KeeleySynth-1 Wave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Keeley’s Synth-1 converts a guitar into a single-note wave generator for fuzz-based synth textures. Filter shapes the wave’s tone, while Attack sets how quickly the note arrives or swells in. Blend controls the balance between the original guitar and generated sound, including removing the natural guitar tone. The Chaos switch changes triggering behavior and octaves, and the Wave Selector allows foot-controlled mode changes. Add an expression pedal to sweep the Filter with wah-wah-like control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Creating guitar-triggered, single-note synth-fuzz sounds with a controllable note swell.
- Using an expression pedal to give the Filter a wah-wah-style range of control.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Parts requiring chord tracking or multi-note synth generation; the Synth-1 is expressly single note.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An expression pedal can control the Filter for wah-wah-like movement.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I retain some of my clean guitar sound?
Yes. The Blend control adjusts the relationship between the natural guitar tone and the generated wave.
02What does the Attack control do?
It sets the lead-in time or swell of each note.
03Can wave modes be changed by foot?
Yes. The Wave Selector changes wave modes with foot control.
