Masayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka is featured in an advertisement for the Maxon UE-300, as evidenced by the photo in the source image.

In this instagram photo of takanakas board one of the pedals identified is the dyna comp compressor by mxr.

Masayoshi Takanaka is known to use the MXR MX-104 Distortion + in his studio recording setup from around 1979-1980. In an interview, Takanaka mentioned:

"I use a lot of effects. To list them in order: From MXR, I use the Dyna Comp, Distortion, and... what's it called that auto-wah type of effect."

This information was provided by user EJxcix on Reddit and takanaka_vibes on Instagram, along with visual proof of the setup.

Masayoshi Takanaka is known to use the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble in his studio recording setup from around 1979-1980. Also, In an interview, Takanaka mentioned:

"I use a lot of effects... Then there's the Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, Roland Chorus Ensemble, and something called Stereo Box - I forgot the manufacturer."

This information was provided by user EJxcix on Reddit and takanaka_vibes on Instagram, along with visual proof of the setup.

In this photo shared by user EJxcix on Reddit, the Boss FB-2 Feedbacker/Booster is half visible under a paper sheet (item 5). This image is from Masayoshi Takanaka's rig in the 2025 tour.

In this photo shared by user EJxcix on Reddit, the Fractal FM9 Multi Effects Pedal is clearly visible as part of Masayoshi Takanaka's rig during his 2025 tour.