Empress Effects Launches New Compressor MK II Pedal

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Empress Effects has launched its Compressor MKII pedal, a successor to its popular Compressor pedal.

The MKII retains the control set and features of its predecessor – such as independent attack and release controls, a mix knob for parallel compression and an external sidechain insert – while cutting its size in half.

The analog signal path and onboard LEDs of the original have also been retained, while a ‘tilt’ tone EQ control and selectable sidechain high-pass filter have been brought aboard.

The Empress Effects Compressor MKII pedal will be available starting November 25 for $249.

For more info on the pedal, stop by empresseffects.com (opens in new tab).

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