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Sunfish Audio Tara - A general-purpose overdrive pedal produced by Takashi Masuzaki [Sound demo and reviews]
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A versatile overdrive pedal from Sunfish Audio, a handmade Japanese effects pedal brand.
She has been active as a supporter for Mika Nakashima, Mai Kuraki, Mari Hamada, and others.This is an unprecedented pedal produced by one of Japan's leading guitarists, Takashi Masuzaki.
The drive sound that reproduces the texture and nuance of the distortion that Masuzaki is looking for is a must-listen!
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Sunfish Audio Tara｜Spec & Info.
Basic information about Sunfish Audio Tara
| Effector Name | Tara |
| Brand | Sunfish Audio |
| Categories | Over drive |
| Specification. | - |
Sunfish Audio Tara is produced by Takashi Masuzaki."An unprecedented driving sound"An overdrive pedal developed with the following goal in mind.
It reproduces the texture and nuance of the distortion that Masuzaki was looking for, and its greatest feature is the wide gain range.
This is a highly versatile unit that can be used as a clean booster or as a standalone drive.
- addC(Left switch)
Blending clean signal with distortion
Even when you increase the gain, the clean separation and core remain - Clipping(Right switch)
Silicon diode in lower position
→Distortion with compression in the midrange
LED clipping in up position
→Wide and aggressive distortion
Takashi Masuzaki
A top guitarist in the fusion world, he has released over 30 albums as the leader of DIMENSION and has participated in works by B'z's Matsumoto Takahiro and others. Born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1962, he has been at the forefront of studio and live performances since the 80s, armed with his elegant fast playing and thick crunch. In recent years, he has been promoting the theme of "usable distortion" on his own YouTube channel and in clinics, and his know-how has been strongly reflected in the design of Tara.
Sunfish Audio Tara｜Sound Demo
Sunfish Audio Tara | Review and reputation
Good reputation (positive reviews)
- "It has a wider range than the TS series, and even when you play chords it still has some grain. The LED clip really sings."
- "Adding a little bit of addC brings the distortion forward without hurting my ears. It makes mixing at home easier."
- "The build quality is better than you'd expect for the price. Even at gain 10 on the LED side, there's just the right amount of compression, making it perfect for backing tracks."
Bad reviews (negative reviews)
- "Not being able to use batteries is a shame. It's hard to test it out on its own outside the board."
- "The price is just under 4 yen. It's reasonable for a domestically handmade product, but it's hard to deny that it's a bit pricey compared to overseas pedals."
Sunfish Audio Tara | Who is it recommended for?
- Band members who can't always bring tube amps to small-scale gigs
Even when plugged directly into a Marshall or JC on the floor, the mids aren't thinned out and the sound is satisfying. - Guitarists looking for lead guitar with a fusion or AOR feel
Silicon + addC reproduces the solid mids and smooth top end reminiscent of Masuzaki. - People who want to organize the gain stages on a board with multiple pedals
The clean blend doesn't crush the low frequencies, so it works well with the fuzz in the previous stage and the delay in the later stage.
Sunfish Audio Tara is an overdrive pedal that condenses the "clear mids" and "good separation" that Takashi Masuzaki has honed in both live and studio performances into a compact body. By making full use of addC and Clipping, you can step into high gain while maintaining the transparency of chords, or produce thick leads with single coils.
Although there are hurdles such as the lack of battery compatibility and the price,"I want to be able to do both crunching and leading with one machine." This is a prime candidate for the greedy guitarist who wants to do just that. Whether you're playing live or at home, just play for five minutes and you'll be hooked on the drive.
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