The ios version of the worldrenowned tenorion brings you a completely new musical interface. You might have seen those ableton touch pads but this is much more advanced. Toshio iwai, media artist and creator of tenorion plays live at phonica. Yamaha tenorion led performance instrument musicians friend. With midi out optional dongle you can link this to your sequencer or other synthesizers as the sounds inside are a bit on the general midi side.
Tenorion an interesting interactive electronic music device. Created by digital artist toshio iwai, perhaps best known for the music toy electroplankton on the nintendo ds, the tenorion is. Tenorion combines a midi controller, tone generator, sampler and stunning visual user interface. Page 90 launch the tenorion user voice manager software. His electroplankton is an artwork to be played on the nintendo ds game machine. He is a writer and director, known for simtunes 1996, erekutoropurankuton 2005 and otocky 1987. One of creator toshio iwais primary objectives in creating the tenorion was to bring electronic music composition to the masses, and turning the unit on. Sep 14, 2007 toshio iwai, the inventor of the tenori on talked to future music about why he made the tenori and bringing the concept to life. In 199192, he was based at the san francisco exploratorium. A collection of digital art, some interactive, it was bold show from a major museum. Last week, yamaha revealed some details about plans to make iwai s experimental device into a shipping product. The tenori on features 256 switches that not only produce and control sounds, but emit a wide array of lights making for an incredibly aesthetically unique instrument. When he took part for the first time in artfutura in 1994 reina sofia museum, madrid, toshio iwai from japan was already one of the most important names on the international scene of media art, and maybe his projects represent better than those of any artist the new aesthetic horizon which was being set in the dilemma between technology and visual.
Its awesome that this thing exists, that toshio iwai got a chance to make it. Perhaps best known for originating the video game electroplankton for the nintendo ds, iwai has produced interactive art installations and served as artist in residence for institutions. The yamaha tenori on, released in 2007, stemmed from a collaboration between yamaha and media artist, toshio iwai. Oct 23, 2008 tenori on means music in the palm of your hand in japanese, and thats exactly what you get from toshio iwai, the japanese digital media artist behind the trippy culthit game electroplankton on. A visual music maker with 256 orange leds that functions as a midi controller, a tone generator, a sampler and more. It has a unique interaction, its shape and sound is unique and it supports visibility of interaction as the sound is combined with light pattern. Oct 22, 2007 at the world launch for yamahas tenorion music sequencer, designer, toshio iwai, demonstrates sequencing and synthesis with the new device. In addition he has worked in television, music performance, museum design and digital musical instrument design. Its intuitive in the pic on the right, alex isnt just jabbing buttons, hes holding down a function key and selecting sounds. Electroplankton toshio iwai, dsiware this weeks best and most important release is actually over four years old, but has bubbled back to the surface in. Toshio iwai, one of japans leading artists, explores the influence of a lifetime immersed in japans technology culture, and looks at how it is possible for individual artists to create projects for television, public installations, and software. Tenorion proceedings of the 2006 conference on new. The device is a collaboration between media artist toshio iwai and yamaha designer yu nishibori.
Demonstration and performance of the new invention of toshio iwai, a reputed artist of japan, the tenori on. Yamaha to ship toshio iwais tenorion, but will open. Toshio iwai, iwai toshio, born 1962 is a japanese interactive media and installation artist who has also created a number of commercial video games. Last week, yamaha revealed some details about plans to make iwais experimental device into a shipping product. Interview with tenorion creator toshio iwai core77. The aim of this paper is not to describe these programs. Designed by japanese media artist toshio iwai, the tenorion is conceived as a. Aug 26, 2007 designed by japans darling of interactive digital audio, toshio iwai creator of the electroplankton nintendo ds music game, the tenori on has come a long way from its days as a concept product. Iwai chats about the buzz around his instrumentredefining technowidget, working with yamaha, and how tenorion is usedshould be used. Even if you dont know much about music, you can create music intuitively as if you were arranging sounds in space. At the world launch for yamahas tenorion music sequencer, designer, toshio iwai, demonstrates sequencing and synthesis with the new device.
As in the case of tenorion, the software invites users to intelligent agent 06. Continuing from where his electroplankton software for the nintendo ds left. Media artist toshio iwai collaborated with yamaha to design a totally new musical instrument. Catch an indepth interview with tenorion creator and media artist toshio iwai at defunktion. The yamaha tenorion, released in 2007, stemmed from a collaboration between yamaha and media artist, toshio iwai. Buddy rich rare wind machine on johnny carson tonight show 1979 with solo. The tenorion features 256 switches that not only produce and control sounds, but emit a wide array of lights making for an incredibly aesthetically unique instrument. The ixi software project started in 2000 with the intention to explore new interactive patterns and virtual interfaces in computer music software. Later on in the evening, he gave a presentation all about the tenori on from its basic beginnings right up to it being polished by a specially created robot.
An innovative digital musical instrument for the 21st century. The yamaha tenorion is an electronic musical instrument designed and created by the japanese artist toshio iwai and yu nishibori of the music and human interface group at the yamaha center for advanced sound technology. Tenorion solo performance by its creator toshio iwai youtube. Media artist toshio iwai and yamaha have collaborated to design a music composition tool called the yamaha tenorion that earned pc magazines 25 most innovative products award at the 2008 consumer electronics show ces. Dec 11, 2007 yamahas new tenori on was developed in tandem with design graduate toshio iwai. The tenori forces you to create differently which can lead to frustration and unique music. As of june 2011, yamaha made tenorion also available as a software app for apple ios. As you can probably tell from the photos, this isnt your common or garden piece of kit, so what exactly is it all about. Later on in the evening, he gave a presentation all about the tenorion from its basic beginnings right up to it being polished by a specially created robot. Tenorion means music in the palm of your hand in japanese, and thats exactly what you get from toshio iwai, the japanese digital media artist behind the trippy culthit game electroplankton on. Promoted by yamaha as a digital musical instrument for the twentyfirst century, the tenorions visible music interface is suitable for both. In june 2005, we first saw the tenorion, a futuristic musicmaking device covered in a grid of interactive, lit buttons, designed by the talented interactive artist toshio iwai as a prototype for yamaha.
If you are connected to a network, you can participate in tnri sessions with distant friends and others. The yamaha tenori on is an electronic musical instrument designed and created by the japanese artist toshio iwai and yu nishibori of the music and human interface group at the yamaha center for advanced sound technology. Yamahas new tenorion was developed in tandem with design graduate toshio iwai. Media artist toshio iwai and yamaha have collaborated to develop a new digital musical. Toshio iwai on launch night buying choices as youall know from last weekas sonic state news, yamaha have unveiled the eagerly awaited tenorion at high profile press and public events in both london and manchester recently. The appeal of tnri isnt just limited to its faithful duplication of the tenorion concept, design and interface, which were developed under the supervision of toshio iwai. Lets deal with the physical unit itself first, as its a stunner. He has also been active in many locations overseas. Mar 12, 2007 in june 2005, we first saw the tenorion, a futuristic musicmaking device covered in a grid of interactive, lit buttons, designed by the talented interactive artist toshio iwai as a prototype for yamaha. Yamaha tenorion orange visual music production station.
The yamaha tenorion combines a midi controller, a tone generator, a sampler and a stunning visual user interface to add visual delight to the music you compose with it. Demonstration and performance of the new invention of toshio iwai, a reputed artist of japan, the tenorion. Ive had the yamaha tenori on for about five days now, so these are first thoughts. Sep 04, 2007 buddy rich rare wind machine on johnny carson tonight show 1979 with solo. Continuing from where his electroplankton software for the nintendo ds left off and adding a generous dollop of stepsequencer immediacy, iwai marries visual appeal with an integral synthesizer and alarm clock. Yamaha tenorion performance sequencer yamaha music london. Jul 07, 2008 one of creator toshio iwai s primary objectives in creating the tenori on was to bring electronic music composition to the masses, and turning the unit on makes the process almost immediately. The yamaha tenori on combines a midi controller, a tone generator, a sampler and a stunning visual user interface to add visual delight to the music you compose with it. Toshio iwai, the inventor of the tenorion talked to future music about why he made the tenori and bringing the concept to life. It consists of a handheld screen in which a sixteenbysixteen grid of led switches are held within a magnesium plastic frame. Sep 06, 2007 created by digital artist toshio iwai, perhaps best known for the music toy electroplankton on the nintendo ds, the tenori on is. Yamaha to ship toshio iwais tenorion, but will open hardware. Tenorion official site, toshio iwai tenorion blog, neither of which.
Yamaha engineers have continued to work with japanese media artist, toshio iwai, to evolve this unique instrument even further and winter namm show 2010 sees the public release of the highly anticipated version 2. Designed by japans darling of interactive digital audio, toshio iwai creator of the electroplankton nintendo ds music game, the tenorion has come a long way from its days as a concept product. Designed by japanese media artist toshio iwai, the tenorion is conceived as a new musical instrument for the digital age. Nov 07, 2005 demonstration and performance of the new invention of toshio iwai, a reputed artist of japan, the tenori on. In 1996 iwai published a windows cdrom simtunes in the united states, issued in japanese, german and french editions. Use the tenorion user voice manager software included on the supplied cd rom to convert your. Media artist toshio iwai and yamaha have collaborated to design a music composition tool called the yamaha tenori on that earned pc magazines 25 most innovative products award at the 2008 consumer electronics show ces. Iwai chats about the buzz around his instrumentredefining technowidget, working with yamaha, and how tenori on is usedshould be used. The tenorion was designed by toshio iwai, a japanese media artist, musician, and inventor who collaborated with yamahas yu nishibori in its development. Nov 29, 2017 the tenori on was designed by toshio iwai, a japanese media artist, musician, and inventor who collaborated with yamahas yu nishibori in its development.
Toshio iwais tenorion, which i referred to earlier, has been developed in collaboration with yamaha. Electroplankton creators weird new electronic instrument. The appeal of tnri isnt just limited to its faithful duplication of the tenorion concept and its design and interface, which were developed under the supervision of toshio iwai. Software and hardware enhancements to an electric 6string cello are described with a focus on a.
Sep 10, 2007 catch an indepth interview with tenori on creator and media artist toshio iwai at defunktion. Switching on to the tenorion and the future sound of music. The appeal of tnri isnt just limited to its faithful duplication of the tenori on concept and its design and interface, which were developed under the supervision of toshio iwai. Most importantly its a unique new way to approach playing and composing music. The yamaha tenorion is an electronic musical instrument designed and created by the japanese artist toshio iwai and yu nishibori of the music.
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