Manufacturers

Guitar Pedals from Empress

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Empress's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Empress. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.

Buffer

Buffer+

The Buffer+ by Empress is an I/O interface pedal designed to maintain the highest fidelity to your guitar's signal. Here are the technical specifications and features: Features: \- All Analog Signal Path: No digital components \- Small Size: Compact enclosure measuring approximately 4.5" by 2.5" by 1.5" \- Tuner Out: Separate tuner output keeps your tuner out of the audio path \- Flat Top: Allows you to velcro your tuner to the top, saving pedalboard space \- Complete I/O: All connections to your pedalboard consolidated in one place for quick and easy setup and teardown Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1Meg \- Output Impedance: 510 Ω \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 5Hz - 40kHz \- Power Input Voltage: 9V DC (Negative tip) \- Power Consumption: 80mA \- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02% \- Signal to Noise Ratio: 105.3dB \- Headroom: +9.4dBu \- Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum \- Input connectors: 1/4" Jack \- Output connectors: 1/4" Jack \- Height: 1.25" \- Length: 4.5" \- Width: 2.5" \- Weight: 0.5 lbs These specifications and features make the Buffer+ an essential component for maintaining the integrity of your guitar's signal and simplifying your pedalboard setup.

Germ Drive

The Germ Drive by Empress is an all-analog drive pedal designed to replicate the warm, tube-like break-up of tweed tube amps from the 1950s. Its dynamic response closely resembles that of a tube preamp, providing warm, tube-like sustain. The pedal features built-in Hi and Low Shelf EQs, along with dedicated controls for Bass, Treble, Gain, and Output level. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 1.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. It operates on a standard 9VDC Center Negative power supply. The Germ Drive offers a vintage-inspired warm and rich tone, and it cleans up effectively with a twist of the volume knob. The pedal's small enclosure size makes it a compact addition to any setup, while still packing in a range of features for versatile overdrive capabilities.

Chorus and Vibrato

Nebulus

The Nebulus by Empress is a multi-mode modulation pedal capable of high- quality chorus, flanger, and vibrato effects. It offers nine internal modes, including various variations for each effect. The pedal features an internal preset system capable of storing up to eight combinations of settings. The Nebulus has a dedicated tone control switch and a "Special" switch that provides additional switchable features per mode. It also offers advanced configuration options. Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 1KΩ \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 8Hz – 18.5kHz \- Input Headroom with -6dB pad: +5.1dBu \- Input Headroom with -0dB pad: +0.2dBu \- Input Headroom with -12dB pad: +10.8dBu \- Output Headroom: +10.2dBu \- Distortion: 0.40% \- Signal to Noise: 102.7dB \- Input Voltage: 9VDC \- Required Current: 280mA \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector \- Height (enclosure only): 1.5” \- Height (including controls): 2” \- Length: 3.5” \- Width: 4.5” \- Weight: 12.5oz The Nebulus offers various modes for chorus, flanger, and vibrato effects, each with specific characteristics and control options. It is designed to provide a versatile and high-quality modulation experience for guitarists and musicians.

Compression/Sustain

Compressor MKII

The Compressor MKII by Empress Effects is an analog compressor pedal designed for guitar and bass. It features an all-analog signal path, providing transparent dynamic control without altering the original tone of the instrument. The pedal offers three compression ratios (2:1, 4:1, and 10:1) for flexibility, along with independent attack and release controls to fine-tune compression characteristics. Additionally, it includes a mix knob to blend the dry signal with the compressed signal for parallel compression. The Compressor MKII also features a gain reduction meter, true bypass, and clear LED metering of input and output signals. It has an input impedance of 1M, output impedance of 2.2k, and a frequency response of 40Hz to 35kHz. The pedal operates on a power input voltage of 9-18V DC (negative tip) and consumes approximately 100mA of power. The enclosure is made of die-cast aluminum and measures approximately 4.5" x 3.5" x 1.5", making it compact and portable. The pedal is suitable for both guitar and bass applications, offering a wide range of controls and transparent compression characteristics.

Delay

Tape Delay

The Empress Tape Delay is a compact pedal that offers rich, lush tape delay with various features. It includes three flavors of tape age, allowing users to choose the darkness and grittiness of the repeats. The pedal also features filter and modulation controls for fine-tuning, tap tempo with ratio multiplier for easy rhythm adjustments, and an analog dry path. Key specifications and features include: \- Power Input Voltage: 9 - 18 V DC (Negative tip) \- Power Consumption: ~280mA \- Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum \- Input Impedance: 1Meg \- Output Impedance: 1K \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 8Hz - 18.5kHz \- Input Headroom: +10.8dBu \- Output Headroom: +10.2dBu \- Distortion: 0.40% \- Signal to Noise: 102.7dB \- Delay Time: 5ms - 2.8s The pedal also offers advanced configuration options, presets, relay bypass, filter controls, modulation, and blips for unique sound effects. Additionally, it can be powered by any standard 9-18vDC power supply, drawing about 280mA.

Echosystem

The Echosystem by Empress is a versatile delay effects pedal with a wide range of features and functionalities. Here are the technical specifications and key features: Technical Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 100Ω \- Output Impedance (transformer): 600Ω \- Frequency Response (-3dB, dry): 10Hz – 50kHz \- Frequency Response (-3dB, wet): 10Hz – 23.4kHz \- Total Harmonic Distortion (dry): 0.09% \- Total Harmonic Distortion (wet): 0.22% \- Dynamic Range (dry): 106.9 dBA \- Dynamic Range (wet): 105.5 dBA \- Input Headroom (dry): +10.0 dBu \- Input Headroom (wet, no pad): +0.5 dBu \- Input Headroom (wet, 6dB pad): +5.7 dBu \- Input Headroom (wet, 12dB pad): +10.8 dBu \- Output Headroom: +16.2dBu \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector \- Power Input Voltage: 9V \- Required Current: 300mA \- Height (enclosure only): 1.75” \- Height (including controls): 2.25” \- Length: 5.7” \- Width: 3.75” \- Weight: 1.5lbs Key Features: 1\. 42+ studio quality algorithms, including digital, tape, analog delays, multi-tap, ambient, reverse, reverb, and more. 2\. Dual Engine functionality allows any 2 delays to be used together, routed in parallel, series, or left/right configurations. 3\. Up to 35 presets can be saved, accessible via three stomp switches in either bank style or scrolling style preset modes. 4\. True Bypass and Buffered Bypass options available. 5\. Cabinet Simulator with 3 variations for recording, practicing, or gigs without an amp. 6\. Output Transformer for hum-free operation in stereo with two amps. 7\. High-Quality Audio with 48kHz sampling, 24-bit conversion, and 32-bit internal processing. 8\. Analog Dry Path for maintaining an untouched dry signal, blended with the wet signal using VCA. 9\. Unsurpassed Connectivity with the Universal Control Port for expression pedal, external tap switch, control voltage, external audio input, and MIDI. 10\. Advanced Configuration Menu for configuring true or buffered bypass, presets, MIDI, control port, input signal pad, output transformer, and more. These specifications and features make the Echosystem a powerful and versatile delay effects pedal suitable for a wide range of musical applications.

Distortion

Heavy

The Heavy by Empress is a versatile distortion pedal offering three modes: Lite(ish), Heavy, and Heavier, catering to a wide range of high-gain tones from classic hard rock to modern metal. It features a footswitchable noise gate, a three-band EQ with sweepable mid frequency, and a weight control to sculpt low-frequency response. The pedal also offers linked or independent switching of the distortion and gate, as well as a gate key input for triggering the gate with an external signal. The Heavy Menace provides both true bypass for maximum transparency and buffered bypass to protect against signal loss over long cable runs. The specifications include an input impedance of 1MΩ, output impedance of 100Ω, frequency response (-3dB) of 35Hz - 17kHz, and an input voltage of 9VDC Centre-Negative, requiring 250mA of current. The pedal's dimensions are 4.8" in length, 2.6" in width, and 1.5" in height (enclosure only), with a weight of 1lb.

Multidrive

The Empress Multidrive is a versatile distortion pedal featuring three different drive circuits - fuzz, overdrive, and distortion - all in one unit. It offers the ability to blend these drive tones to create a wide array of unique sounds. The pedal's innovative analog signal path utilizes germanium diodes, class-A BJT amplifiers, FET distortion, and soft LED clipping curves to deliver amp-like tones. Each drive circuit can be individually high-pass and low-pass filtered, providing infinite tonal possibilities. The Multidrive also features independent control over the amount of fuzz, distortion, and overdrive added in parallel, with the option to engage high pass or low pass filters for each. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive EQ with smooth- sounding high and low shelving EQ combined with a powerful frequency- selectable mid-band bell. The pedal employs true bypass and features a small enclosure measuring approximately 4.5" by 3.5" by 1.5". It operates on a power input voltage of 9 - 18 V DC (Negative tip) with a power consumption of 180mA. The enclosure is made of die-cast aluminum and includes input and output connectors, as well as true display LEDs to indicate its operation status.

Germ Drive

The Germ Drive by Empress is an all-analog drive pedal designed to replicate the warm, tube-like break-up of tweed tube amps from the 1950s. Its dynamic response closely resembles that of a tube preamp, providing warm, tube-like sustain. The pedal features built-in Hi and Low Shelf EQs, along with dedicated controls for Bass, Treble, Gain, and Output level. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 1.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. It operates on a standard 9VDC Center Negative power supply. The Germ Drive offers a vintage-inspired warm and rich tone, and it cleans up effectively with a twist of the volume knob. The pedal's small enclosure size makes it a compact addition to any setup, while still packing in a range of features for versatile overdrive capabilities.

EQ

ParaEQ

The Empress ParaEQ MKII is a 3-band parametric EQ pedal with a range of features and technical specifications: Features: \- 3-band parametric EQ pedal \- Low band range: 35 - 500Hz \- Mid band range: 250 - 5000Hz \- High band range: 1 - 20kHz \- 15dB of boost or cut per band \- 3 Q settings per band \- Up to 30dB clean boost \- Top-mounted audio jacks \- True bypass \- Mono operation Technical Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 100Ω \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 22Hz - 25kHz \- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.05% \- Noise: > 107dB \- Headroom: +30dBu \- Input Voltage: 9VDC Centre-Negative \- Required Current: 300mA \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector \- Height (Enclosure Only): 1.5” \- Height (Including Controls): 2.5” \- Length: 4.8” \- Width: 2.6” \- Weight: 1lb The ParaEQ MKII operates internally at 27V, providing clean headroom without unwanted clipping. It offers precision shaping of high, mid, and low frequencies, as well as the ability to boost or cut each frequency range by up to 15dB. The pedal is designed to be transparent and versatile, suitable for a variety of instruments.

EQ

The EQ by Empress comes in two models: the ParaEq MKII and the ParaEq MKII Deluxe. Both models offer a 3-band parametric EQ pedal with low, mid, and high band ranges. The ParaEq MKII Deluxe features Baxandall shelving filters and high-pass and low-pass 12dB/oct filters, providing broad high and low frequency shelving adjustments. The enclosure measures approximately 4.5" by 3.5" by 1.5" and operates internally at 27V, providing clean headroom without unwanted clipping. The technical specifications for the ParaEq MKII Deluxe are as follows: \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 100Ω \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 22Hz - 25kHz \- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.05% \- Noise: > 107dB \- Headroom: +30dBu \- Input Voltage: 9VDC Centre-Negative \- Required Current: 300mA \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector \- Height (Enclosure Only): 1.5" \- Height (Including Controls): 2.5" \- Length: 4.8" \- Width: 2.6" \- Weight: 1lb The ParaEq MKII also offers 3 bands of parametric EQ, each with 3 selectable Q widths, and a boost section with 30dB of clean boost. It features an all- analog signal path, ultra-transparent sweet sounding EQ, and true bypass. The enclosure measures approximately 4.5" by 3.5" by 1.5". The technical specifications for the ParaEq MKII are as follows: \- Power Input Voltage: 9 - 18 V DC (Negative tip) \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm barrel connector (Negative tip) \- Power Consumption: 85mA (does not change with input voltage) \- Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum \- Input Connector: 1/4" Jack \- Output Connector: 1/4" Jack \- Height (Enclosure only): 1.5" \- Height (including controls): 2" \- Length: 3.5" \- Width: 4.5" \- Weight: 1 lb \- Q's: 0.5, 1.5, and 3 \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 510Ω

Germ Drive

The Germ Drive by Empress is an all-analog drive pedal designed to replicate the warm, tube-like break-up of tweed tube amps from the 1950s. Its dynamic response closely resembles that of a tube preamp, providing warm, tube-like sustain. The pedal features built-in Hi and Low Shelf EQs, along with dedicated controls for Bass, Treble, Gain, and Output level. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 1.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. It operates on a standard 9VDC Center Negative power supply. The Germ Drive offers a vintage-inspired warm and rich tone, and it cleans up effectively with a twist of the volume knob. The pedal's small enclosure size makes it a compact addition to any setup, while still packing in a range of features for versatile overdrive capabilities.

Flangers

Nebulus

The Nebulus by Empress is a multi-mode modulation pedal capable of high- quality chorus, flanger, and vibrato effects. It offers nine internal modes, including various variations for each effect. The pedal features an internal preset system capable of storing up to eight combinations of settings. The Nebulus has a dedicated tone control switch and a "Special" switch that provides additional switchable features per mode. It also offers advanced configuration options. Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 1KΩ \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 8Hz – 18.5kHz \- Input Headroom with -6dB pad: +5.1dBu \- Input Headroom with -0dB pad: +0.2dBu \- Input Headroom with -12dB pad: +10.8dBu \- Output Headroom: +10.2dBu \- Distortion: 0.40% \- Signal to Noise: 102.7dB \- Input Voltage: 9VDC \- Required Current: 280mA \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector \- Height (enclosure only): 1.5” \- Height (including controls): 2” \- Length: 3.5” \- Width: 4.5” \- Weight: 12.5oz The Nebulus offers various modes for chorus, flanger, and vibrato effects, each with specific characteristics and control options. It is designed to provide a versatile and high-quality modulation experience for guitarists and musicians.

Multi-Effect Pedals

Zoia

The Zoia by Empress is a modular synthesizer in pedal form, offering a wide range of features and functionalities. Here are the technical specifications and key details: \- The Zoia provides over 80 modules for creating custom effects, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, and virtual pedal boards. \- It includes 20+ ready-made effects modules such as reverbs, delays, chorus', flangers, overdrives, and more. \- Users can create and save up to 64 patches for easy recall during live performances. \- The pedal allows for swapping and sharing patches with other users via patchstorage.com. \- It features an OLED display screen for easy editing and a dedicated help function for quick information about modules and options. \- The Zoia offers high-quality audio with 48kHz sampling, 24-bit conversion, and 32-bit internal processing. \- It has a low-noise signal path with a signal-to-noise ratio of over 105dB. \- The pedal is powered by a 9V DC center negative power supply (sold separately) and requires 300mA of current. \- Dimensions: H: 6.8 cm (including knobs), W: 14.4 cm, D: 9.4 cm, Weight: 537 g. The Zoia's innovative modular-based design and extensive range of modules make it a versatile and powerful tool for musicians and sound designers.

Noise Generators

Zoia

The Zoia by Empress is a modular synthesizer in pedal form, offering a wide range of features and functionalities. Here are the technical specifications and key details: \- The Zoia provides over 80 modules for creating custom effects, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, and virtual pedal boards. \- It includes 20+ ready-made effects modules such as reverbs, delays, chorus', flangers, overdrives, and more. \- Users can create and save up to 64 patches for easy recall during live performances. \- The pedal allows for swapping and sharing patches with other users via patchstorage.com. \- It features an OLED display screen for easy editing and a dedicated help function for quick information about modules and options. \- The Zoia offers high-quality audio with 48kHz sampling, 24-bit conversion, and 32-bit internal processing. \- It has a low-noise signal path with a signal-to-noise ratio of over 105dB. \- The pedal is powered by a 9V DC center negative power supply (sold separately) and requires 300mA of current. \- Dimensions: H: 6.8 cm (including knobs), W: 14.4 cm, D: 9.4 cm, Weight: 537 g. The Zoia's innovative modular-based design and extensive range of modules make it a versatile and powerful tool for musicians and sound designers.

Overdrive and Boost

Heavy

The Heavy by Empress is a versatile distortion pedal offering three modes: Lite(ish), Heavy, and Heavier, catering to a wide range of high-gain tones from classic hard rock to modern metal. It features a footswitchable noise gate, a three-band EQ with sweepable mid frequency, and a weight control to sculpt low-frequency response. The pedal also offers linked or independent switching of the distortion and gate, as well as a gate key input for triggering the gate with an external signal. The Heavy Menace provides both true bypass for maximum transparency and buffered bypass to protect against signal loss over long cable runs. The specifications include an input impedance of 1MΩ, output impedance of 100Ω, frequency response (-3dB) of 35Hz - 17kHz, and an input voltage of 9VDC Centre-Negative, requiring 250mA of current. The pedal's dimensions are 4.8" in length, 2.6" in width, and 1.5" in height (enclosure only), with a weight of 1lb.

Buffer+

The Buffer+ by Empress is an I/O interface pedal designed to maintain the highest fidelity to your guitar's signal. Here are the technical specifications and features: Features: \- All Analog Signal Path: No digital components \- Small Size: Compact enclosure measuring approximately 4.5" by 2.5" by 1.5" \- Tuner Out: Separate tuner output keeps your tuner out of the audio path \- Flat Top: Allows you to velcro your tuner to the top, saving pedalboard space \- Complete I/O: All connections to your pedalboard consolidated in one place for quick and easy setup and teardown Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1Meg \- Output Impedance: 510 Ω \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 5Hz - 40kHz \- Power Input Voltage: 9V DC (Negative tip) \- Power Consumption: 80mA \- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02% \- Signal to Noise Ratio: 105.3dB \- Headroom: +9.4dBu \- Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum \- Input connectors: 1/4" Jack \- Output connectors: 1/4" Jack \- Height: 1.25" \- Length: 4.5" \- Width: 2.5" \- Weight: 0.5 lbs These specifications and features make the Buffer+ an essential component for maintaining the integrity of your guitar's signal and simplifying your pedalboard setup.

Multidrive

The Empress Multidrive is a versatile distortion pedal featuring three different drive circuits - fuzz, overdrive, and distortion - all in one unit. It offers the ability to blend these drive tones to create a wide array of unique sounds. The pedal's innovative analog signal path utilizes germanium diodes, class-A BJT amplifiers, FET distortion, and soft LED clipping curves to deliver amp-like tones. Each drive circuit can be individually high-pass and low-pass filtered, providing infinite tonal possibilities. The Multidrive also features independent control over the amount of fuzz, distortion, and overdrive added in parallel, with the option to engage high pass or low pass filters for each. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive EQ with smooth- sounding high and low shelving EQ combined with a powerful frequency- selectable mid-band bell. The pedal employs true bypass and features a small enclosure measuring approximately 4.5" by 3.5" by 1.5". It operates on a power input voltage of 9 - 18 V DC (Negative tip) with a power consumption of 180mA. The enclosure is made of die-cast aluminum and includes input and output connectors, as well as true display LEDs to indicate its operation status.

Germ Drive

The Germ Drive by Empress is an all-analog drive pedal designed to replicate the warm, tube-like break-up of tweed tube amps from the 1950s. Its dynamic response closely resembles that of a tube preamp, providing warm, tube-like sustain. The pedal features built-in Hi and Low Shelf EQs, along with dedicated controls for Bass, Treble, Gain, and Output level. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 1.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. It operates on a standard 9VDC Center Negative power supply. The Germ Drive offers a vintage-inspired warm and rich tone, and it cleans up effectively with a twist of the volume knob. The pedal's small enclosure size makes it a compact addition to any setup, while still packing in a range of features for versatile overdrive capabilities.

Reverb

Echosystem

The Echosystem by Empress is a versatile delay effects pedal with a wide range of features and functionalities. Here are the technical specifications and key features: Technical Specifications: \- Input Impedance: 1MΩ \- Output Impedance: 100Ω \- Output Impedance (transformer): 600Ω \- Frequency Response (-3dB, dry): 10Hz – 50kHz \- Frequency Response (-3dB, wet): 10Hz – 23.4kHz \- Total Harmonic Distortion (dry): 0.09% \- Total Harmonic Distortion (wet): 0.22% \- Dynamic Range (dry): 106.9 dBA \- Dynamic Range (wet): 105.5 dBA \- Input Headroom (dry): +10.0 dBu \- Input Headroom (wet, no pad): +0.5 dBu \- Input Headroom (wet, 6dB pad): +5.7 dBu \- Input Headroom (wet, 12dB pad): +10.8 dBu \- Output Headroom: +16.2dBu \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector \- Power Input Voltage: 9V \- Required Current: 300mA \- Height (enclosure only): 1.75” \- Height (including controls): 2.25” \- Length: 5.7” \- Width: 3.75” \- Weight: 1.5lbs Key Features: 1\. 42+ studio quality algorithms, including digital, tape, analog delays, multi-tap, ambient, reverse, reverb, and more. 2\. Dual Engine functionality allows any 2 delays to be used together, routed in parallel, series, or left/right configurations. 3\. Up to 35 presets can be saved, accessible via three stomp switches in either bank style or scrolling style preset modes. 4\. True Bypass and Buffered Bypass options available. 5\. Cabinet Simulator with 3 variations for recording, practicing, or gigs without an amp. 6\. Output Transformer for hum-free operation in stereo with two amps. 7\. High-Quality Audio with 48kHz sampling, 24-bit conversion, and 32-bit internal processing. 8\. Analog Dry Path for maintaining an untouched dry signal, blended with the wet signal using VCA. 9\. Unsurpassed Connectivity with the Universal Control Port for expression pedal, external tap switch, control voltage, external audio input, and MIDI. 10\. Advanced Configuration Menu for configuring true or buffered bypass, presets, MIDI, control port, input signal pad, output transformer, and more. These specifications and features make the Echosystem a powerful and versatile delay effects pedal suitable for a wide range of musical applications.

Tremolo

Tremolo2

The Empress Tremolo2 is an original design that incorporates innovative features without compromising tone. The audio signal path is analog, while the tremolo effect is controlled digitally via opto technology. The pedal offers tap tempo, selectable waveforms, a choice of 8 rhythms, and a full preset system capable of storing up to 8 presets. Additionally, the control port allows for external control via tap tempo, expression pedal, control voltage, and MIDI, enhancing its versatility. Technical Specifications: \- Power Input Voltage: 9 - 12 V DC (Negative tip) \- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm 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" \- Length: 3.5" \- Width: 4.5" \- Input Impedance: 1 Meg \- Output Impedance: 330 Ohm \- Frequency Response: (-3dB) 4Hz - 30kHz \- Input Headroom: +9.8dBu \- Output Headroom: +9.2dBu \- Distortion: 0.40% \- Signal to Noise: 107.7dB

Outboard Delay

Tape Delay

The Empress Tape Delay is a compact pedal that offers rich, lush tape delay with various features. It includes three flavors of tape age, allowing users to choose the darkness and grittiness of the repeats. The pedal also features filter and modulation controls for fine-tuning, tap tempo with ratio multiplier for easy rhythm adjustments, and an analog dry path. Key specifications and features include: \- Power Input Voltage: 9 - 18 V DC (Negative tip) \- Power Consumption: ~280mA \- Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum \- Input Impedance: 1Meg \- Output Impedance: 1K \- Frequency Response (-3dB): 8Hz - 18.5kHz \- Input Headroom: +10.8dBu \- Output Headroom: +10.2dBu \- Distortion: 0.40% \- Signal to Noise: 102.7dB \- Delay Time: 5ms - 2.8s The pedal also offers advanced configuration options, presets, relay bypass, filter controls, modulation, and blips for unique sound effects. Additionally, it can be powered by any standard 9-18vDC power supply, drawing about 280mA.