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  2026/08/13

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  ✅ Things to do after streaming your music
  ✅ Gear reviews & maintenance
  ✅ The world of synthesizers and music
  
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  🎤 Live Event Info
  ▶ A night to fully enjoy the charm of "Group Sounds"!
  The Captains Solo Tour: "Shisshin Tengoku (Fainting Heaven) Circuit in Kyoto"
  Posted by: Kizuhiko & Holy
  
  ▶ Enjoy a free music stage in Shimokitazawa!
  [Monthly Event] Live music by city guide volunteers
  Posted by: Shimokitazawa City Information Center
  
  🎧 Music Activities & Streaming
  ▶ A must-read for those wanting to grow their listener base! Things to do after streaming your music
  Explaining how to register for and use Amazon Music for Artists—beef up your profile!
  Posted by: Toru Ohashi
  
  🎸 Instruments & Gear
  ▶ Bought it but haven't tried it yet? A roundup of gear we're excited about!
  Vol. 205: "An active musician talks—New Gear for the First Half of 2026: Holy's Picks"
  Posted by: Kizuhiko & Holy
  
  ▶ A must-read for those wanting to start DIY maintenance on their guitar or bass
  Introducing the tools we love for routine maintenance and repairs
  Posted by: Kohei
  
  ▶ A must-read for 80s & 90s fans! We tried building a Telecaster from scratch
  Is the neck bought from an online marketplace actually well-made?
  Posted by: TERUYA (Second Generation)
  
  ▶ The difference was massive! Headphones That Let You "See" the Sound
  Impressions after using the DT 900 PRO X for over 500 hours
  Author: RIMITO
  
  ▶ Expanding the possibilities of compact pedals through AI modeling & IR technology
  [A next-gen acoustic space at your feet] The SORAN Soran Dual Stomp rewrites the rules of digital amps
  Author: AK (pecobass)
  
  🎹 Synthesizers & Music
  
  ▶ A deep dive into the world of synthesizers and music
  
  ✨ New Post | Chronicles of a Keyboard Obsessive: Part 341 — Summer J-Pop: The Shimmer of Water and Light —
  Author: Keyboard Obsessive
  
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• Introducing the CPH5000DJ DJ Headphones from CLASSIC PRO

  

  2026/08/13

  CLASSIC PRO, an audio equipment brand known for its reliable quality and extensive product lineup, has released the CPH5000DJ, a pair of closed-back DJ headphones.
  
  The CPH5000DJ is a professional-grade model equipped with large 50 mm drivers. It delivers a balanced sound profile that combines deep bass with smooth, extended highs, making it suitable for a wide range of genres, from club music to delicate, nuanced tracks. Designed to provide the high level of sound isolation essential for DJ monitoring, these headphones effectively block out ambient noise, even in loud clubs and live venues, ensuring reliable monitoring in any setting. Their robust construction is designed to withstand rigorous use and deliver consistent long-term performance in professional environments where reliability is paramount. The ear pads feature thick, resilient foam that provides a comfortable fit and an excellent seal, allowing DJs to concentrate on their performance without discomfort, even during long sets. The housings rotate 180 degrees, allowing DJs to quickly switch to single-ear monitoring during their sets. With a wide range of motion and optimal clamping force, the headphones stay securely in place even during vigorous movement. The headband folds for compact storage and easy portability. The headphones come with a detachable 1.8 m coiled cable that provides ample freedom of movement in cramped DJ booths while minimizing the risk of snagging. The detachable cable also allows for easy maintenance. If it becomes damaged, it can be replaced separately, making these headphones a practical choice for professionals.
  
  CLASSIC PRO is a professional audio equipment brand produced by Sound House. Since its inception in 1995, the brand has released numerous popular products, including power amplifiers, speakers, and wireless systems. The brand offers products at astonishingly low prices without compromising functionality, usability, or sound quality.
  
  [Product Information]
  Product Name: CPH5000DJ
  Retail Price: 6,980 yen (tax included)
  Release Date: August 13, 2026

• [Major Price Drop] Fender '65 Super Reverb and Tone Master Super Reverb Now on Sale!

  

  2026/08/12

  Experience exquisite clean tones and rich tube-style saturation through Fender's classic 4x10-inch speaker configuration. Long coveted by guitarists, the '65 Super Reverb and Tone Master Super Reverb are now available at significantly reduced prices.
  Whether you are pursuing the ultimate vintage tone of a tube amp or seeking the exceptional convenience of digital technology, now is the perfect time to get one!
  
  [FENDER / '65 Super Reverb (Tube Combo Amplifier)]
  The coveted original Blackface sound: A 45-watt all-tube output section and four 10-inch Jensen P10R speakers deliver a thick, clear, and refined tone.
  Deep reverb and vibrato: Features Fender's traditional tube-driven spring reverb and lush vibrato circuitry.
  
  [FENDER / Tone Master Super Reverb (Digital Combo Amplifier)]
  Digitally and faithfully models the response and tone of the original Super Reverb.
  Incredibly lightweight design: Weighs only about 16 kg, compared with approximately 29 kg for the original tube model, making it significantly easier to transport to stages and studios.
  The rear panel features an output power selector, an IR-equipped XLR line output with cabinet emulation, a mute switch, and more, making the amplifier suitable for a wide range of applications, from home practice to professional recording.
  
  *Special prices are subject to change or may end without notice.

• [Limited Quantity! Major Price Drop] MARSHALL's "JCM900 FX" Drive Pedal Now Available at a Special Price!

  

  2026/08/12

  MARSHALL's much-talked-about "JCM900 FX" overdrive pedal is now available at a significantly reduced price while supplies last!
  
  This pedal captures the sound of the "JCM900," the tube amp head that helped define the '90s rock and heavy metal scene, in a compact unit.
  Its intuitive controls let you create the aggressive, clear, cutting drive tone characteristic of the '90s, striking a balance between the crisp sound of the JCM800 and the deep bass of the DSL series.
  
  Quantities are limited, so don't miss this opportunity!
  
  [Price]
  ¥30,800 reduced to ¥19,800 (tax included)
  
  [MARSHALL / JCM900 FX]

• Get 20% OFF Gear X with Our Coupon!

  

  2026/08/12

  Gear X guitar and bass gig bags are now available at a special price! We’re offering a limited-time 20% OFF coupon.
  Gear X is a musical instrument case and bag brand operating in the United States, South Asia, and East Asia. Drawing on the founder’s decades of experience, the brand offers products that combine style and functionality.
  The coupon is valid through August 31, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to give Gear X a try!
  
  ■Period: Through August 31, 2026
  ■Coupon Code: [495202]
  
  Gear X
  *Only in-stock items are eligible.

• Buy a Flattley Guitar Pedals and Get a D'Addario Clip-On Tuner for Free!

  

  2026/08/12

  We’re currently running a promotion where you’ll receive a D’Addario “PW-CT-26” clip-on tuner for free with the purchase of any Flattley Guitar Pedals pedal from this highly acclaimed British handmade brand!
  
  The guitar pedal lineup includes the “Plexstar” distortion pedal, endorsed by Hisako Tabuchi, and “The Joker,” a new drive pedal perfect for classic rock. For bass, the lineup includes the “Bass Solaris,” a fuzz pedal with a boost that delivers a wide variety of fuzz tones with simple controls, and the “Bass Wah ‘Sugar Skulls’,” a wah pedal that produces a tight, clear wah sound.
  
  All Flattley Guitar Pedals products are eligible for this promotion, from classic distortion pedals to pedals with distinctive tones.
  
  Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity to check out Flattley Guitar Pedals!
  
  [Campaign Period]
  Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  *Please note that this promotion may end without prior notice.
  
  [Eligible Products]
  All Flattley Guitar Pedals products
  
  [Free Gift: Clip-On Tuner]
  DADDARIO / PW-CT-26

• 「PLAYTECH ST500」が超お得な限定特価！

  

  2026/08/12

  本格仕様で大人気の「PLAYTECH ST500」が、超お得な限定特価で販売中！
  ジャンルを選ばないSSHピックアップ配列に、リアのコイルタップ機能を搭載し、多彩なサウンドメイクを実現。2点支持トレモロとロッキングペグの採用により、演奏中も高いチューニング安定性を確保しています。
  さらに、加熱処理を施したカーボナイズド・ネック（ローステッド・ネック）は、高級感のある色合いと優れた強度を両立。ステンレスフレットや蓄光サイドポジションマークも装備し、暗いステージでも快適な演奏をサポートします。また、ホイールナット仕様によりスムーズにネック調整ができる点も魅力です。
  ハイエンドギターに用いられる仕様を惜しみなく投入しながら、圧倒的なコストパフォーマンスを実現。
  最強クラスの1本を、お得に手に入れられる今がチャンスです！
  
  ■ PLAYTECH / ST500

• 【WARM AUDIO Blog】What You Need to Know When Choosing Gear: “5 Audio Components”

  

  2026/08/12

  Warm Audio has published a new educational blog post, “What You Need to Know When Choosing Gear: 5 Audio Components That Shape Your Sound,” exploring the key components that define the sound of its audio equipment.
  The article covers a wide range of essential components found in professional audio gear, including transformers and vacuum tubes, as well as capacitors, resistors, op-amps, FETs, transistors, diodes, and optical cells. It explains the role each component plays within a circuit and how it can affect sound quality, response, and overall sonic character.
  Be sure to check it out for useful foundational knowledge to keep in mind when choosing your audio gear.
  
  What to know when choosing your gear: 5 Audio Components That Shape Your Sound

• [Limited Quantities] Select Prim Strings Now Available at Special Prices!

  

  2026/08/12

  We are currently offering select strings from Prim, a Swedish manufacturer known for its high-quality strings, at special prices while supplies last!
  The sale includes Medium, Soft, and Orchestra violin, viola, and cello strings from the Standard Series. It also features a wide range of other products, including violin E strings from the "LISA" Series, known for their excellent durability and clear tone, as well as what are billed as the world's first strings designed exclusively for electric violins.
  Don't miss this opportunity to save!
  
  [SUMMER BIG Sale 2026: String Instruments]
  *Please see the page above for eligible products and pricing.

• Introducing Blackmagic Design's New "UltraStudio Mini 12G" Series!

  

  2026/08/12

  Blackmagic Design has launched the "UltraStudio Mini 12G" series, a lineup of compact capture and playback devices with Thunderbolt connectivity!
  The "UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G" is an output-only model that supports 12G-SDI and HDMI playback in SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats. The "UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G" is an input-only model that supports capture via 12G-SDI and HDMI in SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats. The "UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G" supports both capture and playback via 12G-SDI and also features fill and key outputs, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, including broadcast graphics, AI image processing, and instant replay for live broadcasts.
  All three models feature a high-speed Thunderbolt 4 interface and support Ultra HD video formats up to 2160p60. Be sure to explore the compact yet powerful "UltraStudio Mini 12G" series and choose the model that best suits your needs!
  
  Blackmagic Design / UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G
  Blackmagic Design / UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G
  Blackmagic Design / UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G