{"product_id":"empress-effects-heavy-menace-distortion-pedal","title":"Empress Effects Heavy Menace Distortion Pedal","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Effects Heavy Menace Distortion Pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet any high-gain tone from crunch to crushing, with advanced EQ and gating for total control over sound and silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree distortion modes that range from crunch to crushing, plus a footswitchable gate. Dial in your perfect tone with the three-band EQ and sweepable mid frequency, and sculpt your low-end response with the Weight control for thick chords or tight palm muting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Menace is the most versatile distortion pedal that Empress Effects has ever created. It’s an evolution of the original Heavy with new features and a compact enclosure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the original Heavy and Heavier modes, the Heavy Menace adds a new Lite(ish) mode, covering any high-gain sound from classic hard rock to searing modern metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree versatile distortion modes - Lite(ish), Heavy, and Heavier\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootswitchable noise gate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-band EQ with sweepable mid frequency\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight control to sculpt low frequency response\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinked or independent switching of the distortion and gate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate key input (⅛” TS or TRS)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass or buffered bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENHANCED EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpress is obsessed with EQ, and the 3-band circuit on Heavy Menace is one of their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Weight control adjusts a high-pass filter in the distortion circuit to shape low-end character. Turn it up for a thick, full sound, or turn counterclockwise for a tight response that’s perfect for palm muting and extended-range guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidrange is a key element of a great distorted sound, so the mid frequency is sweepable from 200 Hz to 2.5 kHz to dial in the sweet spot for your guitar and amp. Scoop for a tight, aggressive sound, or push to add definition and cut through a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUE OR BUFFERED BYPASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heavy Menace offers both true bypass for maximum transparency, and buffered bypass to protect against signal loss over long cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADAPTIVE GATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers loved the gate on the original Heavy. Envelope followers in the circuit respond to your playing, letting sustained notes decay naturally but clamping down quickly during fast stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Heavy Menace, this gate is now footswitchable, with two available modes of operation. In normal bypass mode, the gate doesn’t affect the signal if the distortion is off, while independent bypass mode is like having separate distortion and gate pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also added a key input so you can optionally trigger the gate with an external signal. This is particularly useful if you have additional pedals before the Heavy Menace in your signal chain, such as a low-gain pedal for stacking. Split a clean signal with a pedal like our Buffer+ and connect it to the Gate Key Input, and the gate will behave consistently regardless of changes at the main input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Impedance: 1MΩ\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Impedance: 100Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response (-3dB): 35Hz - 17kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Voltage: 9VDC Centre-Negative\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequired Current: 250mA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight (Enclosure Only): 1.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight (Including Controls): 2.5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 4.8”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 2.6”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1lb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empress Effects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45046084206645,"sku":"HEMA","price":346.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/8460\/files\/Empress-Effects-Heavy-Menace-Front.jpg?v=1773343853","url":"https:\/\/flipside-music.com\/en-ca\/products\/empress-effects-heavy-menace-distortion-pedal","provider":"Flipside Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}