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Industry events. Guitar Shows, Music Fairs etc. Local and World Wide.

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), established in 1901, is the not-for-profit association that strengthens the $17 billion global music, sound and event technology products industry. This years show kicks off on Jan 25th at Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA.

New to the site? Drop in here and say hello.

Kick back and talk about anything here. Music or non Music related..Anything goes....within reason!

Post music you have created here. Doesn't have to be pro quality. the idea is to share and get feedback

A Place to blow off some steam. If your annoyed, angry, generally fed up with things here is your place to let it all out

Music Store Dealer reviews

Electric Bass Guitar Forum covering all makes and models of Bass guitar, amplifiers and effects

Covers entire Yamaha THR range of guitar amps, heads and cabs.

The story behind one of the best electric guitars of all time.

Yamaha SG Guitars from the SG200 through to the SBG2100

Names and profiles of well known Yamaha SG players

Discuss the Yamaha SG, your favourite models, favourite players, tell us about your own SG in fact anything at all Yamaha SG related.

Dowina produce incredible hand crafted acoustic guitars. Using the best tone woods these guitars are wonderful to play and beautiful to look at.

Based on their L-series, the transacoustic guitar is a completely revolutionary new concept, creating an instrument that produces the same incredible sound found in a great sounding room.

APX series guitars are designed with a focus on playability. Their thin bodies and cutaways that provide greater access to the upper frets, offer smoother switching between electric and acoustic instruments.

The CPX are high quality series of acoustic guitars featuring tops made from select pieces of spruce on bodies and backs of flamed maple. The CPX is designed to provide great playability for on-stage performance with large and deep bodies that deliver a dynamic sound, bracing designs that resist feedback, and single cutaways that provide access to the upper neck.

For over 40 years, the FG series has continued to offer outstanding quality and tone on affordable instruments. These player favorites have played countless gigs, written thousands of songs and are heard by millions of people year after year.

Resources and links for Replacement Floppy Drives, Floppy Drive Adapters and USB Floppy Driver Emulators.

Welcome to the new era from the company that brought you the DX and the Motif. Montage sets the next milestone with sophisticated dynamic control, massive sound creation and streamlined workflow.

Yamaha Genos digital workstation keyboard

Yamaha reface CP/DX/CS/YC mini keyboards

The MX series combines Motif XS sounds, USB Audio/MIDI connectivity and advanced DAW/VST controller features at a ground breaking level of affordability.

AG is a multi-purpose, high-resolution mixer and USB audio interface designed to elevate the creative, audio experience for webcasters / podcasters, gamers, mobile musicians, music producers and more. This section is also for Yamaha's MG series of mixers.

Yamaha SY77 is a 16 voice multitimbral music workstation first produced by Yamaha Corporation in 1989. The SY77 is a synthesizer whose architecture combines AFM (Advanced Frequency Modulation) synthesis, AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) for ROM-borne sample-based synthesis, and the combination of these two methods christened Realtime Convolution and Modulation Synthesis (RCM).

The Yamaha SY99 is a synthesiser combining frequency modulation synthesis (branded as Advanced FM) and sample-based synthesis (branded as Advanced Wave Memory 2) and the direct successor to Yamaha's SY77/TG77

The Yamaha SY85 is a digital music workstation introduced in 1992. Unlike other Yamaha synthesizers of the time (SY77 and the SY99) the SY85 does not use FM synthesis. Instead, its sounds are based on samples, which can be layered and modified to create new sounds.

Covering the SY22 to SY55 and TG Modules.

Section for users of the CS1x and it's bigger brothers.

The EX5 features a unique Extended Synthesis system which incorporates a number of advanced tone generator technologies. AWM2, AN, FDSP and VL. The EX5 is one of the best keyboard Yamaha ever produced.

Forum for fans of the wonderful Yamaha AN1x Analog Physical Modeling Synthesizer, AN200 desktop module and PLG150AN.

Yamaha FS1R Formant Shaping/FM Synthesis Tone Generator

Yamaha Motif Classic/ES/XS Series

Yamaha MOXF6 Music Production Synthesizer boasts a rich collection of instrument voices that includes pianos, electric pianos, strings, wind instruments, orchestral sounds, guitars, basses, and drums, as well as a wide variety of vintage and modern synth sounds.

This section is for the Yamaha Motif MO, MM6 and MM8 Keyboards

Yamaha MOX6 and MOX8 Keyboards info and discussion

Virtual Acoustic physical modeling synthesis mathematically simulates the sound and characteristics of acoustic instruments in real-time. This forum covers the VL1, VL7 and VL-70 as well as the PLG100-VL and PLG150-VL plug in boards.

W7 and W5 Workstations

All Other Yamaha Keyboards/Modules and Instruments Not Covered By Their Own Section

This section covers the WX5/WX7/WX11

The CP4 STAGE is simply the best stage piano Yamaha has ever made.

Covers all Yamaha P Series Keyboards

Yamaha's best entry level keyboard for performing various styles of music, from the latest dance to classical and vinyl favourites. 61-keys, touch response, powerful on-board speakers and easy-to-use professional features.

This section is for the popular E series keyboards from Yamaha. If you have a problem, need info or have tips to pass on, please post here.

Yamaha PSR/PSS & DGX Home Keyboards. If your particular model PSR/PSS/DGX keyboard doesn't have it's own section here is the place to post.

PSR-S500 Information and Advice

S900 Specific Section. If you have questions or information to share about the S700/S900 please post here.

Section for information and discussion about the Yamaha Tyros 1, 2 , 3,4 and 5 Arranger Keyboards.

Covers all of the Yamaha DTX range of electronic drums

Covers the entire Yamaha acoustic drum range

The Casio CT-X700 provides a massive leap forward in sound quality, providing much more than you would expect for a mid-range keyboard.

The Kronos Music Workstation is the single instrument designed for live performing musicians

Korg raises the bar again in the workstation category with the all new Korg KROSS. ... quality sound engine that punches well above it's weight. This section covers both the original KORG KROSS and the KROSS 2

Three true-analog synthesizers with built-in sequencers to generate the ultimate analog leads, basses, and rhythms

Offering full-length, unlooped samples of every key for a spectacular piano sound, the Korg Krome keyboard redefines your expectations for an instrument in this class.

Korg's mini key arranger series including the original microARRANGER and the later 'Liverpool' variant.

The Korg M3 features a number of new innovations along with top of the line technology fit for professional musicians and producers. Although the M3 is now a legacy product it is still an incredibly powerful synth.

Triton Classic (Original Triton), Triton Pro, Triton Studio, Triton LE, Triton TR and Triton Extreme

Korg's M1 was the benchmark by which all other workstations were measured. Still very usable today it has become something of a "classic" and definitely deserves a spot here on Yamaha Forums UK.

A ground-breaking when it was introduced in 1990 the KORG Wavestation has garnered something of a cult following and deservedly so. Even decades after it's release the Wavestation can still produce sounds that would be hard to create on any other synthesizer.

Discussion and information on the Korg range of keyboards and rack modules. Anything without it's own dedicated section can be discussed in here.

Artis' astonishing sound quality, dependability and ease-of-use help you take your performance to the next level!

Roland’s new FA series completely reimagines the music workstation, streamlining it for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility.

Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great sound, ease of use, and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS61 & DS88 take the iconic series to a new level of performance. The XPS 30 is the same as the DS with changes to presets.

Roland's AIRA Keyboard and Module

The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity

The Roland Juno Gi -Massive Soundbank + Multitrack Digital Recording + Computer Integration

All Roland Keyboard and equipment that doesn't have a dedicated section

Hardware Projects For The Yamaha SY77

Projects for the Yamaha SY99

Alesis Fusion Forum. Links, info & general advice

Ensoniq were taken over by EMU a while back so discussions on both products can be put here.

GeneralMusic Forum - From the WK series to the GEM S2/S2 Turbo/S3/S3 Turbo, Equinox and Genesys. It all goes here.

Casio have made some great keyboards over the years and not always received the credit they deserved. If you have a Casio this is your section. Post your reviews, questions and opinions here.

Any keyboard/synth not covered by a dedicated section.

Studio Equipment, Backline, Accessories etc.

Tips and advice on building your home studio, buying equipment and how to use it to best effect.

DAW's, Audio, MIDI, VST's and all other music software.

Anything to do with Midi. Controller Keyboards, Midi gear, software etc.

iPad,iPhone,iPod Touch and Android Apps and Hardware for musicians. If you see an app or pieces of hardware you think would be useful for musicians using these devices please post details here.

AfterTouch was the official publication of The Yamaha Users Group and came out to accompany the release of the Yamaha DX series synths with particular emphasis on the Yamaha DX7

Sounds and documents for the Yamaha EX5 & EX7

Sounds, manuals and docs for the Yamaha SY85 and Yamaha TG500

Sounds for the Yamaha SY77 and Yamaha SY99. Also includes manuals and other documents

Sounds and documents for the Yamaha SY55

Downloads for the Yamaha SY22 Vector Synthesizer

Downloads for the Yamaha V50 4op FM Workstation

Yamaha DX5 Files and documents

Downloads for the Yamaha DX7 and TX7 module

4 OP FM derivative of the DX7, the DX9 is an interesting if slightly underwhelming synth that suffers from the same problematic user programming interface of it's more illustrious stablemate.

The Yamaha TX81Z is a rack version of Yamaha DX11

The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller - Plays Like a Woodwind, Sounds Like ... Anything You Like!

Yamaha W5 & W7 Files and Info

This section is for Yamaha downloads that do not fall under one of the other categories

The Fusion workstation fuses the best elements of sampling, synthesis, and hard disk recording in an all-in-one powerhouse workstation.

If you know of a company that sells keyboard spares post the link here.

User repairs of various equipment. Guides, tips and tutorials.

Sell your gear here. This can be musical or non musical in nature. Dealers and traders are welcome but link back to us if you have a site ok.

If your looking for something or perhaps just want to do a straight swap for something, post here. Can be musical or non musical in nature.

Promote yourself or your band here. Post links to demo's etc. If you want a FREE band page on the site let us know.

Music Stores reviews and links. If you post a link to your own store here please give us a link back.

If you have a site or a link to a site that you think may be useful to other memebers of the forum please post it here.

Covers all Yamaha Motorcycles old and new

BMW Have been producing motorcycles for over 90 years. This forum covers all models from the old flat twin to the HP4 RACE and beyond.

Covers all Kawasaki Motorcycles old and new

Covering all Suzuki Motorcycles old and new.

Covering all Honda Motorcycles Old and New

Any make and model not covered by it's own category or any general motorcycle news, info and discussion.