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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.

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.

Whispers to Crescendos - Inside Jason Batuyong’s mix for live television

Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, amid the vibrant backlots of FOX, CBS and ABC, Jason Batuyong, head of audio for iHeartRadio Theater and mixer for broadcast shows, is a masterful artist orchestrating the multi-track soundtrack for global televised experiences. With his discerning ear and meticulous attention to detail, Jason has carved a niche mixing in the realm of live broadcasting and audio, where every note, whisper, and crescendo must seamlessly meld with the next.

New Immersive Expressions - Composing Unique Classical Music with AFC

Since 2017, Yamaha has been collaborating with the Rochester Institute of Technology to explore the new possibilities in musical expression offered by its Active Field Control (AFC) immersive audio system. As part of the research, composer SiHyun Uhm was invited to create a new classical work which intertwined sound space and music.