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• PLAYTECH Pickup Review Campaign

  

  2025/09/17

  PLAYTECH pickups have been extremely well-received since their recent debut.
  Right now, we’re giving away a full point rebate equal to your purchase price to five randomly selected reviewers who purchase and post a review!
  We offer a diverse lineup for guitarists to try, including single-coil and humbucker models for electric guitars, and contact or soundhole-mount types (single-coil or humbucker) for acoustic guitars!
  Take this opportunity to purchase one and post your review!
  
  ■Eligible Products
  PLAYTECH Pickups List
  
  ■Campaign Period
  Until Friday, October 31, 2025

• Best-Selling Wind Instrument Case “C.C. Shiny Case II” Now in Stock!

  

  2025/09/17

  The hugely popular “C.C. Shiny Case II,” which has sold more than 100,000 units in total since its release in 2003, is now in stock!
  It delivers both durability and lightness thanks to its advanced fiberglass construction. Plus, you can choose your favorite from a wide range of colors. Don't miss this opportunity!
  
  C.C. Shiny Case II List

• 【Limited Time Sale】AKAI "EWI5000" Series Price Down!

  

  2025/09/17

  AKAI Professional's popular wind synthesizer, the "EWI5000" series, is now available at a more affordable price for a limited time!
  Since its release, the "EWI5000" has been favored by a wide range of musicians, from professionals to amateurs. It is a revolutionary electronic wind instrument equipped with wireless functionality and a rich library of built-in sounds, enabling free and expressive performances.
  
  【What is EWI?】
  Famous for its use in T-SQUARE's F1 Grand Prix theme "TRUTH" and "Takarajima," the EWI’s appeal lies in its ability to be played anytime, anywhere, allowing even beginners to enjoy expressive, authentic-feeling playing with ease. Whether you're looking to start playing the EWI or are an experienced player seeking greater expressive capabilities, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
  
  ■ Campaign Period: Until Tuesday, September 30, 2025
  ■ Eligible Products:
  ・AKAI / EWI5000J
  ・AKAI / EWI5000 White J

• Professional musician Haruki Ishida's review of the WARM AUDIO "WA-84" is now available!

  

  2025/09/17

  Haruki Ishida—a versatile saxophonist who also supports various artists on keyboards, guitar, and drums, and who records and produces music at his own studio, "atelier:haru"—has published his review of the WARM AUDIO "WA-84"!
  
  "It has the clear, well-defined sound you expect from a condenser microphone. (Saxophone)"
  "It captures the gleaming tones of metallic instruments with a smooth, balanced sound. (Percussion)"
  "I think this microphone is perfect for capturing delicate sounds!"
  
  He gave it high praise. There are videos for each instrument on the review page, so please check them out with headphones!
  
  ■WARM AUDIO / WA-84 List
  [Product Review] WARM AUDIO / WA-84 by Haruki Ishida

• System Maintenance Notice

  

  2025/09/16

  Thank you for using Sound House.
  Our website will undergo maintenance during the period listed below.
  During maintenance, our web services, including browsing and ordering, will be unavailable.
  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
  
  ■ Scheduled date and time (planned)
  Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1:00 AM–10:00 AM (JST)
  *The maintenance window is subject to change.
  
  ■ Affected services
  Services provided by our company—including Sound House, Sound Mart, and Sound Navi—will be unavailable.

• Now Carrying the Hot New Effects Brand “Harby”!

  

  2025/09/16

  We've started carrying the highly anticipated American effects brand “Harby”!
  Our lineup features products characterized by premium-feeling machined-aluminum enclosures. Their beautiful sound, inspired by vintage gear, is also a major draw.
  Pre-orders are now open for the first shipment. Be sure to check them out!
  
  Harby / Wasabi
  Harby / Centauri Mk-II
  Harby / Mt Fuji
  Harby / Mizu

• Roland Announces the

  

  2025/09/16

  Introducing the latest model in Roland's "Aerophone" series of digital wind instruments, the "Aerophone Brisa," featuring a flute-inspired design and fingering! Its name means "breeze" in Spanish, highlighting its appeal—letting you effortlessly enjoy a wide variety of tones.
  Equipped with a newly developed sound engine, it captures the unique expressiveness of wind instruments. It’s suitable for everything from professional stages to hobbyist performances.
  
  This instrument comes with over 100 built-in tones, including flute, saxophone, and synthesizer. The new "SuperNATURAL Winds" sound engine provides rich expressive capabilities. The key layout features an intuitive, flute-based design. It also offers multiple fingering modes, including "Brisa Mode," which provides recorder- and saxophone-style fingering. Furthermore, it is equipped with a motion sensor that lets you alter the sound through physical movement. It also supports Bluetooth and USB MIDI, enabling connection with the dedicated app and DAWs. A dedicated carrying case for convenient transport is also included.
  
  ■ ROLAND / Aerophone Brisa
  Price: Open Price
  Release Date: November 21, 2025 (Friday)
  Pre-orders start: November 8, 2025 (Saturday).
  
  Aerophone Brisa（Manufacturer site）

• GATOR 12U Rack Case “GR-12L” Limited-Time Special Price!

  

  2025/09/16

  GATOR's 12U rack case “GR-12L” is now on sale at a limited-time special price! The GR-L series features a lightweight polyethylene (resin) exterior, making it sturdy yet highly portable. With a standard depth of 41.9 cm, it's ideal for housing deeper audio equipment as well as heavy-duty power amplifiers. Don't miss this opportunity.
  
  ■ GATOR / GR-12L

• Global Standard Rosin “Bernardel” Now Available!

  

  2025/09/16

  We now carry Bernardel rosin, the French-made rosin beloved by string players worldwide for many years!
  It is characterized by its excellent balance, enabling smooth bowing and a rich tone. It produces a quick attack and is widely favored by everyone from professional musicians to students. Its fine particles and smooth texture make it easy to handle, making it a good choice for beginners as well. Please consider trying it!
  
  Bernardel / Bernardel Rosin

• Win Full Points Back for 3 Lucky Winners! "NOVA Series" Review Campaign

  

  2025/09/16

  We're holding a review campaign for the popular "PLAYTECH NOVA Guitar Amp Series," which has been a hit since its launch! During the campaign period, three lucky winners, selected by lottery from customers who purchase an eligible product and post a product review, will receive full points back equal to their "NOVA Series" purchase amount!
  The "PLAYTECH NOVA Guitar Amp Series" offers a lineup of tube amps, transistor amps, and cabinets that deliver exceptional value. The "NOVA Series" has generated significant buzz on social media—take this opportunity to try it out and share your thoughts on its feel and sound!
  ■ Eligibility Period
  Until Friday, October 17, 2025
  ■ Eligible Products
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Combo 10W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Combo 20W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Combo 40W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Tube Combo 5W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Tube Combo 15W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Tube Amp Head 5W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Tube Amp Head 15W
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Guitar Cabinet 110
  PLAYTECH / NOVA Guitar Cabinet Celestion 110
  ※Purchases that cannot be verified in our records will not be eligible.
  ※If multiple "NOVA Series" items were purchased, points will be awarded for only one unit.
  ※Customers who have already submitted a review after purchasing an eligible product are also eligible.
  ※Only products currently in stock are eligible.
  
  ■ Review Submission Procedure
  (1) After purchasing an eligible product, click "Write a review for this product" on the product page.
  (2) Select a rating from the 5-point scale, enter a title and review, then click "Confirm content." To upload images/videos, select files from "Please select images/videos."
  (3) Review your content and click "Submit".
  ■ Review Content Guidelines
  Please submit reviews of 200 characters or more, including your impressions of usability and sound quality.
  
  NOVA Combo
  NOVA Tube Amp Head
  NOVA Tube Combo
  NOVA Guitar Cabinet