The GOKKO Sonicfire Plus is a compact distortion pedal with a clean boost built in. GOKKO describes its voice as "HotRodded," delivering "a wide range of tones from articulate, crunchy Rock rhythms to tight, searing High Gain tones," and the Boost knob adds from 0 to +20dB of what the maker calls "clean uncolored boost" on top of the drive circuit1.
Controls
The Sonicfire Plus has four knobs, three for the distortion side and one for the boost. GOKKO's product page describes each as follows1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| GAIN | Adjusts the amount of distortion. Lower settings (counter-clockwise) give crunchy drive tones, and rotating clockwise increases saturation, harmonics and sustain. |
| LEVEL | Adjusts the overall level output of the pedal. Set as needed to balance the clean (bypassed) and distorted (engaged) levels. |
| TONE | Adjusts the high frequencies of the pedal's voicing. It is a high cut filter that is full bandwidth at the highest setting (full clockwise) and turns down the highs as you sweep counterclockwise. |
| BOOST | Sets the boost level from 0 to +20dB of clean boost. |
The Boost control is independent of the drive voicing, so the same distortion setting can be used at two different volumes: one for rhythm, one lifted for lead. Because the boost is described as clean and uncolored, it changes level rather than adding drive of its own, which is the usual distinction between a pedal like this and a dedicated boost pedal such as the GOKKO GK-60 Salem Boost1.
Power and practical details
The pedal takes a 9V 500mA input1. It is a small enclosure, at 11.2x6.4x3.4cm and 0.23kgs, so it fits easily on a crowded board alongside other distortion pedals, overdrive pedals or fuzz pedals. It switches with true bypass, so the pedal drops out of the signal path when off1.
GOKKO's product page links to the GK-41 manual through a QR code, which is where the maker's full operating details are documented1.
Where it comes from
GOKKO lists the Sonicfire Plus under the model number GK-41 and states that it is designed and engineered in Italy1. The pedal is part of the maker's compact distortion line, and the brand's other offerings include the GK-60 Salem Boost1.
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Questions
Is the GOKKO Sonicfire Plus true bypass?
Yes. GOKKO lists the Sonicfire Plus as true bypass, meaning that when the pedal is switched off, your guitar's signal passes through without passing through the pedal's circuitry. That helps keep your clean tone unchanged when the distortion is not engaged.
How much boost does the Sonicfire Plus have?
The Boost knob goes from 0 to +20dB of clean, uncolored boost, according to GOKKO. That means you can use it as a subtle level lift for solos or as a fuller volume push into your amp, on top of the pedal's distortion circuit.
What power supply does the GOKKO Sonicfire Plus need?
GOKKO specifies a 9V 500mA power input. As with most compact pedals, use a regulated 9V DC supply with the correct polarity and enough current headroom, and check the manual linked from GOKKO's product page before sharing a daisy chain with other pedals.
What is the model number of the Sonicfire Plus?
The model number is GK-41. GOKKO lists the pedal as the Effect Pedal Sonicfire Plus Distortion GK-41, and the manual is referred to as the GK-41 manual.
Where is the GOKKO Sonicfire Plus designed?
GOKKO states that the Sonicfire Plus is designed and engineered in Italy.
Sources (1)
- Sonicfire Plus, GOKKO AUDIO (gokkoaudio.com)
