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• 【期間限定】MARTIN対象品を購入でアクセサリー一式をプレゼント！

  

  2026/10/26

  世界を代表するアメリカのアコースティックギターのトップブランドMARTINの対象商品をご購入いただいた方に、豪華アクセサリーをプレゼントするキャンペーンを実施中！この機会にぜひお試しください。
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  ■ 対象商品1
  MARTIN / D-28 アコースティックギター
  
  ■ プレゼント内容
  MARTIN / MTN Clip-on Tuner
  MARTIN / SLIM STRAP BK
  MARTIN / MTN Bridge Pin Puller
  MARTIN / MTN String Winder
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  ■ 対象商品2
  MARTIN / D-10E Retro
  
  ■ プレゼント内容
  MARTIN / MTN Clip-on Tuner
  MARTIN / ROLL STRAP BRW
  MARTIN / MTN Bridge Pin Puller
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  ■ キャンペーン期間：2026年10月23日(金)～12月31日(木)まで
  ※無くなり次第終了

• PLAYTECH PTT10 T-Shirt Bundles with Three Packs of Electric Guitar Strings Now Available!

  

  2026/10/24

  The original PLAYTECH PTT10 T-shirt is now available bundled with three packs of electric guitar strings! Each bundle is priced at ¥3,280, including tax.
  Made from a cotton-polyester blend, the T-shirt offers a smooth feel and a comfortable fit. It is ideal for everyday wear, as well as live performances and band rehearsals. Three string gauges are available: 09-42, 09-46, and 10-46, making these bundles convenient for regular string changes and keeping spare strings on hand. These bundles cover both your everyday wardrobe and guitar maintenance needs, bringing PLAYTECH essentials together in one convenient package. Be sure to check them out!
  
  PLAYTECH / PTT10 T-shirt bundled with three packs of electric guitar strings

• ARTURIA Introduces the New 49-Key Hybrid Synth “MiniFreak 49”!

  

  2026/10/24

  ARTURIA has introduced the “MiniFreak 49,” a new 49-key model that expands on the popular “MiniFreak” hybrid synthesizer. While retaining the original model’s core sound architecture—including two digital engines, six voices, more than 30 oscillator modes, and an analog filter for each voice—the new model significantly enhances playability and real-time control.
  
  It features a full-size, semi-weighted keyboard with 49 keys, velocity sensitivity, and monophonic aftertouch. Equipped with aluminum pitch and modulation wheels, it offers a more professional playing experience than the 37-key model.
  
  The newly added “XYZ Touch Matrix” combines modulation assignment, preset browsing, visual feedback, and “Freak Control,” which alters sounds in real time, on a single pressure-sensitive touch surface. You can intuitively control multiple parameters through finger movement and pressure.
  
  Furthermore, it features Filter FM, which enables audio-rate modulation of the analog filter cutoff from either digital engine, as well as the newly added Voice Panning, which spreads all six voices across the stereo field. The memory available for samples and wavetables has also been expanded to 256 MB, enabling an even wider range of sound-design possibilities.
  
  Retaining the experimental sound-design capabilities that define the MiniFreak, the “MiniFreak 49” combines the playability of a 49-key keyboard with new touch controls. From live performance to studio sound design, this instrument offers even greater creative freedom.
  
  Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
  
  ARTURIA / MiniFreak 49

• ROLAND Releases Ver. 1.50 Update for the “TR-1000”!

  

  2026/10/24

  ROLAND has released System Program Ver. 1.50 for the “TR-1000” rhythm creator. This major update includes enhancements to step input and performance functions, as well as new FM instruments and effects, further expanding the unit’s versatility for everything from music production to live performance.
  
  The sequencer now features a “NOTE” parameter that allows you to set the pitch of each step. Additionally, a “KEYBOARD” mode has been added to INST PLAY, enabling you to play compatible sound sources using a keyboard-style layout.
  A new “KEEP KIT EFX & EXT IN” feature has also been added, which retains the current kit’s Ext In, Reverb, Delay, Mod, MFX, and AFX settings when switching kits. Enabling this feature allows you to continue playing without interruption, with reverb, delay, and external input audio carrying over even when you switch kits.
  Furthermore, “Roll,” “Roll 2,” “Rev Pan Delay,” and “SBF-325” have been added to MFX, while “SBF-325” has also been added to IFX.
  
  In terms of sound, 50 new FM INST sounds from the TR-8S have been added. Workflow enhancements include “Sample Auto Adjust,” which automatically adjusts the volume of imported samples, and “AUTO TRACK SELECT,” which automatically switches to the corresponding track when a step key is pressed during INST PLAY/REC. The tempo and filter EQ screens have also been redesigned for improved usability.
  
  This major feature expansion enables the TR-1000 to support more flexible sequencing and performance workflows. The update can be installed using either a USB flash drive or the dedicated “TR-1000 APP.”
  
  TR-1000 Ver. 1.50 Release Date: October 2026
  
  App Details Page
  Roland - TR-1000 App | Editor/Librarian
  TR-1000 App: How do I download, install, and start the TR-1000 App? – Roland Corporation
  
  Software Download Page
  Roland - Support - TR-1000 - Updaters & Drivers
  

• [New Product] CLASSIC PRO Introduces the RCB10 Cable Bag!

  

  2026/10/23

  Introducing the new RCB10 cable bag from CLASSIC PRO, renowned for its affordable yet high-quality products! It is perfect for storing and transporting a variety of cables, including fiber-optic and coaxial cables, and can hold up to approximately 50 meters of cable. The nylon-lined interior also includes a connector-protection pouch, helping to prevent damage caused by contact between connectors and other cables during transport. It is ideal not only for organizing and storing cables but also for applications that require frequent transportation, including live PA setups, events, video productions, and filming locations.
  
  *The maximum cable length that can be stored varies depending on the cable’s thickness and type, as well as how it is coiled.
  
  CLASSIC PRO / RCB10 Cable Bag

• 【期間・数量限定】MARTIN MA550T 3Pack購入者に1パックプレゼントキャンペーン実施中！

  

  2026/10/23

  アコースティックギターの王者MARTINブランドの弦。Martin LIFESPAN2.0シリーズは、ノンコーティング弦のトーンのままに長寿命を実現し、フィンガリングノイズも軽減させ、優れたプレイアビリティとフィーリングを提供する次世代コーティング弦です。ただいまMA550T 3パックセットをご購入いただいたお客様限定で1パックがプラスでプレゼントするキャンペーンを実施中！ぜひこの機会にお試しください。
  
  ■期間：2026年12月31日（木）まで
  ■対象商品
  MARTIN / MA550TPK3 LIFESPAN 2.0 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE Medium 3-Pack
  ※在庫限り

• MARTIN リトルマーチン厳選モデル購入者にアクセサリープレゼントキャンペーン！

  

  2026/10/23

  トラベルギターとしても人気の高いコンパクトギターのリトルマーチン。
  今なら本シリーズ厳選4モデルのいずれかを購入で、クリップチューナー、ストラップをプレゼントするキャンペーンを実施中。この機会にぜひお試しください。
  
  ■ 対象期間
  2026年10月23日（金）～ 2026年12月31日（木）
  ※キャンペーンは予告なく終了する場合があります。あらかじめご了承ください。
  ※ストラップの柄はお選びいただけません。
  
  ■ 対象商品
  
  ■ プレゼントアイテム
  MARTIN / MTN Clip-on Tuner
  
  ストラップは以下のうち1点がランダムで付属します。
  MARTIN / MTN STRAP HOOTENANNY
  MARTIN / MTN STRAP UNITED COSMO
  MARTIN / MTN STRAP SNOWHEAD

• [Hosted by TuneCore Japan] “V-con! ’26,” a Vocaloid Song Contest, Is Here!

  

  2026/10/23

  TuneCore Japan, which not only distributes music but also hosts numerous live-performance auditions and music contests, is once again holding “V-con!,” a contest for Vocaloid tracks created using voice synthesis software. Sound House will also be participating as a collaborator!
  
  The collaborators will each select the tracks they find most compelling from their own perspectives, and the winning artists will receive prizes and promotional opportunities to support their future creative and promotional activities.
  
  Be sure to submit your best track!
  
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  “V-con! ’26” Overview
  
  - Entry Period
  Friday, October 23, 2026, to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  
  - Eligibility
  Vocaloid songs created using voice synthesis software
  Both existing tracks available on streaming platforms and newly uploaded tracks are eligible
  
  - How to Enter
  Artists wishing to enter should review the entry requirements on the special event page and submit their entries within the specified period.
  “V-con! ’26” special event page
  
  - Announcement of Results
  Scheduled for January 2027
  
  - Awards
  Grand Prize
  KORG Award
  Sound House Award
  SONICWIRE Award
  VOCALOID Award
  VoiSona Award
  AHS Award
  CeVIO Award
  
  *Prizes and collaborators may be added during the entry period.
  
  Please check TuneCore Japan’s “V-con! ’26” special event page for the latest information.
  “V-con! ’26” special event page
  
  *“VOCALOID” and “Vocaloid” are registered trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.
  
  [TuneCore Japan]
  TuneCore Japan is a music distribution service that allows any registered user to sell their original music through digital music stores in more than 185 countries worldwide. The service launched in Japan in October 2012, and the total royalties paid to artists have exceeded 100 billion yen. The company continues to actively expand its business by adding new features and partnering with more digital music stores, both in Japan and overseas.
  http://www.tunecore.co.jp/

• Staff Blog Post “How to Prevent Feedback at Live Shows” Is Now Available!

  

  2026/10/23

  This article explains why feedback can occur unexpectedly at live shows and events, how PA operators handle it during a performance, and what preventive measures can be taken before the show, such as ringing out the sound system and making EQ adjustments. It also introduces equipment that helps prevent feedback, including digital mixers and feedback suppressors. If you are interested in PA or live sound, be sure to check it out!
  
  How to Prevent Feedback at Live Shows

• [Long-Awaited Arrival] ELECTRO-HARMONIX's Lightweight 100W Guitar Amplifier Head "ABRAMS100" Now Available!

  

  2026/10/23

  The long-awaited "ABRAMS100" guitar amplifier head from ELECTRO-HARMONIX, which packs a powerful 100W output into a compact enclosure, has finally arrived!
  
  Despite weighing only approximately 1.1 kg, it features a 100W (4Ω) Class-D power amplifier. With its clean tone and ample headroom as a foundation, you can turn up the gain to produce a light crunch with pleasing harmonics.
  In addition to offering flexible tone shaping with a 3-band EQ and BRIGHT switch, it features digital spring reverb and an effects loop. The ABRAMS100 works exceptionally well with effects pedals and can also function as a standalone power amplifier when a preamp or amp modeler is connected to the FX RETURN.
  The ABRAMS100 combines portability with authentic amp tone. It is a standout unit that excels in a wide range of settings, from home practice to rehearsals and live performances!
  
  ELECTRO-HARMONIX / ABRAMS100
  Class-D power amplifier with a maximum output of 100W at 4Ω
  Ultra-lightweight, compact design weighing approximately 1.1 kg
  High-headroom design ideal for effects pedals and amp modelers
  Versatile tone shaping with a 3-band EQ and BRIGHT switch
  Built-in digital spring reverb
  Effects loop included; can also be used as a standalone power amplifier
  Compatible with 4-16Ω speaker cabinets
  
  Check out this buzzworthy compact 100W amp head!