Soul / Hip-Hop / R&B

"I've been fortunate enough to use a good range of Yamaha keyboards and I always find them perfectly suited to the job. My current choice is the XS7 - its incredible collection of quality sounds and clever sampling technology makes it the ideal choice for any gig!"

"I have been playing Yamaha Drums for over 15 years, and they consistently sound great recorded and in live situations. Sound, feel, and quality are what I look for in a kit and Yamaha delivers 100%. There is a reason Yamaha are one of the most recorded drums in popular music history."

"Yamaha drums are the sound I hear in my head before I play. I have played Yamaha Drums all throughout Australia, Europe, US and the UK, and I am constantly bowled over by the sound. They make me want to play. Also, I couldn't work without the sampling capabilities of DTX Electronics - the ease at which they work, and the sound reproduction capabilities are second to none, which is an absolute necessity for the artists I work with. I have worked with some of the best sound engineers in the world, and they always ask how I get such a full sound from electronics. Yamaha is the answer."

“Yamaha drums are consistently easy to play, easy to tune and versatile. Most importantly, they sound incredible!”

Andrew is a drummer focused on becoming influential in his generation. His natural attraction to the drums was evident by the age of three. By the age of five he was playing drums in his church. Now at the age of 24, Andrew has developed his craft to a level that demands attention from the world's best musicans.

“Yamaha drums really are the most versatile drums on the market. You can see in their diverse range of artists, huge catalogue of drums, outstanding craftsmanship and the fact that they have been in the business for more the 40 years. For me, they tune well at any pitch, contain detailed timbre and sonic qualities and work well in any musical format.”

A dynamic bass player based in Gozo, Malta. Born into a musical family in 1989 and picked up his first bass at the age of eleven. Mark Grech is a young, awe-inspiring bassist with a vast array of styles and techniques fit for any musical genre. He’s played at the country’s biggest concerts with some of the best Maltese musicians, encountering anything from Soul/hip-hop to groundbreaking rock ‘n’ roll. Mark has managed to develop his own bloodline of bass playing along the way and is enjoying every minute it.

"I first saw Graham Lear of Carlos Santana play a Yamaha kit, but wasn't really sure what series it was. From then on I wanted a Yamaha kit and played an old Recording Custom 9000 series for years. Now, 20 years later after swapping and trying out different drum kits, I found the sound I was always looking for in the Maple Custom."

“Yamaha Drums have always felt right to make music on. Whether recording on my kit at home or getting behind a hire kit, it’s always easy to get my setup and my sound right. The new Absolutes are ridiculous! I particularly love Yamaha hardware - it’s so light and compact yet so rigid and reliable - it’s integral to my setups.”

"For both touring and studio work I have found Yamaha keyboards to be the most reliable and versatile of all. My personal favourite is the MOTIF XS7. It interfaces with Apple's Logic seamlessly and is a pleasure to play and use."