2021/03

• Notice of website maintenance

  

  2021/03/23

  Thank you for using Sound House.
  Our website is scheduled for maintenance as noted below.
  
  [Tentative maintenance schedule]
  March 26, 2021 (Friday) 2:00 a.m. - March 26, 2021 (Friday) 3:00 a.m.
  
  During this time, website browsing and product purchasing will be affected.
  We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

• 【DECKSAVER】Covers for DJM-S11, MPK mini MK3, etc., 14 new products now available!

  

  2021/03/23

  ■Decksaver 「March 2021 New model」
  
  DECKSAVER, which has a large lineup of case covers for DJ equipment and recording equipment, has released 14 models of exclusive case covers, including covers for DJ M-S11, KORG / volca series, and Akai MPK mini MK3! The material is polycarbonate, which has excellent transparency, impact resistance, and heat resistance. It protects your valuable equipment from accidents.
  
  【What is DECKSAVER?】
  In 2008, a British manufacturing company with more than 40 years of experience and knowledge in plastic design started product development to protect DJ equipment. Made of durable, lightweight polycarbonate, these are the thinnest covers available. Currently, they are expanding their lineup to synthesizer / MIDI controller cases.

• [KOMPLETE bundle purchase privilege] NKS partner products give away!

  

  2021/03/22

  NKS partner sound source will be received free of charge for those who purchased the Native Instruments KOMPLETE 13 series, the popular software sound source, by registering the product in manufacturer's website by the deadline! The standard grade KOMPLETE 13 has atmospheric drum sound sources such as SONIC COUTURE / MOONKITS, OUTPUT / ANALOG STRINGS with a hybrid strings sound, and the top model KOMPLETE 13 COLLECTOR'S EDITION has a cue for small orchestras. The best tool in the software is SONOKINETIC / INDIE, which is included free of charge. Don't miss this opportunity to get updates/ upgrades!
  
  Campaign period: April 6, 2021 (Sun) 23:59
  Requirements: New purchase of the target products and new product registration on the manufacturer's website
  * Any products received and registered outside of the campaign period are not eligible for this campaign, even if the products are delayed due to backorders and shipping delays.
  * Please check the manufacturer's website for details on this campaign.
  
  Manufacturer Site Information Page (Capitalize titles because they're proper names and they stand out more)
  
  * NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) is the standard that realizes smooth integration between NI products KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE, as well as compatible products from other companies.
  
  NKS Manufacturer Information Page
  
  ■Target Product List Page

• Waves Back to Live Sale Happening Now!

  

  2021/03/22

  ■WAVES「Waves Back To Live」
  
  For a limited time only, we are offering the Waves SoundGrid Servers at a special discounted price! Compatible with the live consoles of major brands such as Yamaha, Behringer, and Midas, as well as PC connection. The Waves plug-in has potential to connect in real time processing. This is a must-have item that you don't want to miss!
  *Please go to the distributor’s guide page to find instructions, necessary components, and information about network connection.
  
  Distributor’s guide page
  

• Hibiya Music Festival 2021 Concert Date Announced!

  

  2021/03/22

  A free concert for all ages is going to be held at Hibiya Park (Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall), which holds the reputation as being sacred grounds in Japanese music history. A lot of special talent has played at this venue, and this year's outstanding lineup is no different. Music lovers can enjoy an open-air concert outside at the free and borderless Hibiya Music Festival 2021 (HMF2021). This year's concert is also going to be broadcasted through live-stream, so everyone at home or anywhere in Japan can also enjoy the lively atmosphere at Hibiya Park. Sound House is supporting the event as a special sponsor. Let's rock out with artists and audience members together!
  
  Event: Hibiya Music Festival 2021
  Time and Date: May 29, 2021 (Saturday) and May 30, 2021 (Sunday) 11:00am-8:30pm
  Place: Hibiya Park (Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Satellite Assembly Hall, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya (1-1-2 Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Ticket fee: Entry fee and participation fee are free
  Contents: Concert, workshop, talk show, etc.
  
  Participating artists: (as of March 22nd) Appearances by: Hiromitsu Agatsuma / KREVA / Kazutoshi Sakurai / DREAMS COME TRUE / Seiko Niizuma / MIYAVI / The Music Park Orchestra / Ryunosuke Yamagishi / YOYOKA / Little Glee Monster and more!
  
  ※The Music Park Orchestra members: Seiji Kameda / Noriyasu "Kaasuke" Kawamura / Susumu Nishikawa / Yuta Saito / Makoto Minagawa / Udai Shika / Akiko Tajima / Takuo Yamamoto / Koji Nishimura / Tomohiro Ody Odawara
  
  
  [About the Hibiya Music Festival]
  The free and borderless music event, Hibiya Music Festival, was held for the first time at the Central Park in Tokyo, Hibiya Park, in 2019 by music producer Seiji Kameda as the head committee member. Three generations of families can come sit out in the wide-open space and the fresh air while they listen to some fantastic musical acts. The quality of music from this year's artists is so good that they transcend genre and age, and it's free! We believe the way you enjoy music will free your spirit. As music in culture becomes richer, it naturally will flow out to the people and enrich their lives as well. Our aim is to give you the opportunity to feel the circulation of music inside you.

• ROLAND Aerophone Pro AE-30 now available!

  

  2021/03/22

  ■ROLAND 「AE-30 Aerophone Pro」
  
  Aerophone Pro AE-30, the top model of the Aerophone, a digital wind instrument, is now available! As the quantity is low, please consider as soon as possible!
  
  ～What is Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30?～
  The Aerophone Pro AE-30 is the heist grade model equipped with the latest ZEN-Core sound source, which JUPITER-X and FANTOM keyboards are also equipped with, in addition to the SuperNATURAL acoustic sound source from the AE10. The variety of tones has become richer. Equipped with not only USB MIDI but also a conventional MIDI terminal and Bluetooth MIDI, it is ideal for studio work as a wind controller. Saxophone-based fingering and a design are easy to use even for those who are new to digital wind instruments. Headphone output and built-in speaker allow you to play and practice anywhere you like. You connect a foot controller to the MIDI terminal to play, as well as using hands. You can customize the tone, fingering, sensor sensitivity, and so on, by downloading the "Aerophone Pro Editor" application to your iOS / Android smartphone or tablet.

• POD GO Wireless, popular multi-effector now equipped with wireless receiver!

  

  2021/03/22

  ■Line 6 「POD Go Wireless」
  
  Line 6 / POD GO is a popular multi-effector with a sound inherited from the flagship model Helix. POD GO Wireless, which has an additional wireless function to the POD GO, has been released! It has a wireless receiver in the POD GO main unit, enabling wireless free performance by combining it with the included Relay G10TII transmitter. Simply set the transmitter on the POD GO main unit and it will automatically detect the optimum signal, so you can easily build a wireless environment. This item is recommended not only for those who are already using wireless system and want to make their equipment simpler, but also for those who have never used wireless equipment.

• Try Beers from All Over the World While Listening to Music with Sound House Equipment at Our Friends' Stand-up Bar, Garuya!

  

  2021/03/19

  Sound House donated a total of 150,000 yen worth of sound equipment to Craft Beer Bar Garuya in Onagawa-cho, Miyagi Prefecture. Located right in front of Onagawa Station, this bar houses a highly selective collection of both foreign and domestic beers that would be any beer connoisseur's paradise!
  Garuya can now host mini concerts with local Onagawa musicians thanks to the sound equipment provided by Sound House, and you can enjoy good food and good craft beer while listening to live music. The next time you're in the area, stop by and have a craft beer!
  
  -Store information-
  Name: Craft Beer Bar Garuya
  Phone number: 090-9534-9979
  Address: Seapal-Pier Onagawa, 1-4 Onagawahama Aza Ohara, Onagawa-cho, Oshika-gun, Miyagi
  Map

• [New product] "LIGHT PEDAL", an analog optical spring reverb that uses an infrared optical sensor

  

  2021/03/19

  ■Gamechanger Audio 「LIGHT PEDAL」
  
  Gamechanger Audio, a manufacturer of creative equipment such as PLUS Pedal that enables sustain / sostenuto effect on any instrument, has released the LIGHT PEDAL, a unique reverb effector. It is often said that spring reverb tends to lose a lot of nuances, but the new "LIGHT PEDAL" uses a highly sensitive optical sensor to detect the nuances of the spring inside the housing in more detail. Outputs a wide spring reverb sound. It has multiple built-in effects such as tremolo, modulation, and harmonic that stimulate the artist's ideas, and you can also combine it with an expression pedal to control the dynamics more intuitively. Recommended for those who are looking for a good quality reverb or who want to expand the range of the performance.

• [New product] A new foldable combo amplifier stand from BOSS!

  

  2021/03/18

  ■BOSS / BAS-1
  
  BOSS is releasing The BAS-1 steel stand for combo amps that supports the back of the amp and allows you to adjust the pipe width. It supports various amplifiers up to about 21 kg, including the BOSS Katana series and Roland Blues Cube series. It is foldable, making it ideal for carrying and storing.
  
  * Scheduled to be released around April 17, 2021 (Sat)