Tenori-On: Musical Instrument of the Future

Peterpigman · September 15th, 2007, 07:11 AM

Someday in the future, an orchestra will be composed of a bunch of people playing with these little devices producing crazy music. I think I could do this shit.

glumbert.com - Tenori-On: Musical Instrument of the Future

Tenori-on is an electronic musical instrument, designed and created by Japanese artist, Toshio Iwai, in collaboration with Yamaha. It consists of a screen, held in the hands, of a sixteen by sixteen grid of LED switches, any of which can be activated in a number of ways to create an evolving musical soundscape. The LED switches are held within a magnesium frame, which has two inbuilt speakers, as well as a number of buttons and a dial, which control the type of sound produced. Toshio Iwai has been using the Tenori-on in live performances (such as at Sónar in Barcelona, in June 2006, and Futuresonic in Manchester, in July 2006). The instrument was launched in London on September 4th, 2007 for a suggested retail price of $1,200. To promote this launch, three prominent electronic and experimental musicians--Jim O'Rourke, Atom Heart, and Robert Lippok --were invited to compose "demo" tracks utilizing the device. These tracks have since been released as promotional MP3s from the Tenori-on website.

Iwai's intention in creating the Tenori-on is to create an electronic instrument of beauty. In his own words:

"In days gone by, a musical instrument had to have a beauty, of shape as well as of sound, and had to fit the player almost organically. [...] Modern electronic instruments don't have this inevitable relationship between the shape, the sound, and the player."

The instrument builds on Iwai's previous work, such as on his Electroplankton software for the Nintendo DS in the blending of light and sound, as well as the aesthetic elements of the interface.

Tiger · September 24th, 2007, 07:25 PM

I could do the same with Acid or fruity loops if I could be arsed to bother with it...

Just cant change the music that much on the fly...

foofur · September 24th, 2007, 07:34 PM

And I will still be listening to Classical.

September 15th, 2007, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Peterpigman A Regent Pimp Join Date: May 2006 Location: Win Posts: 15,355	Tenori-On: Musical Instrument of the Future Someday in the future, an orchestra will be composed of a bunch of people playing with these little devices producing crazy music. I think I could do this shit. glumbert.com - Tenori-On: Musical Instrument of the Future Tenori-on is an electronic musical instrument, designed and created by Japanese artist, Toshio Iwai, in collaboration with Yamaha. It consists of a screen, held in the hands, of a sixteen by sixteen grid of LED switches, any of which can be activated in a number of ways to create an evolving musical soundscape. The LED switches are held within a magnesium frame, which has two inbuilt speakers, as well as a number of buttons and a dial, which control the type of sound produced. Toshio Iwai has been using the Tenori-on in live performances (such as at Sónar in Barcelona, in June 2006, and Futuresonic in Manchester, in July 2006). The instrument was launched in London on September 4th, 2007 for a suggested retail price of $1,200. To promote this launch, three prominent electronic and experimental musicians--Jim O'Rourke, Atom Heart, and Robert Lippok --were invited to compose "demo" tracks utilizing the device. These tracks have since been released as promotional MP3s from the Tenori-on website. Iwai's intention in creating the Tenori-on is to create an electronic instrument of beauty. In his own words: "In days gone by, a musical instrument had to have a beauty, of shape as well as of sound, and had to fit the player almost organically. [...] Modern electronic instruments don't have this inevitable relationship between the shape, the sound, and the player." The instrument builds on Iwai's previous work, such as on his Electroplankton software for the Nintendo DS in the blending of light and sound, as well as the aesthetic elements of the interface. __________________ "I see dumb people"

September 24th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tiger Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,924	I could do the same with Acid or fruity loops if I could be arsed to bother with it... Just cant change the music that much on the fly... __________________

September 24th, 2007, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
foofur Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,344	And I will still be listening to Classical. __________________ Jazzie Marie July 2004- August 22, 2009

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