The Tenori-on combines a MIDI controller, tone generator, sampler and stunning visual user interface. Most importantly it’s a unique new way for anyone to approach playing and composing music. Music instantly becomes a wall of light graffiti as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED buttons
Media artist Toshio Iwai collaborated with Yamaha to design a totally new musical instrument. Tenori-on combines a MIDI controller, tone generator, sampler and stunning visual user interface. Most importantly it’s a unique new way to approach playing and composing music. Music instantly becomes a wall of light graffiti as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED buttons.
The Tenori-on W is focused on live performance with its two-sided LED display allowing audiences to see the unique Tenori-on visual displays and battery operation for moving around on stage.
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Specs
Color/Finish
Body
Color
Silver
Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
205mm (8-1/16″)
Height
205mm (8-1/16″)
Depth
32mm (1-1/4″)
Weight
Weight
700 grams (without batteries)
Control Interface
Display
Type
Graphic LCD
Size
122 x 32 dots (20 characters x 4 lines)
Backlight
Yes
Voices
Tone Generation
Tone Generating Technology
AWM2
Polyphony
Number of Polyphony (Max.)
32
Preset
Number of Voices
253 (239 + 14 Drum Kits)
Custom
Sampling
3 voices (with User Voice Manager)
Effects
Types
Reverb
10 types
Chorus
5 types
Functions
Overall Controls
Tempo Range
40 – 240
Transpose
Yes
Octave Button
Yes
Scale Type
9 presets
Storage and Connectivity
Connectivity
DC IN
DC IN 12V
Headphones
x 1 (mini)
MIDI
(Mini DIN)MIDI IN: for synchronized performance MIDI OUT: for external device control
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers
1W
Power Supply
Power Supply
Adapter (PA-3C/PA-130), or batteries (Six “AA” alkaline batteries)
Battery Life
Approx. 5 hours continuous playback.
Bundled Software
CD-ROM
Yes
Color/Finish
Body
Material
Magnesium
LED Color
White
Rear LED Display
Yes
Control Interface
Other Controllers
LED Buttons
256
Function Buttons
10 (L1 – L5, R1 – R5)
Jog Dial
Yes
Functions
Overall Controls
Performance Modes
6 types: Score, Random, Draw, Bounce, Push, Solo
Miscellaneous
Clock, power-save, synchronized performance, recording, TENORI-ON song playback
