yuri suzuki and cornelius' sound machine curates personalized sonic environments

Yuri Suzuki collaborates with Cornelius in limited edition design

Sound artist Yuri Suzuki collaborates with Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada) to create The Ambient Machine – Cornelius edition for the Japanese furniture label E&Y. The project aims to enrich home environments through customizable ambient music. Suzuki’s original design is enhanced with eight distinct sound sources contributed by Cornelius. Together, they offer users a way to replace everyday noises with soothing environmental music, providing an innovative auditory experience ranging from sine waves to electronic sounds. The vibrant orange color of this edition symbolizes its dual nature as both a device and an instrument.

Recognizing the increased time spent indoors since 2020 and the heightened awareness of surrounding noises, the Japanese sound designer’s creation offers a way to replace these sounds with soothing environmental music. The device features four adjustable functions—play/stop, volume up/down, reverb on/off, and BPM fast/slow—for each of its eight sound sources, including acoustic instruments and soundscapes.

all images courtesy of Yuri Suzuki

the ambient machine – Cornelius edition enhances environments

The Ambient Machine – Cornelius edition (find more here) by Yuri Suzuki allows users to create a virtually endless array of musical compositions by freely combining and adjusting these elements. The interface, with its tactile and intuitive controls, invites users to experiment and personalize their soundscapes to suit their preferences and moods.  

‘I am thrilled to share my collaboration with Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada) on The Ambient Machine Cornelius Edition. Cornelius’s work transcends music, encompassing live stages, record artwork, products, and publications. His outstanding creations have significantly influenced my journey as a creator.’  says the London-based sound artist. ‘This collaboration goes beyond Cornelius’s new music piece; it offers a unique tool to shape and enhance environments. The result is a special sound experience that embodies our shared vision of ambient sound‘.

The Ambient Machine – Cornelius enriches Suzuki’s original design with eight distinct sound sources

this edition’s dual nature is reflected with the vibrant orange color

customizable ambient music enhances the home environment

soothing environmental music replaces everyday noises

the device doubles as an instrument

project info:

name: THE AMBIENT MACHINE – Cornelius edition
designers: Keigo Oyamada (Cornelius) | @corneliusofficial and Yuri Suzuki | @yurisuzukilondon

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom