Empress Effects Bass Compressor Pedal in Blue

£269.00

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Description

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When Empress Effects released their original Compressor pedal back in 2011, it quickly became a favourite among guitar and bass players alike. Providing more than what most typical comp stompboxes could offer, many of which are hindered by oversimplified controls, Empress has now designed a dedicated Compressor for bass with studio-like features. The original worked great, but this goes one better!

On top of the full range of controls normally only seen in high-end recording equipment, including input and gain reduction metering, independent attack and release controls, a mix knob for parallel compression, and an external sidechain insert – Empress has now added 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.

Features

  • All Analog Signal Path – No digitals in here!
  • Extremely Transparent – Add dynamic control without altering the original tone of your instrument.
  • 3 Compression Ratios – 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1 ratios offer lots of flexibility.
  • Attack and Release Control – Allows for ultimate control over the compression characteristics.
  • Mix – Blend uncompressed signal in with the compressed signal for parallel compression, New York Style!
  • Metering – Meter both gain reduction and input on separate meters.
  • Tone + Color – Adds mild harmonic distortion with a mid range cut or an upper mid range boost. 
  • Sidechain Send/Return – 3.5mm TRS jack send and return for sidechain compresson.  
  • Sidechain High Pass Filter – A variable high pass filter that filters low frequencies from the sidechain. The filter frequency ranges from 20Hz to 400Hz.
  • Improved Low End Frequency Response – To handle those low low sounds, completely flat down to 20Hz.
  • True Display LEDs – Bright multi-color LEDs always let you know what the compressor is doing.
  • True Bypass – The Empress Compressor employs true bypass, so you can be sure that it's not affecting the signal when disengaged.
  • Small Size – New enclosure approximately half the size of the original compressor, which is delightfully small when considering all the features packed into this unit.
  • Beautiful Case – It has a sparkle you can't deny, available in blue or silver!

Specifications

  • Input Impedance: 1M
  • Output Impedance: 2.2k
  • Frequency Response (-3dB): 10Hz – 20kHz
  • Distortion: Less Than 0.1%
  • Noise: -101dB
  • Power Input Voltage: 9-18V DC (Negative Tip)
  • Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector (Negative Tip)
  • Power Consumption: ~ 100mA
  • Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminium
  • 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: 1lbs

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Brand

Empress Effects

Empress Effects is a Canadian manufacturer of high-quality guitar and bass effects pedals, known for their innovative designs and exceptional sound quality. The company was founded in 2009 and quickly gained a reputation for creating pedals that combine top-tier craftsmanship with user-friendly functionality. Empress Effects is particularly well-regarded for its attention to detail, versatile features, and the ability to produce pedals that suit a wide range of musical styles.

The brand’s products include a variety of effects such as overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb, modulation, and multi-effects units. One of their standout products is the Empress Tape Delay, which is praised for its realistic vintage sound and versatile control options. The Empress Reverb is another popular offering, known for its rich, atmospheric sounds that can cater to everything from subtle room reverb to deep, expansive hall sounds. Empress Effects is celebrated for producing pedals that meet the needs of both professional musicians and hobbyists, often incorporating advanced features like MIDI control and preset storage, making their products suitable for both live performances and studio work.

Category

Compressor Pedals

Compressor pedals even out the dynamics of your playing by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes. This can add sustain, smooth out picking, tighten funk rhythm parts and make clean tones feel more controlled and studio-like.

They are useful for country, funk, pop, bass, slide guitar and any style where consistency matters. A compressor can be subtle and almost invisible, or it can become a noticeable part of your sound by adding snap, sustain and extra presence.

Tags

bass

bass pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. bass related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.

Compressor

Compressor pedals smooth out playing dynamics by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes, helping create a more balanced and controlled guitar sound. Compression can add sustain, tighten rhythm playing and make clean tones feel more polished.

They are widely used in country, funk, pop and studio recording environments where consistency and articulation are important. Subtle compression can also improve the feel of an entire pedalboard.