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Keeley D&M Drive Dual Drive Boost Pedal

Overdrive/Boost Pedal with Switchable FX Order
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Stackable Drive/Boost Pedal with Switchable Order

The D&M Drive is a collaboration between pedal maestro Robert Keeley and That Pedal Show's tone authorities Dan Steinhardt and Mick Taylor. It's effectively two pedals in one: an obsessive boutique overdrive for Dan, plus an independent/stackable boost for Mick that ranges from Katana Boost clean to TS-style midrange grit. Each channel gives you its own Level, Gain, and Tone controls. So whether you want just a touch of dirt or full-on fuzz-like distortion, the Keeley D&M Drive puts you in complete control. The real magic happens when you run the two pedals together — either the boost first or the drive first — and pummel your tube amp into submission. Want to learn more? Just ask Sweetwater's Sales Engineers why we dig the D&M Drive so much.

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Boost or drive first? You decide.

The real beauty of the D&M Drive is its switchable FX order. Not only do you get independent drive and boost circuits from a single pedal, but you can order them however you like. Want to give your solos the spotlight? Then place Mick's boost after the drive. Want to saturate your drive into a white-hot sputtery mess? Run Dan's drive after the boost. There are no cables to swap in the Keeley D&M Drive — just flip a toggle for results faster than you could ever get from independent pedals.

Robert Keeley D&M Drive Pedal Features:

  • A collaboration between Keeley and That Pedal Show's Dan Steinhardt and Mick Taylor
  • Overdrive (Dan): an obsessive boutique-style overdrive/distortion with loads of gain on tap
  • Boost (Mick): ranges from Katana Boost clean to mid-forward TS-style drive
  • Independent Level, Gain, and Tone controls for each channel
  • Use FX independently or stacked
  • Switchable order — run the boost into the drive or vice versa
  • Proudly bears the Keeley and TPS logos
  • Proudly handmade in Edmond, Oklahoma

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive, Boost
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Bypass Switching: True Bypass
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 55mA
  • Height: 1.9"
  • Width: 3.7"
  • Depth: 4.7"
  • Weight: 0.77 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KDMDrive

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I sold all my other drive pedals

I realized a couple months ago that since I bought this, I haven't used any of the other drive pedals I own, which I also realized is kind of an embarrassing amount. The boost side has a mid-pushed thing that gets a clean boost to a klon type overdrive, then the drive side has like a better blues breaker sort of feel. That klon/BB combo creates a really incredible range of tones that really fits my tastes, and the D&M drive does that with it's own flair while being super clear -- the boost doesn't get flubby in the low end and the drive doesn't get hissy in the top end. very, very happy with this.
by JD from CO on

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This is the first time I've ever wrote a review on Sweetwater, or on a guitar pedal anywhere for that matter. But I've been purely impressed by this pedal and there are features on this pedal no one has mentioned. The boost (right side) is an amazing and interesting work of art. To break it down I'll be describing the gain knob as seen on a clock. 7 o'clock being minimum and 5 being max.
Boost Side:
7-8:30ish: Treble boost but adds enough gain to get a nice breakup of your signal. Maybe a slight vintage sounding, slight mid hump. Personally, I like this area for getting my split humbuckers to sound more like single coils. This setting does a great job at that. Split humbuckers never sound as good as true single coils, but this area on the boost side of the pedal can definitely help with that.

8:30-9:30: Transparent boost. For me, it sounds like turning the master volume up. Doesn't breakup the clean signal on my guitar, doesn't make it muddy or bright, just increased the volume and you can use the Level control for your taste on how much volume increase you want.

9:30-10:30: to me this area is sort of a bass/low mids boost. I personally don't stay in this area for much of my playing, but like the treble boost helping to sound more like single coils, I think this area could help single coils sound like humbuckers.

10:30-5: this is the Klon(e) area, kinda. I don't have a true Klon, but I do have the Wampler Tumnus and I matched the two pedal settings and they sound very very very similar and react the same with breakup, but the Keeley D&M is a lot brighter than the Tumnus. Level and Tone were set to noon for both pedals, only changing the gain to compare the two. BUT, I was able to get the D&M to sound pretty much identical to the Tumnus. With Tumnus all set to noon, D&M: Level 2oclock, Gain 2, Tone 10. At these settings, comparing the two side to side, the D&M sounded a bit more open, more headroom maybe or less compressed. The boost side is incredible just by itself.

The Drive:
It doesn't have distinctive changes in the gain like you'll find on the boost side, but from min to max you'll find tons of usable gain settings, all keeping the coloring of the guitar the same (boost side definitely changes coloring throughout). I run through a clean amp and the drive side can go from hardly no breakup, bluesy, to classic overdrive and heavy rock distortion from 70's- early 00's. I think there's a slight mid hump, and it does seem a little dark with the tone knob at noon, but easily clears up. I usually have the tone at 2oclock on the drive side. The two running together (I always have boost going first), you'll get that extra bit of distortion but the added brightness of the boost side. It's not gonna be a djent pedal or something for modern metal or chugging really. But if you wanted some thing with a ton of range and tonal possibilities, especially from a few decades ago, you can't go wrong with this pedal.

I have a Revv G3 to get me beyond the capabilities of the D&M Drive for distortion/ chug stuff. A Walrus Eons 5 stage fuzz, because honestly the D&M isn't gonna give you much of a fuzz hardon. And a Tumnus that's before all pedals mentioned above.

Last part of the long winded review, I would highly recommend some sort of boost before the D&M, if you can spare the coin and pedalboard space. Finding your favorite setting on the D&M and then being able to get just that much more out of it with your favorite boost has brought me to tonal bliss. Additionally, if you place the D&M at the end of your drive pedals, you can use the boost side as a volume increase for whatever drive pedal you have before it. I haven't tried it personally, but you might also be able to get not only get a volume boost but also a treble boost (if on settings shown above) for a solo or what have you.

Hope this helps someone, all these sounds interpretations are subjective but haven't seen it discussed and wanted to share.
Chain: LTD EC1000, JB(bridge)59(neck) > Tumnus>Fuzz>Revv G3>D&M Drive > Boss katana artist 100 MK2 CLEAN channel
by Brent from California on

The ONLY drive pedal you'll need

We all know that making music is art and that the appreciation of that art - and the tools used to create and sculpt it - is subjective. But I'm pretty sure that anyone buying this drive pedal will discover, as I have, that it'll fulfill all your OD needs, and then some. It's two pedals in one enclosure, is unbelievably versatile beyond even that statement, and, at least in my humble opinion, makes sounds to die for. If you buy this pedal, you will not be disappointed. You know what? I'll go further than that: If you buy this pedal blind, without testing it or even hearing it, you will not be disappointed.
by Matt on

Yup

Exceeds all expectations. Wow! Great addition to any pedalboard.
by Sweetwater Customer from WV on
Music background: Songwriter

Best dual OD I have owned!

I absolutely love this dual overdrive! The fact that it has a built in boost is what pulled me to it. I was looking at adding a separate boost pedal after my drive section on my board but this saved me the money and space. You can use the drive and boost separately and that is amazing! Plus I love that pedal show and what a cool way to show support.
by Timothy Johnson from VA on
Music background: 20 year guitar player

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Jon Mostacato

I have played guitar for about 15 years and have owned several overdrive pedals. The Keeley D&M Drive has been one of my favorites for quite some time now. I love that it is capable of covering the entire range of gain I need for my playing style. From a subtle bluesy break up to pure rock and roll. The Keeley D&M drive has been a great addition to my arsenal and is definitely a pedal that will never leave my collection.

Blake Rice

I have played guitar for over a decade-and-a-half, and have used countless overdrive pedals in my electric guitar rig, always searching for great tone. The Keeley D&M Drive is a fantastic dual-overdrive in a very pedalboard friendly format. The high-voltage boost circuit is great for pushing my amp into natural break-up, and I love the way the drive circuit sounds for crunchy rhythm tones. Stacking the two sides produces some amazing results, and has secured this pedal a spot on my board.
See also: Distortion/Overdrive, Keeley, Keeley Distortion, Overdrive, Boost & Fuzz Pedals
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