With all the controls available in top end studio compressors, the Empress Compressor has opened new sonic doors for guitarists; ranging from truly transparent compression for dynamic control to over the top squashing. Empress has also included a wet/dry mix knob that allows parallel compression for increased transparency and dynamics.

Other compressor pedals are often limited by oversimplified controls and heavily colored sounds. Empress has created a truly transparent compressor, complete with all the controls found in the studio. The result is a tool that allows for a wide range of sounds from subtly adding sustain to getting the “quack” that country players love.

Also included is a mix knob to blend in the dry signal for an even more transparent sound and a gain reduction meter so you know what the compressor is doing at all times.

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 either gain reduction, input, or both.
• True Display LEDs – Bright multi-color LEDs always let you know what the Compressor is doing.
• Bass – Works great on bass!
• True Bypass – The Empress Compressor employs true bypass, so you can be sure that it’s not affecting the signal when disengaged.
• Small Size – The enclosure measures approximately 4.5″ by 3.5″ by 1.5″, which is delightfully small when considering all the features packed into this unit.
• Beautiful Case – It has a sparkle you can’t deny!