Tenori-On
OriginJapan
Year2005
FamilyElectronic
About the Tenori-On
A grid-based musical instrument designed by Toshio Iwai. 256 LED buttons on a 16x16 grid. Made by Yamaha. Each button triggers a note or sample. Layers build up patterns. The visual display is part of the performance. A unique blend of art and technology.
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