Yamaha Corporation
Yamaha Corporation is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of musical instruments and audio equipment. Its logo, a trio of interlocking tuning forks, reflects its origins in musical instrument manufacturing.
- renamed
- 1987 (to Yamaha Corporation)
- field
- Musical instruments, audio equipment, semiconductors, industrial machinery
- nationality
- Japanese
- known_for
- World's largest musical instrument manufacturer; first commercially successful digital synthesizer (Yamaha DX7, 1983); founding of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (1955)
Lore & Background
The company was renamed Yamaha Corporation in 1987, 100 years after its first reed organ.
Reader's Guide
Yamaha Corporation's significance lies in its dominance as the world's largest musical instrument manufacturer and its pioneering role in electronic music technology. It released the first commercially successful digital synthesizer, the Yamaha DX7, in 1983, and the world's first CD recorder in 1988. The company also expanded into diverse fields including semiconductors, audio/visual equipment, sporting goods, and industrial robots. Its acquisition of Bösendorfer in 2008 and Steinberg in 2005 strengthened its position in high-end pianos and audio software. Yamaha's corporate mission, 'Kandō,' emphasizes the profound excitement derived from experiencing supreme quality and performance.
Did You Know?
- The Yamaha DX7, released in 1983, was the first commercially successful digital synthesizer.
- Yamaha shipped the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
- The company's logo features three interlocking tuning forks, reflecting its musical instrument origins.
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