete!! Great demo

  • @cliffnote
    @cliffnote 10 років тому

    Pete, your melodies are from Heaven!! Human's alone just aren't that gifted:)

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  10 років тому

      You're too kind. Thanks!

  • @elvissuperkarate3893
    @elvissuperkarate3893 8 років тому +1

    Ok just went to Amazon and ordered up his album!

  • @jeron23
    @jeron23 10 років тому

    Thanks for this demo to know how works a compressor pedal.

  • @haroldlongone
    @haroldlongone 10 років тому

    Great Demo Pete....

  • @bentyreman5769
    @bentyreman5769 10 років тому

    this pedal sounds awesome, it's much better than the old grey keeley compressor, I've been looking for a decent one for years now, this could be it...oh and amazing playing as usual!

  • @Mainstreet2006
    @Mainstreet2006 10 років тому

    Very nice Pete.....Great sound...Excellent playing.....too...😆

  • @thatpeterboy
    @thatpeterboy 10 років тому

    My kinda tones Pete..great demo!

  • @seventhsealhere
    @seventhsealhere 10 років тому

    Sweet demo Pete! Love the sound from that compressor. Maybe we'll get song like that tidbit on the next album now that the mellow create juices are flowing! :)

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  10 років тому +1

      Ya, maybe I'll use this idea and turn it into a full fledged song...

  • @cornycornhole
    @cornycornhole 10 років тому

    really nice tune Pete

  • @GreenD
    @GreenD 9 років тому +1

    Yo Pete ....! I've given myself a Keeley GC2 for christmas ho ho ho :-) It's a really nice pedal and is the finishing touch on my pedaltrain. Have a nice X-mass and thanx for all the videos you've made this year and especially this one!

  • @MorganPettersson
    @MorganPettersson 10 років тому

    Very nice demo Pete!

  • @dougiemcclure
    @dougiemcclure 2 місяці тому

    Clear, concise review! Thanks.

  • @markcav1000
    @markcav1000 2 роки тому

    You always do Great Videos Pete!! Good job!

  • @MisterNoHead
    @MisterNoHead 10 років тому

    Loooove your playing.
    And the GC2 does sound awesome.

  • @egigar8520
    @egigar8520 10 років тому

    Great video Pete.

  • @elvissuperkarate3893
    @elvissuperkarate3893 8 років тому

    Holy Crap this is SUHWEEET!!! I got here via the Keeley page but Holy Crap that is some tasty playing.

  • @QuinnParsley
    @QuinnParsley 10 років тому

    I cam for the product review. I stayed for the awesome playing and tune.

  • @jezzbass1826
    @jezzbass1826 4 роки тому

    Thanks Pete!

  • @Fezzler61
    @Fezzler61 10 років тому

    Best gear demo man on Earth!

  • @williamrustrum
    @williamrustrum 10 років тому

    The most impressive part is the lack of noise. As you know, bringing up the output gain also tends to bring up the noise floor even when not playing. Did you ever get an issue with too much of the noise floor when turning up the output gain?

  • @jamesdhardy
    @jamesdhardy 10 місяців тому

    Thanks man! Adding one to my rig

  • @heliobluesrock
    @heliobluesrock 10 років тому

    Interesting! Nice sustain and harmonics. I was trying something slightly similar with SP Compressor.

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight 10 років тому

    I like Oetes softer side, great composition.

  • @TavaresProject
    @TavaresProject 10 років тому

    what a great piece of music!!!!!

  • @jeffreyhanson4335
    @jeffreyhanson4335 Рік тому

    This is my ‘save my ass pedal’. Smooths recordings and safeguards from any accidentally bumped up volume knobs live. I’ve come to learn…the best pedals are the ones you miss when they’re gone.
    One Tip- It will cut some harmonics at unity. Just bump up the gain and they return.

  • @killingthemoths
    @killingthemoths 10 років тому

    This guy makes me want to play leads again.

  • @maxsalasr
    @maxsalasr 10 років тому +5

    Sounds great but Pete.... your playing is unreal!

  • @rockinchippy
    @rockinchippy 10 років тому

    That white Strat is killing me!

  • @prs22gt10
    @prs22gt10 5 років тому

    One of my favorite Pete Thorn reviews, great tune and playing! I was wondering if this pedal would be beneficial in front of a Helix or possibly in one of the loops.

  • @ReyYbarraLessons
    @ReyYbarraLessons 10 років тому

    dammit pete! everything you play I feel like I need!

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  10 років тому +1

      this one you really do :) it's just awesome

  • @stefankennedy428
    @stefankennedy428 8 років тому +3

    Where do you place this on your board, before or after dirt? Would after dirt work best for this since it's a limiter? I'm not after a super squishy sound, but just to add that extra lushness for cleans and low ODs. Also might work well for controlling overall volume of drive pedals, with a boost after?

  • @daedelum1
    @daedelum1 10 років тому

    excellent review. thanks!

  • @onceupona1
    @onceupona1 9 років тому +1

    Pete Thorn, you could plug your guitar into a potato and it would turn into a mermaid! Thanks for all the inspirational videos.

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  9 років тому

      onceupona1 Thanks so much! :)

  • @eflizotte
    @eflizotte 9 років тому +1

    Amazing review aside, the intro track you played was completely fantastic...

  • @exsoundus
    @exsoundus 10 років тому

    Damn Pete...Damn Man...THAT Playng.....

  • @Kozmo260
    @Kozmo260 9 років тому

    That could be a great song for a TV show theme IMHO

  • @heliotron8042
    @heliotron8042 4 роки тому

    Hey, Pete, how you doing? I hear that Keeley Bassist as well as this GC-2 serve both on guitar and bass. Is that right? I don't hide GC-2 in my region to sell, just Bassist. So I was wondering if the information was accurate. Always Grateful!

  • @woxcooper5004
    @woxcooper5004 10 років тому

    Great as ever! Your taste in selecting the right tones reminds me a bit of Mr. Gilmour......
    Any chance to give us a few instructions in chord playing on the whole neck respectively using different voicings in one of your next lessons?

  • @albooher1
    @albooher1 10 років тому

    Love this demo Pete, as usual... lol
    Just wondering if you've used this with the AXE FX II yet, and if so, what is the best way to make the connections?
    I have the AXE unit and actually, just bought this pedal because of this demo... Hope to hear your thoughts!
    Keep up the great informational vids and the kick ass tunes man!
    Al

  • @MaxPaws
    @MaxPaws 8 років тому +2

    Very nice. But I could have done with a lot less reverb... it makes it difficult to tell what the compressor is doing vs. what the reverb is doing, in terms of perceived sustain.

  • @kuchdizzle88
    @kuchdizzle88 9 років тому

    Hey Pete! Big fan of all your stuff! I've currently got a strymon OB-1. This video caught my eye as I've been looking for an extremely transparent compressor that won't do any noticeable limiting but increase sustain. The OB-1 is ok, however it tends to "round" out my tone a bit too much. I liked the glassy sounding-ness of the GC-2 in your vid. Would you recommend the GC-2 or something slightly different? Thoughts?

  • @MrBennieb5769
    @MrBennieb5769 10 років тому

    Pedal sounds great...but i still love dat Wampler EGO doe...

  • @CoversOfTheBeast
    @CoversOfTheBeast 8 років тому

    Hi Pete, where do you put it on your pedalboard? Do you mainly use it as a compressor (at the beginning of the chain) or more at the end of the chain as a limiter? By the way, keep up the good work, your videos are always awesome!! :D

  • @TySharron
    @TySharron 10 років тому

    Pete! You're the best man!
    Quick question: how does it do with the squashy country kind of stuff?

  • @kennycorso
    @kennycorso 10 років тому

    I enjoy all of your demos, but I think one might be my favorite!
    What do you use to program your drums?

  • @FrederickLewisDeAngelis
    @FrederickLewisDeAngelis 9 років тому

    Hey Pete, the GC-2 is advertised as being for electric and acoustic guitar. I'm a fingerstyle acoustic guitar player integrating percussive and harmonic elements into my playing. I find that the percussion and harmonics components can vary dramatically with regard to attack/volume. Would this pedal help even things out for me? Would you recommend this pedal for acoustic guitar? Can you provide a review of this pedal being applied to acoustic guitar? Thanks in advance for your attention. Your professional analysis and opinion mean a lot to me.

  • @luckylicks3497
    @luckylicks3497 8 років тому

    5:05 "Luxurious" is right.
    7:30 "Will even out changes between pickups.."

  • @jbkivontop
    @jbkivontop 5 років тому

    Great demo, how dose it compare to the Keeley Compressor Plus. If you had to select one what one we would you select

  • @guitarlson
    @guitarlson 9 років тому

    Hey Pete! Great demo as usual. How would you compare the keeley to the cali76?

  • @strat-mj9ry
    @strat-mj9ry 5 років тому

    Nice sound, Pete. Now how well does this pedal work at so called 'bedroom' level volumes. Will it increase sustain at low amp volumes? Cheers.