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Keeley’s 4-in-1 series dual-circuit delivers novel ways to explore a passion for dirt pedals with analog circuits that let you blend clipping styles and tone controls. The Angry Orange distortion and fuzz pedal packs a bombastic fuzz and distortion duo borne from two famous circuits of the 1990s. First, a '90s-style Russian fuzz offers up a brick wall of volume and sustain, plus flexible tone control for tailored results. Second, a legacy orange MIJ distortion circuit provides tighter, smoother dirt with a high-gain sound suitable for fast technique, including palm muting rhythms and fiery leads. The Angry Orange (as with all Keeley 4-in-1 pedals) is designed and manufactured in the USA to ensure quality. What’s more, the Angry Orange distortion and fuzz accepts either 9V or 18V power supplies, which means there’s always enough headroom available for tones that feel true to a high-gain tube amp pushed to the brink. Discover two classic circuits (and the ability to blend their features!) for the price of one pedal with the Keeley Angry Orange distortion and fuzz pedal from Sweetwater!





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Robert Keeley approached building the 4-in-1 series as if it were a form of pedal modeling for hardware enthusiasts. Not only do the pedals bring Keeley’s prized boutique spin to classic circuits, but they also let you mix and match tone controls and gain/clipping styles. Customization results via two simple toggles located beneath corresponding control knobs. Setting both toggles up or both down gives you a pure re-creation of classic circuits ? an incredible value in itself ? but the pedal’s worth is further evidenced when you combine different circuits in new ways.





For instance, the EQ curves of both circuits look nearly identical on paper (two tilt-style EQs with scooped mids around noon). However, the MF tone control is a much different beast, with heaving boosted bass and a touch-sensitive response. The “DS” section provides more levelheaded EQ with the lows tightened and a reduced midrange scoop, providing perfect fuel for speed-oriented genres such as metal, punk, and hardcore. Sweetwater guitarists had a blast pairing the DS distortion with the fuzz’s exaggerated tone control. The result is snarling distortion with a charismatic nastiness that stays present whether playing open or with palm mutes! Similarly, adding the “DS” tone control to the fuzz circuit facilitates tight fuzz tones with a grainy sting that’s ripe for garage rock, desert vibes, and more.





Keeley Angry Orange Distortion and Fuzz Pedal Features:


2 blendable 100% analog circuits based on classic dirt stompboxes


Combines a famous MIJ distortion circuit (hard clipping) and an iconic post-Soviet fuzz (soft clipping)


Serves up everything from impenetrable bass-forward fuzz to focused distortion


4-in-1 setup lets you mix clipping and EQ styles from different circuits


Holding the footswitch allows instant switching between “Silent Buffered” bypass and true bypass modes


Accepts 9V or 18V, allowing for greater headroom and power supply flexibility on your board


Designed and manufactured in the USA