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Summary of Contents for Empress Effects HEAVY MENACE
- Page 1 user manual...
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Heavy Menace from Empress Effects - a streamlined evolution of our Heavy pedal that offers new features and a convenient, more compact size. The Channel switch selects between the original Heavy and Heavier modes and a new Lite(ish) mode, covering everything from crunch to crushing.
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Page 3: Noise Gate
The gate in the Heavy Menace is triggered from the signal at the input jack, before the distortion stages. It is an adaptive circuit... - Page 4 silenced, then fine-tuning so that the gate responds as naturally or aggressively to your playing as you want. For additional options regarding the noise gate, please refer to the Advanced Configuration and Startup Preferences section of this manual.
- Page 5 The noise gate can optionally be triggered by an external signal with the Gate Key Input. This can be particularly useful if you have other pedals before the Heavy Menace in your signal chain. Splitting the signal before those pedals and sending a clean signal to the...
- Page 6 Controls at gain: Adjusts the amount of distortion in conjunction with the Channel switch. low, mid, high: Boosts or cuts gain weig each frequency band by up to +/- 15dB. The low shelf lter starts around 80Hz, and the high shelf lter starts around 3kHz.
- Page 7 t a Glance weight: Changes the character of the low end. Turn clockwise for a thicker sound, and turn counterclockwise for a tighter response that’s perfect for palm muting. output output: Adjusts the overall high pedal volume. 2.5k heavy freq channel channel: Selects the voicing and gain range.
- Page 8 Advanced Configuration and Startup Preferences The Advanced Configuration mode lets you customize the behaviour of your pedal. To access these options, press and hold both footswitches at startup while connecting or turning on the power supply. The LEDs will flash momentarily to indicate that you are in the Advanced Configuration mode.
- Page 9 you have exited the Advanced Configuration mode. By pressing and holding either footswitch while turning on the power, you can also set the Distortion and Gate to engage automatically on startup. The LED will flash several times to indicate the setting has changed, then the pedal will start up as normal.
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Page 10: Specifications
Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 100Ω Frequency Response 35Hz - 17kHz (-3dB): Input Voltage: 9-12 VDC Required Current: 250mA Power Input 2.1mm Barrel Connector: Connector Height (enclosure 1.5” only): Height (including 2.5” controls): Length: 4.8” Width: 2.6” Weight:... -
Page 11: Legal Stuff
Powering the Heavy Menace Go to www.empresseffects.com/power for a full list of compatible power supplies. Please note: The Empress Heavy Menace requires at least 250mA of current to function properly. Any power supply rated at 9V DC, supplying negative tip polarity and at least 250mA of current should work. - Page 12 Manual v05...
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