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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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.
EQ. Set the character of the low end with the weight control and the overall level of the low end with the low EQ band. heavy/heavier: Used to toggle bypass the pedal. LEDs indicate given time. When no LEDs are li...
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The 12 o’clock setting is 0 dB, no boost or cut, and the extreme boost and cut is about 10 dB. The hi and low EQ bands affect both the heavy and heavier channels of the pedal gate: Helps to eliminate noise by muting the output of the pedal when you are not playing.
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.
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...
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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:...
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