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Legendary FOH Michael “Coach” Conner - Capturing the Live Essence of Steely Dan and Paul Simon

While many FOH engineers refine their mix by playing back Steely Dan's sounds, Mike "Coach" Conner makes it a reality nightly on tour with the band. Captivating audiences with unparalleled sonic fidelity, he achieves this through meticulous preparation and innovative use of both analog and digital tools. Conner seamlessly translates complex recordings into live experiences that rival the originals, ensuring every performance sounds as close to the studio recording as possible. With a decades-long career working with icons like Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, and Paul Simon, he has earned acclaim from both artists and fans alike.

Sync-Beat Success - Unique Concert Celebrates 70 Years Of Yamaha Music School

In May 2024, Yamaha Music School celebrated its 70th anniversary with a unique concert at the Yamaha Music Hall in Ginza, Tokyo. Bringing together renowned Japanese pop/rock duo Sukima Switch and pre-recorded performances by 330 amateur musicians, the Yamaha Music School x Sukima Switch Sync-Beat Concert was made possible by the immersive sound of a Yamaha Active Field Control (AFC) system.

The Perfect Atmosphere - Hanoi Enjoys The Sounds of Japan

Gyu Shige is Japanese BBQ and sake bar chain with more than 160 restaurants throughout Asia area. At its latest outlet in Hanoi, Vietnam, a Yamaha background music system complements the high quality food and drink with the perfect Japanese atmosphere.

Taste of Happiness - Vietnamese Diners Relax With Yamaha BackGround Music

As well as great food, every successful restaurant needs an appealing atmosphere. With the sound of the space just as important as the appearance, two very different pizza restaurants in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi have chosen Yamaha background music systems.

Supreme Nashville Sound – RIVAGE PM Mixes Country Music Radio’s Big Annual Event

Nashville's annual Country Radio Seminar brings together a wide range of country music artists and industry leaders for three days of performances, seminars, meetings and more. For 20 years CTS AVL has been the event’s audio partner, relying on Yamaha digital mixing consoles to deliver stellar performances from the latest new talent to the industry’s biggest stars.

Music and Movement - Active Field Control Brings Music and Dance Together -

Let's Dance With The Orchestra! was a unique collaboration of live dance and orchestral music, staged at the Kani City Cultural and Creative Center, in Japan’s Gifu prefecture. Yamaha’s AFC Enhance and AFC Image immersive audio solutions ensured that the audience, dancers and musicians all enjoyed the best possible sound.

Legendary FOH Brad Divens - Listen and shape the sound

Brad Divens, renowned for his work as a Front of House (FOH) engineer, has forged a legendary career collaborating with major artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Garbage, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and Jane’s Addiction, among others. Recently, Russ Long from Yamaha Pro Audio caught up with Brad at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to talk during a sound check.

Especially For You – Yamaha RIVAGE PM5 Tours UK With Stock Aitken And Waterman Musical

In 2024, audiences in the UK and Ireland have been able to relive the mid-1980s and early 1990s as I Should Be So Lucky, the official musical celebrating the music of legendary producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman (SAW) tours provincial venues for the first time. A Yamaha RIVAGE PM5 digital mixing system has helped them to step back in time.

World Class Solution - University of Birmingham is Ready for Anything with Yamaha DM7

University of Birmingham’s Department of Music is one of the most distinguished in the UK, with an illustrious history stretching back to 1905 and world-class research, teaching and study facilities. A Yamaha DM7 digital mixing console is the latest innovation to keep the University at the forefront of the study, practice and performance of music and as a world class venue for its busy conference and events department.

Five & Dime - Superb Sound And Sunsets For Kolkata Diners

Five & Dime is a vibrant rooftop lounge and restaurant in Salt Lake, Kolkata, India, giving customers the opportunity to enjoy high quality food, drink and entertainment with great sunset views. A Yamaha audio system helps to make sure all enjoy an enhanced dining experience.