Empress Effects Reverb
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Empress Effects
Reverb
Product Info
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The Empress Reverb is a serious contender for players seeking high-end, nuanced reverb tones. Its flexibility allows for everything from subtle ambience to massive, ethereal soundscapes – a perfect fit for studio work, progressive rock, and anyone wanting a truly customizable reverb solution. Be prepared for a bit of a learning curve, but the sonic rewards are substantial.
Product Description
- Empress Effects Reverb
- Effects Pedal
- Reverb
- Stereo inputs and outputs
- 35 Presets
- Controls: Presets
- Decay
- Output
- Thing 1 & Thing 2
- Control port input for expression pedal
- external tap switch
- control voltage
- external audio input or MIDI
- Selectable True or Buffered Bypass
- Power consumption: 300 mA
- Powerered via 9 V DC power supply (coaxial connector - negative pole inside
- not included; corresponding power supply available: Article Nr #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 145 x 57 x 95.3 mm
PROS
- • Exceptional algorithm quality rivals vintage spring and plate reverbs
- • Stereo architecture creates expansive, three-dimensional soundscapes
- • Flexible 'Thing' controls allow deep customization of reverb character
- • Robust metal enclosure and discrete component design ensure longevity
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most players
- • Power consumption is relatively high, potentially straining some power supplies
- • Control layout can feel complex initially, requiring dedicated learning time
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Key Features
Reverb Type
Algorithmic, emulating spring, plate, hall, and shimmer reverbs
Controls
Decay, Mix, Output, Low, Hi, Thing 1, Thing 2, Preset Select
Presets
35 user-programmable presets
Bypass Type
Selectable True or Buffered Bypass
Stereo
Stereo Inputs and Outputs
Power Supply
9 V DC, 300 mA (coaxial connector, negative pole inside)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer unique, deep control over the reverb’s character – think unusual diffusion, pre-delay shaping, or even subtle pitch shifting, far beyond simple EQ adjustments.
Yes, Empress is known for rock-solid recall; the 35 presets are reliably saved and recalled, even when used with external footswitches and MIDI control.
Absolutely; the Empress Reverb handles both cleanly and distorted tones beautifully, providing a shimmering wash or a darker, more atmospheric response as needed.
