New Halo Core
$249.00
- Andy Timmons signature HALO sound
- 0 to 1500ms of delay time for ambient creations
- Dedicated Tap Tempo and newly-redesigned Infinite Hold
- Trails or True Bypass, switchable on the fly
- Intuitive Alt Controls for deep tone shaping
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HALO Core
The Halo Core is a streamlined version of our iconic Halo delay, offering Andy Timmons' incredible tone with a simplified control set. Powered by our latest DSP technology, the Halo Core delivers pristine sound quality and versatile delay options, including classic Halo, quarter note, and dotted eighth note modes.
Keeley Electronics New HALO Core Andy Timmons Effect Pedal
Andy Timmons’ mysterious sounding “Halo” effect is a modulated dual echo sound that has long been kept a secret by the tone wizard himself. Andy spent decades combining and crafting the sounds you can now get from the HALO Core.
Notes dance rhythmically, almost creating a reverb diffusion. Those notes are held together with tape-style effects like modulation, saturation and compression. The results are stunning.
Discover the latest from Keeley Electronics: the HALO Core, a streamlined version of our top-selling HALO Andy Timmons Dual Echo. The HALO Core has three modes: Andy's iconic ‘HALO’ sound, Quarter Note, and now Dotted Eighth.
Key Features:
- True Stereo Input and Output: Enjoy immersive sound quality with true stereo capabilities.
- Switchable Trails or True Bypass: Easily switch between trails or true bypass operation on the fly to suit your playing style.
- All-Wet or All-Dry Modes: Engineered to work perfectly with straight-into-amp and effects loop setups.
- Tap Tempo Footswitch: Achieve perfect timing with the new dedicated Tap Tempo footswitch.
- Redesigned ‘Infinite Hold’ Feature: Experience enhanced sound with our improved Infinite Hold feature.
- Intuitive Alt Controls: Fine-tune your sound with adjustable High Pass Filter, Delay Tone, and tape-like Saturation controls.
The HALO Core is the ideal grab-and-go, studio-grade delay pedal, offering professional quality in an easy-to-use format. Elevate your music with Keeley Electronics' HALO Core.
Pedal Dimensions:
- Width - 3.9in / 99mm
- Height - 2.6in / 66mm
- Depth - 4.9in / 124.5mm
9-18 VDC, 130mA (high current power supply sold separately) - No battery
Tone Factory
Use the Saturate control to add tape compression texture to your tone. The Tone and High Pass Filter controls your overall delay shape and mix. Set the Time and Feedback controls low, and you can open up a world of ambient chorus and flanger effects. Run in stereo for incredible true-stereo imaging.
Switch between Andy's signature 'HALO' setting, 1/4 Note, or Dotted 1/8 Note mode with the mini toggle.
Features True Stereo Input and Output.
Instruction Manual
HALO Core Instruction Manual - Click here.
Andy's settings.
A Match Made in Heaven
The collaboration of Andy Timmons, "Master Guitar Player & Delay Wizard", and Robert Keeley, Godfather of boutique stompbox effects, have collaborated to produce a tool allowing players to master their musical craft.
Musings from Andy Timmons:
I’m thrilled that the Halo Core has “struck a chord” with so many folks! This new version has a third mode with the “dotted eighth” setting which for me is the ultimate division for creating great sounding tap tempo textures. Robert Keeley and his incredible team continually strive to make better and better quality pedals and this Halo Core is the best sounding Halo yet! - Andy Timmons
A song from Robert Keeley:
"Yesterday... My Halo's Tap Tempo seemed so far away. Now it looks as if HALO Core's here to stay. I believe you'll love the intricate modulation sway."
Check out Andy Timmons' official Instagram page.
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7 reviews for New Halo Core
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dorwador –
This is the EASIEST to use dual delay pedal ever. The simplicity of the settings alone is worth the price.
It has your basic old school quarter note delay for when just need something simple.
Then there’s the dotted eight note delay for when you want to start experimenting with more complex reps.
And then there’s the HALO mode, which is the combination of the quarter note and dotted eight modes. HALO mode is just incredible!
The sound quality for all three modes is excellent in mono. But it doesn’t do the pedal full justice.
The real magic happens when you run it in stereo with two (or more) amps on HALO mode, which creates an unbelievably balanced blend of delay and ambient-style sounds bouncing from one amp to the other. Keeley put some secret sauce in there because it truly sounds incredible.
The pedal has alternate controls to further customize your tones. But if you just use the pedal with the factory settings without ever using the alternate controls, you will be more than satisfied.
Oh…and the “infinite hold” feature….love it!
There are other dual delay pedals out there. But again, this is by far the easiest to dial in, and the tones are studio quality for sure.
The HALO core has become my new favorite delay pedal.
mjpuskas (verified owner) –
As a lifetime member of the Keeley Fan Club, I have a ton of Keeley pedals and always know they are going to sound amazing.
My favorite Keeley pedal is the Halo which I bought shortly after I met Andy Timmons when he was with my bud Robert doing an in-store visit. I thought if I can even get remotely close to Andy’s ethereal sound, I’m taking a step in the right direction.
I am in a band and was throwing together a simple, small pedal board for gigs and thought “what about the Halo Core??”. That way, I get those nice delays but with less bells and whistles for a gig environment. I’m loving it!
I previously was going to hit a boost and delay for guitar solos but decided I’d rather do like Andy does and have it on all of the time. I just lower the level a bit and with any of the three settings, great tones!!
I just love the Keeley team and the way they bring their love of tones to the table with every product, always thinking out of the box. Keep making amazing toys for all of us to play with!!
crobbins74 (verified owner) –
If you have not already done so, buy the Halo Core! I purchased the red Halo pedal from Sweetwater and a few months later, Keeley Electronics release the Halo Core. I waited and then got in when the Halo Core V2 was released. Let me tell you, it is glorious. It’s very quiet and sounds like it’s big brother…but I find myself using this over the original one. It’s easy to dial in, sounds fantastic and does exactly what I hoped it would. I have 4 other Keeley delay pedals, but this is by far my favorite of the bunch. And it’s got the cool amp jewel like going for it, so it has to have extra mojo right?
If you’re new to delay, or don’t want a bunch of parameters to dial in, this one fits the bill. Make the jump and buy it. You won’t be disappointed!
Korey Doll (verified owner) –
A breath of fresh air to have such an easy to dial, great sounding pedal! They nailed it with the Core. I’d trust Andy’s taste and knowledge any day, and team Keeley executed this vision perfectly! Still exploring with synths and stereo guitar set ups, but have been in heaven in mono for the most part. Set it to Halo mode and forget about it! Get lost in delay!
mikeandrobinfreed (verified owner) –
I’m a delay addict and it takes a lot for me to love a new delay! This is definitely my new favorite! Immediate addition to my main board and kicked my old stand by off. Phenomenal and simple to use!
howiezowieguitars –
I am having to re-think everything now! I just replaced the HALO, HYDRA, and ECCOS on my synth board (I run a Dave Smith Mopho through it) with a ROTARY, HALO Core, and ZOMA. To simplify line checks, I always play guitar through pedalboard reconfigurations into a clean amp. My gawd was this set up glorious! I couldn’t be happier with my synth board now. So much clarity, precision, and TONE – plus, ease of use! These pedals are so easy to dial in. Remarkable work, once again, Robert & crew! Now I am eyeing my guitar and Theremin boards…
fretlvlmidnight (verified owner) –
I am SOOOO glad this went back in to production. I almost need three to do everything I want with it. Between the newer dotted 8th and that classic Halo setting this guy is an echo machine. Get lost in space, or in an “empty room”. This is the perfect pedal for delay junkies and beginners alike.