I love both!! They’re equally versatile for their respective effects categories, sometimes I find multi-effects units to have watered down effects (quantity over quality) but that’s not the case with either of them. Reverb has incredible value because there are some modes I can’t really find in other pedals, and the more studio/realistic reverbs are incredible. I really wanted to dive deep into the more standard reverb sounds for this demo, but I was fascinated by the more out-of-the-box modes. This pedal is definitely going to pop up in future videos of mine so I can continue to keep exploring it! If you’re looking for a catch-all for delay effects, echosystem is perfect and in the same tier of quality as Reverb
The Empress is the best reverb pedal I have ever played. The sounds are pure ear candy. The only downside is I need the manual to get the settings I want. If you have the cash and don't get option paralysis, this one is 5/5 stars, so good it makes crappy playing sound inspired.
Right?! My new lever harp definitely handles most distortions better than my pedal harp, and this came out so beautiful!! More distortions coming soon :)
I just have your videos playing in a stream in my earphones while I work and I can't manage to like them all. Just consider me liking every single one you post :) Great skills and I love how that magical instrument sounds through all those effects... I'm a metalhead and I've been listening to the harph for hours now - go figure :)
I owned one of these for years and love it so much. I ended up trading for an Eventide Space and even though I love that as well, I really miss the Empress, especially the Ghost mode. Great video as always!!
I'm obsessed with the song you're playing at the beginning on the lever harp! Is that an original song or is it from somewhere? It's beautiful! Great video, this pedal seems amazing!
Funny enough I found your channel because of Ola Englund's fart pedal video. I searched "fart pedal" and your video came up also. I watched and laughed, but knew right away I needed to sub to your channel when I realized your channel was about playing a harp and using effects pedals. Really glad I found your channel.
I’m so glad you found my channel, Haven!!!!! Welcome to my small community 😊 a lot of people found my channel through the fart pedal and I’m so grateful hahahah I love that video. Thanks for being here!!!
Wow. That's definitely a reverb pedal I would use. The reverse reverb is probably my favorite, though, ghost mode is absolutely beautiful. And sparkle mode! My gosh! It does help that there is stunning music being played through it.
your playing is so so so good. it always takes me to another universe. it's almost not fair to review these pedals with such a talented player because you make them all look great.
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that. Hahahaha well that’s not quite true though - plenty of pedals I receive to demo/review don’t sound good - I just send them back most of the time and don’t feature it on my channel!!!
thank you so much!! I always wanted to try the Context 2 (I think Particle is next on my list, tho). and hey don't feel bad, it's never too late to pick another Empress Reverb up! I can't tell you how many times I sold a pedal only to buy it back again later 😂
Super great demo, Emily! Crazy as it sounds, I bought this pedal on accident. I thought I was getting the Empress delay, but I loved it so much when it came that I couldn’t bear to send it back!
@@emilyharpist I didn’t end up getting the Echo System, but I have so many delay pedals and plugins that I’d have a really hard time justifying that purchase at this point. I’ve made a point these past few months of trying hard to spend time making music with the gear I have instead of spending my time hunting for new gear. I’ve actually created a lot more music because of that shift. I’ve actually unsubbed from many You Tube channels because they’re really just long form advertisements in disguise. I love your playing and your artistry, however which is why I’ve stayed here. Your work reminds me of the importance of really listening hard to the sounds I’m creating, and to respond to those sounds. Your playing is so masterful in many respects, but that’s what I love best about your channel. Keep up the amazing work!
@@samecoff2788 Omg Sam that means so much to me!! Thank you so much. It can be a little overwhelming with all the new gear coming out all the time, and sometimes it is best to just plant yourself and sink into what you have now. I’m a big proponent of that, but I have been spending a lot of my time lately experimenting and discovering as many new sounds as I can. I’ve been having so much fun making these videos. When it’s time to sit down and create, the worst thing you can do is hold off until you have”the right thing” - 9 times out of 9, not having a piece of gear or the nice new thing isn’t what’s actually holding you back. Find the stuff that’s right for you and sink into it!!
@@emilyharpist When is the Heavy demo coming? In truth it's probably a bit much for the harp, but the built in gates could really make it almost usable. In the end, the Empress Germ Drive might be super functional. Do your harps use piezo-style mics as pickups?
I'm in love ! Already knew your channel, talents and good vibes, but you got a fantastic aura. Shiny Emily you are ! Thank you so much for being a great inspiration and sharing your energy. Take good care.
This pedal sounds way better with the first harp, (the red/brown one? I don't know what to call it.) The blue harp sounds lovely but the pedal is swiping left on it for some reason, knowing full well this could be an anomaly of You Tubes sound reproduction. I have certain guitars that don't marry tonally with some pedals. Especially when recording. It's weird.
its crazy how usable the ranges of knobs are when used with your harp. A reverb pedal w the mix at 100 on a guitar sounds like a washed out fart in a cave lol
dumb question from someone unfamiliar with harps but are you playing into a microphone and then putting that through the pedal, or are there pickups on ur harp?
Also it makes me so happy to see you playing the Serrana standing up! Do you find it scary to play it standing up with the only support being from those two legs? How do you set the harp back/down?
I love playing it standing up!! I don’t find it scary, the harp leans on my body and the bottom of the legs have rubber grips that keep it from slipping! It’s pretty easy to lay it down on a soft surface while the legs are out, then push the button to retract them while it’s on the ground. I’m still getting used to it but there haven’t been any issues!!! Such a fun harp :)
@@emilyharpist I love it! I love the idea of playing while standing, that is just so cool! And its so much cheaper than the Camac elec harp. I just didn't understand how those legs work on the DS harp, since there are only two of them. It seems like it would be unstable/shaky, but maybe not.
Selling mine since I got the UA Golden. I never used any of the fancy effects on the Empress since Zoia takes the cake on modulation and the Golden is outrageously good ‘standard’ reverbs, the Empress just sits there gathering expensive dust. I could seriously sell ALL my pedals but the Golden, Zoia and my ODs and be perfectly content.
@@emilyharpist It really makes you feel like you are in an actual acoustic space, hall, room whatever and the plate is perfect. Spring verbs too. It’s by far the best verb pedal IMO. Sound quality wise anyhow.
I think you just sold me a pedal lmao. It sounds great, would work great in an ambient black metal album or something, especially on the ghost or lofi settings. Might just have to get one :)))
hahah YESSS thank you so much for being here, Ethan! you definitely won't regret picking up an Empress Reverb; it's probably my favorite reverb pedal ever!!
I only listen to one harper, and its mother fuckin Emily Hopkins! Harp on do harpers have once a year to fight and see who is on top like the Danes do?
What are your thoughts on it vs the echosystem?
This a reverb pedal, the echosystem is delay. Different beasts
I love both!! They’re equally versatile for their respective effects categories, sometimes I find multi-effects units to have watered down effects (quantity over quality) but that’s not the case with either of them. Reverb has incredible value because there are some modes I can’t really find in other pedals, and the more studio/realistic reverbs are incredible. I really wanted to dive deep into the more standard reverb sounds for this demo, but I was fascinated by the more out-of-the-box modes. This pedal is definitely going to pop up in future videos of mine so I can continue to keep exploring it! If you’re looking for a catch-all for delay effects, echosystem is perfect and in the same tier of quality as Reverb
@@Samana009 yes of course, but they are designed similarly and can be viewed alternatives to eachother
@@emilyharpist thank you
The Empress is the best reverb pedal I have ever played. The sounds are pure ear candy. The only downside is I need the manual to get the settings I want. If you have the cash and don't get option paralysis, this one is 5/5 stars, so good it makes crappy playing sound inspired.
I didn't think distortion would work so well on a harp, but it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!
Right?! My new lever harp definitely handles most distortions better than my pedal harp, and this came out so beautiful!! More distortions coming soon :)
I get so caught up in your playing that I forget its a pedal demo. Sounds fantastic, Emily and the pedal sounds great too!
Ahhh thank you so much :)))
I was thinking the same like "I wonder if this a song that's been released somewhere". This is really good.
The first one is probably my favorite despite how tame it is. It just sounds so realistic and good~
man, reverb is my favorite effects category and empress has some simply stunning 'verbs. The harp sounds amazing through them too!
Reverb is probably my favorite too! Maybe delay 🤔 I loved this thing
I just have your videos playing in a stream in my earphones while I work and I can't manage to like them all. Just consider me liking every single one you post :) Great skills and I love how that magical instrument sounds through all those effects... I'm a metalhead and I've been listening to the harph for hours now - go figure :)
I don't know where it is exactly that hearing you play takes me mentally/emotionally, but it's the most wonderful place I've been. So relaxing.
oh im so glad ❤️🥺 thanks for being here with us!!
That very last piece, you could charm the elves down from the trees with it. I guess Alice Coltrane brought me here. Delighted from Colombia.
I owned one of these for years and love it so much. I ended up trading for an Eventide Space and even though I love that as well, I really miss the Empress, especially the Ghost mode. Great video as always!!
Ghost mode is SO COOL! I would regret trading this too hahaha but then again I’ve never tried an Eventide Space
I'm obsessed with the song you're playing at the beginning on the lever harp! Is that an original song or is it from somewhere? It's beautiful!
Great video, this pedal seems amazing!
Seriously. Inject it into my veins! I always come back to it.
I, uh, I didn’t know just how much I needed lo-fi harp music in my life.
Funny enough I found your channel because of Ola Englund's fart pedal video. I searched "fart pedal" and your video came up also. I watched and laughed, but knew right away I needed to sub to your channel when I realized your channel was about playing a harp and using effects pedals. Really glad I found your channel.
I’m so glad you found my channel, Haven!!!!! Welcome to my small community 😊 a lot of people found my channel through the fart pedal and I’m so grateful hahahah I love that video. Thanks for being here!!!
I've been a musician most of my life and never put harp + effects pedal together in my head, and wow, have I really been missing out! Gorgeous stuff!
You MUST do a soundtrack for an indie movie that has two people falling in love during a series of camping/rain-related mishaps that escalate.
8:37 Sparkle mode. Beautiful. Do your thing Emily!!!
Wow. That's definitely a reverb pedal I would use. The reverse reverb is probably my favorite, though, ghost mode is absolutely beautiful. And sparkle mode! My gosh!
It does help that there is stunning music being played through it.
your playing is so so so good. it always takes me to another universe. it's almost not fair to review these pedals with such a talented player because you make them all look great.
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that. Hahahaha well that’s not quite true though - plenty of pedals I receive to demo/review don’t sound good - I just send them back most of the time and don’t feature it on my channel!!!
@@emilyharpist Oh that's interesting! It would be hilarious to see a supercut of all the terrible pedals lol
No matter the boxes, you´re playing is nuff for me!
thank you so much! 🥰
Your music makes me dream with eyes open! Thank you.
thank you so much -- that's a HUGE compliment and I really appreciate it!! :) ❤️
This is the best demo of this pedal hands down. I had one for a couple of years and am really regretting trading for a context 2 now.
thank you so much!! I always wanted to try the Context 2 (I think Particle is next on my list, tho). and hey don't feel bad, it's never too late to pick another Empress Reverb up! I can't tell you how many times I sold a pedal only to buy it back again later 😂
Super great demo, Emily! Crazy as it sounds, I bought this pedal on accident. I thought I was getting the Empress delay, but I loved it so much when it came that I couldn’t bear to send it back!
That’s so funny!! Did you end up eventually getting the Echosystem as well? They’re both great
@@emilyharpist I didn’t end up getting the Echo System, but I have so many delay pedals and plugins that I’d have a really hard time justifying that purchase at this point. I’ve made a point these past few months of trying hard to spend time making music with the gear I have instead of spending my time hunting for new gear. I’ve actually created a lot more music because of that shift. I’ve actually unsubbed from many You Tube channels because they’re really just long form advertisements in disguise. I love your playing and your artistry, however which is why I’ve stayed here. Your work reminds me of the importance of really listening hard to the sounds I’m creating, and to respond to those sounds. Your playing is so masterful in many respects, but that’s what I love best about your channel. Keep up the amazing work!
@@samecoff2788 Omg Sam that means so much to me!! Thank you so much. It can be a little overwhelming with all the new gear coming out all the time, and sometimes it is best to just plant yourself and sink into what you have now. I’m a big proponent of that, but I have been spending a lot of my time lately experimenting and discovering as many new sounds as I can. I’ve been having so much fun making these videos. When it’s time to sit down and create, the worst thing you can do is hold off until you have”the right thing” - 9 times out of 9, not having a piece of gear or the nice new thing isn’t what’s actually holding you back. Find the stuff that’s right for you and sink into it!!
I love this piece and just can listen to it over and over
thank you so much, Patrick ❤️🥺
I don't know how I'd gone this long without hearing the lofi setting of this pedal. Simply lovely!
It’s one of my favorite settings on this one! I highly recommend. Thanks Rick!! ❤️
Especially loved ‘Sparkle’ and ‘Modulation’ ✌🏻
Me too!! 😊 ❤️
Agreed! These are the two modes I use most.
Amazing! I'm convinced these guys are the best for high end time machines. Absolutely complemented your playing.
They really are!! I love every empress device I’ve ever tried
@@emilyharpist When is the Heavy demo coming? In truth it's probably a bit much for the harp, but the built in gates could really make it almost usable. In the end, the Empress Germ Drive might be super functional. Do your harps use piezo-style mics as pickups?
The reverse and stop effect is SO enchanting!!
Love your playing and pedal usage! Love it.
I'm in love !
Already knew your channel, talents and good vibes, but you got a fantastic aura.
Shiny Emily you are !
Thank you so much for being a great inspiration and sharing your energy.
Take good care.
thank you so, so much for the kind words!! I'm smiling so hard right now!! :) ♡ thank you so much for being here; I appreciate you!
I could listen to and watch you play for an eternity. Please release your album some time so I can introduce more people to your playing! :D
Thank you!! I have a new single coming out Nov 16!!!
@@emilyharpist Can't wait! ^-^
Oh wow, the effort you put into this video!!! This is insane. Thank you so much!@ And now I shall go order this pedal :)
Thanks so much Christine :) these videos are a lot of work but they’re so much fun!!! By the way I shipped your order today :)
@@emilyharpist Yah I can't wait! Now I regret not getting a shirt too.
New favorite series.
Gorgeous playing and gorgeous sounds out of that pedal!
Love.
❤️ love
I'm a new big fan and I'm trying to listen to everything.
Holy cow man, the lofi reverb on harp just beats the crap out of other lofi... So tasty sounding.
I LOVE that setting!!! It’s right up there with Gen Loss for me!!!
Simply wonderful Em!
Thank you ❤️ 😊
That new lever harp tho
another great installment of pedal gaze! Cheers!
Godly glitch reverb
You sound awesome, Emily!
Thank you so much, Steven!
This reverb is so amazing, now I wish I had an instrument with a pickup just to use it, haha
Hahaha it’s so good!!
I imagine your neighbours never leave the house, 'cause you might start playing again and they could miss it;)
Boy, it better be good. It’s very dear. Half again as much as a Strymon Big Sky.
wow im obsessed with that beer mode
It’s my FAVORITE glitch reverb ever!! So so cool
Empressive!
...I'll get my coat.
Empress makes high class effects.
Beautiful. I’d love to hear what the harp sounds like with a true spring reverb, such as the Anasounds Element or a Surfybear Reverb pedal.
0:00 this sounds like it would be right at home in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
This is so relaxing, greetings from Tijuana(México) SanDiego CA. Border
Thank you so much!!! Greetings all the way from New York 😊
Ohhh yes love this!! :)
❤️
My god beautiful, have you released any recordings? Sorry I'm new to the channel.
beautiful sound, now I wanna buy a harp ^^`
This pedal sounds way better with the first harp, (the red/brown one? I don't know what to call it.) The blue harp sounds lovely but the pedal is swiping left on it for some reason, knowing full well this could be an anomaly of You Tubes sound reproduction. I have certain guitars that don't marry tonally with some pedals. Especially when recording. It's weird.
I'm feel into a vintage new age music...
Oh yessss!
Well... im glad to see your on spotify 🤙
This reminds me of discovering lindsey stirling. Please keep at it
its crazy how usable the ranges of knobs are when used with your harp. A reverb pedal w the mix at 100 on a guitar sounds like a washed out fart in a cave lol
Reverse is magic..
Yes!!! I love when the mix is all the way up, I can’t wait to play with it more
@@emilyharpist agreed.. the harp is gone and all you have is the reverse..its lovely and really quite dramatic
dumb question from someone unfamiliar with harps but are you playing into a microphone and then putting that through the pedal, or are there pickups on ur harp?
My harps have built-in pickups!! I explain it all here: ruclips.net/video/Y5253VL9MXk/видео.html
Hi! Would you recommend this pedal for a classical harp (salvi Apollo in my case)? Thanks :)
Also it makes me so happy to see you playing the Serrana standing up! Do you find it scary to play it standing up with the only support being from those two legs? How do you set the harp back/down?
I love playing it standing up!! I don’t find it scary, the harp leans on my body and the bottom of the legs have rubber grips that keep it from slipping! It’s pretty easy to lay it down on a soft surface while the legs are out, then push the button to retract them while it’s on the ground. I’m still getting used to it but there haven’t been any issues!!! Such a fun harp :)
@@emilyharpist I love it! I love the idea of playing while standing, that is just so cool! And its so much cheaper than the Camac elec harp. I just didn't understand how those legs work on the DS harp, since there are only two of them. It seems like it would be unstable/shaky, but maybe not.
Have you ever or would you like to work on musical albums with other artist when they need a harpist?
I have, and would love to continue doing so!! :)
wow you mean you can use effects on things other than guitar and synth?
imagine that...
That really sounds Good with your Harp. Have you ever tried the Strymon DECO Pedal? You ' might ' find it Quite Usable, as well. Just a Thought.
I would love to do demos for Strymon! I hope I can get on their radar sooner rather than later
@@emilyharpist I Hope so, too.
awesome
thank you :)
that warble part... reminded me of Robot Unicorn Attack... because the game uses the song ALWAYS from Erasure
ruclips.net/video/lWqJTKdznaM/видео.html
Omg I LOVE THAT SONG ahahah what a throwback!! Thanks so much for the kind words! 🥰❤️
Selling mine since I got the UA Golden. I never used any of the fancy effects on the Empress since Zoia takes the cake on modulation and the Golden is outrageously good ‘standard’ reverbs, the Empress just sits there gathering expensive dust. I could seriously sell ALL my pedals but the Golden, Zoia and my ODs and be perfectly content.
I’ve wanted to try UA Golden! I hear it’s wonderful. I really do love the more out-of-the-box effects on the Echosystem though
@@emilyharpist It really makes you feel like you are in an actual acoustic space, hall, room whatever and the plate is perfect. Spring verbs too. It’s by far the best verb pedal IMO. Sound quality wise anyhow.
@@mooseymoose i would love to do demos for UA! I hope I can get on their radar soon. Fingers crossed!
Can I sample these? 🙏🙏
1:34 sounds like it came from Minecraft
A "thing 1" and "thing 2" knob? It's hilarious when even the creators don't know how to name them. 🤣
I think you just sold me a pedal lmao. It sounds great, would work great in an ambient black metal album or something, especially on the ghost or lofi settings. Might just have to get one :)))
hahah YESSS thank you so much for being here, Ethan! you definitely won't regret picking up an Empress Reverb; it's probably my favorite reverb pedal ever!!
Try UA reverberator. As real as it gets
I’d love to do demos for the UA pedals! I don’t have a contact there but I’m hoping to get on their radar soon!
I only listen to one harper, and its mother fuckin Emily Hopkins! Harp on
do harpers have once a year to fight and see who is on top like the Danes do?
I'd probably just leave it on beer
The glitch is SO COOL!! I’m a sucker for glitch pedals but this is so fun
You sound like an alcoholic 😆
@@russellfrohberg2736 Call it what you wanna call it. lol