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• The latest keyboard equipped with voice AI, "Alexa"!

  

  2019/12/24

  ■ROLAND「GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in GO-61P-A」
  
  ROLAND's popular keyboard, GO: PIANO, has introduced a revolutionary model equipped with Amazon's voice AI, "Alexa"! By talking to the keyboard, you can operate GO: PIANO functions including record and playback. In addition to operating the GO: PIANO, you can also get information such as the news and weather. Being compact and battery-powered, it can be used on the go, the way you want to use it, anytime, anywhere with just your voice. It's like having your own buddy! Please check it out!

• EVENTIDE 10-times-the-points campaign!

  

  2019/12/23

  We are offering 10-times-the-points on all EVENTIDE items. The target products include the H9 MAX pedal effector, which provides wide spatial sound from a compact body, and the room simulated TVerb reverb plug-in, which faithfully recreates David Bowie's sound as heard on Heroes. Please consider this opportunity.
  
  ■EVENTIDE 一覧

• DAWソフトINTERNET / ABILITY 3.0シリーズ限定特価！

  

  2019/12/21

  ■INTERNET 「ABILITY 3.0 セール品一覧」
  
  Windows専用のDAWソフトINTERNET / ABILITY 3.0シリーズを期間限定で特価販売中です。先進のテクノロジーを駆使した64ビットオーディオエンジンをベースに、PC上に高品位なレコーディング環境を実現。さらに、独自の作曲・アレンジ支援機能によりクリエーターのヒラメキを具現化し、楽曲制作をサポートします。グレード違いや、学生向けのアカデミック版、対象ソフトをお持ちの方がお得に購入できるクロスアップグレード版も含め全6モデルが対象です。この機会をお見逃しなく！
  
  キャンペーン期間
  2020年1月15日（水）まで
  

• Gallien-Krueger Unveils the Legacy Bass Amp Head!

  

  2019/12/21

  ■GALLIEN-KRUEGER 「Legacy」
  
  A new bass amplifier in the Legacy series has been released by Gallien-Krueger, which inherits the warm and punchy sound and functionality of the highly popular 800RB. The amplifier uses class D technology, realizing a lightweight, compact design. The lineup includes 3 models with different outputs to meet the needs of bassists. All models weigh less than 3kg! Groundbreaking bass amp heads that can be used for everything from studios to large stages without having to be concerned about portability.

• What's an "Amp Killer"? What's a "Delay-kun"?

  

  2019/12/21

  "New music terminology" that gives names to those "Yeah, yeah, that!" moments and phenomena that we often encounter when playing music with others. These new musical terms will be decided based on your submissions and votes. This time, we are looking for new terms for three topics, including the phenomenon of non-drummers who play on drums during breaks! We look forward to receiving your interesting terms!
  
  ■A new musical terminology dictionary created by everyone

• Active band men talk about how to use sub-skills

  

  2019/12/21

  Do you have any plans for Christmas?
  Kizuhiko-san, a man of many roles including being a cable TV regular and a tarot fortune-teller, and Horry-san, the bassist for The Captains Staff, discuss the sub-skills of band men.
  Mr. Araki explains how to use various types of tape in the field of sound. Sugar is all about everyday serendipity. Please enjoy the Christmas sound & person serial column.
  
  ■Serendipity rushes-"Sugar na Kimochi 48th
  ■ [Sound Tips] What is Bami! How to use "gum tape", a necessity for sound
  ■Sub-skills spoken by active bandmen
  ■Column article lists

• Regarding business hours and order delivery during New Year's holiday.

  2019/12/21

  Thank you for using Sound House.
  
  Please note below regarding business hours, as well as delivery delays during the New Year's holiday.
  
  We will close for holidays at Saturday, December 28th at 17:00, and will reopen for business in the New Year on Saturday, January 4th at 12:00.
  
  Many domestic and foreign manufacturers will also closed during the year-end and New Year holidays, so orders may be delayed more than usual.
  In addition, delivery delays due to traffic conditions, increased cargo volume during the holiday season, weather conditions, and so on can also be expected, so please ensure your orders are placed with these possible delays in mind.
  
  * Delivery of some larger items may also be delayed during the year-end and New Year holidays. Please contact our sales department for further details.
  

• EK PRO / EFRESNEL series LED spotlight now available!

  

  2019/12/20

  The EK PRO / EFRESNEL series uses a 150mm Fresnel lens, and the beam angle can be changed from 15 degrees to 52 degrees with the manual zoom. The EFRESNEL WW150 is equipped with a warm white LED and produces a stage presence with a warm color of 3000K. The EFRESNEL VW150 is equipped with 6 colors LEDs (red, orange, green, royal blue, blue, lime). White color temperature presets can be set in the range of 2800K to 10000K for more natural colors. It is recommended as a quiet spotlight, ideal for theaters and studio applications.
  
  ■EK PRO 「EFRESNEL WW150」
  ■EK PRO 「EFRESNEL VW150」

• New generation MIKME Bluetooth microphone / recorder has finally arrived

  

  2019/12/20

  ■Mikme "Mikme"
  
  The multi-functional "MIKME" condenser microphone, equipped with a recording function, has finally arrived. An unprecedentedly compact microphone that allows high-quality sound recording by simply connecting to an iPhone via Bluetooth. Equipped with a large-diameter 1-inch diaphragm, similar to that of a recording microphone, allows for professional-quality sound. iPhone video and audio can be linked, and it can be used for a variety of applications including live performance video, live streaming, and shooting promotional videos. It lowers the hurdle that stopped you from obtaining high-quality sound for video in the past. PAN, volume, and effects can also be operated via the dedicated app.
  Furthermore, because it has 16GB of memory and a rechargeable battery, it can also be used as a stand-alone recorder, as well as a USB microphone by connecting it to a computer.
  A new microphone that responds to the demands of the present age.
  

• 20-year-old singer Haruka Shiona [Otodama Artist Grand Prix Award]

  

  2019/12/20

  The "Otodama Grand Prix 2019" music contest is a collaboration between “TuneCore Japan” and “Sound House”. Presenting an interview with the bright singer, Haruka Shiona, who won the "Grand Prix" impressively! She is an active singer-songwriter at the age of 20. She was surprised and happy about the win when she heard the results, with feelings of "I did it!" mixed with the surprise of "Eh? Really? I did it?" Shiona-san, who has written many songs in the past that encouraged and uplifted her listeners, discussed the message of her award-winning song “Ryusei Parabolite”, which reveals her gentler side, as well as her steps toward the future!
  
  Otodama Grand Prix 2019 Award-winning Artists