Country

For more than 25 years Chuck Ainlay has been one of the most demanded sound engineers in the American music scene, having worked with the world’s top artists and producers. His success in the American country-scene lead to several Grammy awards as well as the ‚engineer of the year’ title in 1996 and 1997, the ‚engineer with the most top 10 hits’ in 1998 and TEC awards nominations in 1999 and 2000. His close cooperation with Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler resulted in two successful Dire Straits albums, and later he was responsible for the music production for two successful motion pictures ‚Wag the Dog’ and ‚Metroland’.

"I love the feel and sound of my new Yamaha CPX - the new pickup system creates a perfect balance for live performance. It's why I choose to play Yamaha guitars."

"I can go to any type of gig knowing I have the best sounds on the planet in one keyboard. The MOTIF ES is my dream machine, whether it be a country gig or full-on rock gig. Even in my studio, this synth gives me the professional sounds I need. The factory presets are great and the support from Motifator keep this synth way ahead of other brands."

“I've played most hire kits in this country and nothing comes close to Yamaha. The consistency and reliability gets my mind off the drums and puts me into the moment with the musicians/audience where the magic can happen.”

"No matter where I am, from home,or a club gig, or a stadium. I can always count on my Yamaha S90es for amazing playability, world class sounds and portability. I wouldn't hit the stage with any other instrument!"

"Even when I’m doing the worst gig, in the worst club, in the worst town, my Yamaha Drums always take me to my happy place."

“From experience, Yamaha are the most reliable and consistent drums I have found. I still use the first Yamaha recording custom kit that I bought over 15 years ago. I use a bunch of different size drums from both the Maple Custom and Recording custom. I have used Yamaha drums all over the world, their consistency has never let me down and their hardware is simple, strong and doesn’t rattle!”

“The SRT pickup system gives the warmth, clarity, response and projection that was missing from my previous piezo only set up. The absolute authentic sound reproduction and resonance of an acoustic guitar is what makes SRT great for professional live use! It responds fantastically to your attack on the strings. I basically need less effects and EQ to get 'my sound'. This system is definitely the leader of the pack.”