Welcome to NAMM!
We invite dealers, educators, students and all musicians to stop by our exhibit in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom to see what’s new and say hello to your friends at Yamaha. We’re launching new products that will delight any music fan, including an amazing replacement model of the top selling digital piano in the industry, a newly-designed professional clarinet, and a totally new take on a mixer and audio interface. But it’s not just products we’re premiering at NAMM. Two years after celebrating our 125th year, we wanted a slogan to set the tone for the next 125. Our new slogan is Sharing Passion and Performance. Come visit us and experience the passion we put into every Yamaha product and service.
Yamaha Delivers a Higher Standard with YCL-CSVR Custom Clarinets
The YCL-CSVR clarinet is the result of years of development dedicated to a clear concept:
crafting a Custom clarinet that has a beautiful sound, excellent playability and an affordable price. These qualities were combined with the high level of consistency that only Yamaha can provide, allowing clarinetists to demand a higher standard than ever before.
AG mixer/ USB Audio Interface Records High-Res Audio Anywhere
The AG is a mixer/USB interface that takes the complexity out of signal
routing with the intuitive TO PC switch. Easily sound like a pro with 24-bit/192kHz resolution, studio-quality D-PRE mic preamps and 1-TOUCH DSP and because the AG can run on mobile battery or bus power, you can record anywhere, any time!
Cubase Pro 8 Signifies a New Commitment to Producers & Professionals Cubase Pro 8 unites technical innovation and artistic inspiration in one awesomely powerful
yet instantly accessible production environment.
Thank You Dealers – We are Honored
We would like to thank all the dealers who voted for the MMR and Music
Sleeker, more efficient, more creative and
Inc. awards. We are humbled. We promise to continue innovating and
offering new audio tools and instruments,
developing exciting products for you in the years to come. From MMR,
Cubase Pro 8 blends the latest audio
Yamaha received “Product of the Year” for Disklavier, “Electric Bass
technology with inspiring music features
of the Year” for TRBX, Sound Reinforcement “Line of the Year” and B&O
to offer an exceptionally intuitive workflow.
“Line of the Year.” From Music Inc., we received Product Excellence Awards for L Series Guitars and Clavinova CLP-500 Series Digital Pianos, as well as the Supplier Excellence Award.
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Today’s Events
Yamaha Presents “The World Famous Disneyland Band” NAMM GoPro Stage 9:20 am
Junior Original Concert Yamaha Booth 1:00 pm
WATS Night of Worship @ NAMM Hilton Hotel Pacific Ballroom 7:00 pm
Yamaha Clarinet Celebration* Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom E 6:30 pm
B¨osendorfer Reception* Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom G-K 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Winter Synth Jam* Yamaha Booth 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Yamaha Dealer Concert * Disney’s California Adventure® Friday, 8:00 pm *By Invitation Only
The Best-Selling Digital Piano Just Got Even Better
The P-115 digital piano carries on the tradition of the best-selling
P-Series with even more user-friendly features and improved sound quality. Available in black or white finishes, the P-115 delivers Yamaha piano touch and tone in a compact design and is ideal for home, homestudio or casual stage use.
A-Series Adds Handcrafted Models
Redesigned Portable Timpani Take Advantage of Aluminum
acoustic-electric line. Featuring the A-Series’ familiar fast and comfy
shape as the top-line models. In-depth research into the effects of bowl
Yamaha introduces new models into the highly acclaimed A-Series neck profile, cutting-edge SRT preamp, and stage-ready good looks, the new A6 and AC6 models are handcrafted in Japan and boast nitrocellulose finishes and high-grade, all-solid materials.
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The new 3300 Series Timpani employ aluminum bowls with the same
edge angle and the dimensions of the openings in the bottom of the bowl have resulted in designs that bring out the most desirable characteristics of aluminum.
Welcome to NAMM!
We invite dealers, educators, students and all musicians to stop by our exhibit in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom to see what’s new and say hello to your friends at Yamaha. We’re launching new products that will delight any music fan, including an amazing replacement model of the top selling digital piano in the industry, a newly-designed professional clarinet, and a totally new take on a mixer and audio interface. But it’s not just products we’re premiering at NAMM. Two years after celebrating our 125th year, we wanted a slogan to set the tone for the next 125. Our new slogan is Sharing Passion and Performance. Come visit us and experience the passion we put into every Yamaha product and service.
New UR12 Delivers True Mobile Recording
Combining an extremely compact design and extraordinary build
quality, the UR12 redefines the mobile USB category. The 24-bit/
192kHz converters offer you outstanding levels of audio fidelity while the D-PRE mic preamp provides incredible detail, depth and dynamics. iOS compatible and will run on mobile battery or bus power.
Generate NaturalSounding Female Vocal Performances
CYBER DIVA is an English-singing American voice library that allows you to input melody and lyrics to generate natural-sounding vocal performances utilizing VOCALOID4 synthesis technology. VOCALOID4 Editor is now available as a CUBASE Editor and a standalone application.
Xeno Artist Model “Chicago” B Trumpet Gets an Upgrade
Keiko Abe Keyboard Mallets Gain Lightweight, Firm Birch Handles
The popular Keiko Abe line of keyboard mallets is now available with
updated with input from John Hagstrom of the Chicago Symphony
Birch handles. Birch is both lighter and more firm than Rattan, giving
Orchestra. It pairs with the YTR-9445CHSII “Chicago” C model to create
players a different feel than the original models while keeping the same
an excellent matching set. These instruments feature unparalleled
weights and hardness for the heads.
craftsmanship to meet the needs of the highest caliber players.
The YTR-9335CHSII Xeno Artist Model “Chicago” B trumpet has been
Visit Yamaha and Steinberg in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom Visit Bösendorfer and Yamaha Premium Pianos in the Marriott Orange County Ballroom
Today’s Events
Yamaha Keyboard Dealer Breakfast * Marriott Hotel Platinum Ballroom 7:30 - 10:00 am
Yamaha Dealer Concert* Disney’s California Adventure® Hyperion Theater 8:00 pm *By Invitation Only
Yamaha Introduces Our Most Affordable Digital Piano
The P-45 digital piano features the acclaimed Yamaha 88-key Graded
Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard action and a quality, stereo-
sampled grand piano Voice, making it an ideal choice for beginners, students and hobbyists alike. The P-45 is the most affordable digital piano in the Yamaha lineup.
Pacifica 311
Pacifica 510
Pacifica 611
Pro Pacifica Line Hits U.S. Shores
First launched in 1990, the Pacifica Series was driven by the California session scene, where versatility and performance were key. Inspired
New Plant-Based Resin Recorders Produce Richer Tone Our first new recorders in 15 years, the YRS-401 and
YRS-402B are unique: no other musical instruments are made from plant-based resin. A denser material than
standard ABS plastic, the resin gives these recorders a richer tone quality than comparable instruments.
DTX Apps Revolutionize the Drumming Experience
Drawing on a rich heritage of music technology, Yamaha is the only company that supports its awardwinning DTX electronic drums with FREE apps that enhance the user experience. The newest iOS apps, DTX502 Touch and DTXM12 Touch, along with the
well-established DTX400 Touch, give users extensive
touch-screen control of their DTX electronic drum sets.
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by those original custom-shop guitars, the new Pacifica 311, 510 and
611 models are the embodiment of the original vision. They feature pro-level hardware and electronics, solid tonewood construction and the essence of uncompromising performance.
Welcome to NAMM!
We invite dealers, educators, students and all musicians to stop by our exhibit in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom to see what’s new and say hello to your friends at Yamaha. We’re launching new products that will delight any music fan, including an amazing replacement model of the top selling digital piano in the industry, a newly-designed professional clarinet, and a totally new take on a mixer and audio interface. But it’s not just products we’re premiering at NAMM. Two years after celebrating our 125th year, we wanted a slogan to set the tone for the next 125. Our new slogan is Sharing Passion and Performance. Come visit us and experience the passion we put into every Yamaha product and service.
The Musical Path of a Lifetime Can Begin with the PSR-E253
The PSR-E253 entry-level Portable Keyboard features a wide variety
of sounds and functions. The built-in Yamaha Education Suite can be used with its 100 preset songs, making this the ideal first keyboard for aspiring musicians.
Hobbyists Can Step up to PSR-E353 for Tremendous Sound and Value Just above the PSR-E253 in the line, the PSR-E353
comes jam-packed with incredible instrument Voices, accompaniment Styles and fun features. It’s an ideal keyboard for beginners and hobbyists, featuring touchsensitive keys, onboard lessons, computer and mobile device connectivity and more.
Cubase Artist 8 Offers a Complete Music Production System
With a rich feature set tailored to professional musicians and composers,
Cubase Artist 8 offers a wealth of music technology for its price class. This includes an incredibly efficient new audio engine, inspirational
songwriting features, superb virtual instruments, FX and amps, and much, much more.
Student Percussion Launches Musical Journeys
The new SCK-350 Student Percussion kit features a 13" x 3" Maple
Shell snare drum, an aluminum bell set in F57-C88 range; a soft
backpack case; an 8" tunable practice pad; an X-style stand; a music rack; mallets; and Vic Firth drumsticks. For realistic practice and performance, note names are not included on the bars.
Visit Yamaha and Steinberg in the Marriott Marquis Ballroom Visit Bösendorfer and Yamaha Premium Pianos in the Marriott Orange County Ballroom
Today’s Events
USC Band Yamaha Booth 9:45 am
Drum Artists Autograph Session Marriott Hotel Elite Ballroom 3 11:00 am
Guitar Artists Autograph Session Marriott Hotel Elite Ballroom 3 1:00 pm
Yamaha Guitars Dealer Happy Hour* Yamaha Booth 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Muriel Anderson All-Star Guitar Night * Marriott Hotel Platinum Ballroom 7:30 pm *By Invitation Only
DBR/CBR Loudspeakers Deliver Higher Performance and a Bigger Bottom Line Powered or passive, the new DBR Series and CBR Series
loudspeakers offer the best in sound quality and performance in rugged, lightweight enclosures. DBR series includes 10", 12" and 15" versions with powerful built-in amplification. The CBR series offers the same lightweight enclosures in passive form.
Redesigned Xeno C Trumpets Feature Inspiring Innovations
The complete offering of Xeno C Trumpets has been redesigned using lessons learned from recent updates to the Xeno Artist Model series. Featuring many of the same innovative updates made to the new generation of Xeno Bb trumpets, the flagship line of Yamaha Xeno trumpets are truly instruments that inspire.
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Bösendorfer introduces the “Schönbrunn” limited edition grand
Empress Maria Theresa used Schönbrunn Palace as her imperial summer residence and it became a glamorous focus of Austrian court life. This piano is a tribute to the palace’s magnificent gardens and murals and a dazzling snapshot of nature. A special feature of the marquetry work is its three dimensional effect created by using the traditional sand shading technique.