The Heavy is a two-channel high-gain distortion, Heavy on the left and Heavier on the right. Each side has its own Gain, Mid, Weight and Output, plus a three-way mid frequency switch (500Hz, 250Hz, 2kHz) and its own gate setting. A shared Hi and Low pair sits in the middle to match the pedal to your amp and cab.
Set the two channels close together and one becomes a solo boost for the other. Set them apart and you have two different heavy sounds, from mid-forward 80s metal to scooped, down-tuned modern tones. The Weight control shapes how much low end each channel carries, and the noise gate (natural or aggressive) keeps it silent between notes at full gain. Relay true bypass, all analog, handmade in Canada by Empress.
If you want the same idea in a smaller box with a third, lighter mode and a footswitchable gate, look at the Heavy Menace.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECS
Channels: Heavy, Heavier
Controls per channel: Gain, Mid, Weight, Output
Mid Freq per channel: 500 / 250 / 2k
Gate per channel: off / natural / aggr.
Global EQ: Hi, Low
Bypass: True bypass (relay)
Input Impedance: 1M
Output Impedance: 510 Ohm
Frequency Response (-3dB): 35Hz - 17kHz
Input connector: 1/4" Jack
Output connector: 1/4" Jack
Power Input Voltage: 9V DC (Negative tip)
Power Input Connector: 2.1mm barrel connector
Power Consumption: ~200mA
Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminum
Height (Enclosure only): 1.5"
Height (including controls): 2"
Length: 3.5"
Width: 4.5"
Weight: 1lbs
