2020/06

• GODIN GUITAR Outlet item further price reduction!

  

  2020/06/24

  ■GODIN GUITAR Outlet item List
  
  We have further reduced the prices of Canadian brand GODIN GUITAR outlet items. They include electric acoustic guitars and an electric guitars with little scratches! We have an abundant lineup of A6 ULTRA electric acoustic guitars that blend piezo and magnetic pickups, LGXT electric guitars with flame maple tops that are compatible with guitar synths, and a Multi Uke electric ukulele that has been discontinued by the manufacturer! Please consider picking one up while they're still available!

• STAGE EVOLUTION / CROSS DE SHOW II Lighting Effect is now available!

  

  2020/06/24

  ■STAGE EVOLUTION 「CROSS DE SHOW II」
  
  The STAGE EVOLUTION / CROSS DE SHOW II is a multi-effect that combines "Moonflower", "Strobe" and "Laser" type effects into a single unit. Equipped with red (100mW/650nm) and green (50mW/532nm) lasers, twenty 1W RGBA LEDs (for moonflower), and twelve 0.5W SMD white LEDs (for strobe). Comes with an infrared remote control, and allows for easy dynamic light production with the built-in program. A reasonably-priced lighting multi-effect that brings excitement to locations such as karaoke cafes and live houses.

• 【New Product】FLOWER FLASH Moon Flower Effect!

  

  2020/06/24

  ■STAGE EVOLUTION 「FLOWER FLASH」
  
  From STAGE EVOLUTION, the new FLOWER FLASH Moon Flower Effect, with 54 5mm LEDs is here! Equipped with 54 5mm LEDs, it also comes with auto mode, which operates using the built-in program, and sound active mode, which changes the light patterns in response to sound, so that difficult settings are unnecessary. It can be easily operated just by turning on the power. With changing high-speed patterns to slow, relaxing patterns, it is recommended for a wide variety of purposes, and is also ideal for karaoke parties. A lighting effect that provides excellent cost performance.

• STAGE EVOLUTION / FPAR12TRI LED par light now available!

  

  2020/06/24

  ■STAGE EVOLUTION 「FPAR12TRI」
  
  The STAGE EVOLUTION FPAR12TRI par light, equipped with twelve 3W RGB 3-in-1 LEDs, is now available. The compact SITFLAT design allows for installation inside trusses and so on. Bright colors can be projected using red, green, and blue color mixing. In addition, the built-in programs and sound active function allow for easy lighting production, and it is recommended for a wide range of applications such as live performances and events.

• I'm actually an illustrator by profession! Super talented metal guitarist appears

  

  2020/06/24

  Sometimes when you meet a person who is better at playing an instrument than you are, don't you sometimes catch yourself feeling down, thinking "I don't have enough time to practice". But somewhere in your heart, isn't it still exciting to see a good performance? In this project, we are asking guitarists to introduce a player who they think "This guy is better than me!" And through this, you can connect special guitarists to make a loop!
  
  《The 12th Great Guitarist Appears! 》
  
  The 12th guitarist is HOJI, a professional illustrator whose cute, beautiful illustrations are very popular! He is also a 3D modeler, designer, mixing and mastering engineer and a very versatile guitarist! This time, he introduces his favorite modern 7-string guitar from SCHECTER, as well as a few of his original heavy phrases!
  
  
  Following the release of this content, we will continue to introduce many guitarists.
  Stay tuned for updates!
  
  ■The 1st Musician "Jyuzu-tsunagi" -Guitarists-

• New Serato DJ Compatible NUMARK 2-Deck and 4-Deck Controllers!

  

  2020/06/23

  ■NUMARK「MIXTRACK PLATINUM FX 4-Deck PCDJ Controller」
  ■NUMARK「MIXTRACK PRO FX 2-Deck PCDJ Controller」
  ※To be released on June 25.
  
  NUMARK has released the new Mixtrack Pro FX 2-deck type DJ controller and the Mixtrack Platinum FX 4-deck type DJ controllers.
  The FX series features two levers NUMARK calls "dual paddle triggers" in the center of the mixer. By using them together with the FX SELECT switch above the lever, you can experience the same comfortable effect operational feeling as a high-end DJ controller.
  The jog wheel is the largest DJ controller in the price range at 6 inches (about 15 cm) and provides outstanding operability. The high-end Mixtrack Platinum FX has a high-resolution color display in the center of the jog wheel. The BPM, platter position, remaining time, pitch adjust, key, and so on can be displayed.
  
  The compatible Serato DJ Lite software comes with a tutorial function that explains the basic operations. They also support the full version of Serato DJ Pro and can be upgraded to suit your DJ skills.
  
  ■Product Videos
  MIXTRACK PLATINUM FX
  MIXTRACK PRO FX

• BEHRINGER releases two types of wireless headphones!

  

  2020/06/22

  HC2000B and HC2000BNC wireless headphones will be released by BEHRINGER, popular for products that provide high cost-performance.
  Featuring a lightweight, compact body, the HC2000B is equipped with 40mm diameter drivers and reproduces the powerful BEHRINGER bass sound. The HC2000BNC is equipped with an active noise canceling function, allowing you to concentrate and enjoy listening pleasure even in places where noise is present, such as in trains and airplanes. Both are folding models, making them ideal for carrying around. They also have a built-in microphone function, so you can talk by pairing it with a smartphone.
  
  ■BEHRINGER「HC2000B」
  ■BEHRINGER「HC2000BNC」

• RODE Founder Peter Friedman Wins Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Guitar

  

  2020/06/22

  Peter Freedman, Founder of RODE Microphones, has purchased one of the most revered relics in rock history: Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic guitar – famously played during Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance – from Julien’s Auctions, the world-record-breaking auction house, for US$6.01 million, far surpassing the $1-million reserve and setting a new world record for the most valuable guitar ever sold at auction.
  
  Mr. Freedman plans to display the guitar in a worldwide tour of exhibitions to be held in distinguished galleries and art spaces, with all proceeds (including the guitar) going to the performing arts.
  “When I heard that this iconic guitar was up for auction,” Mr. Freedman says, “I immediately knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure it and use it as a vehicle to spotlight the struggles that those in the performing arts are facing and have always faced.”
  He continues: “The global arts industry has been shattered by the impact of COVID-19, with musicians and artists being amongst the most affected. The last few months were the straw that broke the camel’s back, and for many in the arts have brought forth the harsh reality that they work in an industry for which there is little support in times of need.”
  “For most, access to financial and health services – particularly mental health services – is very limited. While many industries are gradually returning to normal, it’s going to take a long time before this industry can begin functioning as it was. The toll this has taken and will continue to take is enormous and requires more than just lip service. It requires action now, and I am a man of action.”
  “The arts, and organisations that support the arts, are remarkably undervalued and underfunded by many governments around the world, considering their cultural and economic importance. I saw buying this guitar as an opportunity to not only share it with music fans, but to do so in a way that raises awareness for the struggles that musicians and artists face every day, and lobby governments for change.”
  
  The 1959 Martin D-18E was bought from Julien’s Auctions on Saturday the 20th of June for US$6,010,000 as part of their ‘Music Icons’ sale. Far exceeding the reserve of $1 million, this makes the most valuable guitars ever bought at auction. Also included in the lot was the original hard-shell case, which was personalised by Cobain with a flyer for punk band Poison Idea’s 1990 album, ‘Feel the Darkness’, three 60mm Dunlop guitar picks, a partial set of Martin & Co. guitar strings, and a small black velvet pouch containing a silvertone knife, fork, and spoon.
  Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance was recorded on November 18, 1993, five months before Kurt Cobain’s death, and was immortalised in the band’s ‘MTV Unplugged in New York’ live album, released in 1994. Recordings from the session would go on to become the most celebrated and defining versions of Nirvana’s songs.
  ‘MTV Unplugged in New York’ debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard charts, has sold over 8-million copies since its release, and is consistently ranked among the top ten live albums of all time, including in Rolling Stone’s 50 Greatest Live Albums of All Time list. The Martin D-18E was the only guitar Cobain played during the performance and it – along with the distinctive stage flower arrangement and Cobain’s green cardigan – has since become embedded in pop culture and emblematic of Nirvana’s most legendary performance.
  “Nirvana’s ‘Unplugged’ is one of my favourite records of all time,” says Mr. Freedman, “and easily one of the best live performances ever captured on film. They were a huge influence on me; the early-90s were RØDE’s formative years, and Nirvana’s music was very much the soundtrack to that time in my life and that era of the company.”
  
  RODE manufacturer site

• We are now handling BOYA Microphones for smartphones/single-lens reflex cameras!

  

  2020/06/20

  ■BOYA list
  
  We have started handling BOYA, a manufacturer that produces state-of-the-art microphones for iPhones and Android smartphones. BOYA has a wide range of microphone sets for YouTube streaming using your smartphone, and will also improve the sound quality of streaming and recording with smartphones easily without the need for complicated settings. In addition to smartphones, BOYA also has a wide variety of microphones for a variety of purposes, including shotgun microphones for single-lens reflex cameras, condenser microphones for full-scale recording, and USB microphones that can be used for home recording and podcasts.

• PLAYTECH Wind instruments in stock!

  

  2020/06/19

  The very popular low-priced wind instruments are finally back in stock! The ease of blowing and operability have been further improved for each model. They are also recommended for those who are considering starting a new musical instrument in the future or those who already have musical instruments. You can use these with confidence because the in-house staff at Sound House inspects each product before shipping and handles repairs and adjustments after purchase.
  
  ■PLAYTECH Flute PTFL-200
  ■PLAYTECH Trumpet PTTR-300S
  ■PLAYTECH Tenor Bass Trombone PTSL301
  ■PLAYTECH Marching French Horn PTMH200S
  ■PLAYTECH Bassoon PTFG200