2024/02

• NEUMANN

  

  2024/02/13

  NEUMANN, a famous brand of microphones, speakers, and headphones highly supported by musicians and engineers all over the world, is a newly released "Black Edition" of its closed-back headphone "NDH 20"!
  
  Five lucky winners will receive 10,000 JPY worth of points by drawing if they purchase the "NDH20 Black Edition" and post a review on the product page. The campaign period ends on Sunday, February 25, 2024. We are looking forward to your reviews!
  
  NEUMANN "NDH 20 Black Edition" posting a review campaign!

• The latest expression pedal, "AMPERO II PRESS," from HOTONE, is now on sale!

  

  2024/02/13

  HOTONE / AMPERO ⅡPRESS
  
  The latest expression pedal, "AMPERO Ⅱ PRESS" from HOTONE, is now available!
  It has a footswitch that allows you to switch the status and functions of effects at your feet. This footswitch is designed to emit a unique "click" and is also attractive in that it transmits excellent tactile switching to the foot. In addition, the passive circuit design makes it convenient and requires no power supply.
  Whether on stage or in the studio, the Ampero II Press can add extraordinary expressiveness to your performance. Please check out the product page.

• GRETSCH大人気ギター大特価セール開催中！

  

  2024/02/13

  ■ GRETSCH 「大特価セール」
  
  1883年、Fredrich Gretschによりブルックリンで創業されたギターブランド「GRETSCH（グレッチ）」の大人気ギターを大特価にて販売中！どれも数量限定につき、早めにご検討ください！

• Ibanezのエレアコベースにフレットレスモデルが新登場！

  

  2024/02/13

  ■ Ibanez 「AEGB24FE-MHS」
  
  演奏性の高さと扱いやすいサウンドに定評のある、Ibanezのエレアコベースにフレットレスモデル「AEGB24FE-MHS」が登場しました。
  従来のフレッテッドと仕様は変わらず、オリジナルPUとチューナー付きプリアンプを搭載。Ibanez製アコースティックベースのアイコンでもあり、演奏性に大きな影響を与えるサムレスト(指置き)も装備されています。ミディアム・スケールを採用し、初めてアコースティック・ベースを手にとるプレイヤーにも扱いやすい仕様。
  演奏性、サウンドともに完成度が高く、人気のIbanez製エレアコベースの新モデルをぜひお試しください。

• NTS-1 digital kit mkII, a DIY synthesizer kit, is newly released from KORG!

  

  2024/02/10

  DIY synthesizer kit "NTS-1 digital kit mkII" is newly released from KORG!
  Not only the sounds inherited from the previous model but also oscillators and other sounds have been added.
  The Audio IN signal can be used as a modulation source to create FM, AM, and RING sounds, and in addition to SYNC IN/OUT and MIDI IN, a new MIDI OUT has been added for seamless connection to other equipment and improved performance. Please take advantage of this opportunity!
  
  KORG / NTS-1 digital kit mkII
  Friday, March 8, 2024 at 18:00

• opsix mk2, an altered FM synthesizer, is newly released from KORG!

  

  2024/02/10

  opsix mk2", an Altered FM synthesizer having six operators, is newly released from KORG!
  Based on the conventional sound engine, the opsix mk2 features an expanded number of simultaneous sound and voicing to achieve an astounding 64 voices. You can enjoy tone editing without worrying about the number of simultaneous voices. The colorful operator mixer is easy to operate and intuitive. Please take advantage of this opportunity!
  
  KORG / opsix mk II
  On sale Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 18:00

• SOURCE AUDIOよりベース用プリアンプ+DIペダル「Bass ZIO」登場！

  

  2024/02/10

  ■ SOURCE AUDIO 「Bass ZIO」
  
  SOURCE AUDIOよりオールアナログのベース用プリアンプ+DIペダル「Bass Zio」が発売されました。
  高品質オペアンプを採用し、超低ノイズ、上質な歪み、広大なヘッドルーム、純粋で透き通ったプリアンプサウンドを実現。EQセクションは最大までブースト/カットしてもノイズレスかつ音の輪郭をそのままに表現します。また、歪みの切替えができるGRITスイッチ、くぐもった中低音の周波数帯域をカットするSCOOPスイッチを搭載。DIRECT OUT（XLR）からミキサーやオーディオインターフェイスに繋いで使用できるほか、ヘッドホンアウトを備えており、自宅練習からプロの現場まで幅広く対応します。新たな定番となりうるプリアンプ+DIペダルをぜひお試しください！

• World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa passed away

  

  2024/02/10

  It was announced that conductor Seiji Ozawa, who was described as "the Ozawa of the world," passed away on February 6. He was 88 years old.
  He studied under Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein. He demonstrated his skills with world-renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, and in 2002, became the first Japanese conductor to appear on stage at the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert. In Japan, he served as the Honorary Conductor of the New Japan Philharmonic and General Director of the "Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival," leading the classical music world. We sincerely pray for his soulful rest in peace.
  
  "Seiji Ozawa passed away at the age of 88, conductor known as 'Ozawa of the World'"

• Universal Audio "Apollo" Series Purchase Comes with Free Plugins for a Limited Time!

  

  2024/02/09

  We are holding a campaign where you can get free UAD plugins when you purchase a product from their popular "Apollo" series audio interface. This is an excellent opportunity to get your hands on a world-class audio interface from Universal Audio at a great price. Take advantage of this chance!
  
  Apollo Rackmount & Plugin Promotion:
  Eligible products: Apollo promotion List
  
  Free plugins:
  Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
  API Vision Channel Strip
  SSL E Channel Strip
  Avalon VT-737 Channel Strip
  Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip * *Only available for Apollo x8p, Apollo x8p HE, and Apollo x16 HE
  
  Apollo Desktop Producer Promotion:
  Eligible products: Apollo promotion List
  
  Free plugins:
  Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
  V76 Preamplifier
  Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
  Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
  Oxide Tape Recorder
  PolyMAX Synthesizer
  Opal Morphing Synthesizer
  
  Campaign period:
  From 11:00 AM on Friday, February 9, 2024, to Sunday, March 31, 2024.
  *To receive the free bundle, you must register your Apollo with the manufacturer within the campaign period.

• ERNIE BALL Brand Page Opens!

  

  2024/02/09

  We have opened an introduction page for the long-established American manufacturer ERNIE BALL!
  We offer a wide variety of products, including the "Slinky Series" guitar strings, which are highly acclaimed by players all over the world, as well as guitar straps, picks, and the popular volume pedal.
  We will be sending out useful information, so please check it out!
  
  ERNIE BALL Feature Page