News & Events

DM7 Series Firmware V1.72 and Editor Released - An update for maintenance improvements

Mastering the Monitor Mix for Jelly Roll - J. Summers on Touring, Teamwork and Sonic Fidelity

With decades of technical mastery and a passion for thriving in live sound, J. Summers ensures every Jelly Roll performance delivers unmatched energy, precision, and seamless connections between the Artist, Band, Guests and Audience. He is the harmony in every song.

ET’s Journey with Yamaha RIVAGE PM and Jason Mraz

Seasoned FOH engineer Ettore ‘ET’ Dedivitiis has been Jason Mraz’s FOH engineer and production manager since 2005. With extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of acoustics and sound reinforcement, ET has become an invaluable asset to the artists he supports. His approach to live sound mixing emphasizes “sound reinforcement,” focusing on enhancing the natural acoustics of each performance to ensure the audience experiences the full dynamic range of the music.

New CL/QL Mixer Firmware And R Remote Software Supports Rio-D3 I/O Racks

March 13, 2025, Shizuoka, Japan – Yamaha has released new firmware for its CL/QL series digital mixers and the latest version of I/O parameter control application, R Remote, which support the new Rio3224-D3 and Rio1608-D3 I/O racks.

Yamaha Pro Audio and Stephen “Pato” Pattison, FOH Hozier

In live sound engineering, few names command as much respect as Stephen "Pato" Pattison. Renowned for his meticulous ear and innovative approach, Pato is the sound engineer behind Hozier's celebrated live performances. Handling the complexity of the band’s lush soundscapes requires not only talent but also the right tools. For Pato, those tools come in the form of Yamaha's RIVAGE PM Series.

The latest versions of StageMix and MonitorMix have been released to add improved support for iOS/iPadOS 18

Yamaha released the latest version of RIVAGE PM/DM7/DM3/CL/QL/TF StageMix and MonitorMix apps to address issues in which StageMix/MonitorMix could not connect to consoles and the RTA function could not be displayed when using iOS/iPadOS 18 or later.

Live Sound, Simplified: Gene Kim’s FOH Journey with Yamaha’s DM7 Compact

Gene Kim, a highly respected front-of-house (FOH) engineer known for his work with Johnnyswim, Phil Wickham and many others, has made Yamaha’s DM7 Compact digital mixing console his go-to for live sound. Now on tour with Pat Barrett, Gene relies on the DM7 Compact to deliver pristine sound and seamless performance in churches, clubs, and iconic venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Yamaha and Shure Bring SLX-D Quad Integration to DM7 Series Digital Mixers

Yamaha is further strengthening its long-term collaboration with microphone and wireless system manufacturer Shure, by bringing support for the latest Shure SLX-D Quad digital wireless systems to Yamaha DM7 series digital mixers.

Jon Batiste Took Center Stage with Custom-Painted Yamaha Piano at the Big Game 2025

Batiste performed a reimagined National Anthem, playing a Yamaha piano adorned with a painting by his wife

Yamaha Proudly Announces its Fifth Annual 40 Under 40 Music Educators List

Students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors submitted hundreds of nominations highlighting these music educators' positive impact on their community and students.