Empress Effects Manuals & User Guides

Empress Effects is a Canadian audio electronics company dedicated to creating advanced effects pedals for guitarists and bassists. Known for bridging the gap between studio equipment and pedalboard convenience, Empress Effects products, such as their widely acclaimed Bass Compressor, offer professional-grade transparency, metering, and control. Built in Kanata, Ontario, their devices are engineered to provide precise dynamic control without sacrificing tone.

Key features of Empress Effects pedals often include independent attack and release controls, mix knobs for parallel compression, and innovative sidechain capabilities. Musicians rely on Empress Effects for robust build quality and sonic excellence, ensuring their tone remains consistent whether on stage or in the recording studio.

• What power supply does the Empress Bass Compressor require?

  The pedal requires a 9V DC negative tip power supply capable of providing at least 100mA of current.

• How do I set the startup state to bypass or engaged?

  Hold down the stompswitch while powering on the device to enter configuration mode, then press the switch to toggle between states.

• What is the purpose of the Sidechain High Pass Filter?

  It filters out high-energy low frequencies from the detection circuit, preventing the compressor from triggering too early on low notes and keeping the sound full.