A New Opportunity for Young Generations to Experience High-Quality Music──Qobuz's New Student Plan 'Studio Student Plan' to Launch on April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)

Qobuz, the high-quality music platform from France, has launched its new plan for students, the "Studio Student Plan," in Japan.

Students aged 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled can access all Qobuz features for a monthly fee of ¥599 (tax included), which is approximately 60% off the regular price.

■ A New Streaming Experience for Young Music Fans and Audio Enthusiasts

With the "Studio Student Plan," you can enjoy a rich catalog of over 100 million tracks across all genres in uncompressed studio quality, supporting everything from CD lossless (FLAC 16-bit/44.1 kHz) to Hi-Res (up to 24-Bit/192 kHz).

It covers all music genres, including rock, hip-hop, electro, jazz, classical, funk, world music, and folk.

Additionally, the integrated "Qobuz Magazine" within the app features exclusive content to deepen the listening experience, such as selections by the music team, latest release information, artist interviews, and album reviews.

■ Key Features of the "Studio Student Plan"

• First 30-day free trial

• Cancel anytime, no contract period

• Approximately 60% cheaper than the regular plan

• Stream over 100 million high-quality tracks

• Exclusive content from Qobuz Magazine to deepen music knowledge

• Free and easy playlist migration from other services via Soundiiz

• Expert-curated playlists, special features, and content offering discoveries like a record shop

■ Respect for Artists, True Music Experience for Fans──Qobuz's Philosophy

Amidst a crowded global streaming service market, Qobuz has established a solid position as the choice for listeners who pursue a true music experience, upholding its commitment to "sound quality" and "respect for artists and their creations."

Hidenobu Yoshinari, Japan Country Manager for Qobuz Japan, commented as follows:

"This initiative follows our launch in Japan in October 2024 and offers an alternative to mainstream streaming for all music fans, especially students. Qobuz is supported by all generations with a deep love for music, and we are confident that this student plan will allow an even wider audience to experience our service."

■ How to Use the "Studio Student Plan"

1. Access the following URL after April 1, 2026

   qobuz.com/store-router/music/streaming/offers/student

2. Create an account and complete a simple student verification process

3. Start listening to over 100 million high-quality tracks for free for 30 days immediately

*This plan is exclusively offered on the Qobuz official website and can be used for a maximum of two years from the registration date.

■ About Qobuz

Official Website: https://www.qobuz.com/

Founded in 2007, Qobuz is an independent music platform that stands out in the market as a pioneer in high-quality streaming. It currently operates in 26 countries, including Europe, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, providing services to all who seek a truly fulfilling music experience.

Boasting over 100 million lossless tracks (CD quality, Hi-Res audio <24bit/up to 192kHz>, DXD, DSD), it offers one of the largest Hi-Res catalogs in the market, recognized by leading high-end brands. In addition to respecting original recordings, it is characterized by its meticulous human-curated music experience, including unique editorial content and carefully selected playlists by its music team.

In 2025, Qobuz became the first in the industry to disclose its "average payment per play" (US$0.01873), which was officially verified by a third party as the highest in the market, reaffirming its commitment to a fairer and more sustainable streaming model.

Furthermore, Qobuz has obtained "Hi-Res Audio" certification from the Japan Audio Society (JAS).