Yamaha - News and Rumours
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My Bloody Valentine Loveless 30 years on: The gear and how to glide
08 Nov 2021 · On the 30th Anniversary of Loveless, the second album from My Bloody Valentine, we look at the gear the band used to create their landmark recording.
Yamaha DHR and CHR: PA speakers from Yamaha’s new India division
25 Aug 2021 · Yamaha has sourced its DHR and CHR range of PA gear with its new India division. Here's the lowdown on Yamaha's latest live audio speaker series.
The 10 best rated active studio monitors under €500
16 Jul 2021 · Can't decide on a new pair of monitors? We've put together a list of the 10 best rated active monitors that you can buy for less than €500.
NAMM 2021: Yamaha reinvents the YC61 into the YC73 and YC88
15 Jan 2021 · Yamaha says they are reinventing the stage keyboard which apparently means adding a few keys to the existing YC61 but it's all good stuff.
NAMM 2021: Yamaha debuts MSP3A powered studio monitor and reference speaker
12 Jan 2021 · The new MSP3A builds on the MSP3's strengths with improvements to audio quality, output power, and cabinet design.
Best Christmas Gifts for Guitarists: Last chance for orders!
18 Dec 2020 · The best Christmas gifts for guitarists, all the way from €14 to great value, quality gear that will rake you in some serious brownie points!
Will Yamaha’s new Pacifica 612 HSS guitars reinvigorate the Pacifica series?
10 Dec 2020 · Will the new Pacifica 612 models, the 612VIIFMX and 612VIIX, breathe new life into the Pacifica series? Both feature nice hardware and sweet finishes.
Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB bass: Pre-orders open at €999
03 Dec 2020 · Wow! A new signature bass for Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order fame - in signed premium and affordable €999 versions! Pre-orders are open now.
Thomann Cyber Week: Top Deals on Studio and Podcast Gear
23 Nov 2020 · The Thomann Cyber Week sale means deals, deals, deals! You have until November 30th to enjoy some great bargains on studio and podcasting gear...
Yamaha’s new THR30IIA 30-watt stereo acoustic amp: Go wireless!
28 Oct 2020 · The new THR30IIA from Yamaha is a 30-watt stereo acoustic guitar amp, with wireless capabilities and a host of useful features that make it the perfect partner for your favourite acoustic guitar.
Your Ideal Polysnth: How (not) to choose the polyphonic synth of your dreams
05 Sep 2020 · You're going to finally realise your dream and buy your dream polysynth, now you're standing in a showroom surrounded by magical music machines: How do you choose your first polyphonic synthesizer?
7 Live Mixing Consoles That Changed the Industry Forever
28 Aug 2020 · Live mixing consoles changed the way engineers and audiences experience live audio. These seven mixers changed the industry forever thanks to innovations by Yamaha, Soundcraft, Allen&Heath and others.
The best studio monitors under EUR 500 per pair: Our top 7 budget speakers
01 Aug 2020 · Monitor speakers are a crucial part of any studio, from the bedroom to top-flight facilities. Here are the best 7 monitors for producers on a budget - all of these come in at under €500 per pair.
Yamaha Rivage PM series grows with new PM3 and PM5 mixing consoles
22 May 2020 · Yamaha adds the PM3 and PM5 consoles to the flagship Rivage PM series of live digital mixers. A leap forward or just a small step? We give you the lowdown on these new consoles.
Best mini amps: 6 tiny amplifiers for lockdown guitar practice
04 Apr 2020 · Are you in lockdown and need a new mini practice amp for guitar? These six tiny guitar amplifiers by Marshall, Fender, Blackstar, Yamaha, Orange and Boss should be on your radar.
Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard packs everything on the front panel
10 Jan 2020 · Yamaha is aiming to "reinvent" the stage keyboard with the YC61 designed for gigging musicians who want realtime control of pianos and a whole lot of organ.
Best Guitar Amplifiers 2019: Top 5 new amps by Boss, Friedman, Yamaha, Mesa/Boogie, Victory
21 Dec 2019 · The last 12 months has seen a slew of new guitar amplifiers, with loads of cool new valve, digital and hybrid gear released. Here are our picks from a packed field: The Best New Guitar Amps 2019!
More fun times are here with the Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-300 Keytar
03 Oct 2019 · The SHS-300 is a battery-powered Keytar with a built-in speaker, a dozen sounds and Bluetooth for ultra-portability. Paired with the JAM Function app you'll never play a wrong note.
Yamaha birthday party reveals white Montage and OS 3.0
24 Sep 2019 · Yamaha is celebrating 45 years of synthesizer design, innovation and development. To show us that they still "got it" they've released a white version of the Montage and added a couple of features.
Yamaha THR-II Series: A new generation of a successful desktop amp
19 Sep 2019 · So V1 was already pretty good... Now Yamaha has added new goodies to the THR series. V2 covers the desktop 10-30W range and adds Bluetooth, lots of amp models, a mobile editor and other neat stuff.
Are The Smashing Pumpkins road-testing new Yamaha prototypes?
02 Sep 2019 · James Iha and Jeff Schroeder have been playing three unidentified singlecuts on the Smashing Pumpkins reunion tour 2019. Are we about to see new signature models? And made by whom?
Yamaha releases next level digital workstation in the PSR-SX700 and SX900
04 Aug 2019 · If you're someone into styles, kits and innumerable voices that work together in perfect harmony then check out the new flagship PSR-SX series keyboard workstations from Yamaha.