user manual
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Empress Effects Heavy! In this aptly named box you'll find a huge range of killer high gain tones. From crisp, mid-driven 80's metal, to scooped, modern down-tuned brutality, this little box of sonic mayhem does it all. The two independent channels can be voiced similarly so that one channel can be used as a solo boost, or they can be voiced entirely differently by using the mid range control in conjunction with the 3 position mid frequency select switch.
Quick Start heavy: Thick n' Punchy heavier: Tight n' Brutal Switching: Press the heavy stomp to engage the heavy channel. Press the heavier stomp to engage the heavier channel. To return to bypass, press the stomp switch of whichever channel is currently active.
mid freq: allows you to select the center frequency of the mid band EQ. Controls a Power: + negative tip 2.1mm ja mid: allows you to add or subtract the frequency selected with the mid freq switch. The 12 o’clock setting is 0 dB, no boost or cut, and the extreme boost and cut is about 10 dB. gain: controls how much gain is added in each channel. The heavier channel has more gain available than the heavy channel. weight: changes the character of the low end.
at a Glance - 9V-18V DC ack. 200mA or greater ggle between the 2 channels Ds indicate which channel is en no LEDs are lit, the pedal hi: controls the amount of high frequency content in the output signal. It is a gentle high shelf filter starting around 3 kHz. The 12 o’clock setting is 0 dB, no boost or cut, and the extreme boost and cut is about 10 dB. low: controls the amount of low frequency content in the output signal. It is a low shelf filter starting around 80 Hz.
Noise Gate The Heavy features an internal noise gate which is triggered from the input, before the signal is distorted. This results in a noise gate that is extremely responsive and dynamic. Whether you're playing a long sustaining note that's meant to ring out into feedback, or you need a tight gate for those quick stops, the noise gate will react and adjust accordingly. In Natural mode, the gate sensitivity is high and will open with very small input levels.
Specifications Input Impedance: Output Impedance: Input Voltage: Required Current: Power Input Connector: Height (enclosure only): Height (including controls): Length: Width: Weight: 1MΩ 510Ω 9VDC-18VDC 200mA 2.1mm Barrel Connector 1.5” 2” 3.5” 4.5” 1lbs * To help you get the most out of this pedal, we've put up some brief instructional videos on our website * www.empresseffects.
Warranty Serial # ____________ Empress Effects products come with a two year warranty against failures resulting from defective parts and/or faulty workmanship. The warranty can be extended to 4 years for free by registering online at: www.empresseffects.com/register The warranty applies only to the original owner of the product. While a product is under warranty, Empress Effects will repair the product free of charge.
