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Since the first legendary phasers, the effect relies on a cyclic sweep that carves and shifts "notches" in the spectrum, creating that liquid, rotating sensation. The Empress Effects Phaser retains this sonic language but pushes it much further: the signal remains analog, while a microprocessor oversees modulation, modes, and automatic behaviors. The result: you get the organic and responsive feel of an analog pedal, with a range of settings and assignments typically associated with complex studio machines.
This modulation pedal is aimed at guitarists (and bassists) who like to finely sculpt their phaser: from musicians wanting subtle and "always musical" phasing to sound designers seeking rhythmic textures, triggered sweeps, and almost synth-like movements. It fits equally well in pedalboards oriented towards blues, funk, rock, and pop, as well as in ambient, post-rock, or electronic environments where tempo synchronization and atypical modulations make all the difference.
In live settings, tap tempo, ratios, and Auto mode help you stay perfectly "in the groove" without struggling with settings. In the studio, the variety of waveforms, stages, and control modes opens possibilities for reamping, guitar doubling, and creative processing on keyboards, drum machines, or bass lines.
The Empress Effects Phaser offers a very comprehensive approach: you blend the effect withBlend (dry/wet mix), set the speed viaSpeed orTap Tempo withRatio (handy for triplets and fast subdivisions), and adjust the movement depth withWidth. TheStages selector (2, 3, or 4) changes the phasing structure itself: the higher the number, the denser and more pronounced the effect can seem, while 2 stages often retain a discreet elegance, ideal for accompaniment.
The8 waveforms (sine, triangle, asymmetric sine, oblique sine, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, square, and stepped) transform the movement sensation: smooth and "flowing," more angular, chopped, or outright "stepped" for stair-step modulations. Add to that aGain control capable of up to6 dB boost: perfect for compensating a very wet setting or pushing a preamp/overdrive upstream.
TheAuto modes are another highlight: envelope follower, center and speed, speed (sine), speed (square), audio-triggered, random level-triggered, rhythmic, and direct control. Depending on the chosen mode, the pedal can follow your dynamics (attack/right-hand playing), respond to a trigger signal, or impose rhythmic patterns that give a real signature to the groove.
Finally, theControl Port input (6.35mm Jack) allows connection of an expression pedal, external tap tempo, CV controller, audio control input, or MIDI controller (depending on configuration). It's the ideal tool to evolve a parameter in real time, synchronize multiple pedals, or transform the Phaser into a controlled modulation module at the heart of a larger setup.
The Empress Effects Phaser stands out with a sound that is boththick and clear, with excellent definition of the dry signal thanks to the Blend: you can achieve very subtle phasing that "animates" the sound without distortion, or conversely a more spectacular effect rich in resonances and movement. The stages, waveforms, and Auto modes cover a wide range: vintage phaser, vibes inspired by a Univibe, vibrato, moving filter sensations like auto-wah, and even more radical textures reminiscent of a ring modulator depending on settings.
To place its use in context, the Empress Phaser is notably used by musicians likeJustin Meldal-Johnsen,Andrew Whiteman, andJoff Oddie, proof of its ability to serve both "clean" stage sounds and more creative, textured modulations.
