In the aptly named Empress Effects Heavy you’ll find a huge range of killer high gain tones. From crisp, mid-driven 80s metal, to scooped, modern down-tuned brutality, this little box of sonic mayhem does it all. The two independent channels can be voiced similarly so that one channel can be used as a solo boost, or they can be voiced entirely differently by using the mid range control in conjunction with the 3 position mid frequency select switch. Add in separate weight controls to shape the low end response of each channel, and a global hi/low eq section that allows you to fine tune your particular amp and cab combination, and you’ve got a serious tool to create a supremely heavy sounding rig.
Features:
- All Analog Signal Path – no digitals in here!
- Super High Gain – It’s called the heavy, what’d you expect?
- Weight – An intuitive new control that changes the character of your low end
- 3 Band EQ – Selectable mid frequency lets you get precise EQ curves, with boost or cut up to 10 dB per band
- Dual Channel Design – Heavy and Heavier let you set your channels similarly, for rhythm/solo, or completely differently for a wider range of tones
- Soft Touch Switches – Relay bypass and intelligent switching make this pedal super easy to use
- Noise Gate – Natural and aggressive settings let you tailor the gate to your needs, keeping noise out of your signal chain
- True Bypass – The Empress Heavy employs true bypass, so you can be sure that it’s not affecting the signal when disengaged
- Small Size – The enclosure measures approximately 4.5″ by 3.5″ by 1.5″, which is delightfully small when considering all the features packed into this unit
Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 1M
- Output Impedance: 510 Ohm
- Frequency Response: (-3 dB) 35 Hz – 17 kHz
- Power Input Voltage: 9 – 12 V DC (negative tip)
- Power Input Connector: 2.1 mm barrel connector (negative tip)
- Power Consumption: ~200mA
- Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum
- Input connector: 1/4″ jack
- Output connector: 1/4″ jack
- Height (enclosure only): 1.5″
- Height (including controls): 2″
- Depth: 3.5″
- Width: 4.5″
- Weight: 1 lb



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