Pedals that stack with the Empress Driv

Browne Amplification Carbon

What Browne Amplification Carbon brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around

Friedman BE-OD

What Friedman BE-OD brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around

Roland Corp US LMB-3

Roland Corp US LMB-3's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying

Walrus Audio Lillian

Put Walrus Audio Lillian after Empress Driv in the signal chain, clear of Empress Driv's own gain stage

Boss DD-200 Digital Delay

Keep Empress Driv's analog warmth voice out front: Boss DD-200 Digital Delay goes after Empress Driv in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2

Keep Empress Driv's analog warmth voice out front: Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 goes after Empress Driv in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)