Koga alike＝Kogalashi
Brand as named with dad-joking, but it has made us rethink what "being yourself" means.
Before Kogalashi
I have been involved in the development and design of guitars, effects, and other products, and looking back, I feel like I was always struggling to add an idea that was unique.
The ideas we add vary from product to product, but there seems to be a certain direction, and every time we create a new product we often hear people say in a positive way that it's "very Koga-like."
Thinking about it
This may be because I have been involved in everything from making guitar effects to repairing amplifiers, and I think of each role as being separate. For example, an effect is just an effect, so even when making a distortion effect, I don't design it to resemble an amplifier.
This allows us to think about how to add distortion effects while still taking advantage of the character of the guitar and amp, without being limited to a specific style.
I believe this kind of design philosophy is what makes Koga unique.
Sound Engineer
Shingo Koga
Biography
2000 <br/>After graduating from guitar making school, he started working at a guitar manufacturer, where he was involved in repair, design and production. 2006~ Worked in the import division of a musical instrument store, where he was responsible for inspecting and repairing imported guitars, amps and effects. He also engaged in a wide range of work, including planning, designing and producing private brand products, as well as maintaining repaired and second-hand products brought to the store.
From 2023
PVP Co., Ltd. launched Kogalashi Sound Magic as a Zanshin brand.
Exhibited at the 2024 Namm Show
Match Box
Swell of Silence!?
Kogalashi Sound Magic｜Match Box [Overseas Only]
Equipped with two independent overdrives named [RED] and [GOLD]!
This effect is an overdrive that is designed to enhance the guitar sound in a band ensemble.
You can get a natural sound even when pushing an amp or using it in conjunction with other drive pedals, making it possible to create sounds that "match" a variety of environments.
What is [Flavor]?
This is no ordinary tone control!
This is the secret ingredient that adjusts the tone as it changes in response to the Drive value.
By adding Flavor, you can achieve a more distinctive guitar sound that won't get lost in the band ensemble.
[Two independent channels]
"RED"
Fat and open sound
"GOLD"
Smooth, familiar and rich sound
*The input signal is first input to the "RED" channel, then output via the "GOLD" channel. These circuits can be switched ON/OFF individually with the foot switch, and both circuits can also be turned ON at the same time.
[SPEC]
External width (W): Approx. 101 mm
Depth (D): Approx. 124 mm
Height (H): Approx. 59 mm
Weight: Approx. 420g
Current consumption: Approx. 20 mA (DC9V)
Bypass method: True bypass
*Please use a regulated adapter or power supply for φ2.1, center negative effects. (Both sold separately)
It does not support battery operation.
Kogalashi Sound Magic｜Match Box Review video
Kogalashi Sound Magic｜Swell of Silence !? [Overseas Only]
This product is not yet available in Japan and will only be shipped to overseas addresses.
Equipped with two independent phasers named [ANTE] and [POST]!
Although it is called a phaser, it is an effect that produces a variety of effects.
Swell of Silence!? is a four-stage phaser with a fully analog circuit that is capable of producing sounds ranging from deep, undulating to shallow, detailed expression.
When used in combination with distortion, it produces low-noise, swirling sounds, and even when cut with a clean sound, it never loses the pitch or musical tone of the chord work.
Swell of Silence!? is suitable for a variety of playing styles and will become a new modulation pedal.
One of its distinctive features is the “non-oscillating phaser.”
By controlling "Depth" and "Bias" it is possible to obtain a unique filter effect similar to a half-stop wah.
[Two independent channels]
"ANTE"
Wide range and clear sound
"POST"
Mild and thick sound
* The input signal is first input to the "ANTE" channel, and then output via the "POST" channel. These circuits can be switched ON/OFF individually with the foot switch, and both circuits can also be turned ON at the same time.
[SPEC]
External width (W): approx. 142 mm
Depth (D): Approx. 118 mm
Height (H): Approx. 59 mm
Weight: Approx. 560g
Current consumption: Approx. 25mA (DC9V)
Bypass method: True bypass
*Please use a regulated adapter or power supply for φ2.1, center negative effects. (Both sold separately)
It does not support battery operation.
