Synthology Offering 33% off Ivory II-Grand Pianos in May
Ivory II-Grand Pianos feature over 77 gigabytes of acoustic grand piano sampled instruments, including a Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Grand, a German Steinway D 9' Concert Grand, and a…
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Yamaha
Yamaha company profile, products, leadership and news coverage from MMR, the music products industry publication founded in 1879.
ManufacturerBuena Park, CA, United States
Yamaha news timeline
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Yamaha set to announce sales rise
According to forecasts, Yamaha’s group operating profit will likely increase for a fifth straight year in fiscal 2016, thanks to strong sales of musical instruments in Asia and…
Yamaha Mourns Loss of Prince
Joining the chorus of countless, adoring fans around the globe, Yamaha mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of Prince, considered to have been one of the most innovative,…
Further expansion for Music China
The 2016 Music China show will be expanded to 10 halls, occupying 113,000 sqm of the exhibition area at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China from …
Music China 2016 Expands to 10 Halls
Preparation for Music China 2016 is in full swing with 90 percent of the exhibition area reserved.
New report on global amp market available
A new report into the global amp market is available from Wiseguy Reports.
YCA Names Neel Senior Director of Education
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Marcia Neel has been appointed as the company’s senior director of education.
YCA Names MacDonald Director of Marketing, Band & Orchestral Division
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Lisa Steele-MacDonald has been appointed as the company’s director of marketing for the Band & Orchestral division.
SPOTLIGHT: Make it personal - part two
In the first part of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora…
Nine Prevail in 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis, in conjunction with Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, has named the winners of the 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition.
New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016
Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector.
GC Pro to Host Demo/Preview of Yamaha Montage Synth on Thursday, March 31
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) is hosting a series of preview demos for the new Yamaha Montage Synth at its Hollywood location (7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046) on…
New marketing chief for Wharfedale
IAG has finally appointed a new head of marketing for Wharfedale Pro, in the form of ex-Yamaha manager, Peter Peck.
More ME! Personal Monitor Mix Systems – Part II
In Part I of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora…
SPOTLIGHT: Live mixers
An essential piece of gear for any musician or venue hoping to perform to an actual “audience,” live sound mixers in 2016 are now available in a variety…
Music Exchange Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha
The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America names Music Exchange “Overall Dealer of the Year” for the second year in a row at the 2016 NAMM Show,…
Getting in the Mix – Live Sound Mixers in 2016
An essential piece of gear for any musician or venue hoping to perform to an actual “audience,” live sound mixers in 2016 are now available in a variety…
Summer NAMM Registration Now Open
Registration and housing is open for Summer NAMM held June 23-25, 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
Summer NAMM registration now open
Registration and housing is now open for Summer NAMM, being held from 23rd-25th June 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
ROUNDTABLE: The clarinet market
Always a strong segment within the band and orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are shaping…
SPOTLIGHT: Make it personal
Personal monitor mix systems are one of the more misunderstood, and therefore perhaps undersold, categories of gear in the music production space. They come in many shapes and sizes,…
Yamaha boosts audio sales team
Yamaha Music Europe has added Alex Warren as new commercial audio sales representative for the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Yamaha Cares Tops $95,000 Mark in Fundraising For Children’s Hospital of Orange County
For the eighth consecutive year, Yamaha Cares participated in the Southern California Half Marathon and 5K races to raise money for Type 1 juvenile diabetes research at Children’s…
Record-Breaking: 2016 NAMM Show Largest in Organization’s 115-Year History
“This year's show was truly a testament to the collective energy created when NAMM members from around the world come together. It was simply amazing,” says NAMM president…
Keyboard Concepts Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha
Keyboard Concepts of Southern California has been named “Institutional Dealer of the Year” by Yamaha Corporation of America.
Reeds & Mouthpieces – An Evolving B&O Market Segment
With regards to sales of reeds and mouthpieces, there seem to be a few “constants” for dealers, based on the results of this month’s retailer survey, sent out…
Between the Bell and the Mouthpiece: Clarinet Suppliers Discuss Trends in the Market
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late.
2016 NAMM Best & Worst of Show Awards
Worst Behavioral TrendThe relative preponderance of adult males taking photos with their selfie-sticks at the NAMM Show this year was… off-putting. C’mon guys – you’re better than that.
More ME! Personal Monitor Mix Systems – Part I
Personal monitor mix systems are one of the more misunderstood, and therefore perhaps undersold, categories of gear in the music production space.
Harmony Project Gets Boost From Yamaha Institute for Mentoring Program
Los Angeles-based Harmony Project announced that it is working in partnership with the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute to accelerate nationwide expansion of its innovative ‘Mentoring Through Music’…