Empress Effects

United Kingdom, est. 2009 · 16 products across 2 categories

16
Total Products
2
Categories
$426
Avg Price
$131
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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 Bass ParaEQ - Bass Pedals

Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ

Bass Pedals

$439
Effect Pedal for Electric & Acoustic Bass, Features a bass-adjusted frequency range, a...
4.4 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Heavy Menace - Distortion Pedals

Empress Effects Heavy Menace

Distortion Pedals

$303
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Heavy and Heavier modes plus a new Lite...
4.8 Expert Rating
Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe - Equalizer Pedals

Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe

Equalizer Pedals

$406
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Equalizer and boost, Parametric 3-band EQ,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII - Equalizer Pedals

Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII

Equalizer Pedals

$312
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Equalizer and boost, Parametric 3-band EQ, Controls:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Compressor MKII Silver - Compressor Pedals

Empress Effects Compressor MKII Silver

Compressor Pedals

$329
Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar, Compressor, Controls: Input, output, attack,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo Bundle - Effect Modules

Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo Bundle

Effect Modules

$877
4.4 Expert Rating
Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo - Effect Modules

Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo

Effect Modules

$756
Eurorack Module, Digital Modular System, Offers the necessary modules to create your own...
4.5 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk - Bass Pedals

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Blue Spk

Bass Pedals

$293
Effects Pedal for Electric Bass, Compressor, Controls: Input, output, attack,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk - Compressor Pedals

Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk

Compressor Pedals

$307
Effect Pedal for Electric Bass, Compressor, Controls: Input, Output,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Compressor MKII Blue - Compressor Pedals

Empress Effects Compressor MKII Blue

Compressor Pedals

$318
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Compressor, Controls: Input, Output, Attack,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Empress Effects ZOIA - Bass Pedals

Empress Effects ZOIA

Bass Pedals

$592
Effect Pedal, Modular synthesiser, Provides the necessary modules to recreate your own custom...
4.9 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Echosystem - Delay/Echo Pedals

Empress Effects Echosystem

Delay/Echo Pedals

$591
Effects Pedal, Ultimate delay design tool, Numerous emulations of classic digital, tape and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Reverb - Reverb Pedals

Empress Effects Reverb

Reverb Pedals

$604
Effects Pedal, Reverb, Stereo inputs and outputs, 35 Presets, Controls: Presets, Decay, Mix,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Buffer - Guitar Effects

Empress Effects Buffer

Guitar Effects

$131
Buffer with signal split and loop, Analogue signal path, Connections: Guitar In, Amp Out, Tuner...
5 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Buffer+ - Guitar Effects

Empress Effects Buffer+

Guitar Effects

$194
Effect Pedal, Buffer / booster, 30 dB Boost, Analogue signal path, Input Loading adjustable,...
5 Expert Rating
Empress Effects Heavy - Distortion Pedals

Empress Effects Heavy

Distortion Pedals

$366
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Two channels, Gain, Output, Weight and...
4.5 Expert Rating

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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