Comments from Artists: Japan

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers. Starting with the CS10, then the SK20 in high school, and then the introduction of the DX7, to SY, EOS, MOTIF, MONTAGE, and CP, Yamaha Synthesizers have always been at the side of my music production scenes. The new sounds they present are a driving force in creating new music. I look forward to further developments and discoveries.

Congratulations on your 50th birthday. My eldest son was the SY1, the analog brother, and my deep connection goes back to the FM family, starting with the second son's DX7. I have a renewed respect and gratitude for its history as more than just a tool, but as an instrument that has always given birth to new ideas... but the Stradivarius is still active at nearly 350 years old. 50 is still too young, so its true value is yet to be seen.

Synths can produce an infinite number of sounds, and are the source of limitless musical possibilities. Together with Yamaha Synthesizers, we will paint unknown landscapes and create a new tomorrow. We look forward to continuing to create wonderful sounds that inspire musicians.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! Synthesizers and Stage Pianos have always been familiar to me, and always give me new inspiration. They are indispensable to me. They are extremely stable, so I can always perform with confidence. I look forward to seeing more great products in the future!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! 30 years ago, the first synth I got was EOS B900. Since then, I've always had a variety of Yamaha Synths on hand, and they are my indispensable "partners" that I can rely on at any time! I look forward to continuing to play and create many more pieces with Yamaha Synths in the future.

From the red YC20 I played at the age of 15, to the "Warm & Fat sound" of the CS80 that I was fascinated by with UK, TOTO, and Vangelis. The sound of the DX7 that rewrote the history of electric pianos. The CP80 played on the PC2002M. Then the MOTIF, MONTAGE, and CP88. I think it's wonderful and amazing that they all have a consistent presence as instruments, and that they are the sounds of the era. Congratulations on your 50th anniversary!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha synthesizers! My relationship with Yamaha digital synthesizers, which began with the DX7, has now spanned over 40 years. I am full of gratitude for the musical career I've had on stage, in recordings, and of course, with all the amazing Synths I've been involved in developing. I look forward to the future bringing about Synths that can play music that AI cannot create!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha synthesizers. Yamaha Synths have become indispensable companions at live performances. Their wide range of sounds, ease of operation, and the joy of playing intuitively make them one of a kind. We sincerely hope that the sounds of Yamaha Synths that we have grown accustomed to for so many years will continue to sound for many years to come.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers! I started out with the Yamaha Grand Piano, but now Synthesizers have become my work companions. I'm still learning about the fun, depth of sound creation, and history, but I feel like Synthesizers are always in the middle of all the fun, talking about analog synths with my seniors, and sharing my favorite synth sounds with fellow musicians. Yamaha Synths will continue to evolve, and it's exciting to imagine what the future holds! I hope I'll still be playing Synths when I'm a grandmother!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths. My first Synth was EOS B900, and I've been playing Yamaha Synths for 30 years! Yamaha Synths have been an indispensable part of my life as a musician. I hope you will continue to enjoy these exciting Synths!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers! Yamaha Synths have always been at the core of my sound and are indispensable companions. I hope you continue to create amazing sounds! I look forward to seeing your further evolution!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! I use Yamaha Synths in all sorts of situations, and have great confidence in their wide range of sounds, from the overwhelming presence of analog Synth sounds to precise simulations of acoustic instruments. It's no exaggeration to say that Yamaha Synth's 50 years of history is the history of music. I look forward to continuing to rely on you!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers. 50 years ago, I was 23 years old and started working with Synthesizers at Mr. Tomita's studio. Later, in 1977, when I visited the Power Station in New York for Akiko Yano's recording, I saw the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind at the cinema, and the SY-1 appeared, and that's how I first learned about Yamaha Synthesizers. After that, I produced an album using the CS series with a sequencer, and I've been using the DX, SY, MOTIF, and MONTAGE series ever since. I would like to express my sincere respect and gratitude to the tireless efforts of Yamaha's technology developers.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary. I've been using Yamaha Synths ever since I bought my first MOTIF with the money I earned from a part-time job that I had saved up all my money for. The MONTAGE M that I currently use is indispensable not only for live performances, but also when recording with the ESP function. I hope that you will continue to development! I'll do my best so that we can celebrate your 100th anniversary again!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! I've been a support keyboardist for almost 20 years, and Yamaha Synths have always been great at helping me imagine the sound I want to produce. The sounds that fit in with a variety of genres, their ability to handle the latest sounds, flexible editing... I look forward to their further evolution!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers. I've been using them ever since I started playing in a band with three Synthesizers, the first CS15 I got, a YC10 that was lying around in the light music club room in high school, and an SS30 I borrowed from someone. I'll continue to use them in the future! I wish them continued success.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary. I now use the MONTAGE both at live shows and at home, and the sound quality has gotten better every year, so it's really fun to play with it! I hope you continue to pursue great sound in the future. We hope to be a band that is loved for a long time. Congratulations on this occasion. And we look forward to your continued support!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of its release! The first Synth I bought and the most recent one I bought were both Yamaha, and I've been using them for so many years. Every time a new keyboard is released, my wish "I wish I could do this" comes true, and I can only say that it's amazing. There's always a Yamaha Synth by my side wherever I work, and I'll always love them!

My first encounter with the Yamaha Synthesizer was with a CS5 that my father had bought at my parents' house. I remember having fun making the sounds of a steam locomotive. I've had a long relationship with the Yamaha since then, and have used a variety of models, it makes me feel nostalgic when I think back on it. I hope it will continue to develop for 100, even 200 years!

I have spent my musical life with Yamaha, which is full of charm, such as its elegant, brilliant, and varied sound range, its wide range of expression, and its UI that is close to the player. I believe that Yamaha Synths will continue to share the joy of music with many people and continue to build up an even longer history. Congratulations on your 50th anniversary!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths!! Ever since I started my musical career, I've been attracted to Yamaha's sound, ease of use, and the peace of mind it gives me to express my thoughts and intentions, and we've come this far together. Thank you as always. And of course, I hope you will continue to support me for many years to come!

My first encounter with a Yamaha Synth was with the CS10 in 1977, so to be exact, it's been 47 years since then. They have always been a great inspiration for my music, and I am very grateful for the deep involvement and support I have received from Yamaha Synths since then. Of course, I will continue to be active in the music industry for the rest of my life (haha), so I will continue to walk this path with Yamaha Synths in the future!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the Yamaha Synth. I started taking electone classes. I learned about analog Synth sound creation through the monthly Electone magazine feature on Synth sound creation, and although I never touched the actual instrument, I let my imagination run wild. I remember that DX7 was released the following year. I think it was Yamaha that was able to turn FM synthesis into a true musical instrument. That spirit can still be felt in today's instruments. Please continue to make instruments that excite performers.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary! Synths have become commonplace and can now be used to create any sound from a PC, but this journey would not have been possible without the path that Yamaha has paved. You're the same age as me! I look forward to seeing you continue to inspire the world with big dreams and imagination!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! The studio I went to as an amateur always had a CP80 and a DX7 installed, and I would practice with my newly purchased SY55 next to them. I've continued to use Yamaha Synths, and they're still indispensable to me even now that music is my job. I'll continue to accompany the history of Yamaha Synths, which is the same age as me.

I discovered the joy of creating sounds with the CS15, and the DX7 taught me the beginning of the perfect form of a musical instrument, with its ability to instantly call up and control a wide variety of sounds. When performing or producing, he is always accompanied by his classic instruments from the past. Even though we have both grown up in the same era, their evolution has always been faster than ours! Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths. Starting with DX7 that was in my parents' house when I was a child, I have used Yamaha synths for over 30 years, including the MO8, CP50, CP4, MX, YC, and MONTAGE. The CP4 in particular is a beloved and reliable instrument, and I love how it feels to play. I hope that Yamaha will continue to develop in the future.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the release of the Yamaha Synthesizer. While music trends change rapidly, Yamaha Synths have been loved by musicians around the world for half a century. I am one of those who have been fascinated by them. I will continue to make music together with them as an indispensable companion that adds color to music.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary!! The first Synth I ever owned was the CS5... Since then, I've been with Yamaha Synths, which always surprise, excite and make me dream. I look forward to them continuing to deliver innovative Synths that pave the way for the future of music!!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! I was fascinated by the SY99 when I was a student, and after its release I bought the P90 and MOTIF ES, and have been using them ever since. The pleasant Piano sounds, the pleasant touch of the keys, the peace of mind during live performances, and the overall strength of the sounds across a wide range of genres... I'm always so grateful!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers. It's been 45 years since I made my debut, so I've been using Yamaha Synthesizers for the same period of time. From the first shock I felt with the groundbreaking 8-voice polyphony CS80, to DX7, a digital Synthesizer with FM Synthesis, for which I was also involved in creating the default sounds, to the current MONTAGE, my musical life will continue to be determined by Yamaha Synthesizers.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the Yamaha Synth! The position of Synths in music 50 years ago in the 1970s is completely different from the position of Synths in music now in 2024. Yamaha synthesizers are always striving for beautiful sound. They have become an indispensable sound in my playing. It's a sound that will always support the Japanese music scene for the next 10, 20 years and beyond.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the SY1 in 1974. I learned that the GX1, released in 1975, was created with the theme of "living sound," and expressed the flow of human birth, prosperity, and death in sound. I believe that Yamaha's high awareness of sound has been passed down through the generations, and that the sounds they create have moved people's hearts and created the past 50 years of history. I hope that you will continue to create wonderful sound with the great will of Yamaha.

I remember that when I started a band in the 80s, I got invitations from all kinds of bands just because I had a DX7 (haha). When I think back to those days, the current MONTAGE seems like a dream Synth. I look forward to the continued development of Yamaha Synths!

I got a Yamaha DX7 in exchange for passing my high school entrance exam. Everything started with this Synthesizer. The first song I made with this Synthesizer was played on Ryuichi Sakamoto's radio show, and that's how I got to where I am today. Yamaha has continued to inspire me ever since. Please continue to be our inspiration. Congratulations on your 50th anniversary.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers! I've been exposed to Yamaha Pianos in my piano lessons since I was a child, and when I think of keyboards, I have a strong image of Yamaha. I currently perform live using my CP88 (previously CP1) and MODX+. Many of my songs have a wide range of colors, so I'm really helped every day by the synths that offer so many different sounds and expressions!

About 40 years ago, when I was still an elementary school student, I had the opportunity to observe the studio work of such distinguished artists as CASIOPEA, Inoue Akira, Sakamoto Ryuichi, and TM NETWORK, thanks to the kind arrangements of Yamaha Shibuya store manager Keiichi Tada, and Yamaha R&D Tokyo's Tanaka Shigenori and Domen Tomohiko. After school, I would quickly head to Dogenzaka and repeatedly see professionals facing music from a corner of the studio. It was truly a dream come true for a musical boy. It was also Inoue Akira's influence that led me to go to Toho Gakuen after high school. Later, I was fortunate enough to perform with those senior artists. Of course, Yamaha was also supporting that stage. My musical career would not have been possible without Yamaha. I would like to express my gratitude and offer my heartfelt congratulations on the 50th anniversary.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers! My first encounter with Yamaha synths was with EOS B500. I was captivated by the appeal of their design and sound, and even now I use all of the previous Yamaha Synths as my companions in my musical activities. I'll be keeping an eye on the future evolution of Yamaha Synths!

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary. I've been a fan of Yamaha instruments for decades, ever since I bought a DX7 at the age of 18. In recent years, I've been delighted every time I play CP88, because of its wonderful sound and ease of use in live performances. I wish you continued success in the future.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary! Yamaha Synths have been with me since my debut as SOUL'd OUT, and even before that, all the way back to our first Synth, EOS B500. I hope you will continue to captivate everyone with your sounds, capturing your achievements as an instrument manufacturer that Japan, and indeed the world, can be proud of!

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary! Starting with the Electone as a child, my musical life has always been with Yamaha, both Piano and Synth. They are irreplaceable. I look forward to discovering more exciting Synths in the future!

Latin music performance has an athletic aspect, competing for 1ms accuracy. The works, which only Yamaha, which knows instruments better than anyone else and has outstanding electronic technology, can reach, are an indispensable companion in my life, as I continue to compete with top athletes in Cuba and New York. I hope you will continue to make good companions for performers all over the world.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary! Coincidentally, THE ALFEE is also celebrating its 50th anniversary, and we hope to continue to rely on instruments with a similarly long history. And we look forward to the arrival of new Synthesizers that will pave the way for the future.

I just thought it was the 40th anniversary the other day... it's already the 50th! Congratulations! I've been relying on you ever since I bought my first Synthesizer, the Yamaha CS10, 43 years ago. I've not just perform Synths, but I've been involved in their development, I've toured around the country with EOS demos, thank you so much for all the wonderful memories! I look forward to seeing more great Synths in the future!

I first encountered the Yamaha Synth about 10 years ago, and I've never forgotten the irreplaceable, impressive sound and ease of use from the first time I used it. It has been an indispensable partner to me ever since. I will continue to deliver excitement to our customers with Yamaha Synths. Congratulations on the 50th anniversary.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the release of Yamaha Synthesizers! I am fascinated by their unique cutting-edge sounds. I hope you will continue to pave the way for the future of music with your innovative and amazing sounds!

Not only does it have a Sound that has a strong presence during live performances, but it also has ease of sound storage, excellent visibility, and other features that make it easy to use on stage, which "hits all the right spots." I always feel the extraordinary love and kindness that everyone at Yamaha has for players, to the point that I feel as if they are right next to me while I'm playing. I look forward to continuing to rely on you in the future!

Fifty years have passed since the birth of the Yamaha synthesizer, and the world of music has changed dramatically. This revolutionary instrument has given us limitless creativity and given birth to new genres and sounds. I look forward to seeing Yamaha produce more instruments of the future.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary. Although my first Synthesizer was made by another manufacturer almost 40 years ago, since the debut of TM NETWORK, I have literally developed the expansion and subtlety of my music together with Yamaha. If I start talking about the sound sources and functions that have been developed, I won't stop. I'm sure musicians of my generation all over the world are thinking the same thing. Look forward to the next 50 years!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths! I've been using them ever since EOS B500. In particular, the MONTAGE M8x that I've been using on stage recently has high quality sounds and keys that feel great on the fingers, so I can always play with peace of mind. Yamaha Synths continue to evolve! I'm looking forward to seeing them continue to evolve!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths. I've been using Yamaha Synths and Stage Pianos ever since I got my hands on a DX7 when I was in high school. I have a lot of respect for Yamaha Synths and the team behind them, who pursue musical, overwhelming quality without compromise. I hope you will continue to develop and deliver exciting Synths to the world.

A Synthesizer could produce such clear sounds! This was my honest impression of surprise when the first Yamaha DX7 was released. With the birth of the DX7, the expressive power of Synthesizers has evolved greatly. I have been using Yamaha Synthesizers for many years for live performances and recordings, mainly the TX816, S90ES DX plug-ins, MONTAGE, and DX-type FM sounds that followed. Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers. And I pray for their continued development and evolution in the future!

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the release of Yamaha Synths. The first Yamaha Synth I bought was the CS01, which can also be used as a shoulder bag, and I've been using Yamaha Synths ever since the DX7. I often work with rock bands that have a slightly questionable 60s-70s sound, and Yamaha Synths are great at editing the sounds from that era, which I'm always grateful for. Right now I mainly use the MOTIF XF7 (white), but I also use the YC61 and CK61. I think new Synths will continue to be released in the future, and I'm always looking forward to them.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths. I bought my first Yamaha Synth, MODX7 on the day it was released six years ago, and it opened my eyes to the joy of creating sounds and taught me a lot. I currently use the CP88 and YC73 as stage pianos, and they are very easy to use. I look forward to seeing more keyboards released that can be used by a wide range of people, from professionals to students!

I started playing the Electone in my childhood, played with the SDX2000 in elementary school, and now use the reface YC and YC73 at home, and the MODX7+ during live performances. My life is full of Yamaha. Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of Yamaha Synths. Please continue to make amazing keyboards.