Empress Effects Announces Release of Phaser Pedal

Redefining the phaser effect from the ground up, Empress Effects has created a phaser unlike anything else on the market.

Employing a unique VCA based design, the Empress Phaser offers unparalleled signal-to-noise ratio. Choose between 2 stage, 4 stage or - an Empress exclusive - 3 stage mode; all controllable via tap tempo sweeping through an impressive set of 8 waveforms.

The Empress Phaser is the next generation in the evolution of digitally-controlled analog technology. It features an all-analog signal path but is controlled by a microprocessor, allowing it to maintain all its character and analog flavor while adding a ton of possibilities for control and adaptability. Sure, it does the classic jet sounds, super funky auto-wah and ring modulators, as well as having vibrato and Univibe sounds on tap. But what really sets the Empress Phaser apart are the auto modes: envelope following, audio-triggered sweeps, rhythms and direct control are just a few of the settings found on the Empress Phaser.

It also offers unsurpassed connectivity by featuring expression pedal control as well as accepting control voltage, external tap, external audio control and MIDI. All of this comes in a rock solid die cast aluminum enclosure with true bypass.

"This is our most innovative pedal to date. We're very excited to finally release the universal control port (a single ¼" jack capable of accepting control inputs from expression pedals, external tap MIDI, and a bunch more)," says Dan Junkins, VP of Awesomeness at Empress Effects. "It's been in development for years and will be included on many of our upcoming pedals as well."

Developed in parallel with the Empress Midibox, this is the first release in a line of very DAW friendly pedals. "We've designed the phaser to be able to fully integrate with today's digitally driven studios," says Jason Fee, Chief Designer on the project, "and with the integration of MIDI and external control becoming so important in today's high end pedal boards, this will be a huge bonus for lots of users."

Check out the Empress Phaser at http://www.empresseffects.com/phaser and the Midibox at http://www.empresseffects.com/midibox .