The Red Witch Empress is a Red Witch chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus and the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Red Witch Empress
Red Witch · pedal
The Red Witch Empress is a boutique chorus-vibrato pedal from the New Zealand maker, delivering lush, dimensional modulation with the warmth of analog-voiced circuitry. Blending chorus and vibrato voicings, it produces everything from subtle shimmer to deep, watery swirl, favored by players wanting rich, organic modulation with premium build quality.
- modulation
- lush
- organic
- rich
- chorus
- vibrato
- boutique
- watery
Genres the Red Witch Empress is commonly used in
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Red Witch Empress
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
20% matchWhere this leans warm, Marshall Super Bass answers back bright
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% matchWhat Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchRun ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Red Witch Empress
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
22% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
22% matchInto a low gain tone, Wren and Cuff Box of War OG brings the fuzzy it's missing
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
9% matchKeep Red Witch Empress's modulated voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after Red Witch Empress in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
9% matchBoss DD-200 Digital Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Red Witch Empress in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Red Witch Empress's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Crowther Prunes gives it fuzzy to fill it with
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Demon FX Gladiator
Demon Fx
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Demon FX Gladiator brings the high gain it's missing
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
Providence
79% similarityShared character: voicing, subtle, warm
SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Solidgoldfx
77% similarityShared character: voicing, vibrato, subtle
JP Labs Cosmic Choir
Jp Labs
76% similarityShared character: chorus, warm, analog
Walrus Audio Polychrome
Walrus Audio
76% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, subtle
Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus
Wylde Audio
75% similarityShared character: voicing, chorus, rich
Keeley Seafoam+
Keeley
75% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, subtle
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
75% similarityShared character: vibrato, subtle, warm
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
74% similarityShared character: subtle, warm, rich
Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus
Carl Martin
74% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, subtle
Malekko Thicken
Malekko
73% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, analog
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
72% similarityShared character: chorus, subtle, warm
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, subtle
See all alternatives to the Red Witch Empress (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Red Witch Empress?+
The closest matches in character are the Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus, the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase, the JP Labs Cosmic Choir.
What pairs well with the Red Witch Empress?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Where this leans warm, Marshall Super Bass answers back bright.
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