FEEL THE BEAT: YAMAHA CLICKSTATION IS MORE THAN A METRONOME

—Features Vibrating Pad, Individual Subdivision Controls, Song Storage—

BUENA PARK, CA (August 1, 2003)—Yamaha Corporation of America, Drum Products, will introduce a new concept in traditional timekeeping with the debut of the ClickStation programmable metronome.

Clickstation Beats Other Metronomes

Currently available, the Yamaha ClickStation features a small, round vibrating pad that pulsates with the beat, providing the user with time reference through the sense of feel, and eliminating the need for audible or visual cues. Individual fader-type volume controls for half-, quarter-, eighth- and sixteenth-note, plus eighth-note triplets and accompaniment, allow the user to fine tune the volume for beat subdivisions.

Up to 86 tempo settings can be saved as songs and preset into a chain in the internal memory for quick recall and consecutive playback, making the ClickStation an ideal accessory for a set list or other live performance application.

The ClickStation also includes a MIDI IN jack for easy sync with a sequencer or other MIDI device, and a trigger input jack for remote start/stop of playback or tap tempo functions from an electronic drum pad. Other features include an easy-to-read backlit LCD display, plus a 10-key pad for tempo input and quick access to functions.

"The features and functions of the ClickStation take the metronome from traditional practice tool to valuable performance accessory for users ranging from music teachers to professional drummers," states David Jewell, marketing manager, Yamaha Drums.

For more information on the ClickStation, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Drum Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com.