News & Events

New Firmware and PY64-D Dante Interface Card for Yamaha DM7 Series Digital Mixers

December 19, 2024, Shizuoka, Japan - Adding significant new features, the latest firmware update for Yamaha DM7 digital mixers is now available, alongside the new, versatile PY64-D Dante interface card. Together they add immersive functions and more, helping DM7 users to create an even wider range of bespoke live and installed sound systems.

Yamaha Announces New App and Firmware Updates for DTX Electronic Drums

Yamaha and Drumeo Team Up to Provide Free Drum Lessons

Unlimited Drumeo+ Drum Lessons for 90 Days with Purchase of Yamaha EAD10

Extra Plug-Ins and New Licensing Makes VST Rack V2.0 Even More Versatile

November 19, 2024. Shizuoka, Japan. Yamaha is pleased to announce a free update to Version 2.0 of its VST Rack Pro and Elements software, including newly-bundled selections of plug-ins.

Yamaha Announces New Marching Hardware and Student Xylophone at PASIC 2024

Yamaha is proud to announce the addition of two new product lines to our marching percussion lineup: MC-9600 Series Field Corps Marching Carriers and MS-8200 Series Field Corps Marching Stands.

Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. Merges into Yamaha Corporation of America

Yamaha Corporation of America announces the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary, Yamaha Artist Services, Inc., within and into Yamaha Corporation of America.

Legendary FOH Michael “Coach” Conner - Capturing the Live Essence of Steely Dan and Paul Simon

While many FOH engineers refine their mix by playing back Steely Dan's sounds, Mike "Coach" Conner makes it a reality nightly on tour with the band. Captivating audiences with unparalleled sonic fidelity, he achieves this through meticulous preparation and innovative use of both analog and digital tools. Conner seamlessly translates complex recordings into live experiences that rival the originals, ensuring every performance sounds as close to the studio recording as possible. With a decades-long career working with icons like Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, and Paul Simon, he has earned acclaim from both artists and fans alike.

Supreme Nashville Sound – RIVAGE PM Mixes Country Music Radio’s Big Annual Event

Nashville's annual Country Radio Seminar brings together a wide range of country music artists and industry leaders for three days of performances, seminars, meetings and more. For 20 years CTS AVL has been the event’s audio partner, relying on Yamaha digital mixing consoles to deliver stellar performances from the latest new talent to the industry’s biggest stars.

Legendary FOH Brad Divens - Listen and shape the sound

Brad Divens, renowned for his work as a Front of House (FOH) engineer, has forged a legendary career collaborating with major artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Garbage, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and Jane’s Addiction, among others. Recently, Russ Long from Yamaha Pro Audio caught up with Brad at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to talk during a sound check.

RIVAGE PM V6.6 Delivers New Dynamic EQ and Collaboration with Digital Audio Labs.

July 25, 2024. Shizuoka, Japan - Yamaha has updated its RIVAGE PM digital mixing systems to Firmware V6.6, which brings a number of significant updates. These include the powerful new Dynamic EQ6 plug-in and support for Livemix personal monitor systems, through close collaboration with Digital Audio Labs.