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Description
Step into a world of sonic exploration with the Empress Superdelay Digital Delay Pedal, a powerhouse of innovation crafted for guitarists who crave precision and versatility. Engineered with a meticulous attention to detail, this pedal boasts a cutting-edge digital processor that delivers pristine, studio-quality delay effects. Whether you're dialing in lush ambient soundscapes or tight rhythmic repeats, the Superdelay offers the flexibility to shape your sound with unparalleled precision.
At the heart of the Superdelay are its eight distinct delay modes, each providing a unique canvas for your creativity. From classic tape echoes to experimental reverse delays, this pedal is designed to inspire. The intuitive layout lets you effortlessly tweak parameters, with options to add filters, modulation, and mode-specific settings that tailor each effect to your exact preference.
Beyond its rich array of sounds, the Empress Superdelay is built to withstand the rigors of the road. Its robust construction ensures durability, while the compact design makes it an ideal companion for both stage and studio setups. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician, this pedal is your gateway to crafting unforgettable sonic experiences.
Key Features:
- Eight distinct delay modes, including classic tape and reverse
- Advanced digital processor for pristine sound quality
- Intuitive control layout for easy parameter adjustments
- Options for filters, modulation, and mode-specific settings
- Rugged construction for reliable performance
- Compact design suitable for stage and studio use
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PROS
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Intuitive design, focused on player experience
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Exceptional customer service, even for second-hand owners
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Wide range of tweakable, addictive sounds
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Pairs well with other effects for synth-like capabilities
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Each of the eleven modes is uniquely useful
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Easy to switch between presets during live performances
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Superior tape delay sound quality compared to competitors
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Versatile, suitable for studio or live use
CONS
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Can be intimidating for beginners to master
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High price point for entry
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Requires specific setup for optimal studio integration (DI box, impedance matching)
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Mono output limits stereo effect possibilities
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Specific power supply requirements may be inconvenient
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Empress Superdelay Digital Delay Pedal.
Features and functionality
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The Empress Superdelay lacks delay trails after bypass, which might surprise those accustomed to modern pedals with this feature.
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The reverse function paired with the onboard looper is noted for being particularly enjoyable and adds creative possibilities.
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The 'Mode C' setting on the Empress Superdelay's reverse mode uniquely pitches up reversed delay repeats for psychedelic sounds, inspiring the creation of the Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C.
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The Superdelay has a hi/none/low pass switch allowing users to tailor effects for specific instruments, such as low-passing distorted guitar or high-passing clean bass.
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User experience
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Owners have noted that the volume can change drastically between modes, affecting the audio balance during use.
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Owners appreciate the ease of navigation with controls, finding it more intuitive than the Empress Echosystem.
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Some users accidentally step on the preset footswitch, indicating a potential design flaw for live performance environments.
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Value and pricing
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Some users found the workflow annoying and were surprised by the high resale prices, opting to replace it with more modern alternatives like the Walrus Mako.
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A user purchased the Empress Superdelay for 350 CAD, highlighting its competitive pricing compared to other high-end options like the Strymon Timeline or Eventide Timefactor.
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A secondhand purchase price of £200 for the Superdelay was highlighted as a particularly good deal, offering substantial value for its wide feature set.
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Comparisons
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The Empress Superdelay is frequently compared to the Strymon Volante, with some preferring the simpler, more focused design of the Superdelay.
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The Empress Superdelay's tape repeats are praised for their darker tone, contrasting with the brighter repeats of other delay pedals like the Way Huge Echo Puss.
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The Superdelay's lack of MIDI clock sync and stereo capability makes it less suitable for users who prioritize these features in their setup.
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Build quality
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Users report needing a special power adapter, which can be inconvenient compared to standard options.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 15 Ratings
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Well covered already I'd only add...
Look into properly incorporating it into live or studio recording. A DI box, or a Radial Engineering EXTC 500 series in a Lunchbox is what I use in my studio-portable & for a countless amount of other pedals. Get more out of your higher end pedals my just getting rid of the noise & nonsense of proper impedance matching, etc. Poof! You've got loads more effects to record with. All patched in & ready on a send or insert whenever you want it. Use it on whatever you want-Drums/Vox/anything-
Milk it.
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Can you set it for 100% wet and split the signal using an ABY?
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Yes there is a mix knob for that. But I think an expression pedal would more precise to control the mix ratio rather than an ABY box.
Artist usage
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In a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown with Chris Kies, Torres uses the Empress Superdelay Digital Delay Pedal to achieve complex, time-bending effects, incorporating modulation, reverse delay, compression, and the vintage grit of old tape echoes.
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According to Instagram photo of his pedalboard, he also has Empress Superdelay.
On June 19, 2025, Mark Webber posted on his official Instagram account detailing his setup for Pulp’s 2025 tour with the caption: "Warning … This post is for students of Pedal Studies ...". The Empress Superdelay Digital Delay Pedal is clearly visible on the left pedalboard and is specifically mentioned in the caption.
In this Music Radar article about The Butterfly Effect's live performance at the Bristol Academy in 2009, a photo of Kurt Goedhart's pedal board shows his Empress Super Delay guitar effects pedal.
At 2:17 of this video,Beaver names the Empress pedal.
Dave Nugent is confirmed to use the Empress Superdelay Digital Delay Pedal, as listed on the Empress Effects artist page.
In his 2011 pedalboard, which was custom-built for him by Vertex Effects, one of the pedals that can be seen is the Empress Superdelay.
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