Yamaha Captures Two "Music & Sound" Awards
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BUENA PARK, CA (February 11, 2005) — Two Yamaha products were winners at the 19th annual Music & Sound Awards, hosted by music dealer trade publication The Music & Sound Retailer magazine. The awards ceremony took place at Winter NAMM 2005 in Anaheim, Calif. on January 20, with the Yamaha DGX505 portable keyboard being named Best Keyboard/Sound Module and the SPX2000 multi-effects processor winning Best Rack Effect.
The Music & Sound Awards recognize excellence among both manufacturers and dealers in the music products industry. Winners are chosen by polling manufacturers and retailers – manufacturers vote on awards for dealers, while dealers vote on awards for products that are available, or have been released, in the prior year. In addition to product categories, the awards also recognize individual companies and sales representatives.
The Music & Sound Awards recognize excellence among both manufacturers and dealers in the music products industry. Winners are chosen by polling manufacturers and retailers – manufacturers vote on awards for dealers, while dealers vote on awards for products that are available, or have been released, in the prior year. In addition to product categories, the awards also recognize individual companies and sales representatives.
 Yamaha DGX505 |
The 88-key Yamaha DGX505 has the look and sound of a professional digital piano, but remains compact enough to fit almost anywhere. Features include piano-style keys, a large LCD for displaying lyrics and scores, a 6-track sequencer for recording, and an efficient built-in speaker system. The DGX505 contains the only stereo sampled piano sound available on a portable keyboard, plus a large selection of onboard songs and some of the best instrumental sounds available. A separate PC Button™, SmartMedia® storage and USB/MIDI connections make the DGX505 a true "plug-and-play" computer interface.
The upgraded, built-in Yamaha Education Suite 4™ teaching system includes exercises, interactive lessons, a grading system and 100 songs on which to practice and learn. Also included is the intuitive Easy Song Arranger, the Performance Assistant feature and more.
The Yamaha SPX2000 continues a tradition of excellence in signal processing technology, inheriting the interface and common programs from its predecessors, and bringing a new dimension to sound quality with 96kHz audio and the advanced REV-X reverb algorithm. New parameters produce higher definition and finer nuances, while a number of presets include refinements to popular trademark SPX programs. The CLASSIC bank includes 25 programs reminiscent of the original SPX90 presets, while the USER bank can store up to 99 user programs.
The upgraded, built-in Yamaha Education Suite 4™ teaching system includes exercises, interactive lessons, a grading system and 100 songs on which to practice and learn. Also included is the intuitive Easy Song Arranger, the Performance Assistant feature and more.
The Yamaha SPX2000 continues a tradition of excellence in signal processing technology, inheriting the interface and common programs from its predecessors, and bringing a new dimension to sound quality with 96kHz audio and the advanced REV-X reverb algorithm. New parameters produce higher definition and finer nuances, while a number of presets include refinements to popular trademark SPX programs. The CLASSIC bank includes 25 programs reminiscent of the original SPX90 presets, while the USER bank can store up to 99 user programs.
 Yamaha SPX2000 |
The front panel of the SPX2000 features two sets of familiar "cross-keys" navigation buttons, while the LCD display has been updated to offer five backlight color variations that can be assigned to user programs. Control is never an issue: a USB and TO HOST connectors allows easy integration with remote control, computer, Digital Consoles or MIDI devices, while new Editor Management software provides editing, data management, and remote control from a computer.
"These are the industry's only awards based on results determined by the retailers," states John Beresford, editor, The Music & Sound Retailer magazine. "For this reason, the existence of the award, as well as its longevity, is important to the music products industry."
For more information on the DGX505 and SPX2000, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Portable Keyboards or Professional Audio, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.
"These are the industry's only awards based on results determined by the retailers," states John Beresford, editor, The Music & Sound Retailer magazine. "For this reason, the existence of the award, as well as its longevity, is important to the music products industry."
For more information on the DGX505 and SPX2000, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Portable Keyboards or Professional Audio, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.
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