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due to the popularity of English
language education in Japan. Finally,
the number of subscribers to
YAMAHA’s ringer melody distrib-
ution service rose to two million,
contributing to increased sales in
the content distribution business.
Due to these factors,
sales totaled ¥284.9 bil-
lion (US$2.30 billion)
and operating income
reached ¥12.3 billion
(US$0.10 billion).
YAMAHA is working to
increase sales in the European and
North American markets, which
have steady growth prospects for the
next fiscal year. In parallel, the
Company is intensifying efforts
aimed at opening new markets in 9
QY-100
This music sequencer makes music production
enjoyable regardless of time or place.
P80W
Compact digital piano
with portability
AW4416
This AW4416 Professional Audio Station is an
all-in-one recording solution.
Asia, Central America, and South
America and is sharpening its focus
on China. In professional audio
equipment, YAMAHA is targeting
growth by developing a new sub-
market for music production equip-
ment.
PM1D
Based on a modular design, the fully digital
PM1D is the best SR console in the industry.
Three main modules—control, processing, and
input-output—are combined in a network that
enables flexibility and superior digital perfor-
mance.
MOTIF
Next-generation synthesizers meet the needs of
professionals through enhanced flexibility and
functionality.
Mobile Phone Ringer Melody Distribution
Service
(Left) Melo-Ring distribution service display
developed in Taiwan
(Right) Distribution service partnership
with eDongcity in Shanghai, China