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  • Page 1 Phaser User Manual...
  • Page 2 Further Information On our website (www.empresseffects.com) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as a PDF file for you to download. Keyword Search Use the search function in the electronic version of this manual to find your topics of inteterest quickly. Customer Support If you have any problems with the device our Customer Support team will gladly assist you.
  • Page 3 Intended Use This pedal is designed for enhancing guitar tones in live performances and studio recordings. Use as outlined in the user manual. The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from improper use or use under non-recommended conditions. Safety DANGER! Danger for children Dispose of plastic bags and packaging properly to keep them out of reach of babies and young children to prevent choking hazards.
  • Page 4 NOTICE! Allergies or Sensitivities Allergy Alert: Some pedal materials, like adhesives and coatings, may cause reactions. Stop use and seek medical advice if needed. NOTICE! Fire Hazard Keep away from direct heat and open flames.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................vi Quick Start ........................1 Controls at a Glance ......................2 Operating Modes ......................4 The Submodes ........................7 Mix/Blend and Vibrato Configuration .................10 Harmonic Enhancement Circuit ..................1 1 Universal Control Port ....................1 1 MIDI Control ........................13 Regulatory Compliance Information ................18 Specifications .........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The Empress Phaser was designed to give you maximum control in a small, manageable package. We’ve combined features that will enable you to realize all your phasing dreams. You’ll recognize the tap feature from our other pedals. And, with the Empress Phaser, we’ve also introduced the universal control port.

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Quick Start Set the knobs and switches to match the picture above. If the blue bypass LED is not already lit, press the bypass switch to engage the phaser.
  • Page 8 With mode set to knob, this controls the speed of the phaser. tap footswitch: Use to set the speed of the phaser. Tempo will be multiplied by the current setting on the ratio knob.
  • Page 9 Selects between 8 different waveforms. asym width: Determines how far the phase shift varies from the center position. bypass footswitch: When the LED is shining, the phaser effect is applied to the signal. When off, the phaser is being bypassed (true bypass).

  • Page 10: Operating Modes

    For example, if you set the ratio knob at 1:2, the speed of the phaser will be twice as fast as the tempo tapped.
  • Page 11 For example, with submode 2 selected and the attack set to fast, a sudden increase in volume will increase the phaser rate almost instantly. With the attack set to slow, it takes much longer for the speed of the effect to increase.
  • Page 12 mode. For softer input signals you should set the sensitivity to a higher value. For louder input signals it should be turned down. In an auto mode that uses trigger detection, the red LED above the tap switch indicates that a trigger has been detected. If you find the auto mode is missing some of the triggers, increase the sensitivity.

  • Page 13: The Submodes

    The Submodes There are eight submodes available in auto mode. Submode 1: Phase Shift Follows Envelope The center of the phase shift changes according to how loud you play. Hitting the tap switch inverts the phasing motion for a different tone. Submode 2: LFO On Envelope The speed and the center of the phasing effect are both increased as the input signal grows louder.
  • Page 14 phasing to minimum phasing. Hitting the tap switch inverts the phasing motion for a different tone. The LED above the tap switch turns red when a trigger is detected. Submode 6: Trigger Random Level When a trigger is detected the amount of phase is shifted to a new, random amount. This mode sounds close to a random waveform, but the changes can be controlled and triggered by how loud you play your instrument.
  • Page 15 �� �� �� �� ������ �� �� �� �� �� �� �� Submode 8: Direct Control Mode Without an expression pedal plugged in to the control port, this mode operates like submode 5, except that it triggers only when you hit the tap stomp switch. Hold down the tap switch and the sweep will keep rising to its maximum value.

  • Page 16: Mix/Blend And Vibrato Configuration

    The more you increase the width and speed, the more pronounced the effect becomes. To get a regular phaser sound when the pedal is in the mix configuration, set the knob to the 12 o’clock position. This adds the dry and wet signal at equal volumes giving you maximum phase cancellation.

  • Page 17: Harmonic Enhancement Circuit

    Harmonic Enhancement Circuit The Empress Phaser has a clean and pristine sound by design. In some instances, a dirtier sounding phaser may be desired. To accomplish this, we’ve included a circuit which adds subtle, yet pleasing, even order harmonics to the wet signal.
  • Page 18 (or fully counter-clockwise) and the setting on the knob. In other words, the knob sets the maximum. Any expression pedal used with the Empress Phaser should have: Tip - signal Ring - power...

  • Page 19: Midi Control

    In this configuration you can plug an external tap switch into the control port to set the tap time. This is useful if you have more than one tap-tempo pedal, so that you can set them all with one switch. The Empress Phaser is able to accept both latching and momentary external tap switches.
  • Page 20 MIDI cable to a ¼” cable you can plug into your phasers control port. (Not included with the phaser) 2. Configure the pedal for MIDI control by setting the internal control port dip switches to the MIDI mode.
  • Page 21 Control Change Messages The Empress Phaser can be controlled with MIDI control change messages. Almost all MIDI controllers or digital audio workstation software will be able to output these messages. Refer to your product’s documentation for help on how to do this. Below is a...
  • Page 22 Direct Control maximum. This mode would allow you to draw your own waveforms in a digital audio workstation and send them to the phaser. Sending this message with any value will cause the pedal to Exit Direct Control exit direct control.
  • Page 23 MIDI Clock (aka MIDI Beat Clock) The Empress Phaser will respond to MIDI Clock messages when it is in tap and normal mode. MIDI Clock specifies quarter notes, subdivided into 24 MIDI Messages. Each quarter note corresponds to 1 period of the phaser’s waveform.

  • Page 24: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Regulatory Compliance Information FCC (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party in the USA Americas Compliance Consulting LLC dba iCertifi 1001 SW Disk Drive, Ste 250...
  • Page 25 CE (European Union) This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Empress Effects Inc- 105-62 Steacie Dr, Kanata Ontario K2K 2A9. The device identified on the front page of this manual is in conformity with the requirements of the European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, in accordance with the following harmonized standards:...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 2KΩ Frequency Response (-3dB): 35Hz – 17kHz Distortion (All dry signal): 0.03% Noise: -104.1dB Input Voltage: 9V DC Required Current: 120mA Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector Height: 2” Length: 3.5” Width: 4.5” Weight: Manual v02...

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