YAMAHA RELEASES ADD-ON EFFECTS

—Three Packages Now Available for Digital Mixing Products—

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LAS VEGAS, NV (March 8, 2004)—Yamaha Commercial Audio announces the NSCA introduction of three add-on effects packages designed specifically for Yamaha's Version 2 digital mixing consoles. Available in April 2004, the effects packages are designed to be used separately or in combination, and the control software is compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP platforms (NOTE: Version 2-level products or an upgrade to Version 2 software is required for operation).

"Yamaha's digital mixers, such as the DM2000, DM1000 and 02R96, have become standards for all types of recording, mixing and post-production applications," states Larry Italia, marketing manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio. "With the addition of these effects packages, users will be able to enjoy even greater flexibility, performance and functionality."

Two of the packages have been produced with proprietary Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM), which reproduces the physical modeling of analog circuitry down to the component level—including capacitors and resistors.

"VCM technology doesn't merely duplicate the sounds of existing vintage equipment," states Marc Lopez, product manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio. "The best quality 'gear' can actually be created from those virtual components. VCM technology provides, in essence, the power to create your own custom effects. Having that power brings an entirely new dimension to your Yamaha digital mixer, or to a specific task."

The Reverb package, AE31, includes the advanced REV-X algorithm from the Yamaha SPX2000. Programs include REV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM and REV-X PLATE.

The Channel Strip package, AE011, includes two new mono/stereo compressors and a six-band parametric EQ, each modeled after a combination of popular devices. Master Strip, AE021, features Open Deck, a tape deck emulator that allows the user to select the "record" and "reproduction" decks, plus tape speed and type, independently.

For more information on the add-on effects packages, visit Yamaha at NSCA 2004, Las Vegas Convention Center, Demo Room S229 or Booth 1833; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.