2026/09/30

• [NEW ARRIVAL] PLAYTECH JBA820 Active Bass with 3-Band EQ Now Available, Along with a Gig Bag Bundle!

  

  2026/09/30

  Based on the popular JB820, the new JBA820 active model features a 3-band EQ and is now available!
  
  While retaining the core features of the JB820, including an ash body, Wilkinson pickups, and a heavy-duty bridge, the JBA820 features a five-control layout consisting of Volume, Balancer, Treble, Mid, and Bass controls. The Treble, Mid, and Bass controls can be boosted or cut from their center-detent positions, allowing users to shape their sound directly from the instrument. Available finishes include transparent black, yellow, and green, each of which highlights the natural wood grain. The JBA820 perfectly combines the familiar feel of a JB-style bass with the tonal versatility of an active EQ.
  
  A value bundle that includes the Gear X GX Blaze gig bag is also available! Its thick padding protects your instrument, making the bag ideal for transporting it to rehearsals and live performances. Be sure to check it out!
  
  PLAYTECH / JBA820
  PLAYTECH / JBA820 with Gig Bag Set

• [Video Release] Violinist Sachimi Narisawa Demonstrates and Reviews Prim Electric Violin Strings

  

  2026/09/30

  A review video featuring Prim Electric Violin Strings has been released on violinist Sachimi Narisawa's YouTube channel!
  Prim Electric Violin Strings are designed specifically for electric violins. In the video, Narisawa, who regularly performs on the electric violin and has extensive expertise in tone shaping, fits her instrument with a set of Prim strings and demonstrates them in performance. Drawing on her professional experience, she offers a detailed review of their sound and playing characteristics.
  This video is highly recommended for electric violinists looking for new strings, as well as anyone interested in Prim strings. Be sure to watch the video and hear them in action!
  
  ■Violinist Sachimi Narisawa
  She began playing the violin at age seven.
  She studied violin under Kaoru Yoshino, Tetsuo Tozawa, and Junko Monoshime.
  After graduating from the Kunitachi College of Music High School, where she majored in violin, she went on to graduate from Kunitachi College of Music.
  Since graduating, she has worked in a wide range of musical fields. In addition to performing classical music, including orchestral work, she has recorded music for anime, video games, and commercials in the pop genre and has performed as a supporting musician for idols and singer-songwriters. She is also highly experienced in electric violin performance and tone creation. In 2025, she was responsible for a page explaining electric violin equipment in the string instrument magazine "Sarabande" and served as a demonstrator for Yamaha electric violins. She continues to pursue an active and wide-ranging career.
  As an instructor, she teaches in various settings, including the Gakudo Shinka "S" Club, Shibuya Gakuen Shibuya, and comedy show productions.
  Sachimi Narisawa - Violinist
  Sachimi Narisawa（@NaRy_s_） / X
  
  ■Review Video
  【Prim】世界初のエレクトリックバイオリン専用弦！演奏＆レビュー解説
  
  ■Reviewed Product
  Prim / Electric Violin String Set (4-String) - Medium

• [Limited-Time Promotion] Receive a Free Stand with Your Purchase of a Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control!

  

  2026/09/30

  Melbourne Instruments is currently offering a limited-time promotion for customers who purchase a Roto-Control motorized MIDI controller.
  As part of the promotion, eligible customers will receive a dedicated Roto-Control stand while supplies last.
  
  Roto-Control is a motorized MIDI controller designed to provide intuitive, hands-on control of both software and hardware. The dedicated stand included in this promotion improves visibility and accessibility, making Roto-Control even more comfortable and convenient to use.
  
  The promotion runs through November 30, 2026, and is available in limited quantities. If you have been considering adding Roto-Control to your setup, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of the offer.
  
  Melbourne Instruments / Roto-Control

• Find the Perfect Wind Synth for You! Our Wind Synthesizer Buying Guide Is Here!

  

  2026/09/30

  We have launched our new Wind Synthesizer Buying Guide for anyone looking to start playing a wind synthesizer or find the model that best suits their needs!
  
  Wind synthesizers come in a wide variety of styles, ranging from models with saxophone-style key layouts and easy-to-play instruments with recorder-style fingering to advanced models designed for expressive, professional-level performances.
  
  Our guide introduces a range of models organized into categories, including Entry-Level, Standard, Professional, and Casual/Practice-Focused options. You can also compare models by price range and brand, making it easy to find the right instrument for your experience level, intended use, and budget.
  
  The guide also features rankings of popular models, informative articles on digital wind instruments, product reviews, performance videos, and other useful content to help you choose the right wind synthesizer.
  
  Whether you are wondering which model is best for beginners, which one is suitable for practicing at home, or which one to choose for serious performances, be sure to check out our Wind Synthesizer Buying Guide!
  
  Wind Synthesizer Buying Guide