2025/08

• VENGEANCE SOUND大幅値引きセール中！

  

  2025/08/08

  VENGEANCE SOUNDのサマーセール！万物を創造する万能型シンセサイザー音源「AVENGER 2」やAVENGER用の拡張音源が最大50％OFFでお買い求めいただけます。
  「AVENGER 2」単体でも1,180種のファクトリープリセット、グラニュラー・モジュールやパラレルフィルターなどを搭載し、拡張音源によりさらに幅広いジャンルに対応。お得に高品質な音源を手に入れられる機会をお見逃しなく！
  
  ■ 対象商品
  ・VENGEANCE SOUND 製品一覧
  ・VEANGEANCE SOUND / AVENGER 2 ダウンロード納品
  ※一部拡張音源を使用するにはAVENGER 2.0.0以上が必要
  
  ■ キャンペーン期間
  2025年8月21日(木)まで

• Explore the Allure of Music! Cross-Genre Concert "OKUCHIBA Fes. Vol.9" to be Held in Tako Town, Chiba!

  

  2025/08/08

  "OKUCHIBA Fes." is a music festival held in the Okuchiba region (northeastern Chiba Prefecture), organized by professional bassist Shin Ichikawa and his colleagues. The 9th installment of this festival will take place in Tako Town, Katori District. Delve into a new world of musical charm with unique, cross-genre collaborations, featuring pairings like electric bass with cello, and percussion with saxophone! For all inquiries regarding the event, please get in touch with the organizer, OKUCHIBA PROJECT.
  
  ★ OKUCHIBA Fes. Vol.9 ★
  OTO TO OTO: Beyond Genres
  
  [Date & Time] Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Doors Open 3:15 PM / Show Starts 4:00 PM
  [Venue] Tako Town Community Plaza Culture Hall (2855 Tako, Tako-machi, Katori-gun, Chiba)
  [Admission] Advance: ¥4,000 / At Door: ¥4,500 ※All seats reserved (Free for high school students and younger)
  
  [Organizer] OKUCHIBA PROJECT
  
  《Ticket Purchase》
  Apply via the dedicated form on the OKUCHIBA PROJECT official website.
  https://0479.love/ticket
  
  Purchase at the following participating stores. Tickets available from August 20, 2025.
  Tako Town Community Plaza Culture Hall: 0479-76-7811
  Ehara Peanuts (Shibayama): 0479-77-0146
  Yokoshiba Station Information Exchange Center "Yoridokoro": 0479-74-8585
  WAVE1 (Togane): 0475-55-0289
  Marukoshi Gakki Matsuo Store: 0479-82-6326
  
  《Cast》
  ■Tomo Ando and Ryo Kusunose
  College classmates. They rent a house in Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture. They cook every day and occasionally perform music. Kusunose is in charge of soup and curry, while Ando is in charge of pasta and yakitori.
  They have performed at Kotemachi Tsubame Studio, Jingumae Bonobo, Kyoto Horikawa Conference Room, Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art, and other venues. They have performed with Atsuhiro Ito, Mami Kakudo, Joji Sawada, Hanagatsu, Ryotaro Miyasaka, and Hirota Yamauchi. They also perform in the Minamiboso region at locations such as the Hoda Elementary School Roadside Station, Kamogawa Supernatural Deluxe, and Sakuma Dam Park.
  
  Tomo Ando (percussion, etc.)
  Born in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts. Specializes in percussion. Performs in various fields including orchestra, percussion solo, contemporary music, and improvisational music. Currently exploring his creative work.
  
  Ryo Kusunose (saxophone, etc.)
  Born in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. As a child, he was passionate about insect collecting and crafts. He studied classical saxophone at university and is currently dedicated to musical creation and performance.
  
  ■Shin Ichikawa and Yosuke Shimizu
  About ten years ago, while Ichikawa was on a European tour with BARAKA, he had a fateful encounter with Yosuke Shimizu, who was still in elementary school at the time, at Butabest Airport. Shimizu had just won first place in a world-renowned cello competition and was on his way home. After that, Shimizu went to Hungary to study abroad on his own, and the two deepened their friendship when Shimizu returned to Japan. In 2024, Shimizu relocated his base to Japan. In July of the same year, he made his duo debut at the Iinuma Honke sake brewery in Shisui.
  
  Shin Ichikawa (bass)
  Born in Yokoshiba Hikari Town, Chiba Prefecture. Bassist for BARAKA. Vice-chairman of the professional bassists' association “Chikashitsu no Kai.” Representative of OKUCHIBA PROJECT. Member of the 61st Year Association. Produces many events in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. Member of the Chiba Prefecture Artist Follow-up Light Music Selection Committee.
  
  Yosuke Shimizu (Cello)
  Born in 2002 in Gifu Prefecture. Graduated from the Bartók Music High School in Hungary and the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Hungary with top honors. Winner of numerous awards, including first place at the 2024 Bratislava International Cello Competition and first place in the II category at the 5th Popper International Cello Competition.
  
  【OKUCHIBA PROJECT】
  The goal of this project is to contribute to the cultural development of the four regions of Sanbu, Narita, Katori, and Kaiso in northeastern Chiba Prefecture. The project aims to create attractive towns and communities that people want to continue living in and return to.
  
  OKUCHIBA PROJECT
  https://0479.love/
  
  *For the latest event information and ticket applications, please check the OKUCHIBA PROJECT website.

• PLAYTECH Beginner's Violin Set has been redesigned!

  

  2025/08/08

  PLAYTECH has revised the contents of its beginner violin set and upgraded the strings to make them even easier to play! The sets in question are the two models “PVN244” and “PVN344.” The strings included in the Beginner Set IV, which comes with a music stand, and the Beginner Set V, which comes with an easier-to-play bow, have been upgraded from ‘PVS100’ steel strings to “PVS300” nylon strings! This set is especially recommended for violin beginners who are unsure which set to purchase. Enjoy the warm, violin-like tone of the high-value PLAYTECH “PVS300” nylon strings!
  
  PLAYTECH / PVN244 Violin 4/4 Beginner Set IV
  PLAYTECH / PVN244 Violin 4/4 Beginner Set V
  PLAYTECH / PVN344 Violin 4/4 Beginner Set IV
  PLAYTECH / PVN344 Violin 4/4 Beginner Set V

• Ashdown Official Distributor's 1st Anniversary! Special Value Set Campaign!

  

  2025/08/08

  To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Ashdown's official distributor, we're offering special value sets of their popular bass products!
  Ashdown is a UK-based manufacturer that produces high-quality bass amplifiers and other essential items, loved by bassists all over the world.
  
  This campaign features several attractive sets, including:
  ・STUDIO Series: A set featuring a lightweight, portable combo amp and a compact effect pedal, perfect for versatile sound creation.
  ・RM Series: A powerful yet lightweight bass amp head and cabinet set, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities.
  ・ABM Series: ASHDOWN's flagship bass amp set, known for its high-quality sound from a tube preamp and rich feature set.
  ・SX Series: A guitar amp head and Cabinet set that redefines classic sound and is packed with digital features.
  
  All sets are available at a special price while supplies last. Don't miss this valuable opportunity!
  
  Target products

• FOCUSRITE & NOVATION 旧世代モデル数量限定セール開催！

  

  2025/08/08

  イギリス発の定番DTMブランド「FOCUSRITE」「NOVATION」のクリアランスセールが開幕！
  対象となるのは、長年支持されてきた定番アイテムの前世代モデル。いずれも現行環境で十分に活躍できる、高い完成度を誇る製品ばかりです。数量限定のためご購入はお早めに！
  
  ■対象商品
  ・FOCUSRITE「Scarlett 8i6 (gen. 3) 」
  ・NOVATION「Launchkey Mini MK3」
  ・NOVATION「Launchkey 25 MK3」
  ・NOVATION「Launchkey 49 MK3」

• [Limited Time Offer] Get up to 25% off Hercules' popular DJ controllers!

  

  2025/08/08

  We're holding a limited-time sale on four DJ controllers from the French DJ equipment brand Hercules!
  Featured models include the "DJControl Mix" and "DJControl Mix Ultra," compact controllers that play Apple Music on the popular DJ app "djay." A must-see for beginner DJs looking to get started or those looking for a portable PC DJ controller!
  
  Featured Products: Hercules Summer Sale 2025
  Ends: October 31, 2025
  *This sale may end early.

• EVANS 5％ポイントUPクーポン！

  

  2025/08/08

  高品質かつ独創的なラインナップで知られるドラムヘッドブランド「EVANS」の商品を対象とした5％ポイントUPクーポンを配布中！
  定番のドラムヘッドはもちろん、練習パッドやシンバル用ミュートなど、幅広いアイテムをこの機会にお得に手に入れるチャンスです。このチャンスをお見逃しなく！
  
  ■ EVANS 5％ポイントUPクーポン
  ■ 期間：2025年8月31日（日） まで
  ■ クーポンコード: 303514
  ■ 対象商品：EVANS全商品
  ※在庫商品のみ対象

• [Limited Quantity] Pioneer DJ Releases New White Model of the DDJ-FLX10 4-Channel DJ Controller!

  

  2025/08/07

  Pioneer DJ's popular DDJ-FLX10 4-channel PC DJ controller is now available in limited edition: the DDJ-FLX10-W White!
  Like the standard black DDJ-FLX10, the DDJ-FLX10-W offers a wide range of inputs and outputs, including two PC inputs for on-site use, and is compatible with both rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro. While inheriting the operability and functionality of the popular DDJ-1000 model in the same series, it also features an improved ON JOG DISPLAY and new TRACK SEPARATION features, allowing for live mashup performances and more creative and innovative performances. The estimated retail price is ¥264,000 (tax included), and the release date is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th. Pre-orders are now open ahead of the release.
  
  Pioneer DJ / DDJ-FLX10-W
  
  Launch: Scheduled for August 27, 2025
  Estimated price: 264,000 yen (tax included)

• [Entries now open] Kanata Okajima appointed as special judge for “Otoya Grand Prix 2025 with TuneCore Japan”!

  

  2025/08/07

  Sound House and TuneCore Japan are hosting a music contest called “Otoya Grand Prix,” and entries are now being accepted! The grand prize is 500,000 S Points (equivalent to 500,000 yen) and other luxurious prizes. Various prizes to support musical activities are also available for the top winners.
  
  And this time, we are pleased to announce that Kanata Okajima, a lyricist, composer, and music producer who has worked on numerous hit songs by famous artists, will be participating as a special judge! This is your chance to have your work heard by a world-renowned hit maker! We look forward to receiving your submissions!
  
  Application period: Thursday, August 7, 2025, to Sunday, September 7, 2025
  
  
  ■ Kanata Okajima – Profile
  Songwriter / Music Producer
  Kanata Okajima has contributed to and produced over 500 songs for top artists such as BTS, TWICE, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, Ado, Da-iCE, NiziU, Snow Man, and KAF. Her work has reached No.1 on the Oricon charts more than 170 times.
  She received the Japan Record Award for Excellence for Daichi Miura’s “EXCITE,” which she wrote and composed. BTS’s single “Crystal Snow,” also written and composed by her, reached No.1 in 17 countries.
  In 2018, she participated as a vocal producer in the recording of 15 tracks on Namie Amuro’s final album “Finally,” which sold over 2 million copies. In 2019, she wrote and composed “DA DA DANCE feat. Tak Matsumoto” for BABYMETAL, included in the album that became the first by an Asian artist to top the U.S. Billboard Rock Chart.
  In 2020, she wrote the lyrics for Snow Man’s single “Kissin’ My Lips.” In 2021, BTS’s best album, BTS, THE BEST, which includes “Crystal Snow,” was released. In 2022, Snow Man’s album Snow Mania S1, featuring “Kissin’ My Lips,” followed. Then in 2023, King & Prince’s album Mr.5, featuring “Naughty Girl,” surpassed one million in sales. These consecutive successes made her a million-selling songwriter for four years in a row.
  Despite not finishing high school and being a mother of two, she remains a prominent figure in the industry, with her story featured in the media. She also published a motivational essay for teens titled There’s More Than One Way to Achieve Your Dreams (PHP Institute).
  Recently, she’s been active globally, writing for artists across Sweden, the UK, the U.S., Colombia, India, and China.
  Known for her skills in English interpretation, vocal direction, and narration, she’s also provided Japanese lyrics for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and worked on theme songs for Dai-ichi Life’s urban projects and a Katsushika Hokusai installation in Shibuya.
  
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  Eligible entries are songs distributed by TuneCore Japan!
  
  For the latest updates and entry guidelines, visit the official contest page:
  
  Otoya Grand Prix 2025 with TuneCore Japan

• YAMAHA: Final, Limited Stock of the Hugely Popular TRB Series Electric Bass!

  

  2025/08/07

  Five models from Yamaha's immensely popular but regrettably discontinued TRB series of electric basses have arrived in limited quantities!
  Now in stock are the "TRB1004J BL," "TRB1004J TBL," "TRB1005J Caramel Brown," "TRB1006J CMB," and "TRB1006J NT."
  Countless bassists have cherished these instruments for the powerful low-end and clear sonic image created by their extra-long scale. Another key feature is their exceptional playability, thanks to a 5-piece neck construction that resists warping and twisting.
  This is your last chance to acquire these long-beloved models. With stock strictly limited, we urge you to consider your purchase soon!
  
  YAMAHA / TRB1006J NT
  YAMAHA / TRB1006J CMB
  YAMAHA / TRB1005J Caramel Brown
  YAMAHA / TRB1004J TBL
  YAMAHA / TRB1004J BL