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Empress Effects

Description

The Empress Bass Compressor contains features and controls normally only seen in high-end studio equipment, such as input and gain reduction metering, independent attack and release controls, a mix knob for parallel compression and an external sidechain insert, along with a fully variable sidechain high-pass filter and a two position "tone + colour" circuit, which adds gentle tone sculpting and harmonic distortion, giving your bass some delicious character.
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal Blue Sparkle

Features

  • All-analog signal path
  • Extremely Transparent
  • Three Compression Ratios: 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1
  • Attack and Release control allows for ultimate control over the compression characteristics
  • Tone + Color adds mild harmonic distortion with a midrange cut or an upper midrange boost
  • 3.5 mm TRS jack send and return for sidechain compression
  • Sidechain High Pass Filter that filters low frequencies from the sidechain
  • Improved low-end frequency response to handle those low, low sounds, completely flat down to 20Hz
  • True display LEDs
  • True bypass

Specs

  • Input Impedance: 1M
  • Output Impedance: 2.2k
  • Frequency Response: (-3dB) 10Hz–20kHz
  • Noise: –101dB
  • Power Input Voltage: 9V DC (Negative tip)
  • Power Input Connector: 2.1 mm barrel connector (Negative tip)
  • Power Consumption: ~ 100mA
  • Enclosure Material: Die-cast aluminum
  • Input connector: 1/4" jack
  • Output connector: 1/4" jack
  • Height (Enclosure only): 1.5"
  • Height (including controls): 2.5"
  • Length: 4.8"
  • Width: 2.6"
  • Weight: 1 lb.

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Best Bass Compressor
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Best Uses
  1. Performances4
  2. Amateur Recording3
  3. Home Studio3
  4. Outdoor Events / Games3
  5. Professional Recording3
Cons
  1. Release time1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality5
  2. Compact4
  3. Responsive4
  4. Versatile3
  5. Good Selection Of Effects2

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Best Bass Compressor

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byNate

    fromPalmdale, CA

    It's easy to say that for the money this is clearly the best bass compressor on the market, but I'd go much farther and say this is one of the best bass compressors ever made.

  • Amazeballs!

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byJOHN

    fromFort Lauderdale FL

    I have tried many compressors and could never make them sound good.....Every tweak I make on this pedal sounds amazing.

  • Best compressor I've ever used

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJon

    fromWashington DC

    Best compressor I've ever used. More control than most compressors. Sounds great! Expensive, but totally worth it.

  • Incredibly transparent

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBrandon

    fromMinneapolis, MN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Fantastic compressor. Retains your natural tone while simply turning the signal down. You can also add texture if you like with the switch and/or squashing it really hard. My one complaint is that I wish the release time was able to be a little faster. #sweepstakes

  • Fantasttic compressor

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJames

    fromIowa

    Ive tried several compressors, this is top of the line. The LED readout helps more than I expected. I acutally did not know what I was missing in our mix before getting this.

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