Akihabara's DTM software equipment store. Beginners welcome. Vocaloid too.

Akihabara is known as a city of otaku, known for manga, anime, idols, and more.
It is also famous as one of the world's leading electronics districts.Surprisingly, there are many music stores, especially those that sell DTM-related equipment.
So, from now onThose who want to start DTM music productionFor this reason, Akihabara's uniqueWe've compiled a list of stores that sell DTM-related equipment!

Recommended DTM (Desktop Music) Stores in Akihabara

Ikebe Musical Instruments Livere Akihabara Store

AS Building, 55 Sakumagashi, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0026
Business hours: 11:00-20:00 Open every day (except New Year's Day)
Telephone number: 03-3862-0069

Exit from the Showa-dori exit of Akihabara StationAlong the Kanda River after crossing National Route 4It is in
A music store a short distance away.

When you enter the store,The first thing that surprises you is the amount of guitar-related items.
Incidentally, in the same buildingBass specialty store Base Station Rebore Akihabara,Acoustic guitar and ukulele specialty store Acoustic Station Livere Akihabara, and in the annexDrum Station Rebore AkihabaraThat's why...The largest selection of musical instruments in AkihabaraThat's it!
However, on the other hand, I was surprised at how small the space for DTM-related items was.

As a result, it appears that only the bare minimum of digital peripherals such as DAWs (digital audio workstations), software sound sources, microphones, speakers, and audio interfaces are available in stores.
If you are looking for synthesizers, DTM related equipment, microphones, speakers, or other items, it's a good idea to ask the store staff.

Akihabara Creators Land

MacCollection 4F, 3-13-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
11:00 - 20:00
Telephone number: 03-5256-0477

Pure white along Chuo StreetSofmap Mac specialty store building, 4th floor.
You probably wouldn't think there would be any DTM-related products.

There are many latest DTM related equipment here, especiallyThe selection of DAWs, software sound sources, and Native Instruments products is much larger than other music stores.So,You can find almost all the equipment you need for DTM music production here.

They are also focusing on stocking Vocaloid software and related CDs...

Good... (delighted)

Oh... it's Steinberg's popular DAW software "Cubase 10" that was just released last month!
actuallyYou can touch the actual device in the storeSo, if you're considering buying one, try it out here!

There are also plenty of bargains to be found, including used keyboards, synths, and MIDI equipment.

By the way, we also handle purchases, so if you have any digital equipment such as synths, audio interfaces, or MIDI that you no longer need, why not give us a try?

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba

1-1 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0028
9:30 - 22:00
Telephone number: 03-5209-1010

It can be called the current face of Akihabara.One of the world's largest electronics retailers!
Many shoppers from both Japan and abroad come here every day as if they were visiting the holy land of electronics retailers.
Of course, this store also sells DTM-related products, as you'd expect from a large electronics retailer.
Although it is slightly inferior to Akihabara Creators Land,There's nothing wrong with the selection.

Hard Off Akihabara 1st store

〒101-0021 Rock Building 2F/3F/B1, 3-11-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11: 00 to 20: 00

Although it is not a musical instrument specialty store, it sells not only home appliances and computers but also audio equipment and musical instruments nationwide.A recycle shop that handles second-hand goods and purchasesAnd the first Akihabara storeThe musical instrument floor is particularly packed with bargains, especially vintage guitars.I was surprised at the variety of guitar amps and effects available.

DTM-related items:A decent bargainThere isOccasionally exquisite treasuresIt might be worth visiting as you might encounter some of these.

e☆Earphone

Kanda Eight Building 4F, 4-6-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: 11:00-20:00, open every day
Telephone number: 03-3256-1701

Monitor speakers are essential when recording and mixing down in DTM, but monitor headphones are also essential when checking each individual sound and checking for noise.
there,Akihabara's largest earphone and headphone specialty store.
If you haven't been to this store yet, you'll be overwhelmed by the sheer number of headphones available.

(The Kanda Eight Building where the store is located is currently undergoing renovations.)

There are a lot of headphones here,There is also a corner for monitor headphones.Was.

In addition to this headphone corner for monitors, there is also a wide variety of products for listening to music and other purposes.
If you are unsure about purchasing,You can try out the headphones and earphones on display in the store if you have a music player or similar device.

Once you find your favorite headphones,

With the music I created,

Let's get some deep bass going...

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