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• Hibiya Music Festival 2021 Concert Date Announced!

  

  2021/03/22

  A free concert for all ages is going to be held at Hibiya Park (Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall), which holds the reputation as being sacred grounds in Japanese music history. A lot of special talent has played at this venue, and this year's outstanding lineup is no different. Music lovers can enjoy an open-air concert outside at the free and borderless Hibiya Music Festival 2021 (HMF2021). This year's concert is also going to be broadcasted through live-stream, so everyone at home or anywhere in Japan can also enjoy the lively atmosphere at Hibiya Park. Sound House is supporting the event as a special sponsor. Let's rock out with artists and audience members together!
  
  Event: Hibiya Music Festival 2021
  Time and Date: May 29, 2021 (Saturday) and May 30, 2021 (Sunday) 11:00am-8:30pm
  Place: Hibiya Park (Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Satellite Assembly Hall, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya (1-1-2 Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Ticket fee: Entry fee and participation fee are free
  Contents: Concert, workshop, talk show, etc.
  
  Participating artists: (as of March 22nd) Appearances by: Hiromitsu Agatsuma / KREVA / Kazutoshi Sakurai / DREAMS COME TRUE / Seiko Niizuma / MIYAVI / The Music Park Orchestra / Ryunosuke Yamagishi / YOYOKA / Little Glee Monster and more!
  
  ※The Music Park Orchestra members: Seiji Kameda / Noriyasu "Kaasuke" Kawamura / Susumu Nishikawa / Yuta Saito / Makoto Minagawa / Udai Shika / Akiko Tajima / Takuo Yamamoto / Koji Nishimura / Tomohiro Ody Odawara
  
  
  [About the Hibiya Music Festival]
  The free and borderless music event, Hibiya Music Festival, was held for the first time at the Central Park in Tokyo, Hibiya Park, in 2019 by music producer Seiji Kameda as the head committee member. Three generations of families can come sit out in the wide-open space and the fresh air while they listen to some fantastic musical acts. The quality of music from this year's artists is so good that they transcend genre and age, and it's free! We believe the way you enjoy music will free your spirit. As music in culture becomes richer, it naturally will flow out to the people and enrich their lives as well. Our aim is to give you the opportunity to feel the circulation of music inside you.

• ROLAND Aerophone Pro AE-30 now available!

  

  2021/03/22

  ■ROLAND 「AE-30 Aerophone Pro」
  
  Aerophone Pro AE-30, the top model of the Aerophone, a digital wind instrument, is now available! As the quantity is low, please consider as soon as possible!
  
  ～What is Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30?～
  The Aerophone Pro AE-30 is the heist grade model equipped with the latest ZEN-Core sound source, which JUPITER-X and FANTOM keyboards are also equipped with, in addition to the SuperNATURAL acoustic sound source from the AE10. The variety of tones has become richer. Equipped with not only USB MIDI but also a conventional MIDI terminal and Bluetooth MIDI, it is ideal for studio work as a wind controller. Saxophone-based fingering and a design are easy to use even for those who are new to digital wind instruments. Headphone output and built-in speaker allow you to play and practice anywhere you like. You connect a foot controller to the MIDI terminal to play, as well as using hands. You can customize the tone, fingering, sensor sensitivity, and so on, by downloading the "Aerophone Pro Editor" application to your iOS / Android smartphone or tablet.

• POD GO Wireless, popular multi-effector now equipped with wireless receiver!

  

  2021/03/22

  ■Line 6 「POD Go Wireless」
  
  Line 6 / POD GO is a popular multi-effector with a sound inherited from the flagship model Helix. POD GO Wireless, which has an additional wireless function to the POD GO, has been released! It has a wireless receiver in the POD GO main unit, enabling wireless free performance by combining it with the included Relay G10TII transmitter. Simply set the transmitter on the POD GO main unit and it will automatically detect the optimum signal, so you can easily build a wireless environment. This item is recommended not only for those who are already using wireless system and want to make their equipment simpler, but also for those who have never used wireless equipment.

• Try Beers from All Over the World While Listening to Music with Sound House Equipment at Our Friends' Stand-up Bar, Garuya!

  

  2021/03/19

  Sound House donated a total of 150,000 yen worth of sound equipment to Craft Beer Bar Garuya in Onagawa-cho, Miyagi Prefecture. Located right in front of Onagawa Station, this bar houses a highly selective collection of both foreign and domestic beers that would be any beer connoisseur's paradise!
  Garuya can now host mini concerts with local Onagawa musicians thanks to the sound equipment provided by Sound House, and you can enjoy good food and good craft beer while listening to live music. The next time you're in the area, stop by and have a craft beer!
  
  -Store information-
  Name: Craft Beer Bar Garuya
  Phone number: 090-9534-9979
  Address: Seapal-Pier Onagawa, 1-4 Onagawahama Aza Ohara, Onagawa-cho, Oshika-gun, Miyagi
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• [New product] "LIGHT PEDAL", an analog optical spring reverb that uses an infrared optical sensor

  

  2021/03/19

  ■Gamechanger Audio 「LIGHT PEDAL」
  
  Gamechanger Audio, a manufacturer of creative equipment such as PLUS Pedal that enables sustain / sostenuto effect on any instrument, has released the LIGHT PEDAL, a unique reverb effector. It is often said that spring reverb tends to lose a lot of nuances, but the new "LIGHT PEDAL" uses a highly sensitive optical sensor to detect the nuances of the spring inside the housing in more detail. Outputs a wide spring reverb sound. It has multiple built-in effects such as tremolo, modulation, and harmonic that stimulate the artist's ideas, and you can also combine it with an expression pedal to control the dynamics more intuitively. Recommended for those who are looking for a good quality reverb or who want to expand the range of the performance.

• [New product] A new foldable combo amplifier stand from BOSS!

  

  2021/03/18

  ■BOSS / BAS-1
  
  BOSS is releasing The BAS-1 steel stand for combo amps that supports the back of the amp and allows you to adjust the pipe width. It supports various amplifiers up to about 21 kg, including the BOSS Katana series and Roland Blues Cube series. It is foldable, making it ideal for carrying and storing.
  
  * Scheduled to be released around April 17, 2021 (Sat)

• SABIAN cymbals with autographed postcards by Shinya now in stock!

  

  2021/03/18

  ■SABIAN / AA-10CSP/SC
  ■SABIAN / AA-18VC/SC
  ■SABIAN / AA-18C/SC
  
  Three types of SABIAN "Shinya Star Cymbals" with star hole processing are in stock! It is an ideal cymbal that has a clear grain while maintaining sustain. Available in 3 types: China Splash, Crash, and Chinese. In addition, the product comes with a postcard with a signature by Mr. Shinya, a drummer from LUNA SEA. Due to the limited quantity, please consider as soon as possible!

• Finally completed! Ototama Grand Prix HAND in HAND 2020 Music Video Edition Results Announcement

  

  2021/03/18

  A music contest "Ototama Grand Prix HAND in HAND 2020" in collaboration with Sound House and TuneCore Japan. The work that has passed the hands of creators since July 2020 is finally completed! Did your favorite win?
  
  Ototama Grand Prix HAND in HAND 2020 4th MV Edition Result Announcement

• Preorder D'Addario Woodwinds New Generation of Hybrid Resin Reeds Now!

  

  2021/03/18

  ■D'Addario Woodwinds Bb clarinet reed VENN
  ■D'Addario Woodwinds Alto saxophone reed VENN
  ■D'Addario Woodwinds Tenor sax reed VENN
  
  This new generation of D'Addario Woodwinds' Venn reed is now on sale!
  The reed is comprised of natural cane elements and resin, which gives a warm tone color and ease of playability. The stability and durability of the resin melds with the cane to bring a uniform sound to any reed instrument. The dependable Venn reed is made to last longer than the standard cane reed. Look for the B-flat clarinet, the alto sax, and the tenor sax in our lineup!!
  
  Release date: March 27, 2021 (Saturday)
  Item will ship after release date.

• Sweat absorption! Quick dry! deodorize! New Fairy straps now available!

  

  2021/03/18

  ■S_IX 「Fairy」
  
  S_IX has released new Fairy straps that realize "sweat absorption, quick drying, deodorant" and is perfect for the coming season! The back of the quick-drying mesh absorbs sweat and moisture and releases it from the front punches to keep the straps clean. Furthermore, the quick-acting deodorant sheet also adsorbs and deodorizes odors of ammonia and isovaleric acid. A lineup includes four colors: black, khaki, mustard, and pale green. The length can be adjusted from 930 mm to 1230 mm. This strap is also recommended for those who want to hold the instrument in a high position.