Articles on Yamaha Corporation

Est. in Japan

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Yamaha Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate with a wide range of products and services. It is the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments, including pianos, drums, guitars, and violins, etc.

History

Founded in 1887 as a piano manufacturer, Yamaha was incorporated a decade later in 1897. Its logo today of a trio of interlocking tuning forks reflects this heritage.
After WWII, the company repurposed the remains of its war-time production machinery to manufacture motorcycles. In 1955, the motorcycle division was spun off as Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
In 1983, Yamaha made the first commercially successful digital synthesizer, the Yamaha DX7. In 1988, it shipped the world's first CD recorder.

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Yamaha's home audio products include a large selection of HiFi audio components, loudspeakers, and home theatre components.

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Yamaha Debuts the 5000 Series Premium Hi-Fi Components Including Turntable, Pre- & Power Amplifiers, and Stand Speakers
Sixty-five years since Yamaha coined the term "Hi-Fi" with the release of the Hi-Fi Player, Yamaha extends its legacy in the premium HiFi segment with the debut of the 5000 Series audiophile components. Extension to Yamaha's LegacyYamaha's 1000 and 200...
13 May 2020 · Audio-Video

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