Empress Effects

United Kingdom, est. 2009 · 17 products across 2 categories

17
Total Products
2
Categories
$444
Avg Price
$138
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About Empress Effects

Empress Effects has quickly established itself as a leading innovator in the boutique effects pedal market, renowned for their meticulous design, exceptional build quality, and unique sonic character. Originating from a desire to recreate vintage effects with modern flexibility, Empress has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries of classic reverb, delay, and distortion. Their modular ZOIA system further solidifies their position as a forward-thinking force in the industry.

Founded
2009
Country
United Kingdom
Segment
Premium
Target
Empress Effects caters to experienced musicians and sound designers seeking high
Known For
Echosystem delay/reverb Reverb pedal series ZOIA modular effects platform Intuitive user interfaces High-quality analog and digital hybrid circuits
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and durability
  • • Unique and inspiring sonic palettes
  • • Deep, tweakable parameter controls
  • • Innovative and flexible routing options
  • • Beautiful industrial design
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Complex controls can have a learning curve
  • • Larger pedal footprint compared to some competitors
  • • Can be overwhelming for beginners

Empress Effects Products

Empress Effects Drive Overdrive - Distortion Pedals

Empress Effects Drive Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$348
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Analogue overdrive pedal, Designed for musicians who...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ - Bass Pedals

Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ

Bass Pedals

$464
Effect Pedal for Electric Bass and Acoustic Bass, Features a bass-adjusted frequency...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Heavy Menace - Distortion Pedals

Empress Effects Heavy Menace

Distortion Pedals

$320
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Heavy and Heavier modes plus a new Lite...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe - Equalizer Pedals

Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe

Equalizer Pedals

$429
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Equalizer and boost, Parametric 3-band EQ,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII - Equalizer Pedals

Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII

Equalizer Pedals

$322
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Equalizer and boost, Parametric 3-band EQ, Controls:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Compressor MKII Silver - Compressor Pedals

Empress Effects Compressor MKII Silver

Compressor Pedals

$348
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Compressor, Controls: Input, Output, Attack,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo Bundle - Effect Modules

Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo Bundle

Effect Modules

$929
4.3 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo - Effect Modules

Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo

Effect Modules

$812
Eurorack Module, Digital Modular System, Offers the necessary modules to create your own...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk - Bass Pedals

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk

Bass Pedals

$324
Effect Pedal for Electric Bass, Compressor, Controls: Input, Output, Attack,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk - Compressor Pedals

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk

Compressor Pedals

$336
Effect Pedal for Electric Bass, Compressor, Controls: Input, Output,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Compressor MKII Blue - Compressor Pedals

Empress Effects Compressor MKII Blue

Compressor Pedals

$331
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Compressor, Controls: Input, Output, Attack,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects ZOIA - Bass Pedals

Empress Effects ZOIA

Bass Pedals

$622
Effect Pedal, Modular synthesiser, Provides the necessary modules to recreate your own custom...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Echosystem - Delay/Echo Pedals

Empress Effects Echosystem

Delay/Echo Pedals

$615
Effects Pedal, Ultimate delay design tool, Numerous emulations of classic digital, tape and...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Reverb - Reverb Pedals

Empress Effects Reverb

Reverb Pedals

$615
Effects Pedal, Reverb, Stereo inputs and outputs, 35 Presets, Controls: Presets, Decay, Mix,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Buffer - Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

Empress Effects Buffer

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$138
Buffer with signal split and loop, Analogue signal path, Connections: Guitar In, Amp Out, Tuner...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Buffer+ - Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

Empress Effects Buffer+

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$205
Effect Pedal, Buffer / booster, 30 dB Boost, Analogue signal path, Input Loading adjustable,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Empress Effects Heavy - Distortion Pedals

Empress Effects Heavy

Distortion Pedals

$387
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Two channels, Gain, Output, Weight and...
4.8 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Empress Effects

Empress Effects pedals are designed and assembled in the United Kingdom, utilizing a combination of in-house manufacturing and trusted partnerships for component sourcing.

The ZOIA is a powerful, modular effects platform capable of hosting multiple effects modules, allowing for incredibly complex and customizable signal chains. It essentially functions as a miniature, customizable effects rack in a pedal format.

Most Empress Effects pedals utilize a true bypass switching system, ensuring a clean signal when the effect is disengaged, though some models incorporate buffered bypass for specific applications.

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