{"product_id":"empress-effects-wave-canon-mkii-220776","title":"Wave Canon MKII","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWave Cannon MKII: The 2.0 Version of Caroline's \"Flagship\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wave Cannon MKII is designed as an unapologetic distortion: generous in gain, very rich in available volume, and built to avoid a classic pitfall of \"vintage\" drive pedals that sound good but don't push a very clean amp far enough or lose level compared to the bypassed sound. Here, the goal is simple: to give you a reserve of power and control to transform a clean channel into a true saturation wall, while remaining usable on more moderate settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis MKII continues the legacy of the Wave Cannon while embracing a more modern and direct personality: a distortion made to \"overwhelm\" the amp, with a palette of textures ranging from edgy drive to denser grains, almost fuzz-like in places depending on your settings and attack. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For, and In Which Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wave Cannon MKII is aimed at the guitarist who wants an \u003cstrong\u003eexpressive\u003c\/strong\u003e and lively distortion capable of covering multiple roles on a pedalboard: aggressive boost to make an already pushed amp roar, main distortion on a clean channel, or a texture machine for noisy passages. Its dynamics respond well to picking attack and guitar volume, helping to transition from a thick riff to a more open verse without necessarily adjusting the controls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of styles, it excels in \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egarage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estoner\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enoise\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ealternative\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're looking for a distortion with character rather than ultra-smooth \"hi-gain\" compression. In the studio, it's formidable for layering (double-tracking) with different Focus settings\u0026#59; live, its high output level helps maintain a strong presence in the mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls and Features: Sculpt the Chaos\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front panel remains intuitive, but each control has a wide range. \u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e sets the amount of saturation, from controlled grit to thick, intense distortion. \u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e controls the output level: useful for driving the amp's input (or preamp) to get more bite and sustain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core of the personality lies in \u003cstrong\u003eFocus\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRumble\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFocus\u003c\/strong\u003e scoops, flattens, or emphasizes the mids: perfect for deciding whether you want a riff that \"cuts\" through the mix or a broader, scooped distortion. The \u003cstrong\u003eRumble\u003c\/strong\u003e switch adds bass to the circuit, particularly useful at moderate gain to beef up a Tele, Jazzmaster, or a somewhat thin amp. Note: activating Rumble may momentarily cut the signal\u0026#59; this is normal behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, the Wave Cannon MKII has two footswitches: \u003cstrong\u003ebypass\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHavoc\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eHavoc\u003c\/strong\u003e switch is momentary and must be held down: it triggers feedbacks, oscillations, and unpredictable reactions, which you can \"tune\" by adjusting other controls and your guitar. For Havoc to work best, the pedal should receive the purest possible signal: place it in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst position\u003c\/strong\u003e or ensure that pedals before it (true bypass, non-buffered) are turned off. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wave Cannon MKII has that \"amp-like\" character in feel but with a deliberate dose of nastiness: a distortion that can remain \u003cstrong\u003earticulate\u003c\/strong\u003e on clear attacks while happily getting dirtier when you open the gain. The spectrum is highly shapeable: Focus determines the sound's place in the mix, Tone adjusts brightness, and Rumble can transform an already muscular base into a true wave of low mids and bass for heavy chords. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe playing feel is one of its strengths: it can be edgy and responsive, and also become more \"massive\" and unpredictable when you engage Havoc. 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