World's First TENORI-ON Review

[jamesmorganroberts]

what about the fact that is DOES NOT even PLAY IN TIME :)

add more than 5 layers and it SLOWS DOWN.

pretty useless.

[fimpson]

Does the midi port mean you can plug in a synth and sequence it, and stuff like that? I presume the in-built synth sounds wouldn't exactly be spectacular...

[kd0bgz]

The visual aspect of this is not for hi-res bragging rights, just functions as part of the operation. You use this by itself or connected to other midi gear. When linked to simple analog synth boxes, this thing can really blow your mind. It really could be just a toy, but anyone with a tiny bit of creativity will use this as any other instrument. Load more samples (SD card) and you've got something as unique as your DNA. Not a simple gizmo, a real musical device here :)

[ishmael1991]

I really want to find a reason to save up for one , but i cant. It really just looks like a gimmic

[A1ykss]

Very good review.

[KCJazzKeys]

Seems like a more interactive version of the Rm1x. Doesn't seem practical for most music applications, but looks like you could spend a fun evening with this and a nice bag of weed.

[mrkekson]

i don't understan why someone should use it?

the visual kinda siynestesic stuff could be usable, but the resolution is low, so i don't understand it.

[DonMoza]

This could be a serious thing IF someone would use it professionally for e.g. live shows.

Unfortunately it seems only sequencing noobs or "omfg im gonna review&ebay it" morons got some of these yet to show off some shiny bling toy! Can't wait to see producing DJs play their arrangements live on that thing instead from vinyls/prerecorded audiofiles or cds!

[JustPhotoKyle]

Which came first....the Tenori-on or the monome?

[Gzkopp]

But can you upload songs you have created from the tenori on to your computer?

[theabb]

Great review - arse product

[rhythmtandemplayer]

Great!

More great innovation at RHYTHMTANDEM

[BubbaJesus]

And please everyone stop hating on it because they call it an instrument......because it is one and not a toy.....

[synthy55]

nice one. the only real world review ive seen on this thing so far.

[SquidyBrown]

Ya think ya coulda played the thing before you went on and on and on about specifications and features.

[ferretAL]

it would be kinda anoying if u were sitting nxt to a person a plane ans they had one lol but i still lik it i would just be the person hows anoying the other guy

[MathaeusBech]

really nice review, great help thanks :D

[drussta]

£599, forget it, get logic instead. would get bored of this after a couple of days. Great review, wanted to see more of your man playing with it, a demo would have been nice.

[MomoTheBellyDancer]

Logic is a sequencer. This is a controller. Do you even know what you're talking about?

[drussta]

maybe i'm wrong, but you use this thing to 'sequence' samples that you put into it (up to 48), allowing you to create loops etc... programmes like logic, cubase, ableton live, allow you to do all of that plus A LOT more, and they all cost less than the tenori-on. right?

[MomoTheBellyDancer]

Tenori-On has simply ever been depicted as an alternative to a sequencer. It's a creative tool, no more, no less.

[dkrocks]

They cost less than a good guitar, but a guitar can't create as many sounds as a computer either.

It's about fun.

[dakurv]

fruity loops is definatly superior to that thing :) i dont understand why massacre1010 is getting thumbs down.

[Gyrospring]

do they sell this in utah???

[armalyte]

..even if its only a major software update. Nick's already touched on the lack of realyl juicy stuff, namely:-

No pitch bend or mod info

No filtering controls

Not the best internal soundset

Very basic midi implementation.

if these things were covered, this thing would smoke.

[armalyte]

odds on that there'll be a tenori on 2 by the end of next year...

[FruityCrapers]

I used to be a professional DJ and this is VERY groundbreaking HOWEVER, it is still quite rudimentary and I myself can already visualize a much better and more advanced version that is also more ergonomic and user friendly.

[OZilla612]

stop copying egghead's vocab, herb

[sonicksyn]

screw all this stuff like this-- the Manikin Schrittmacher is the first and last word in this stuff--- this thing is just sexy, thats it  ---- Schrittmacher well blow your mind --- the Schrittmacher beats this thing in the happy accident department too............

[massacre1010]

i see you use fruity loops i prefer that

[JMEX15]

Cnet had it first

[bitchuknowbetter]

fucking egghead . ur complaining far too much

[oberon79]

very stylish, it has a 70's look

[zenmachinefilms]

Terrific! Sounds very Japanese, but cool that you can load your own samples to give it your own sound (or make it sound even more Japanese if you like I suppose).

[gepardek]

But what about clock sync? There is no information about it! Is there a possibility to make tenori-on master or slave?

[spareleads]

this is better than the reason 4.0 because its portable.

[Burnoutjoe]

Bloody informative!! nice vid mate, the 'the end' bit was very very cool!

[thedani463]

This feels more like a tutorial than a review at times, but very informative none the less thanks for the info!

[CoolGuy64]

So when the hell is it coming to the US?! I'm DYING to get my hands on one! It's the ULTIMATE production tool when your on the go.

[Analkalle]

it a copy of monome, isnt it ?!

[serfox1]

This does a lot more. Monome is just a midi controller

[RockyRex36]

nice review...interesting "toy"...would be interesting how it evolves in future models.

[alienorbiter]

Sucks, get a notebook and fruity loops instead

[feverofhell]

Lmao ! =p you gotta admit it looks cool

[samnectar]

fruity loops lmao. u can make better music using actual fruit than that shite program

[serfox1]

Agreed.

[THENAMEISREMYSON]

hahaha brilliant!

[kitsune2222]

I would recommend Reason 4.0, it´s alot better. I think even Toshio Iwai would fall in love eith Reason 4.0

[Secondsnow]

he would buy the company ;p

[DeepGarageHead]

Reason is an ok app, but it's dorky kid shit. Go Logic or Pro Tools.

[PixelKid]

Great review! Thanks very much, I really hope the price comes down for version 2!

[aciSd]

odd.1/5

[KeroroGunsouTX]

If we have it now, it's not really futuristic is it? Shouldn't it just be called "modern" instead?

[samnectar]

Spot on! Very well put! I don't know which morons have rated your comment negative but you've hit the nail on the head there!

[mrcvxxi]

i think i'd perfer a monome if I was in a position to buy a new toy, i guess the monome is more of a controller as opposed to a sequencer

[djphineart]

as someone who comes to music just wanted to get music down and then be able to get lost in it this is like a dream come true. Sure all the muso's will hate it but thats because they want music to be 'work' not play or fun. i get mine at the weekend and cannot wait to load my samples and start playing. I have always 'seen' music in my head as well as heard it so i can totally get where this is coming from awesome setp to the future

[exteecha]

If I bought one my wife would kill me then bring me back to life then kill me again by posting it into a certain part of my anatomy!

[123nak]

800 €

[gillypie]

is it £5.99 or £599

[bananepoep]

i know but it should be around 300

[bananepoep]

would be cool if it was around 300 euro`s

[OZilla612]

that's still pretty cool i'd love to have one

[EddCunningham]

Monome - 1/3 of the price and better.

The Tenori-on seems like a bit of a silly toy to me personally.

[tymanrocks]

Monone isn't exactly ideal for the average user. You practically have to be a programmer to use a monome.

[EddCunningham]

Not really, they'res plenty of templates available for various uses on their website. You can go as deep into it as you like really.

[hyphz]

Um, the Monome two fifty six costs $1400, $200 more than the Tenori-On. And you have to plug it into a computer, so it isn't portable..

[tombizzurt]

... ever heard of a laptop? the tenori is a toy, nothing like the monome at all..

[maxGreis]

coolest musical device ever

[JHVH1]

If it was like 1/3 the price and they mass produced it I would get one. Seems like a fun instrument you can pick up and play without much programming etc.

[AppA]

plusone!

And don't forget about live capabilities <3

[Nevan]

Great video. The Tenori-On looks fun but I don't think that it would be neccessary for me.