How does the Heavy Menace compare to the Heavy?

August 27 2024

Feature

Heavy Menace

Heavy

Size 4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5" 3.5" x 4.5" x 2"
Modes/Channels 3 modes - Lite(ish), Heavy, Heavier 2 channels - Heavy & Heavier, with independent controls per channel
EQ Controls Low, Mid, High, Weight Global: Low, Hi
Per Channel: Mid, Weight
Midrange Frequency Sweepable from 200Hz-2.5kHz 3-position switch (250Hz, 500Hz, 2kHz) per channel
Footswitchable Gate Yes No
Gate Control Threshold (top-mounted) Threshold (side-mounted) + Off/Natural/Aggressive switch per channel
Gate Key Input Yes No
Independent Gate Yes (in Advanced Configuration options) No
All-Analog Signal Path Yes Yes
Bypass True bypass (default) or buffered bypass (in Advanced Configuration options) True bypass