Yamaha - News and Rumours
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CHEAP SYNTHS
Buying Synthesizers From Japan: The Secret World of Cheap Synths
25 Apr · Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
PODCAST MIXERS
The Best Podcast Mixers for Any Budget
23 Apr · Looking to invest in a mixer for your podcast or live stream? Here are some of the best podcast mixers that should be on your radar.
Aphex Twin’s Yamaha GX-1 For Sale
04 Apr · Richard James’ former Yamaha GX-1 is up for auction and includes speakers, programmers, bench and MIDI mod.
Why Do We Still Use 1980s Reverb?
24 Mar · We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
Best Gigging Guitars
Best Gigging Guitars: 5 Reliable Options for Live Use
14 Mar · The best gigging guitars should be useable, reliable and good to play. Here, we've got all of those qualities, and we've also considered value for money.
LIVE VS STUDIO
Live Sound vs Studio Recording: Can You Do Both?
26 Feb · We're looking at live sound vs studio recording from the engineer's perspective to find out about the differences between the two worlds.
DX7 ALTERNATIVES
Classic FM Synthesis: Yamaha DX7 Alternatives
03 Feb · Want to build classic FM sounds from the 1980s and beyond? Here are some of the best Yamaha DX7 Alternatives to take you to FM heaven.
Yamaha DTX6K5-M e-Drum Kit – Real Feel, Small Footprint
24 Jan · Expect compact size with big performance from the new DTX6 range flagship, the DTX6K5-M, with dual-layer Remo mesh heads!
The Yamaha DM3 Update Adds User-Requested Features
21 Jan · The Yamaha DM3 Update includes compatibility with the new R series I/O racks and an 8-channel auto mixer for podcasting and streaming.
WORKSTATION KEYBOARDS
The Best Workstation Keyboards under $2500
20 Jan · We check out some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500 for music production and arrangement, as well as for live performance.
Yamaha SEQTRAK OS V1.2 Adds Sampler Loop Mode, More Useful Features
14 Jan · You can now loop samples, mute individual sampler lots, and more in the Yamaha SEQTRAK OS V1.2 update.
Synth Journal
Synth Space Berlin, Light Sequencing, Experimental FM: Synth Journal
09 Jan · Join Matt Johnson and Dom Sigalas on a tour of Yamaha’s Synth Space Berlin. Also: light-based Sequencing, experimental FM, and music on Radio Shack computers.
The Yamaha DM7 Firmware Update version 1.6 arrives with the PY64-D Dante Card
19 Dec 2024 · Now in version 1.6, the Yamaha DM7 firmware update allows remote control for immersive mixing and 5.1 surround panning for broadcast users.
Best Stage Pianos and Arranger Keyboards of 2024
18 Dec 2024 · Which stage pianos and arranger keyboards impressed us the most in 2024? Let’s check out the best new stage pianos and keyboards of the year.
FM SYNTHS
The Best FM Synths for your Music Production Setup
16 Dec 2024 · Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.
SYNTH COLLECTING
Highs and Lows of Synth Collecting: Tops and Flops
14 Dec 2024 · When synth collecting, not every synth can fit you like a glove. These are the best and worst synthesizers to pass through my studio.
BAD TIMING
7 Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing
13 Dec 2024 · Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing.
Best Samplers & Grooveboxes
Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2024: Our Top 6
13 Dec 2024 · Which new samplers and groove machines stood out from the rest in 2024? Here are the best samplers, grooveboxes, and drum machines of the year.
5 Great Apartment Friendly e-Drums for Christmas
03 Dec 2024 · A guide to the best, smallest and quietest e-Drums for Christmas that you can gift the budding drummer in your family, we look at five small footprint kits that won't annoy your neighbours.
Beginner Guitar Songs
Songs for Beginner Guitarists: Crafting Your Initial Skills
29 Nov 2024 · Beginner guitarists can often feel overwhelmed when learning the guitar. With these tips from 5 well-known songs, that journey just got a little bit easier!
BEST BIG SYNTHS
Best Big Synths: 7 Sizable Synthesizers That Prove Bigger Is Better
22 Nov 2024 · Whether you need a wide keybed, expanded synthesis options or just a massive sound, these seven big synths have what you need.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: A 90s Classic Gets Rebrained – New Sounds for the CS6x
13 Nov 2024 · Yamaha's CS6x often gets overlooked. A synth tech from the Midlands, U.K. reckons we need to re-evaluate our perceptions and treat it as a classic.
TOPS AND FLOPS