Artists of Tokyo Festival of Modular 2014

"featuring artists of Tokyo Festival of Modular 2014 . https://twitter.com/TFOM2014 *not every artists on this list."

Playlist:
TOKYO FESTIVAL OF MODULAR 2014 @ Super deluxe , 六本木
MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2013: Richard Devine on Make Noise Modular at the Analogue Haven Booth
Studio Tour with Richard Devine
Keith Fullerton Whitman - PAN ACT Festival - Goethe Institut - Boston, MA - June 20th 2013
Black Zenith - Live at the Substation
DENSHIKAIMEN_v3_電子海面v3@KIWA_20110709
OMEI "Unyielding Reason" Live at La Sala (@ Cantina Royal) 9.29.12
HATAKEN live @ OZORA festival 2013
Hataken Solo @ Tokyo Festival of Modula 2013

Don't miss my early interview with Hataken posted here on MATRIXSYNTH back in 2007.

See the Tokyo Festival of Modular channel below for more.

Update: Tomio will be there with Tiptop Audio as well.  You can catch many of his videos posted here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Tokyo Festival of Modular Set for November 16 - 17

TFoM 2018 digest Published on Aug 1, 2019 Tokyo Festival of Modular

"Tokyo Festival of Modular 2018 official digest video.

TFoM is organizing modular synthesizer exhibition , demo , lectures and live concerts from the world wide .

http://tfom.info/"

PURPOSE OF THE EVENT:

to promote awareness of and interest in the modern modular synthesiser and it’s extensive creative possibilities;

to showcase both local and international electronic musicians performing with modular synthesisers;

to give the opportunity for some of the many manufacturers producing Eurorack synthesiser modules to promote their designs in what is currently a limited market in Japan.

CONCEPT

The modern resurgence of modular synthesisers has brought the organic and esoteric beauty of analogue electronics in harmony with advances in digital technology.

This momentum has been enhanced by a growing desire for physical hardware interaction with real circuits among a generation of musicians, producers and sound designers tired of preset sounds and of being a slave to the mouse and screen.

Most of all, the open patchable format of modulars makes sound exploration virtually infinite in configurability and creative experimentation.

Pushing the boundaries further and faster than anywhere else is the portable and affordable Eurorack format for modular synthesis, spearheaded by Doepfer in 1995 but now joined by a dizzying array of boutique companies.

Tokyo Festival of Modular - Meeting of Modular online

Tokyo Festival of Modular

本日、9月19日(土)　20:00~ こちらのYoutTubeチャンネルで
『Meeting of Modular online vol.1 』
▶︎モジュラーシンセ のネット番組がスタートします！
▶︎Youtubeのリマインダーをオンにしておくと便利ですよ!
　（リンクにアクセスすれば簡単に設定できます。）
配信チェンネルはこちらです！
https://youtu.be/V2cXAS9oUEg
モジュラーシンセを掘り下げるイベント、
『 Meeting of Modular 』がオンラインで帰って来ます。
TFoM主催、モジュラーシンセ ショップ・Clockfaceのサポートで、
ゲストのライブ、レギュラーコーナーなど、座談会形式で和やかに進めてまいります！
お楽しみに〜
出演 : HATAKEN / SARAAM / RIntaro / Z_Hyper
ライブ&トーク
- Kuro & Takagi / 新作リリース直後のお二人のソロ演奏とお話 -
- Z_Hyper式モジュラー講座　Z界 -
- モジュールレポートby Clockface Modular -
座談会 :
　" 気になるTFoM2020 ONLINE速報 "
　＝TFoM2020 online 新しい形を余儀なくされる今、
　　TFoMの歴史とその役割を振り返り、未来へ繋ぎます。

Googlish:

Today, September 19th (Sat) 20: 00 ~ on this YoutTube channel
"Meeting of Modular online vol.1"
▶ ︎ Modular synth online program will start!
▶ ︎It is convenient to turn on Youtube reminders!
(You can easily set it by accessing the link.)
The delivery channel is here!
https://youtu.be/V2cXAS9oUEg
An event to delve into modular synths,
"Meeting of Modular" is back online.
Sponsored by TFoM, supported by the modular synth shop Clockface,
We will proceed in a round-table discussion format, such as guest live performances and regular corners!
looking forward to~
Cast: HATAKEN / SARAAM / RIntaro / Z_Hyper
Live & talk
--Kuro & Takagi / Solo performance and story of the two immediately after the release of the new work -
--Z_Hyper type modular course Z world -
--Module Report by Clockface Modular -
Symposium :
"Troublesome TFoM2020 ONLINE breaking news"
= TFoM2020 online Now that we are forced to take a new form
Looking back on the history of TFoM and its role, we will connect it to the future.

Tokyo Festival of Modular: cafe deluxe #3 cafe deluxe #3 official digest

Published on Jul 27, 2018 Tokyo Festival of Modular

撮影: 阿部勝規 築地孝典
編集: 阿部勝規


Modular synth showcase event!
- Makers' and Distributors' booths
- Live performances
- Used modules corner

イベント名 ：Cafe Deluxe #3
5月20日(日)　 16:00 - 22:00
会場SuperDeluxe, https://www.super-deluxe.com/


前売り券予約サイト（前売りはこちらのみ）：
https://www.super-deluxe.com/room/4477/

モジュラーシンセサイザーの魅力をじっくり掘り下げるTokyo Festival of Modular がお届けする、Cafe Deluxe 。開発者、ショップの展示ブース、一般の方々による中古モジュラー交換ブース、幅広いジャンルに及ぶモジュラーアーティストによる演奏で様々な角度からモジュラーシンセに触れ、知り、魅力に浸りましょう !!

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Tokyo Festival of Modular 2020 ONLINE

Playlist:

1. TFoM2020 ONLINE

Tokyo Festival of Modular 2020 ONLINE
TFoM 2020 online
11月14日（土）　20:00 ~
※ チャンネル登録すると便利です。
Patch the World for Peace !
Featuring Exclusive Interview :
Richard Devine
Anthony Baldino
Tony Rolando | Make Noise
Joshua Holley | Malekko Heavy Industry
Dan Green | 4ms Company
Émilie Gillet | Mutable Instruments
and more !!
live:
Julia Bondar | ENDORPHIN.ES
※イベントの内容は変更になる可能性があります
※番組は事前収録し、編集した番組として放映いたします。

Tokyo Festival of Modular
Dave Skipper
HATAKEN
Hiroto Takeuchi / SARAAM
Roberto / Ipnoteca

Clockface Modular Rintaro
FiveG Hirai
Meeting of Modular Z_Hyper

撮影 Ayako Mino
翻訳 Wakaba Kimura 他

2. DOEPFER demonstration by Dieter Doepfer
3. Endorphin es QUEEN OF PENTACLES Master new
4. Kilpatrick / Neon Captain Radiator demo
5. Looptrotter Radek demonstration TFOM 2020

MuffWiggler @ Tokyo Festival of Modular

MuffWiggler @ Tokyo Festival of Modular from Muff Wiggler on Vimeo.

"Fond memories of Tokyo, Japan.
Earlier this year MuffWiggler had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at Tokyo Festival of the Modular, this video highlights some of the fun."

http://www.muffwiggler.com/2014/08/mw-tokyo-festival-modular-2014/

Update: first post to feature Hikari Instruments.

Tokyo Festival of Modular Meeting of Modular online #8

video upload by Tokyo Festival of Modular

"12月11日(土)　20:00~
『Meeting of Modular online #7 』

guest : centre(centrevillage)

HATAKEN SARAAM Z_Hyper

Modular live tips : Centre
Z_Hyper式モジュラー講座：lowpass gateについて
Modular Report by Clockface Modular : Mutable Instruments Beads"

Tokyo Festival of Modular 2018 / TFoM 2018 official digest video

Published on Aug 9, 2019 Tokyo Festival of Modular

"Tokyo Festival of Modular 2018 official digest video.

TFoM is organizing modular synthesizer exhibition , demo , lectures and live concerts from the world wide .

http://tfom.info/

video shooting and editing by Katsunori Abe"

Eowave at Tokyo Festival Of Modular 2017

Tokyo Festival Of Modular 2017: Eowave Quadrantid Swarm Synthesizer (2nd Prototype)

Published on Nov 20, 2017 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Eowave presented on the TFM2017 the second prototype of their experimental Synthesizer Quandrantid Swarm. Marc gives you a nice overview of the new features compared to the SuperBooth version."

Tokyo Festival Of Modular 2017: Eowave Capsule Titan MKII Eurorack Synthesizer

Published on Nov 20, 2017 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Eowave presented on the TFM2017 the new Capsule Titan MKII Synthesizer, a new version of their compact analog Synthesizer. New features are per example: second envelope, a drive on the VCA, second VCA, Noise and more"

" Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017 / TFoM2017 " official digest

Published on Feb 22, 2018 Tokyo Festival of Modular

"TFoM 2017 official digest video ,
video shooting , edited by Mib Rat music by HATAKEN [check out my interview with HATAKEN back in 2007]

Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017
the 5th year special !!
Live concerts, 30+ synth maker booths, premium sponsor lectures, second-hand modules corner, DIY workshop…

第５回東京モジュラーフェスティバル

– モジュラーシンセサイザーアーティストのライブ／　コンサート,
– 30社以上のモジュラーシンセ、最新電子楽器の展示デモブース、
– メーカーによるデモンストレーション／レクチャー、
– 中古モジュールコーナー
– DIYワークショップほか４つの関連イベント

11月18-19日
13:00 – 17:00 Red Bull Studios Tokyo Hall 5F (ブース展示、デモ)
17:00 – 22:00 Contact , Shibuya（コンサート）
(18日は21:00まで)

■ PREMIUM SPONSORS with booth & lecture (7)
プレミアムスポンサー (ブース出展 & レクチャー)"

Aries & ETI Maplin Re-boot Announced at Tokyo Festival of Modular & Australian Modular Scene

A peek into the Australian Modular scene @ Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017

Published on Nov 20, 2017 cuckoomusic

"Having a chat with with the lovely chaps from Australian Modular, about the Australian scene, about how they feel about their geographical location and also getting a brief overview of some of the modules coming out of Australia."

Metro Modular at 9:45 states they are going to reissue the Aries modular system and the ETI Maplin.

Tokyo Festival of Modular 2019 Official Digest Video

TFoM2019 digest Published on Dec 15, 2019 Tokyo Festival of Modular

"Tokyo Festival of Modular 2019 official digest video.
東京モジュラーフェスティバル2019、公式ダイジェストビデオ。"

RePatched: Modular Synthesizers in Japan Documentary on Kickstarter

This one in via Zoe Blade. Via the Kickstarter campaign:

"Chronicling the history of modular synths in Japan from the 1970s to the new generation of Japanese modular synth enthusiasts.

Hi there! こんにちは We’re a small team of passionate independent filmmakers producing a documentary about the current resurgence of interest in modular synthesizers in Japan, featuring interviews with some of the enthusiasts, manufacturers and artists in the growing scene, as well as some of the out-of-this-world sounds being produced in Japan right now.

Though not as immediately recognized as their Moog and Buchla cousins, large Japanese musical instrument manufacturers such as Roland and Korg produced their own unique takes on modular and semi-modular synthesizers back in the mid-to-late 1970s.

In addition to covering some of these influential synths from the past, we will be examining the relative disappearance of modular synthesizers in Japan after domestic production halted, and the corresponding blossoming of the DIY hardware/synth scene which continues to this day.

Lastly, we will be shining a spotlight on the growing modular synthesizer movement that is taking Japan by storm as access to both European and North American modules increases. We're also looking to cover the exciting development of the first Japanese-manufactured commercial modular synthesizers in many decades. We're looking to thoroughly document the 2014 Tokyo Festival of Modular, a two-day extravaganza with its finger on the pulse of the modular synthesizer scene."

Happy New Year! The Year in Synths 2013

Happy New Year Everyone!

What a busy year it has been in the world of synths.

This is going to be one doozy of a post, so bear with me. This post is a review of the year in synths for 2013. We begin with Tributes to Those We Lost This Year, followed by New Manufacturers & Makers, Older Manufacturers Added to the Site, New Gear Announcements, Top 10 Posts by Traffic,  My Standout Posts for the Year, and finally This Years' Synth Events. I did my best to keep things as short and concise as possible.

Let's begin with the hardest part of the post.

Tributes to Those We Lost This Year

RIP Bernard Parmegiani - Electronic & Acoustic Composer
Lou Reed RIP
RIP Dick Raaymakers aka Kid Baltan
RIP George Duke - DreamWeaver
RIP Ralph Dyck, Sept 28, 1941 – May 20, 2013
RIP Ray Manzarek

All missed and never to be forgotten. Take a moment to remember them.

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New Manufacturers & Makers

Starting last January, I decided to keep a running list of every new manufacturer and maker introduced to the site during the year.  This is something I haven't done before and I thought it would be interesting to see how many there were in the year.   It's easy to focus on the big synth announcements throughout the year, but what about all the new makers and brands? I shouln't have to go considerably into the significance of new designers on the scene, so I'll just say two things regarding them.  One, the number of new makers is a direct reflection on the interest in our scene, and two, these are the creators of new gear which directly translate into new designs not previously available to us.  Think about that for a moment.  These are makers and designs that did not exist before.  They are part of our synth history.  So what is the total count of new synth designers for the year? A whopping 113. Think about that a bit. One hundred and thirteen new synth designers and brands this year alone.

Here they are (note a handful date back to 2012, but 2013 marked their momentum and availability):

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TFoM2022 | official digest video

video upload by Tokyo Festival of Modular

Tokyo Festival of Modular 2022
“New Breath”

2022.04.17. 12:00-22:00
場所 : Contact Tokyo

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Richard Devine Tokyo Festival of Modular Performance

"Closing track from my modular set at the Tokyo Modular Festival 2014, visuals by BR-laser from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

Last track of my live modular set at Tokyo Modular Festival 2014. Mesmerizing laser visuals by BR-Laser. The module used is a creation from BR laser, and makes a laser projector work in the fashion of an analog oscilloscope in X/Y mode. The signal flow from the interface module to the laser is fully analogue, because of this the visuals are extremely responsive, and the module can connect to RGB laser projectors.

Amazing visuals by artist Bernhard Rasinger of BR-Laser links below:

www.br-laser.com

facebook link to BR-Laser

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Br-Laser/1424682447796343"

TFoM2022 | official digest video |

video upload by Tokyo Festival of Modular

"Tokyo Festival of Modular 2022
“New Breath”

2022.04.17. 12:00-22:00
場所 : Contact Tokyo

TFoM2022 出演TFoM2022 出演者

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Japan Festival of Modular Videos

Tokyo Festival of Modular

Published on May 25, 2015 alyseumdotcom

Kyoto Festival of Modular

Published on May 25, 2015

Tokyo Festival of Modular Set for November 18-19

via tfom.info

"PURPOSE OF THE EVENT:

to promote awareness of and interest in the modern modular synthesiser and it’s extensive creative possibilities;

to showcase both local and international electronic musicians performing with modular synthesisers;

to give the opportunity for some of the many manufacturers producing Eurorack synthesiser modules to promote their designs in what is currently a limited market in Japan.

CONCEPT

The modern resurgence of modular synthesisers has brought the organic and esoteric beauty of analogue electronics in harmony with advances in digital technology.
This momentum has been enhanced by a growing desire for physical hardware interaction with real circuits among a generation of musicians, producers and sound designers tired of preset sounds and of being a slave to the mouse and screen.
Most of all, the open patchable format of modulars makes sound exploration virtually infinite in configurability and creative experimentation.
Pushing the boundaries further and faster than anywhere else is the portable and affordable Eurorack format for modular synthesis, spearheaded by Doepfer in 1995 but now joined by a dizzying array of boutique companies."

Tokyo Festival of Modular Demo System Test

Published on May 8, 2015 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Testing the demo system built for the Tokyo Festival of Modular. Patch features the new Switch module in addition to the Double Helix Wavetable Processor, Game System, TimeRunner, and the LPG."