About Kenneth Westling

WHY UPGRADE FROM CL/QL TO RIVAGE PM SERIES AND DM7 SERIES Key upgrade considerations for sound engineers and audio managers in live sound, HoW, Corporate, Events, Education and Theater Summary For over a decade, Yamaha’s CL/QL consoles defined stability and sound. Today’s productions demand more – channels, DSP, immersive tools, and streaming – without losing […]

RIVAGE PM SERIES: REDEFINING AUDIO EXPERIENCES WORLDWIDE The choice of engineers and owners for legendary sound, intuitive control, flexibility and proven reliability Summary Rivage PM sets the standard for live sound with premium audio quality, advanced control, and Yamaha’s legendary tone. Designed for touring, corporate events, worship, theater and broadcast, it combines intuitive workflow with […]

YAMAHA DM7 SERIES – TAKE YOUR FOH TO THE NEXT LEVEL Legendary sound, power and flexibility in a smaller footprint with intuitive and familiar workflow Summary Yamaha DM7 Series delivers great sound and flexibility for touring, theater, worship, and more – all in a compact, cost-effective design. With dual touchscreens, split-mode operation, small footprint and […]

TRAINING, SUPPORT AND A FAMILIAR WORKFLOW Seamless upgrade to Rivage PM & DM7 with training, support, and confidence in every performance Summary Transitioning from a CL/QL workflow to Rivage PM or DM7 has never been more seamless. Yamaha makes the move simple with intuitive interfaces, comprehensive training resources, and a design philosophy that feels instantly […]

YAMAHA DIGITAL CONSOLE COMPARISON AND SPECS Compare Rivage PM Series, DM7 Series, CL and QL features and specs Summary Upgrading from Yamaha CL or QL Series to DM7 or Rivage PM delivers a major leap in performance and flexibility. With 96 kHz audio processing for superior clarity, advanced DSP for premium plug-ins and Rivage-grade tools, […]

RIVAGE PM Mixes Country Music Radio’s Big Annual Event Supreme Nashville Sound with CTS AVL Summary At Country Radio Seminar, CTS AVL relied on Yamaha RIVAGE PM consoles to deliver flawless, flexible sound for three days of performances by country music’s biggest stars. Nashville’s annual Country Radio Seminar brings together a wide range of country […]

Small Is Beautiful Yamaha DM7-EX Tours Clubs With Twenty One Pilots Summary Twenty One Pilots’ secret club tour demanded arena-quality sound in tight spaces. FOH and MON engineers used Yamaha DM7-EX for power, flexibility, and portability. In May 2024, global superstars Twenty One Pilots played five secret club dates in Berlin, London, Mexico City, New […]

Scottie Baldwin, FOH From CL/QL roots to mixing icons like Lady Gaga, Prince, and JJ Lin Summary Scottie Baldwin, FOH for Lady Gaga, Prince and JJ Lin, among others, honed his craft on Yamaha CL and QL consoles before stepping up to Rivage PM – delivering clarity, flexibility, and creative control for some of the […]

Mastering Live Sound on Rivage PM Stephen “Pato” Pattison, FOH Hozier Summary Stephen “Pato” Pattison, FOH for Hozier, relies on Yamaha RIVAGE PM to deliver pristine mixes of the band’s rich soundscapes, backed by Yamaha’s global support and innovation. https://youtu.be/Do-TYCJXVT4 In live sound engineering, few names command as much respect as Stephen “Pato” Pattison. Renowned […]

Mastering the Monitor Mix for Jelly Roll J. Summers on Touring, Teamwork and Rivage PM Summary J. Summers, Monitor Engineer for Jelly Roll, uses Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 and surgical precision to deliver flawless IEM mixes for high-energy arena shows and guest-packed sets. With decades of technical mastery and a passion for thriving in live sound, […]

Live Sound, Simplified Gene Kim’s FOH Journey with our DM7 Compact Summary Gene Kim, FOH for Johnnyswim, Phil Wickham & Pat Barrett, relies on Yamaha DM7 Compact for pristine sound, portability, and powerful processing across diverse venues. https://youtu.be/gqIHWOslMHg Gene Kim, a highly respected front-of-house (FOH) engineer known for his work with Johnnyswim, Phil Wickham and […]

Legendary FOH Brad Divens Listen and shape the sound with Rivage PM Series Summary Brad Divens, FOH for Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Garbage & more, relies on Yamaha RIVAGE PM for warm, intuitive mixing without outboard gear. Brad Divens, renowned for his work as a Front of House (FOH) engineer, has forged a legendary career […]

Legendary FOH Michael “Coach” Conner Capturing the Live Essence of Steely Dan and Paul Simon Summary Michael “Coach” Conner, FOH for Steely Dan and Paul Simon, discusses Yamaha RIVAGE PM and using its advanced tools to recreate studio-perfect sound for live audiences. While many FOH engineers refine their mix by playing back Steely Dan’s sounds, […]

World Class Solution at University of Birmingham “DM7 was a no-brainer” Summary University of Birmingham adds Yamaha DM7 to its world-class music department, enhancing performance, study, and event capabilities. THE CHALLENGE Opened 12 years ago, the Bramall Music Building finally completed the 1900 vision of the university’s first Chancellor, Joseph Chamberlain. From the outside, it […]

LCBC Church transitions from CL5 to DM7 DM7 Road Test at LCBC Church Summary LCBC Church’s switch from Yamaha CL5 to DM7 delivered intuitive design, dual screens, 96k audio, and easy usability for worship and broadcast. https://youtu.be/ZrgFSIJ4lmQ “The first thing right off the bat that I really like about this console is the user interface […]

David Loy, FOH, and Yamaha RIVAGE PM3 Engineering Unforgettable Sonic Spaces for Kane Brown Summary FOH engineer David Loy powers Kane Brown’s genre-blending shows with Yamaha RIVAGE PM3, delivering bold, immersive sound night after night.                     Kane Brown is redefining modern country – blending genres, breaking […]

Drummer Miles McPherson on navigating dichotomies by kayak After decades on the road and years of reckoning, the Nashville session player finds peace and perspective where a river bends back on itself Written by Lisa Battles This headline may make established session drummer Miles McPherson cringe, cuss – and then take out his kayak on […]

Yamaha Three440™ honors what it means to live as a musician, capturing artists through thoughtful storytelling about specific moments in their journeys. Yamaha Artist Relations Group (YARG) launched this digital storytelling platform in January 2025, focusing on the space just beyond the spotlight to capture both the work and wonder that brought them there. The […]

Getting the Marching Band Back Together Written by Lisa Battles In popular music, fans go wild when a disbanded group reunites for one more show or tour. In 1982, that happened on a grand scale with 75 former marching band students in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the show hasn’t stopped. Since the early 1960s, two […]