Riff Tone

Returns

Poppin'Party

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP RANDOM STAR Kasumi

AmpMarshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead

PickupsESP Custom Humbucker (bridge), ESP Custom Single Coil (neck/middle)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR M228 Dyna Comp Deluxe

Notes

Gear based on live and studio usage by Aimi for Poppin'Party; no direct evidence for the exact studio session for 'Returns', but this is the most documented setup for clean tones in this era. Studio vs live not explicitly stated; likely similar for both. Recording year: 2019-2020.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclear note separationslightly compressed attacksmooth high endchiming claritymild reverb ambiencetight, percussive pickingmodern pop-rock cleanno audible breakuppresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, precise picking and good dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Aimi, Poppin'Party Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard How do I get Otae's and Kasumi's guitar tone? : r/BanGDream

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