4MS company Modules @Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017

Published on Nov 20, 2017 cuckoomusic

"4MS Company showed me some of their beautiful modules during Tokyo Festival of Modular. A great sampler, tap delay and an extraordinarily beautiful resonator, all in stereo."

quicco Mi.1e Flexible Bluetooth Eurorack Module - TFoM2017

Published on Nov 19, 2017 cuckoomusic

"This flexible Bluetooth module with its accompanying iPad app really caught my attention on the Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017. It can do CV, gate and LFO, all controlled and sequenced from the iPad app.

More about the Mi.1e will be available shortly on Quicco Sound's web page: http://quicco.co.jp/products/"

Centrevillage C Quencer DLX - Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017

Published on Nov 19, 2017 cuckoomusic

"I found the C Quencer DLX to be particularly lovely. For more information, watch this video ;-) and then go to:
http://centrevillage.net"

This is the first Centrevillage post on MATRIXSYNTH. They also have a non DLX C Quencer module, and one named Trigger HaCker pictured below.

DLX C Quencer DLX

DLX C Quencer

"It is a special phrase generator combining Euclidian rhythm and arpeggiator.

Demo sound source: C_Quencer Demo Tracks (Using some external oscillator, filter module, delay effect)

Documents, source code etc are in github.

centrevillage / C_Quencer

(Invisible story)

Originally, the board of this module was a jacket for coterie music CD. (The height of the euro rack panel is about 13 cm, which is almost the same size as the CD jacket)

The released album is still being distributed on bandcamp."

Trigger HaCker

This module is under prototype phase 5x5 matrix trigger sequencer

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."

TFoM presents Cafe Deluxe #2 , May 2017

Published on Aug 28, 2017 Tokyo Festival of Modular

"Tokyo Festival of Modular / Cafe Deluxe
『モジュラーシンセの展示、デモ』、
『アーティストのライブ』
モジュラーシンセサイザーの見本市。

電子音楽の機材とそのカルチャーを国内へ紹介し、海外へ発信している。

Cafe Deluxeシリーズはより国内へフォーカス、
「日本のオリジナリティをフィーチャーすること」
を目的としている。

メーカー／アーティストが垣根を越えたコミュニケーションを始め、
新たなシーン、価値観が生まれようとしている。

『TFoM2017』
11月18,19日の２日間、開催決定！

昼の部
Red Bull Studios Tokyo
（展示＆レクチャー）

夜の部
Contact Tokyo
（コンサート）"

New Roland SYSTEM-500 Series Eurorack Module Videos - Inspired by SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M

Published on Jan 19, 2016 RolandChannel

"SYSTEM-500 is a range of fully analog modules inspired by Roland’s legendary SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M, two of the most revered electronic instruments of all time. Made for the Eurorack format, the range comprises VCO, VCF, VCA, ENV / LFO and PHASE modules. These videos look at each module in detail, showing how they sound and the effect they have on the sound creation process."

Playlist:

1. Roland Intro Videos for the SYSTEM-500 Series Modules - "Watch Josh Holley, President of Malekko, along with Sven Miracolo and Enrico Cosimi assess the impact of the original SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M synths from Roland, and discover how the new all-analog SYSTEM-500 was born after a chance encounter at the Tokyo Festival of Modular."
2. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (ENV/LFO)
3. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (PHASE)
4. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (VCA)
5. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (VCF)
6. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (VCO)

Hisashi Saito+Galcid+Doravideo Live at TFoM 2015

Published on Jun 28, 2015 ED電音頻道 E.D.Music Channel

"Copyright: E.D.Music Co.
Special thanks: Hisashi Saito, Galcid, Doravideo, Dave Skipper, Kenichi Hata"

Tokyo Festival of Modular

Japan Festival of Modular Videos

Tokyo Festival of Modular

Published on May 25, 2015 alyseumdotcom

Kyoto Festival of Modular

Published on May 25, 2015

Japan Festival of Modular - Tokyo & Kyoto This Month

Tokyo is set for May 16 - 17.
Kyoto is set for May 23 - 24.

There will be a vintage synth exhibition, DIY workshops, performances, and of course, manufacturers exhibiting their latest gear.

Full details here.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Demo Rack Tokyo

Published on May 9, 2015 RazmatazTG

"Demo rack for Tokyo Festival of Modular, 16 and 17th May 2015."

Nice acrylic light case.

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."

Synthrotek MST 104HP Eurorack Modular Synthesizer System Demo for Tokyo Modular Festival

Published on May 5, 2015 synthrotek

"http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

Check out Thomas Fang's demo of the 104 HP system that will be on display at the 2015 Tokyo & Kyoto Festival of Modular"

Razmasynth Alex & June V2 -limited Yellow Magic Edition

Published on Mar 23, 2015 RazmatazTG

"This is a limited pre-release of Alex & June V2 with Magic Yellow panel: A small batch 10 modules full mounted and calibrated. The official released of this filter will be available as a kit at june 2015, after the Tokyo Modular Festival only.

Features:
-Low Pass, High Pas & Notch Filter with 2 Jack entries.
-Attenuverter potentiometer
-CV Jack IN,
-Cutoff and Resonance potentiometers
-10ma power draw (+/-12V or +/-15V)
-Reverse polarity protection
-Depth: 6hp

The filter accept now line level entry ( from Korg Volca etc..) An attenuverter was added on the CV IN. The new version is more versatile and offer smother controls on the cutoff and the resonance.
Now the filter can be used as a Gate.
The CV input can be used as an Audio IN (produced some delicious fuzzle and Grittlle)."

Befaco Workshop Coming to Japan Festival of Modular

"Thanks to Japan Festival of Modular organization, Befaco will be hosting two workshops in Tokyo and Kyoto (more info). (Another one in Osaka is being also discussed, more info soon).

They will take place during both Tokio and Kyoto festivals of modular (10:00 to 17:00) giving the chance to participants to attend both the workshop and the festival itself.

Due to the complexity of the tour organization, booking must be done in advance. Please reserve a spot dropping us a mail: befacosynth@gmail.com

VERY LIMITED places!! Please reserve a place before the end of March.

During these workshops you can build your own Eurorack modules from kits with the help of Befaco Team.

No experience needed, so these workshops are suitable from beginners to experts.
We provide all the necessary components to build your device from scratch. Each participant builds her/his modules during the workshop. More info here."

『ナニワのシンセ界〜The New World of Synthesizer in Osaka〜』映画オリジナル予告編

Published on Sep 26, 2014 CinemaGene

"・監督及び製作全般
大須賀 淳（おおすが じゅん）

・出演、撮影協力
荒川 伸（株式会社REON）
Unyo303
久次米一弥（天地雅楽）
ピノ作（J.M.T Synth）
西田 彩（ゾンビ）
Risa
江夏正晃（marimoRECORDS）
サワサキヨシヒロ
Durusin
yakan
MINE
Makio Gamasawa
Implant4
STUDIO D.C
nu things
電氣蕎麦
Tokyo Festival of Modular
ほか

・制作、配給
株式会社スタジオねこやなぎ
(C)2014 Studio Nekoyanagi Co., Ltd.

・フォーマット
カラー、75分、STEREO、FullHD

2014年10月4日公開！
(C)2014 Studio Nekoyanagi Co., Ltd.

■映画を宇宙一楽しむ！CinemaGene■
http://www.youtube.com/user/CinemaGene
～まだまだあるぞ、素敵でわくわくする映画～"

Synthesizer Festa 2012 Japan

新宿電子楽器祭 Synthesizer Festa 2012 クリエイターズサロン&メーカー出展

Published on Sep 19, 2014 アサカワズ

First four videos in the playlist. Anyone know if this is the Tokyo Festival of Modular, or another event? Note the red Roland Gaia in the second video. Curious if it's a one off custom Gaia or going to production.

"新宿電子楽器祭 Synthesizer Festa 2012にて、ニコニコ生放送のイベント「テクノスクール」です。松武秀樹、氏家克典­、斎藤久師の御三方によるシンセの音作りのライブパフォーマスです。お題は「真面目な­テクノ」だったのですが予想外の音色が出来て会場が爆笑に包まれました。

□□□□チャンネル登録□□□□
http://goo.gl/dLUBCX

□□□□ラジオ番組再生リスト□□□□
【池袋なう】http://goo.gl/sCI168
【ガンダムトーク】http://goo.gl/c1gSjo
【ボイスブログ君】http://goo.gl/9z39eI

□□□□SNSやブログなど□□□□
【Blog】http://goo.gl/lCi6ZT
【Tumblr】http://goo.gl/4GTRUZ
【Twitter】http://goo.gl/EW5ALC
【Google+】http://goo.gl/2jiaPC
【Facebook】http://goo.gl/RtdcGZ"

Risa「I'm synthesizer girl！」-

I'm Synthesizer girl !　/　Risa

Published on Aug 26, 2014
Update: Unfortunately the original video has been removed. This new video was published on Sep 19, 2014 by su zu

New description: "This is synth-joshi (synthesizer-girl),Risa ,who plays synthesizers and sing.
She bases her activities in Osaka Japan.
Memory Moog + and System 700 she uses are made before she was born.
Now, she takes part in many events all over Japan as the bell of a synthesizer manufacturer 'REON'.
And, she appeared in a documentary movie "The New World of Synthesizer in Osaka".

Risa Blog　　http://ameblo.jp/popriin/entrylist.html"

Previous post:

This appears to be associated with The New World of Synthesizer in Osaka documentary [posted here] and I'm guessing the Tokyo Festival of Modular based on some pics on http://naniwa.modularsynth.jp/. If anyone knows more feel free to chime in.

Video description (Googlish translation below):

"http://naniwa.modularsynth.jp/
大阪を舞台にした、日本初のシンセサイザードキュメント映画「ナニワのシンセ界」。2­014年8月24日、渋谷アップリンクにて行われた初上映イベントの模様その2です。­シンセ女子Risaさんによる新曲「I'm synthesizer girl！」の披露や、大阪製シンセにまつわるトークなど。

ゲスト：江夏正晃（marimoRECORDS）、Risa（シンセ女子）、鈴木啓三­（STUDIO D.C）
司会：大須賀淳（「ナニワのシンセ界」監督）"

Googlish:

"Was on the stage of Osaka, 'synth world of Naniwa' synthesizer documentary film of Japan's first. August 24, 2014, is its pattern of 2 premiered event held at Shibuya uplink. And showcase new songs by synth girls Risa's 'I'm synthesizer girl!', Etc. talk surrounding Osaka made ​​synth.

Guest: Enatsu Masaaki (marimoRECORDS), Risa (synth women), Suzuki Keizo (STUDIO DC)
Moderator: Osuga Atsushi (Director "synth world of Naniwa")"

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.

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"

Tokyo Festival of Modular Pics

The Tokyo Festival of Modular is this weekend. Here are a few gear pics via Richard Devine & Scott Jaeger.