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 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.
Demo Performance (Title:iD-xtra)
A house tune built around an ad-lib melody. This tune interweaves the track mutes and reloop so frequently encountered in clubs, and also features a flanger effect turning on and off partway through. (Does not use User Voices)
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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.
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Specifications
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TNR-W |
TNR-O |
| Sequencer |
Note Resolution |
♩ = 96clocks |
| Gate Time |
10 ms ~ 9990 ms |
| Octaves |
-5 ~ +5 |
| Tempo (BPM) |
40 ~ 240 |
| Scales |
9 types |
| Transpose |
-7 ~ +8 |
| Performance Modes |
6 types: Score, Random, Draw, Bounce, Push, Solo |
| Other Functions |
Clock, power-save, synchronized performance with two instruments, recording, TENORI-ON song playback |
| Maximum Active Notes |
Push Mode: 64
Random Mode: 64 points
Draw Mode: 64 points |
| Tone Generator |
Tone Generator Type |
AWM2 |
| Maximum Polyphony |
32 notes |
| Preset Voices |
253 (239 normal, 14 drum kit) |
| Effects |
2 processors
Reverb: 10 types
Chorus: 5 types |
| Sampling |
3 voices (Raw audio with a maximum length of 0.97 sec., up to 16 samples per voice)
* Using the supplied TENORI-ON User Voice Manager software. |
| Card |
Save |
Song / Block / Layer / Setting / Sampling |
| Load |
Song / Block / Layer / Setting / Sampling |
| Rename |
Song / Block / Layer / Setting / Sampling |
| Delete |
Song / Block / Layer / Setting / Sampling |
| Format |
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| Note - TENORI-ON uses SPI mode to communicate with the third-party SD card. Please ensure that your SD card has SPI mode. SD cards that only use SD Mode will not work in TENORI-ON. |
Controller
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Display |
LED Buttons |
256 |
| Rear LED Display Points |
256(No function) |
No LEDs |
| Function Buttons |
10 (L1 ~ L5, R1 ~ R5) |
| CLEAR, OK, CANCEL Buttons |
1 each |
| Jog Dial |
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| Display |
122 x 32 dot graphic LCD device (yellow-green backlight), 20 characters x 4 lines, monochrome |
| Sound |
Stereo Speakers |
1-watt output power |
| Connectors |
LINE OUT / Phones |
Stereo mini phone jack x 1 |
| Mini DIN |
MIDI IN: for synchronized performance using two TENORI-ON instruments
MIDI OUT: for external device control |
| Card Slot |
SD Memory Card compatible (*1) |
| DC In |
Connector for PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha AC adaptor |
| Power Supply |
6 “AA” alkaline batteries Approx. 5 hours continuous playback. AC Adaptor PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha AC adaptor |
AC Adaptor PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha AC adaptor |
| Dimensions |
205 x 205 x 32 mm (8-1/16″ x 8-1/16″ x 1-1/4″) |
| Weight |
Approx. 700g (1 lbs. 9 oz.) (without batteries) |
Approx 610g (Approx 1 lbs. 5 1/2 oz.) |
| Supplied Accessories |
Mini DIN cable, CD-ROM x 1 (*2) , AC Adaptor (PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha AC adaptor), Quick Guide, Installation Guide, Precautions |
Minimum Specifications for use with the attached CD-ROM.
| Windows |
| OS |
Windows® XP SP2 / Vista / 7
*It is not compatible with 64 bit versions of the Windows OS. |
| CPU |
750MHz or greater Intel Pentium or Celeron CPU |
| Memory |
256MB or greater |
| Display |
XGA compatible display adapter |
| Accessories |
Keyboard, Mouse, other pointing device |
| Drives |
Hard disk, CD-ROM drive |
| SD |
Internal I/F, or one that can be connected via USB. |
| Audio output |
Audio interface, sound card |
| Macintosh |
| OS |
Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
(Use the latest version of the TENORI-ON User Voice Manager) |
| CPU |
PowerPC G3 or greater, Intel Core Solo or greater (first-generation Power Book G3 and processor upgrade cards are not supported). |
| Memory |
128MB or greater |
| Display |
XGA or better display system |
| Accessory |
Keyboard, Mouse, other pointing device |
| Drives |
Hard disk, CD-ROM drive |
| SD |
USB-connectible SD Memory card I/F |
| Audio output |
Audio interface, onboard audio output |
Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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.
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