The Empress Buffer++ is the ultimate utility pedal designed for musicians who demand pristine signal integrity and versatile routing options. Whether you’re switching between instruments, toggling amps, or managing complex effects chains, this pedal preserves every nuance of your tone while offering unparalleled control over your signal path. With its transparent buffering, advanced signal control, and a host of routing modes, the Buffer++ empowers you to build the rig you’ve always dreamed of without compromise.
Built on Empress’s legacy of low-noise, high-quality buffers, the Buffer++ goes far beyond simple tone preservation. It features 12 internal routing modes, input metering, ground loop rejection, and variable input loading for precise tone shaping. This means you can effortlessly switch between guitar and synth, convert stereo rigs to mono, or dial in warm, vintage tones—all without changing a single cable. Its stereo effects loop with noise filtering and footswitchable boost further enhance its versatility, making it a powerful hub for any pedalboard.
Designed to tackle the common problems of tone loss over long cable runs and noisy vintage pedals, the Buffer++ uses an all-analogue signal path with Dolby-style filtering, transformer isolation, and differential loop returns to keep your sound clean and punchy. The variable input loading knob lets you simulate the subtle warmth of cable-induced rolloff without the unwanted noise, giving you more tonal options at your fingertips.
Compact yet packed with features, the Empress Buffer++ replaces multiple pedals and cables with one intelligent device, keeping your setup clean and efficient. Whether you’re a gigging professional or a home studio enthusiast, this pedal offers the flexibility and control to adapt on the fly and preserve your tone in any situation.
Transparent Buffering and Tone Preservation
The Buffer++ protects your tone from degradation caused by long cable runs and vintage pedals. Its all-analogue signal path with advanced filtering and transformer isolation ensures your sound remains clear, punchy, and free from unwanted hiss or noise.
Flexible Signal Routing
With 12 internal routing modes, dual inputs and outputs, and polarity switching, the Buffer++ adapts to any setup. Switch between instruments, amps, or effects chains seamlessly without rewiring your pedalboard.
Variable Input Loading for Tone Shaping
Simulate the subtle warmth and high-end rolloff of long cables with the input loading control. This feature allows you to add vintage character to your tone without introducing noise or signal loss.
Compact All-in-One Utility Pedal
Combining stereo effects loop switching, AB/AY amp and instrument switching, tuner mute, and a footswitchable boost, the Buffer++ replaces multiple devices with a single, space-saving pedal.
Key Features
- Pristine Signal Buffering – Maintains your tone’s clarity and punch by eliminating signal loss and noise, especially over long cable runs or when using vintage pedals.
- 12 Internal Routing Modes – Offers unmatched flexibility to switch between instruments, amps, and effects chains without rewiring, adapting effortlessly to any rig configuration.
- Variable Input Loading – Allows you to tailor your tone by simulating the warmth and subtle high-end rolloff of cable length, adding vintage character without noise.
- Integrated Stereo Effects Loop and Boost – Simplifies your pedalboard by combining effects loop switching, AB/AY switching, tuner mute, and a footswitchable boost with up to 30dB gain.
Specifications
Inputs and Outputs
- Input 1 Impedance: 10kΩ–1MΩ
- Input 2 Impedance: 1MΩ
- Dual Outputs with Isolation Transformer
- Tuner Output with Mute (activated by holding footswitch)
Audio Performance
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: <0.1% (200Hz – 20kHz), <1% (20Hz – 20kHz)
- Noise Floor: < -110dBu
Controls and Features
- 12 Internal Routing Modes
- Input Pads for Volume Balancing
- Footswitchable Boost with up to 30dB Gain
- Variable Input Loading for Tone Shaping
- Ground Loop Rejection
- Stereo Effects Loop with Noise Filtering
Power and Physical
- Input Voltage: 9V DC Centre-Negative
- Current Draw: 100mA
- Power Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector
- Dimensions (HxLxW): 2″ x 4.5″ x 3.5″
- Weight: 1lb
