Distorted Tone
Karakara
kessoku band
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassIbanez SR305E 5-string
AmpUnknown (likely digital amp sim or modern solid-state, no explicit Ampeg/Fender/GK/Markbass evidence)
PickupsIbanez PowerSpan Dual Coil (active, humbucker configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor (model not specified, likely digital or pedal)
overdriveDarkglass (or similar) Darkglass Microtubes B3K (or similar modern bass overdrive, model not confirmed)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (anime OST production context, not live)
Tone Character(10)
heavily saturatedaggressive midrange biteclanky pick attacktight low endmodern J-rock grindclear note separation despite distortionslightly scooped midsbright, cutting top endcompressed and punchysustained, harmonically rich overtones
Difficulty
The part demands tight, fast pick technique and rhythmic accuracy to maintain clarity through heavy overdrive, with syncopation and muting adding moderate technical challenge.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassIbanez SR305E 5-string
AmpUnknown (likely digital amp sim or modern solid-state, no explicit Ampeg/Fender/GK/Markbass evidence)
PickupsIbanez PowerSpan Dual Coil (active, humbucker configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor (model not specified, likely digital or pedal)
overdriveDarkglass (or similar) Darkglass Microtubes B3K (or similar modern bass overdrive, model not confirmed)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (anime OST production context, not live)
Tone Character(10)
heavily saturatedaggressive midrange biteclanky pick attacktight low endmodern J-rock grindclear note separation despite distortionslightly scooped midsbright, cutting top endcompressed and punchysustained, harmonically rich overtones
Difficulty
The part demands tight, fast pick technique and rhythmic accuracy to maintain clarity through heavy overdrive, with syncopation and muting adding moderate technical challenge.
Karakara settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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