It's almost complete. So you can say: all I ever need from a pedal board I can get it from Empress Effects. :) Great job! I wonder what will come next... Maybe an amp project ? Well most probably not, but still I'm very interested how you see the future
I just bought this today after spending about 2.5 hours demoing and A/Bing different compressors at Prymaxe in Union, NJ (their patience and cooperation was incredible). I was looking for transparent compression for my acoustic and a nice squashed sound for my electric. I demo'd with an acoustic. To me, this and the JHS were the most transparent. (comments on the others won't fit - lemme know if you want) But I felt that I was losing some low end with the JHS. Empress wins!
@markkasson That's very informative thanks! Have you tried the Diamond compressor? That and the Empress are I think my main candidates now. Looking for a transparent comp also mainly just for sustain, with the possibility to add some nice shimmer when needed.
@SidHenderson I had the Diamond, and while good, it didn't have a mix knob. If you're looking for something transparent, the mix knob makes a huge difference! I've sold the Diamond, and am planning on picking up the Empress soon.
@markkasson Hey markkasson, did you have the chance to demo them against the Wampler Ego Compressor? Sounds like a pretty incredible unit too. But I have to admit this Empress impresses me!
this makes me glad i waited to buy a compression pedal! i wish i could buy direct from you guys as i live in ottawa. when will these hit stores like spaceman and long and mcquade?
Best compressor ever!!!!
hpcharles 2 months ago
I still dont get the difference between EQ and this pedal.
Eldererr 3 months ago
Empress couldn't make a crap pedal if they tried.
ehowie 3 months ago 2
I've just bought one. Yes, I´m very happy!!!
mcubau 4 months ago
Would be interested to hear an opinon on comparing wampler to empress. This demo makes empress hard to beat.
1goodguitar 4 months ago
I NEED this compressor!! Wicked pedal!!!
levinjapan 5 months ago
WOOHOO REAL COMPRESSOR CONTROLS!!!
jorelpogi 6 months ago in playlist Empress Compressor
nice, it's like a real compressor! finally, someone puts a meter, attack, release, and mix in a pedal. if I was to buy a stompcomp, this would be it!
rnfr 6 months ago 2
3 Libras :D
GuitaristAidan 6 months ago
It's almost complete. So you can say: all I ever need from a pedal board I can get it from Empress Effects. :) Great job! I wonder what will come next... Maybe an amp project ? Well most probably not, but still I'm very interested how you see the future
neteraser 6 months ago
I just bought this today after spending about 2.5 hours demoing and A/Bing different compressors at Prymaxe in Union, NJ (their patience and cooperation was incredible). I was looking for transparent compression for my acoustic and a nice squashed sound for my electric. I demo'd with an acoustic. To me, this and the JHS were the most transparent. (comments on the others won't fit - lemme know if you want) But I felt that I was losing some low end with the JHS. Empress wins!
markkasson 6 months ago 7
@markkasson That's very informative thanks! Have you tried the Diamond compressor? That and the Empress are I think my main candidates now. Looking for a transparent comp also mainly just for sustain, with the possibility to add some nice shimmer when needed.
SidHenderson 6 months ago
@SidHenderson I had the Diamond, and while good, it didn't have a mix knob. If you're looking for something transparent, the mix knob makes a huge difference! I've sold the Diamond, and am planning on picking up the Empress soon.
TimothySmith 6 months ago
@markkasson Hey markkasson, did you have the chance to demo them against the Wampler Ego Compressor? Sounds like a pretty incredible unit too. But I have to admit this Empress impresses me!
OverJam52 6 months ago
this makes me glad i waited to buy a compression pedal! i wish i could buy direct from you guys as i live in ottawa. when will these hit stores like spaceman and long and mcquade?
jeezuschryst 6 months ago
Awesome - You guys just raised the bar for stompbox compressors!
TimothySmith 6 months ago 13
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8spider8 6 months ago
@8spider8 havent heard that in a while..
Sensates85 6 months ago
@Sensates85 ..meant 3 libras__ great demo here btw!
8spider8 6 months ago