Yamaha - News and Rumours
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Yamaha CK Series: All round studio and stage keyboards
15 Mar · Pulling in elements from the Yamaha YC Stage Keyboard and CP Stage Piano, the CK Series CK61 and CK88 make for superbly portable all-rounders.
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
24 Feb · Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Studio Monitor Deals: Major savings while stocks last
21 Feb · We check out some of the top picks of studio monitor deals available from Thomann. These deals won't be around forever - so act fast!
Introducing Steinberg Absolute 6 and Halion 7
17 Feb · Steinberg has now introduced the Absolute 6 bundle and Halion 7 sampler workstation with significant new features for music production.
The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin
11 Feb · We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.
Meet the Yamaha AG08 flagship live streaming mixer
27 Jan · The Yamaha AG08 is a complete real-time audio streaming solution for dealing with speech, gaming, ASMR, and offline content creation.
Best Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: Nylon or Steel Strings?
23 Jan · Which acoustic guitar should you buy? Read our in-depth buyer's guide to find out everything you need to know about acoustic and classical guitars!
Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 – Perform anywhere with this tiny PA system!
19 Jan · Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 is the company's most portable, self-contained PA system to date. This pint-size powerhouse promises to bring the noise anywhere!
A Legend of the Production Game: How to sound like Timbaland
07 Jan · His raw and immersive production style continues to influence modern music culture today. We find out how to sound like Timbaland.
Buying Synthesizers From Japan – The Secret World of Cheap Synths?
01 Jan · Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
Great Songs made with Bad Gear – Featuring Audio Pilz!
31 Dec 2022 · One person’s Bad Gear is another's treasure. We welcome guest writer Florian Pilz with his pick of 5 great songs made with Bad Gear.
The Best Podcast Gear 2022: A great year for creators
30 Dec 2022 · As content creation continues to expand, there have been some exciting releases this year. We check out the best podcast gear in 2022!
The Best Modelling Amplifier: Our Top 5 Picks
12 Dec 2022 · The Best Modelling Amplifier list contains our five favourite guitar amps featuring great tones. With amps for home, live and in the studio
Making a Christmas anthem for charity: How to sound like Band Aid
26 Nov 2022 · We take a look back in time to 1984 and find out about the instruments used in the making of Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
The best Digital Pianos – from budget to professional!
20 Nov 2022 · Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! Here's our list of five digital pianos in all price ranges.
The Best Budget Keyboards Under €150 – Beginner Keyboards for all!
13 Nov 2022 · Finding the right keyboard on a budget for a beginner can be fraught with many pitfalls. This guide is here to help you make your choice.
Is the Yamaha NS-10 still relevant in modern music production?
05 Nov 2022 · We discuss the relevance of the idolized Yamaha NS-10 and look at some modern solutions for getting a similar sound in your audio setup.
The best budget polysynths for your home studio & playing live
04 Nov 2022 · Polyphonic synthesizers are more accessible than ever these days. Let's check out some of the best budget polysynths for your home studio!
Yamaha MODX+: Multi-engine synthesizer with a little bit more stuff
01 Sep 2022 · Yamaha expands the accessible MODX Music Synthesizer with a bit more polyphony. Otherwise, the MODX+ is largely the same great synth it's always been.
Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K mkII and DXL1K: portable column array PA systems
27 Aug 2022 · Yamaha introduces two new PA systems: the STAGEPAS 1K MkII and the DXL1k. Modern, all-in-one, portable column array PA systems with premium specs.
The best budget studio monitors under $300
19 Aug 2022 · Getting good results in your home studio can be tricky on a limited budget. We check out the best budget studio monitors under $300.
How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure
13 Aug 2022 · Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.