Empress Effects ParaEq - Manual (Page 4)

Feedback Zapping: With a DI’ed acoustic instrument, playing live at
stage volumes can sometimes be a nightmare. Feedback through
monitors can quickly ruin a great performance. By using the
ParaEq’s mid and hi frequency bands and narrow width Q settings
you’ll be able to cut the frequencies causing the feedback while
retaining much of your instruments sonic signature. The narrow
width Q setting ensures the range of frequencies being reduced is
very small preventing your instrument from sounding dull or
muddy.
Distortion Enhancement: Having the ParaEq before your amplifier
lets you use it to shape your distortion sounds in radical ways. For
example, if you want the treble of your signal to distort a little more
you can boost the high frequency band before it reaches your
amplifier. This lets you add a little sonic slicing capability to your
sound without muddying up your bottom end. The boost control on
the ParaEq is a great way to push an already cooking tube amplifier
into musical overdrive.