Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe
https://empresseffects.com/
On Reverb: https://tinyurl.com/ParaEQMKII
The ParaEQ MKII builds on the extremely powerful and prized ParaEQ which I demoed way back in 2009! After a period of being discontinued which drove prices up on the used market, Empress decided to bring back parametric EQ in a new and improved form factor with all the previous features plus many more. Starting with a 9VDC power supply, this pedal internally converts to 27V for high headroom that avoids clipping and low noise. 3 familiar bands offer Bass, Mid, and Treble ranges for any instrument. The Deluxe version you see today has an adjustable Q width which helps fine-tune the shape of the peaks and valleys and nearby frequencies that are affected. The center Freq of each band is then selected then Boosted or Cut by up to 15dB. Plus, the 30dB clean boost which was on the original is now footswitchable and can be tied to the bypass switch or be completely independent. Finally, the Deluxe version of the ParaEQ MKII offers High and Low-pass shelving. These gentle Baxandall filters are a great addition for those looking to limit the rumble of a cabinet, knock down any high frequencies past a certain point for old school warm or just a final stage of filtering to match with different amps and applications.
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Gear in Video Amps: Hamstead Artist 60 1×12 Hamstead cab
Guitars: Suhr Classic S (Radioshop HSS Evolution pickups), Reverend Jetstream RB, Gibson Custom CME Les Paul
Other Pedals: Earthquaker Devices Plumes Overdrive
Recording Gear: Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD, OX Amp Top Box, de Lisle Amp-Speaker Switcher 4×4 Pro Plus, Royer R-121 Mic
Drums: Stefan Pötzsch
Strings: StringJoy Signature 10-46 https://tinyurl.com/StringjoyAndy
Cables: Sinasoid, Evidence SIS & Revelation Guitar Cables
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Originally posted by UCcG22ZHSmDAoE6DA_K8Lhng at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ynJCGy1hw
It's definitely going to be one of my next pedals. I was so excited the day they released it, just havent gotten around to purchasing one yet.
I really want Empress to release a dual pedal thats the ParaEq DLX with the Compressor MkII, but add a toggle switch that changes order and the input/output are TRS to split each jack into a in & out for splitting the pedal allowing u to place each circuit in different locations in your chain, but also add a dip switch that allows for that application or stereo in/outs for placement at the end of a chain or to split your signal up front. To take this idea one step further add an expression jack that controls the HPF and LPF for filter sweeping. That would be my dream utility pedal. Dont think they would ever do it, and im just happy that we have the ParaEq once again and the Compressor MkII, but it would be awesome.
Thank you for playing Ziggy Stardust, Andy!
The no pick thing kills me. ANDY!
The Q value on narrow band is actually much more useful for surgically removing frequencies that are problematic like 60 hz cycle hum for example or notch filtering, you would obviously cut the gain instead of raising.
Hey Andy! I've been watching your demos since the Pro Guitar Shop era. I remember that original ParaEQ video. That was the year I graduated high school. I've been eyeing this new version. How wide can you go with the Q control? I like a super wide band centered at 400Hz to act as a contour control. Is that possible with this pedal?
That chassis looks like a Chase bliss one.
Andy, do you think it would be possible to apply such parametric EQ on a Helix/HX Stomp?
I’m just commenting to make sure you’re getting enough algorithm love after being a bit quiet. So great to have you back!!
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really cool pedal, but i think i would be constantly tweaking my tone instead of playing lol. so many options
this pedal is killer , and awesome jamming Andy. I can also hear that this pedal will be perfect for country , blues, or Rock. amazing Review and video ????????????
Can you freaking stop playing with your fingers?
Great eq tips, esp. the q control stuff, cleared up something for me I never quite understood. Keep ‘em coming Andy.
14 Knobs – it's gotta be good ( right? ). Empress always makes great stuff. Nice Demo.
Wish I didn’t ever sell my big box paraeq, but this will be even better!! Definitely want the deluxe
How does this stack up against the Revival Drive?
I’d get lost in time checking out the tones.
I have the newer version of the bigger one, been hearing a few complaints about build quality on these new ones, idk, the added functionality looks nice though.
It is literally the best. I saw a video with the old one where they used it on every track of a whole album and not the EQ in the board. Even the old one had killer spec but this takes it to whole new level. The only down side is being analog you get without doubt the very best tone but live changing sounds is not practical. I have 5 sounds used on different tunes. All 5 are beyond killer so it a major down not to have use of them all at a gig.
Excellent demo as always. Did you get to try it with an acoustic-electric?
5:13 Ooh Ziggy is a great choice to demo – always a song I could never quite dial in perfectly
I use it with my bass rig. Still experimenting on where in the chain to put it!
Great video!
It's this or the JHS color box V2. Help me decide Andy?!
Empress effects option anxiety pedal, lovely playing Andy
I wish this was midi capable ????
powerful pedal but i hate those mini knobs
Killer playing Andy, very rad pedal indeed; you’re the GOAT.
I know that too often a pedal is described as a "must have" but this one truly earns that accolade.
Theres his clean tone 11:35????
LP and pedals with parametric EQ – always hoping for some Ronno. Wonderful!
Empress makes some great pedals — if you're reading this, PLEASE make a single channel Heavy! I can't fit the original on my board 😉
Kinda want one of these
Theres always room for one more! Great demo!