Pedals that stack with the Empress Germ Drive

Browne Amplification Carbon

Run Browne Amplification Carbon after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Walrus Audio Lillian

Keep Walrus Audio Lillian after Empress Germ Drive in the signal chain, clear of Empress Germ Drive's own gain stage

Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression

Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal

Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal's pristine voice goes after Empress Germ Drive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Empress Germ Drive's own germanium character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

Run MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay after Empress Germ Drive in the signal chain, clear of Empress Germ Drive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)