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The talented folks at Empress have established themselves as an FX force to reckon with, solidifying their expertise with the ZOIA Pedal. This versatile modular pedal is designed to do, well, just about anything! Reincarnate your pedalboard with over 80 modules that handle everything from audio, MIDI, and CV I/O management to envelope following, waveform generation, granular synthesis, voltage control, and a bevy of effects. This is just scratching the surface. Sweetwater’s synthesists and guitarists are impressed with the boundless versatility of this module, delivering nuanced modification capabilities with a streamlined UI that eschews needless menu diving. Full MIDI control is available via 1/8-inch MIDI, making for easy integration of the ZOIA into any setup.





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So much more than a pedal





It’s difficult to overstate just how much the ZOIA has to offer. The onboard oscillator generates a waveform of your choice, with optional parameters for defining frequency and pulse width. Moreover, the ZOIA can be used for creating your own effects, control devices, utility management, CV tool, and more. You’ve got room for 64 total patches to be easily stored and recalled for any stage or studio setting, and an included SD card broadens that access even more. Employ customizable MIDI program changes to seamlessly modify patches on the fly, whether it’s one of the 50-plus ready-made effects or totally custom patches that you design. Quick access buttons streamline live performances by retaining their assigned functions as you change pages with the vibrant OLED screen. Rest assured that you’re never skimping on audio quality, with 48kHz sampling, 24-bit conversion, and 32-bit internal processing.





80-plus Euroburo modules





Interface Modules





Audio Input


Audio Output


MIDI Notes In


MIDI Pitch Bend In


MIDI CC in


MIDI Pressure


MIDI Clock in


MIDI CC out


MIDI PC out


MIDI Note out


MIDI Clock Out


Stompswitch


Pixel


UI Button


Pushbutton


Keyboard


Cport Exp/CV in


Cport CV out





Analysis Modules





Onset Detector


Env Follower


Pitch Detector





Audio Modules





Oscillator


VCA


SV Filter


Multi-Filter


Delay Line


Audio Panner


Pitch Shifter


Audio Balance


Audio Mixer


Inverter


Audio In Switch


Audio Out Switch


All Pass Filter


Noise


Audio Multiply


Bit Crusher


Aliaser


1 Buffer Delay


Looper


Granular


Stereo Spread


Bit Modulator


Diffuser





CV Modules





LFO


Sequencer


ADSR


Sample and Hold


CV Invert


CV Rectify


Value


Trigger


CV Flip Flop


CV Delay


CV Loop


CV Filter


Clock Divider


Comparator


In Switch


Out Switch


Slew Limiter


Quantizer


Steps


Multiplier


Random


Rhythm


Tap To CV


CV Mixer





Effects





Tone Control EQ


Delay w/Mod


Ping Pong Delay


OD & Distortion


Fuzz


Compressor


Gate


Plate Reverb


Hall Reverb


Room Reverb


Ghostverb


Reverb Lite


Phaser


Chorus


Vibrato


Flanger


Tremolo


Env Filter


Ring Modulator


Cabinet Sim


Empress ZOIA Pedal Features:


80 modules comprise a massive, growing range of FX, interfacing, MIDI, CV, synthesis, and audio control


Streamlined UI includes a vibrant OLED display screen that grants deep, nuanced control without the hassle of menu-diving


50 pre-made effects include plenty of reverb, overdrive, chorus, delay, flanger, and more, ready to go right out of the box with endless modification potential


48kHz sampling includes 24-bit conversion and 32-bit internal processing for consistent, high-quality audio


Robust onboard storage means up to 64 total patches for flexible performance use


Included SD card lets you expand your repertoire for even greater creative possibilities


High-quality signal-processing with dedicated buttons for breezy patching


Full MIDI capability allows for seamless integration with any MIDI-capable setup, thanks to the 1/8-inch MIDI I/O


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