Yamaha ELA-1 Electone.
2022 | my.yamaha.com
Goal: Design an accessible, entertainment Electone model
Role: Lead Designer
Concept: Theatrical Full Body Entertainment
Keywords: Energetic, Approachable, Promising
Photography: YMW, M.Perry
The Electone is an instrument to be played live, an instrument with a great Theatrical Sense. For the player it is just like playing an entire band all by himself with the focus being on the player’s performance with his full body. The usual ways of performing and the difference environments where the Electone is usually placed can dramatically change how this theatrical performance is seen or perceived.
In the ELA-1 model the achieved solution is one that brings a sense of solidity and confidence to the performer, with it’s strong stance and an enhanced display of the performance for the audience to enjoy.