
If you want to be an expert in Trumpet, the new EZ-TP Electronic Teaching Trumpet from Yamaha might be a good teacher for you. Yamaha has recently rolled out the device in the Japanese market. It is a digital way to learn the trumpet and you can also save your own songs to your computer. You can even download songs online and load them onto the EZ-TP with the supplied MIDI cable. [JapanTrendShop]

If you don’t like the Yamaha Wooden iPod Docks that we mentioned yesterday, then check out the latest Yamaha Audio Systems that come equipped with an iPod dock. The Yamaha MCS-1330 boasts two 60W RMS power output, an amplifier, a CD player, 2.5cm tweeters and 13cm woofer. There is also a USB port to connect with other portable devices.
Yamaha also releases three more audio systems in the form of the MCR-330, MCR-230, and the CRX-430. The Yamaha MCR-330 and MCR-230 provide an output power of 2 x 20W, the CD player, USB and iPod ports. Meanwhile, the CRX-430 offers 2 x 25W power RMS outputs. The Yamaha MCS-1330, MCR-330, MCR-230 and CRX-430 are priced at approx. €800, €250, €230 and €220, respectively. [TechDigest via iPod and MP3 Players]

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, just yesterday introduced the YAS-71 AIR SURROUND XTREME front surround system. The system comprises of a slim front surround module, which can be neatly mounted underneath a flat panel display or on a shelf without disturbing room aesthetics, and a powered subwoofer, both with stylish, compact designs and glossy black finishes. Yamaha’s proprietary 24kHz HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) surround technology allows listeners to hear clear dialogue and other sounds from the front, specific sounds from the other channels to the sides and rear, and smooth audio movement all around them. The YAS-71 is fully compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II to provide surround sound from all sources. It currently retails at suggested price of $599.95. [Yamaha VIA WidescreenReview]

Another good news related to Blu-ray realm, Yamaha’s BD-S2900 Blu-ray player is in stock and ready to ship next monday, August 25th. This exciting new player features 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI video output with 12-bit Deep Color support that allows a whopping total of 68.7 billion possible colors. You also get to have 1080p playback for regular DVDs, photos and personal video data. Apparently Audioholics is the first Authorized Yamaha Internet Dealer to have the new Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu-Ray Player In Stock. The previous news had it the player will hit store as early as November. This time the player will also be available for $1000 or a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than we had expected. [AudioHolics]

The highly anticipated Yamaha’s new BD2900 Blu-ray player has been unveiled. The new Blu-ray player offers “BonusView” and supports for 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI, and 12-bit Deep Color. You should have at least $1,200 if you want to buy the Yamaha BD2900 Blu-ray player. The player will be released in November 2008. [EngadgetHD]

This is probably the tiniest high-end portable audio recorder from Yamaha. Weighing only 1.7 ounces (49 grams) with batteries, it’s only 13 millimeters thin and will slip nicely into any shirt pocket. But don’t let the size fool you, within its lightweight package it contains a large 2GB memory that let you record up to 3 hours of music with linear CD-quality, or 9 hours continuous recording in compressed MP3 mode. It comes with software to easily extract the recordings to your PC. Yamaha POCKETRAK 2G Pocket Recorder is perfect for recording seminars, concerts, or even undercover assignments. Priced around $300. [YAMAHA]

It’s not everyday you get an iPod dock from Yamaha, so this means real business. The dock, dubbed the YDS-11SL, allows you to enjoy your tunes through your home entertainment system. It is compatible with the iPod touch, nano, mini and all Click Wheel iPods. It comes with an On-Screen Display visual interface, giving you very easy control. [ipodnn via iPods and MP3]

The Yamaha YSP-3050 soundbar is a 21 beam drivers model that comes with two woofers, 23 corresponding digital amplifiers, three Cinema DSP programs (movie, music and sports), analog to HDMI video upconversion, high definition video upscaling to 1080i/720p and a 1080p (24Hz and 60Hz) compatible HDMI interface with two inputs and one output to facilitate pure digital connections with the latest home theater components. [Gizmodo]

Yamaha and Koizumi have collaborated to release a new lightning speakers, the YST001. The system features 3 Halogen lamps of 25Watt with a remote control to adjust the brightness. The YST001 also provides a frequency response of 70Hz-35,000Hz and an impedance of 6Ω. The Yamaha YST001 is priced at €800. [Akihabara] Read more

The Yamaha-branded Deus Ex Machina concept motorcycle was designed by Art Center Pasadena student Jake Loniak. The concept bike is powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries and it is controlled using 36 pneumatic muscles with 2 linear actuators set along a spine consisting of seven artificial vertebrae. Its helmet is also pneumatically attached. The bike is claimed to have a top speed of 75mph and can reach 0 – 60mph in 3 seconds. [Green Car Design] Read more