Active Band Man goes to ~ Tokyo Pedal Summit 2019 ~

This time, I would like to report on the atmosphere of the "Tokyo Pedal Summit 2019" that we both went to!

Yes. According to the materials we received, the "Tokyo Pedal Summit 2019" is "Japan's largest effector festival! All famous domestic and foreign brands and individual builders will gather in one place. Various activities such as pedal trials and sales, builder clinics, demonstrations, and used items are available!

That's why we went to ESP Entertainment Tokyo, a vocational school in Takadanobaba, Tokyo!

I arrived 5 minutes before the opening, but there was already a long line.

Hey, the number of effector fans has increased in recent years.

This is true. I can’t say a word (laughs).

We're old-fashioned hardcore fans!

Yes, I cannot deny that (laughs). Well, that’s out in the open now.

Let’s get into it.

At the entrance, I got a tote bag with the event logo. It is useful because you will pick up a lot of catalogs at such events.

You may even buy an effector, too? Getting caught up in the momentum (laughs).

There are gifts, as well, aren't there?

Yes, with this many booths.

There were 83 brands in all.

Oh, the first floor was huge and already packed.

Let's look at the basement floor first ... Oh, this was also crowded.

That’s right. There was a nostalgic enclosure stomp in the booth right after entering, right?

It was a collaboration between Maxon and ATELIER Z. It’s for bass.

I’m curious about it… I’ll try looking for more and more guitar. Ah, this! Let me try this out!

That was a quick decision… (laughs) Is it a Cardian?

Yup! A silver-colored body, two switches, and one mini switch are unique. (Soul Power Instruments × KarDiaN's Vitamin C8 vab)

Hmm….

Excuse me, but what is this mini-switch for? Switching between a Ramshead and a Russian Muff? That's delicious ♡(^Ｘ^;)♡ Moreover, can you combine the upper octave and the lower octave?

One unit does the job of four units...

It sounds like you!

Hmm… I'm blushing.

You’re playing in four bands, so are you more sophisticated?

High functionality (laughs). Well, let's leave it at that.

Hahaha, let's go to the next booth. What is this ~~? Huh! ?? Ultra mini size vacuum tubes? They look like matchsticks!?? Great!

Well, let's try them out.

Yes, please! Put on these headphones...
* Editor's note ・Trials at the event venue are basically done with headphones in consideration of the impact on other booths.

How is it?

This is a good one…. It also has good headroom. It feels good, so I want to keep it on... Oh, there is no switch because it's expected to be on constantly. (Lee custom amplifier 12AU7 vacuum tube Buffer / Booster)

It looks like it’s too popular and is out of stock.

I want it, I want it, fainting ♡(^Ｘ^;)♡

Let's make a reservation at the store (laughs).

The next booth is… this is a strange kind of thing to see... is that? It's not connected with a patch cable! Does it make a sound?

But there is sound. It seems that it connects to power when it is fitted into this dedicated board. (NEXI ELECTRIC of NEXI INDUSTRIES)

That's amazing... Technological progress is remarkable! I like this one because it's black, round and cute.

Prince, I'm not fond of metal switches...

Well, let's go back to the first floor... it's still crowded! Everyone likes this floor ~.

You as well, Prince.

Actually, my aim this time is this! The HATA booth! Hello~! No ~ Knobs that are more beautiful than you can imagine until you actually see them ~! They’re so beautiful, let me take a picture!

So we’re already off the topic of effectors (laughs).

Yeah! Look, look… Knob Universe….

It's amazing! Eh, can you order them here?

Oh yeah, you can put your favorite patterns and Chinese numerals on the scale!

Oh~.

You want to engrave your name, right?

No, I will refrain from doing that (laughs). The anti-slip processing is also elaborate.

Of course they can be used not only for effectors but also for guitars and basses, and I’m fainting again♡(^Ｘ^;)♡

That’s good. Oh. These are not effectors either; these are solderless cables. They also come from Oyaide Electric.

I haven't experienced Solderless, but I'm not sure if it's Oyaide Electric Company.

I just bought a patch cable at Sound House. It’s easy. But when you build a board to your own exact specs, solderless is also good.

Eh? Solderless, too? What?

It’s nice (laughs).

That's right (laughs)! However, if the pedals on the board never change... People who change all the time are bouncing around... (laughs) .. Oh, look at the time! I have to go because I have a live show today.

Over in a blink of an eye.

Aren’t you going to try something?

Nah, there are fewer bass effector booths than guitar effector booths. I will take more time at another opportunity. I think I'll try Darkglass next time.

Good possibilities!

According to the staff, it seems that the number of bassist visitors is small. Well, it’s definitely geared toward guitarists, but... But I can see new technologies and trends for the future, so I would like to see more and more bassists participate. That would increase the number of booths for bass players...

That's right!! Oh, I'll try this as the last one. Excuse me!

Oh, it’s the super classic BOSS booth. Which one do you want to try?

Technique craft tuner! (BOSS TU-3W)

That’s not an effector! (Lol)

That’s right… I wanted to try the condition of this buffer. Which one… Oh, this feels good!

Really. As expected, BOSS.

I'm sorry, this also has a true bypass mode. (Switch) I see... I like buffer mode a lot! This is a good one…!

You’re going to buy it, right?

Yup! I’m going to buy this! … Later, from Sound House!

It looks like you are happy (laughs).

Yes, and everything…?

Is for love!