MASF

MASF

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Also known as: M.A.S.F., MASF Pedals, M.A.S.F. Pedals

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M.A.S.F. is a Japanese handmade effects pedal brand founded in 2008 by Taro Aiko, a member of the noise band ENDON. The company describes itself as specializing in "extreme music" and builds all of its devices by hand using original circuit designs, originally selling directly at live venues before expanding to international retailers.

The lineup is split across several product families: the M...

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M.A.S.F. is a Japanese handmade effects pedal brand founded in 2008 by Taro Aiko, a member of the noise band ENDON. The company describes itself as specializing in "extreme music" and builds all of its devices by hand using original circuit designs, originally selling directly at live venues before expanding to international retailers.

The lineup is split across several product families: the Ma.s Model series of oscillators and noise devices (including the OSC03 oscillator and DIST01 distortion), and the MASF Pedals line aimed at guitarists and bassists. Notable pedals include the Raptio, a glitch/hold/stutter effect; the Possessed, an aggressive frenzy-style effect; the Lavender Head high-gain fuzz; the Kidnapper; the Thornoscillator; Epilepsy; Kollaps; and Paranoid.

The brand has a following in noise, experimental, drone, and harsh psychedelic rock circles, and the company also builds custom one-off pieces for specific artists alongside its standard catalog.

MASF has 16 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Fuzz Effects Pedals, Delay Effects Pedals, and Effects Pedal Accessories. Their gear is featured by 24 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Electronic, and Pop. Notable users include Atsuo Mizuno, Katsumi Sugahara, and Wata.

Artists Who Use MASF

Atsuo Mizuno uses 3 MASF products

Atsuo Mizuno

Singer, Drummer · Boris

Katsumi Sugahara uses 3 MASF products

Katsumi Sugahara

Guitarist · Solmania

Wata uses 2 MASF products

Wata

Singer, Guitarist · Boris

Kazumoto Endo uses 2 MASF products

Kazumoto Endo

Music Producer

Government Alpha uses 2 MASF products

Government Alpha

Music Producer

Jean Baudin uses 2 MASF products

Jean Baudin

Guitarist · Nuclear Rabbit

Aphex Twin uses 1 MASF product

Aphex Twin

Music Producer · Mike & Rich

Takeshi Ohtani uses 1 MASF product

Takeshi Ohtani

Singer, Guitarist · Boris

Cameron Picton uses 1 MASF product

Cameron Picton

Singer, Guitarist · Black Midi

Aaron Turner uses 1 MASF product

Aaron Turner

Singer, Guitarist · Neurosis

Louis Borlase uses 1 MASF product

Louis Borlase

Guitarist · Squid

Jonathan Hischke uses 1 MASF product

Jonathan Hischke

Bassist · Hella

Dylan Walker uses 1 MASF product

Dylan Walker

Singer · Full of Hell

Cornelius uses 1 MASF product

Cornelius

Singer, Guitarist · Yellow Magic Orchestra

Toshiji Mikawa uses 1 MASF product

Toshiji Mikawa

Composer, Music Producer · Incapacitants

Sylvie Simmons uses 1 MASF product

Sylvie Simmons

Guitarist · Sprain

Masahiro Tobita uses 1 MASF product

Masahiro Tobita

Guitarist · Envy

Yoshimasa Terui uses 1 MASF product

Yoshimasa Terui

Guitarist, Keyboardist · ハイスイノナサ

Taro Aiko uses 1 MASF product

Taro Aiko

Composer · Endon

Leo Abrahams uses 1 MASF product

Leo Abrahams

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Pulp

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