Empress Bass Compressor – the best compressor pedal for harp!
There are a TON of ways to use a compressor, and today we’ll be looking at the Empress Effects Bass Compressor! The Empress bass compressor handles the low frequencies of the harp so well and adds so much clarity, and I love using it to side-chain instruments!
*Thank you so much to Empress Effects for sending me this pedal!*
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Here’s a great write-up on the differences between both Empress compressors!:
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It felt like a compressor made tapping on guitar a bit easier. All the sad, weak sounds are brought up more, making them sound less miserable.
I also recommend not buying the cheapest one you can find, it will sour the experience a little bit.
Awesome video! I have to ask though, where do you guys buy your cables? The flat pancake looking tips with the flat cables look so cool, I'd love to know where to get them xD
My question is what's the best compressor pedal for grand piano?… ????
Smoosh. Yep. I don't need to tell you anything. You got this.
I would have thought it would be better to have a compressor with some presets built in – at least as a start…
Thanks for the great vid on this pedal, love your examples and playing!
This was one of the best demos of ANY compression pedal I’ve watched. And I’m a bass player looking for a compression pedal!! Honestly ordering this based on the sounds you made with this pedal and your harp! ????????????????????????
I love your channel! Thank you for describing guitar pedals almost better than anyone else. Sure, others describe how it sounds, but YOU describe what it does, which is more important. Love the harp, because you play it very well, and the song and harp model/brand does not take away from the demo.
Good for you that companies recognize your value and send you free pedals. Any extra pedals can be forwarded to me at 123 main st…… 🙂
thank you so much for this very informative video on Compressor pedals. I have been putting off getting one, and your wonderful explanation has helped me to explore practical uses. thanks again!
Thanks for explaining compressor pedals, Emily. Even though I don’t play an instrument, per se (I build and demo step sequencers on my channel), but I used to play guitar and never understood them. Now I do! ???? I think you’re charming and adorable and I love watching you play. Harpists seem to be a special breed of musicians because of the care they seem to take while playing. It’s like a ballerina plucking strings!
I hope Empress decide to make a specific Harp Compressor
I can't believe what I'm hearing and seeing. These additions are so cool to use with the harp. They make such a very big impact and I've learned a lot here with your explanations and demonstrations. You also make very cool music. I'm trying to learn as much about this instrument as I can before I make a big purchase eventually. Bristol Harpist told me about this channel and I'm really glad she did. I'm going to learn a lot here on this channel, not only about the harp, but about music effects and music in general with your demonstrations. I can't thank you enough! ????????????????
I was wondering yesterday if you used a compressor. I don’t recall you reviewing any….so this was a nice surprise. Compressors are the most difficult ‘effect’ for musicians. Nice video..as always!
Learning how to use compression changed everything for me, as a guitarist and as an audio engineer. I use some degree of compression on just about everything I do. But knowing HOW and WHEN and WHERE to use compression is like unlocking the "advanced" tab on musical life.
Ooh very nice necklace… looks like a scarab. What is it?
Always thought a compressor would make something more consistent and less dynamic. Great for recording things you want super dialled in
That scarab pendant you have really stood out to me. Insect symbolism in jewelry is uncommon, is there a story to the symbolism for you?
How lucky! You are not messing about with that unit!
Emily You really touch me. you play so beautiful and you make me laugh all the time. You help me when Im depressed. I want u to hear my music. i have tons of little pieces. I want to send u something to listen to. i know youre probably busy a lot. But let me know if i can do this. Thank u.
Not even joking, this is the best demonstration of a compressor pedal I’ve seen on here.
That sidechain tho
I'm sure it's good b/c it's Empress but my personal preference is to run everything in stereo. because of this, i've had my eye on the EHX Platform since it came out but have been satisfied with my old DBX 166XL…
Idk if I’m alone on this, but I feel like your hair is at the perfect length ☺️
thanks for this – im am going to revisit my compressor
Hey Emily. The end of track 17 on your newer bandcamp has a snippit of talking at the end, cut off, don't think it was intentional. Just reporting a bug