Review Demo - Keeley Mod Workstation

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Robert Keeley has been a boutique pedal scene fixture since making his mark with an excellent take on the Ross Compressor circuit. In the last few years, Keeley’s productivity exploded, putting him in the running for the busiest builder in the business. His offerings are increasingly eclectic, as evidenced in the 30 MS Automatic Double Tracker and Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger Phaser. Now, the Mod Workstation, with eight digital modulation modes and three drive modes, represents Keeley’s multi-function design ambitions.
The box doesn’t exactly scream economy or simplicity at first. It’s about the size of three MXR pedals put together, and the switches and knobs are numerous. But they’re tidily laid out and easy to understand, which adds up to a shallower-than-expected learning curve. It’s actually easy to find good settings quickly.
Keeley included drive and boost sections. The drive is based on his Oxblood OD and the boost can be switched between his 1962 and Katana circuits. The extra gain is a fix for perceived volume drop, but it alters the EQ characteristics of the modulated tones. Each drive has a unique personality. The Oxblood circuit is a little scooped in the low mids and bass. The 1962 boost/drive is fuller sounding in the lower mids and bass frequencies. It’s important to keep the tone settings up pretty high when using either drive or you’ll risk losing a little air and dynamics. The Katana boost is very clean and even stacks nicely with the Oxblood.
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