Message from Toshio Iwai - Additionl Details on Tenori-On for iOS

YouTube Uploaded by yamahajp on Jun 22, 2011

"TNR-iのリリースを記念して岩井さんからメッセージがあります。"

TNR-i online session with TENORI-ON

Uploaded by yamahajp on Jun 22, 2011

"従来のTENORI-ON(TNR-w, TNR-o)を v2.1にアップデートして、TNR-iと共に使用すれば、TENORI-ON(TNR-w,TNR-o)を使ってもセッションができるようになります。
詳細は、TENORI-ONのWebページ　
http://www.global.yamaha.com/tenori-on/をご覧下さい。"

Googlish:
"TENORI traditional-ON (TNR-w, TNR-o) and updated to v2.1, TNR-often used with i, TENORI-ON (TNR-w, TNR-o) also use sessions will be able to.
For more information, TENORI-Web pages ON
Please see http://www.global.yamaha.com/tenori-on/. "

Yamaha Corporation - iTunes UK link.
Still not seeing it on iTunes US.
iPads on eBay

And the description from the UK store (not seeing MIDI support):

"The iOS version of the world-renowned TENORI-ON brings you a completely new musical interface. Even if you don't know much about music, you can create music intuitively as if you were arranging sounds in space. The music that you see on the 16 × 16 grid of buttons is the music that is performed.

On the 16 × 16 grid of buttons, basically, the horizontal direction is time, and the vertical direction is pitch.By laying sounds on these buttons, you can combine rhythms and melodies to produce music. A button will glow when its sound is produced. The movements of the glowing lights produce a visual performance.

TNR-i can produce 16 types of sounds at the same time (16 layers), and it can remember up to 16 song patterns produced using those sounds (16 blocks). By switching between song patterns in real time, you can produce a rich variety of musical expressions.

There are six different types of performance modes that you can select for each layer. You can make elaborate music by combining different modes. In score mode, the most fundamental of the modes, you can arrange sounds horizontally (temporally) and vertically (by pitch). In the exciting random mode, the sounds that you arrange are not just played in order—the melody and rhythm constantly change as twists are added. In draw mode, you can perform music by tracing your finger across the buttons as if drawing a picture. In bounce mode, the glowing lights are like bouncing balls that produce sound when they fall. In push mode, you can continuously change the sound as you perform. In solo mode, which is fun for solo performances, you can easily adjust the speed of repetition and the pitch.

First, please try the demo. You can experience the joy of performance just by switching layers.
- Loading the Demo: From the menu (touch the display), touch File menu, touch All Blocks, iD-Xtra_uncTK, and then Load.
- Switching layers: Press R5 and the area that the 16 × 16 buttons are in at the same time. (You can double-tap R5 to hold it and make it easier to switch layers.)

The appeal of TNR-i isn't 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.
If you are connected to a network, you can participate in TNR-i sessions with distant friends and others. Up to four people can connect to each other over a network and enjoy performing together at the same time. First, tap Clear and the display at the same time to activate the Game Center feature. Then, invite your friends, or use the auto-match feature to automatically select a partner, and start your session.For more details, see page 23 of the internal manual.
Manual: From the menu (touch the display), touch System Menu and then Manual.

If you update the TENORI-ON (TNR-W or TNR-O) to version 2.1 and use it with TNR-i, you can participate in sessions using the TENORI-ON (TNR-W or TNR-O).
For details, see the TENORI-ON webpage at http://www.global.yamaha.com/tenori-on/.

The preset sounds of TNR-i are the same as those of the TENORI-ON, and the performance files are also compatible. You can use iTunes to transfer performance files saved on your TENORI-ON SD card to TNR-i. Of course, the reverse is also possible.

Please enjoy the world of TENORI-ON.

Notes
*You must have an Internet connection to participate in a network session. You also have to sign in to the Game Center.
*User Voice is not available.
*To run TNR-i smoothly, we recommend that you use an iPhone 4 or later or an iPod touch, 4th generation or later.
*For the detailed information please refer to the following url.
http://www.yamahasynth.com"

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Minimoog Voyager + Tenori-On

Published on Nov 13, 2012 by Armada Sonora

Googlish [original Spanish further below]:

"THIS VIDEO IS TEACHING. NOT intend to present as art WHAT SOUNDS HERE.

The Tenori-On is also a good sound module, excellent sequencer. Among the possibilities that is counted as sequencer to sequence the analog equipment that has MIDI inputs and outputs.

Following the setup of the video:

MIDI
Tenori-On Voyager IN to OUT
Tenori-On Voyager OUT IN

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TENORI-ON Demo "Afro-On" & "iD-xtra"

YouTube Uploaded by yamahacorporation on Feb 3, 2011
Yamaha Tenori-Ons on eBay
Playlist:
TENORI-ON Demo "Afro-On"
TENORI-ON Demo "iD-xtra"
TENORI-ON Demo "Afro-On" -- Part 1/2 Percussion solo
TENORI-ON Demo "Afro-On" - Part 2/2 Changing the master tempo
TENORI-ON Demo "iD-xtra" - Part 1/5 Changing master transposition
TENORI-ON Demo "iD-xtra" - Part 2/5 Changing loop points
TENORI-ON Demo "iD-xtra" - Part 3/5 Muting layers
TENORI-ON Demo "iD-xtra" - Part 4/5 Turning effects on and off

NAMM: Update to Yamaha Tenori-On Firmware

Not sure if this one actually is NAMM, but I haven't posted the details so here they are. Previous post mentioning an update was coming posted back on Nov 5 here.

"Content of Update
1 - Tighter operation
Through internal software refinements the Yamaha engineers have successfully improved the overall processing performance, giving the Tenori-On player the experience of a ‘tighter’ and more instantaneous real-time performance instrument.
2 - Improved MIDI sync
A high percentage of Tenori-On owners use their instrument in conjunction with a computer-based DAW. This combination gives maximum sonic versatility. The new Version 2.0 firmware now responds to the F2 MIDI Song Position Pointer message allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into all popular DAW systems.
3 - Global Mute
Its now simple to Globally Mute the Tenori-On audio output for all tracks by using R4 and L1 top panel buttons. This allows performers, especially when using the Tenori-On with a DAW, to create dramatic mutes (and unmutes) via shortcut keys, without having to enter the deeper menu architecture of the Tenori-On.
4 - Reset Loop Timing
When changing loop speeds and accessing the unique Tenori-On layer loop points, its possible to have different tracks running out of sync with each other. This can create a unique musical feel however, at some musical moment, its good to be able to reset all loop points. In the original Tenori-On firmware this feature was buried deep within the menu structures however, with Version 2.0, this is now available from the top panel buttons. Simply by hitting the combination of L4 and R1 all tracks will reset to their original loop timing points.
5 - User Scale
A feature that has been highly requested by the Tenori-On enthusiasts is the ability to expand and edit the instruments global note scaling. Rather than being confined to a range of 16 consecutive notes per layer, its now possible to create a global ‘User Scale’ allowing different notes from different octaves to be accessed and sequenced within one single layer. This new function will open up many new musical dimensions for the Tenori-On player as any note can now be assigned to a layer.
6 - Swing
With a new ‘Swing’ function implemented in Version 2.0 its now possible to give the entire instrument a new level of musical ‘feel’. With a -23/+23 swing parameter its also possible to fine tune this ‘feel’ using the jog wheel in real-time. The new Swing feature is especially creative when Slaved to an external DAW as it allows the Tenori-On to swing while the DAW remains rigid."

New Tenori-On Performance Video

YouTube Uploaded by yamahacorporation on Jun 8, 2011

Yamaha Tenori-Ons on eBay
Playlist:
Tenori-On Performance: Score Mode
Tenori-On Performance: Draw Mode
Tenori-On Performance: Bounce Mode
Tenori-On Performance: Random Mode
Tenori-On Performance: Solo Mode
Tenori-On Performance: Push Mode
Tenori-On Performance by Jim O'Rourke
Tenori-On Performance by Atom Heart part 1
Tenori-On Functions L1 - L5

RUBYORLA plays TENORI-ON DJ Style Pt.1

YouTube via RUBYORLA | November 25, 2009 | 21 likes, 2 dislikes

"TENORI-ON X 2 + DJ MIXER
TJ(TENORI-JOCKEY) STYLE DEMO Part1

--- sound only ----
http://www.myspace.com/tenori-on

RUBYORLA
(Harp On Mouth Sextet ) from Kyoto JAPAN

http://www.myspace.com/harponmouthsextet"

RUBYORLA plays TENORI-ON live @ A WOMB 2008

RUBYORLA | December 28, 2008

"12月の公式TENORI-ONイベント＠京都でのライブの１曲です。
TENORI-ONを演奏しながら同時に手元のカメラで映した映像を
リアルタイムにTENORI-ONからのMIDI信号で
コントロール（エフェクト効果など）しています。
照明が暗いせいか、モノクロ映像っぽくなっているのが残念。。。"

Googlish:
"The official event of the month @ 12 TENORI-ON is one of the songs live in Kyoto.
TENORI-ON camera projected images while simultaneously playing the hand
In real time from a MIDI signal TENORI-ON
Controls (such as effects effect) is.
Perhaps the dark lighting, but unfortunately that look like a black and white image. . ."

Tenori-on live, Solo mode demo 3 - Hang Drum samples

video by SynthAddict

"Here is another Tenori-on live Solo mode demo, this time with hang drum sample riffing - no prerecorded sequences or layering/looping. FX are off on this demo (miniKP is used in the next video).
Another in a series to show the power and flexibility of the Tenori-on, discontinued too soon."

And one with effects:

Tenori-on live, solo mode demo 3.1 FX - Hang Drum samples

video by SynthAddict

"Here is another Tenori-on live Solo mode demo, this time with hang drum sample riffing and FX - no prerecorded sequences or layering/looping.

Another in a series to show the power and flexibility of the Tenori-on, discontinued too soon.

00:00​ Tenori-on with Delay
05:55​ Tenori-on with Reverb (long)
12:50​ Tenori-on with Shimmer"

Pianola(s) interludes on TENORI-ON(s) [Rehearsals] by Smith

YouTube via znshn. follow-up to these posts.
"[n°2 of "Mechanical piano pieces on TENORI-ON(s)"] : Digital adaptation of the "pianola" (also known as "mechanical piano", "player piano" and "piano roll") ways of playing as imagined by Colon Nancarrow in his "Studies for player piano" (and George Antheil in "Le ballet mécanique") using two TENORI-ON(s) and various filters.

N.B.- These rehearsals are part of a series of solo pieces inspired by Nancarrow's works and John Cage's experiments for prepared piano.

See also previous video "Prepared piano works on TENORI-ON(s)", "Mechanical piano pieces on TENORI-ON(s)" and "Studies for two TENORI-ON(s)"
IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Material in this video:
- 2 TENORI-ON(s)
- MI Audio Pollyanna Octave Synth
- Moog Low Pass Filter (MF-101)
- Moog Ring Modulator (MF-102)
- Korg Kaoss Pad KP3
- Jomox M-Resonator
- POG Polyphonic Octave Generator (Electro Harmonix)
- Space Echo (Boss RE-20)
- Boss FV-500L (as expression pedal for LPF Resonance)
- Boss FV-500L (as expression pedal for RM Frequency)
- Boss EV-5 for Space Echo volume

http://www.odiolorgnette.com
http://www.myspace.com/sthintosmithereens
http://www.myspace.com/znshn

See also http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette"

Tenori-On: Original double-sided, white LED design

via this auction

"This is an Original Tenori-On, with double-sided white LED screens and superior-quality magnesium alloy body construction. The newer version of the instrument is single-sided with orange LEDs and a plastic body...

About the Tenori-On

Media artist Toshio Iwai and Yamaha have collaborated to design a new digital musical instrument for the 21st century, TENORI-ON. A 16x16 matrix of LED switches allows everyone to play music intuitively, creating a "visible music" interface.

The TENORI-ON 16 x 16 LED button matrix is simultaneously a performance input controller and display. By operating and interacting with the LED buttons and the light they produce you gain access to the TENORI-ON's numerous performance capabilities.

The TENORI-ON provides six different performance and sound/light modes for broad performance versatility, and these modes can be combined and used simultaneously for rich, complex musical expression.

More information can be found on the manufacturer's website: http://tenori-on.yamaha-europe.com/"

TENORI-ON #03 (at the beach in winter)

TENORI-ON #03 (at the beach in winter) from Akira Yamasaki on Vimeo.

"Playing at the beach TENORI-ON"

TENORI-ON #04 (at the Snow mountain) from Akira Yamasaki on Vimeo.

"TENORI-ON played in the snow. Surrounded by the best feeling snow white!"

TENORI-ON #02 (at the Yoshino temple) from Akira Yamasaki on Vimeo.

"Yoshino-Shrine in plays TENORI-ON. But was told me to go out in the middle."

#01 posted here

TNR-O (TENORI-ON) @ 2009楽器フェア Rock oNレポート！

YouTube via RockoNCompany
"2009楽器フェアでYAMAHA TNR-O (TENORI-ON)を取材しました。これまでのTENORI-ON (TNR-W)は、TENORI-ON Web shopでしか買えなかったのですが、この白いTNR-Oは12月からRock oNでも購入可能です！"

Googlish:
"Instrument Fair 2009 YAMAHA TNR-O (TENORI-ON) was interviewed. Far TENORI-ON (TNR-W) is, TENORI-ON Web shop but I could not afford, and this white is from December TNR-O can be purchased at Rock oN!"

TNR-i Online Sessions with TENORI-ON

YouTube Uploaded by yamahacorporation on Aug 4, 2011
"If you update the TENORI-ON (TNR-w or TNR-o) to version 2.1 and use it with TNR-i, you can participate in sessions using the TENORI-ON (TNR-w or TNR-o)."

"The iOS version of the world-renowned TENORI-ON brings you a completely new musical interface.
Even if you don't know much about music, you can create music intuitively as if you were arranging sounds in space. The music that you see on the 16 × 16 grid of buttons is the music that is performed.
On the 16 × 16 grid of buttons, basically, the horizontal direction is time, and the vertical direction is pitch. By laying sounds on these buttons, you can combine rhythms and melodies to produce music. A button will glow when its sound is produced. The movements of the glowing lights produce a visual performance."

Playlist:
TNR-i online session with TENORI-ON
Yamaha TNR-i online session
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part1
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part2
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part3
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part4
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part5
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part6
Yamaha TNR-i instruction part7

TNR-i - US - Yamaha Corporation of America
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
Tenori-Ons on eBay

Tenori-on Meets Kyma

Tenori-on Meets Kyma from Nomad Cinema on Vimeo.
"In order to tap the real power of Yamaha's new Tenori-on, it helps to pair it with external equipment capable of producing more satisfying sounds than the somewhat lackluster soundset included with the Tenori-on itself. In this video, no internal Tenori-on sounds were used whatsoever. Tenori-on is functioning purely as a sequencer with external equipment, including advanced sound-shaping from Kyma and analog synthesis from Alesis Andromeda and Dave Smith's Prophet '08. Sequencer data coming from Tenori-on is processed in Ableton Live (utilizing midi scale and chord filters, as well as injecting some generative randomness) before reaching Kyma, Andromeda, and Prophet '08."

New Orange Yamaha Tenori-On

"The TNR-O (TENORI-ON Orange LED) features orange LEDs on a single side, allowing you to enjoy performing in the relaxed atmosphere of your own home. The frame is made of flawless lightweight white plastic."

The original "TNR-W (TENORI-ON White LED) is equipped with white-emitting LEDs on both sides, making it perfect for performing in front of an audience in a live setting. This model features a strong, solid magnesium frame."

No word on pricing. Specs aside from physical aspects appear to be the same.
http://www.global.yamaha.com/tenori-on/

Update via BirdFLU in the comments:
"At the very bottom of the specs page is the real news:

'To coincide with the unveiling of the new model Yamaha have also confirmed a free forthcoming firmware update for current TENORI-ON customers. Following a range of user comments Yamaha are currently in the process of creating a new operating system which is expected to be available from January 2010.The update will address a number of areas including the synching of TENORI-ON to external DAW applications and offer an improved MIDI sync implementation.'"

Tenori-On iPad MIDI Output & Sync Demo

YouTube Published on Mar 9, 2012 by flx04
Part one below.

"This video tutorial shows off some of the MIDI output functionality of Yamaha's Tenori-On (TNR-i) iOS App.

You can use the Tenori-On App to sequence external hardware and software, like synthesizers or DAWs. I'm showing a MFB Nanozwerg, a MFB 522 Drum Machine and a MicroKorg in this video, as well as Ableton Live. Each Tenori-On layer corresponds to a MIDI channel, so you could output up to 16 different sequences at the same time. Apart form regular step-sequencer score layers, there are also random layers, bounce layers and more, to mix your sequences up a bit.

I'm using the Apple Camera Connection Kit and a USB-to-MIDI Cable to connect the iPad to Ableton Live. Other DAWs and CoreMIDI compatible interfaces like the Alesis I/O Dock, Line6 MIDI-Mobilizer II or the iRig MIDI should work as well.

The iPad 1 in this video runs iOS 5.0.1.
------
The video was filmed with a Canon EOS T2i (550D).

Check out my iPad music on SoundCloud:
http://soundcloud.com/flixxx/tracks"

iTunes:
TNR-i - US - Yamaha Corporation of America
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Tenori-On iPad MIDI Input & Sync Demo

Published on Mar 7, 2012 by flx04

Musikmesse: Tenori-On Orange y sistema operativo 2.0

YouTube via Hispasonic — April 01, 2010 — Yamaha mostró su nuevo Tenori-On Orange en la Musikmesse. Se trata de una versión más económica del Tenori-On original, con luces naranjas, sin panel trasero y más orientado al uso como superficie de control.

También fue anunciada la versión 2.0 del sistema operativo de Tenori-On (para el original y este nuevo Orange), con mejoras relevantes, como la función suffle y la sincronización local con secuenciadores externos.

Googlish:
"Showed his new Yamaha Tenori-On Orange in the Musikmesse. This is a cheaper version of the Tenori-On original, with orange lights, no rear panel and more oriented to use as a control surface.

It was also announced version 2.0 operating system Tenori-On (for the original and the new Orange), with significant improvements, like the Shuffle function and local synchronization with external sequencers."

Yamaha Tenori-on Performance Instrument @ Production Room Leeds

YouTube via productionroom
"Yamaha Tenori-on Performance Instrument @ Production Room Leeds

Media artist Toshio Iwai and Yamaha have collaborated to design a new digital musical instrument for the 21st century, TENORI-ON.

The TENORI-ON is a unique 16 x 16 LED button matrix performance instrument with a stunning visual display. For DJs & producers it is a unique performance tool enabling them to perform using MIDI and load the TENORI-ON with samples to jam / improvise' within their set BPMs.

TENORI-ON layers can be thought of as performance parts or recording tracks. The TENORI-ON has a total of 16 layers. Separate notes and voices can be assigned to each layer, and all layers can be played together in synchronization.

The 16 layers are divided into six performance mode groups. The six modes have different note entry methods and operation. Up to 16 layers created using different modes can be combined for rich, complex musical expression."

TENORI-ON iPad App [TNR-i] and Beatwave テノリオンがiPhone／iPadアプリになったよ！

YouTube ploaded by jetdaisuke on Jun 20, 2011

"ブログ記事：iPadで本家テノリオンを使ってみたら、実機の良さを改めて感じました
http://gajetdaisuke.com/archives/11620_225918.php

実機のレビューはこちら：
TENORI-ON（テノリオン）の第一印象は「癒し」
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACwpeGw7bcE"

Googlish:
"log: TENORI saw with the upstream in iPad, the actual feel good again
http://gajetdaisuke.com/archives/11620_225918.php

The actual review is here:
TENORI-ON (TENORI) first impression was "healing"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACwpeGw7bcE"

Beatwave - collect3

Update:

iPad App TENORI-ON TNR-i 's Drum Solo is Free from the restriction of the physical buttons

Uploaded by jetdaisuke on Jun 20, 2011

"I like the TENORI-ON. Because it has many LED buttons. But iPad App "TNR-i" has no umbo, it is only a flat screen. So I don't like "TNR-i"...except with the solo mode.
This video is drum solo on its solo layer. It's free from the restriction of the physical buttons.

ひとつ前の動画では、ボタンをぷちぷちできないからiPad版よりも実機のほうが良いと言っておりました。が、ソロモードでは物理ボタンの制約から解放されてシャカシャカ­鳴らせますね。これはいい！
ブログ記事：iPad版のテノリオンは実はソロがかなりヤバい！
http://gajetdaisuke.com/archives/11621_022353.php"

Yamaha Tenori-On Orange TNR-O Videos

Tenori-On TNR-O発表会

YouTube via SoundRecordingJP TNR-O - more info - also see the Tenori-On label below.

TNR-O (TENORI-ON) @ 2009楽器フェア Rock oNレポート！

YouTube via RockoNCompany

TENORI-ON（TNR-O）テノリオン

YouTube via 1484tv

2009楽器フェア：TENORI-ON「TNR-O」デモ

YouTube via macotakara

Update:

2009楽器フェア ヤマハ テノリオン TNR-O

Analog bass drum module MBase 01 w/ Filterbank 2, M-Resonator + TENORI ON (by Smith)

YouTube via znshn
"Analog bass drum module Jomox MBase 01 w/ Sherman Filterbank 2, Jomox M-Resonator + manipulations via Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 and TENORI-ON. Contents : triggering, analog filtering, micro-pulses...

N.B. This video follows : • "MBase 01 (analog) triggering w/ Filterbank 2, M-Resonator + TENORI-ON" and • "Triggering w/ Filterbank, MBase 01, M-Resonator + TENORI-ON" previously uploaded on this channel.

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Material in this video:
- Jomox MBASE 01
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resonator
- TENORI-ON
- Korg Kaoss Pad KP3

http://www.odiolorgnette.com
http://www.myspace.com/sthintosmither...
http://www.myspace.com/znshn
http://znshn.blogspot.com

See also http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette
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