2025/10/20

• SKB’s 6-String Banjo Hard Case “52” is now available at a limited-quantity special price!

  

  2025/10/20

  This high-durability hard case, crafted by global case manufacturer SKB, is designed to protect and transport your 6-string banjo safely. It uses lightweight yet exceptionally strong molded plastic to shield your instrument from impacts, humidity, and temperature changes. The interior features foam contoured to the banjo’s shape to prevent shifting during transport. It also includes TSA-approved latches for peace of mind during air travel. Quantities are limited, so please act quickly.
  
  SKB / 52

• Playtech Launches the Long-Awaited Bass Preamp

  

  2025/10/20

  Sound House's original brand, Playtech, has introduced the highly anticipated bass preamp/DI, the "Navy Stomp"!
  This unit is an all-in-one model designed to deliver the best performance in any setting, from home recording to large-scale live gigs.
  Featuring a built-in compressor and a 3-band EQ with a sweepable midrange, the Navy Stomp instantly achieves the ideal sound for any player, whether you seek subtle tonal shaping or aggressive tone crafting. Furthermore, it is equipped with professional-grade features such as an XLR DI output for direct connection to a mixer, a headphone output, and AUX IN perfect for personal practice, and an attenuator to handle hot signals.
  
  The Navy Stomp is the recommended single unit for all bassists, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Please visit the product page for more details!
  
  PLAYTECH / Navy Stomp

• YAMAHA “MODX M Series” Launch Celebration Campaigns!

  

  2025/10/20

  Two campaigns are underway to celebrate the launch of YAMAHA’s workstation synthesizer, the “MODX M Series”!
  The “MODX M Series” inherits the DNA of the “MONTAGE M” and features the new analog-modeling sound engine “AN-X,” in addition to the traditional AWM2 and FM-X sound engines. Its interface, equipped with six display knobs and eight faders designed for practicality, makes it an affordable yet high-quality workstation synthesizer.
  
  【Campaign Information】
  ① Limited-Edition Sound Library Gift
  To celebrate the launch of the MODX M Series, customers who purchase a MODX M Series or MONTAGE M Series instrument and register as Yamaha Music Members will receive the “Yamaha Legendary Synths & Keyboards” sound library (including a text file with sound explanations by Katsunori Ujiie) and other libraries shared by both the MODX M Series and MONTAGE M Series.
  For the campaign period and application details, please visit the manufacturer’s campaign website.
  
  ② Students Only! Keyboard Case Gift
  In addition to the CK Series and MODX+ Series, the MODX M Series is now also included among the eligible series.
  Students who purchase a MODX M Series model during the campaign period will receive the dedicated SC-MODX M soft case.
  For the campaign period and application details, please visit the manufacturer’s campaign website.
  
  Take advantage of this great opportunity during the campaign period!
  
  YAMAHA MODX M6
  YAMAHA MODX M7
  YAMAHA MODX M8

• PLAYTECH Releases New Acoustic Guitar Preamp “Lyra Acoustic Preamp” and Rack Tuner “PRT1 Rack Tuner”!

  

  2025/10/20

  PLAYTECH has released the new Lyra Acoustic Preamp for acoustic guitars and the PRT1 Rack Tuner.
  The Lyra Acoustic Preamp is an acoustic guitar preamp featuring a 2-band EQ and reverb/chorus effects, enabling a wide range of sound shaping.
  It includes DI OUT, TUNER OUT, PHONE OUT, and LINE IN jacks. It's a professional-grade unit that meets diverse needs.
  The “PRT1 Rack Tuner” is a rack tuner with excellent visibility. It features versatile mode switching and a mute function, making it a practical, simple design unit that proves invaluable.
  Both are currently available for purchase. Be sure to check out the product pages!
  
  PLAYTECH / Lyra Acoustic Preamp
  PLAYTECH / PRT1 Rack Tuner