Meet The Makers: Tatsuya "Tats" Takahashi

If you're into synths on anything more than a casual basis, chances are you've heard of Tatsuya "Tats" Takahashi. His involvement with the rise of the affordable analog cannot be underestimated. During his time at Korg, he has been instrumental in the new wave of affordable mass produced analog synthesizers that we've come to expect.
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[@TRUEiMPROrecords]

Thanks Nick for finally getting to hear from the man himself, great interview! Korg took a chance with Tatsuya and set an example for other manufacturers to follow. Analog for the masses! Making it fun, affordable and accessible will inspire so many new people to create . I hope Korg will continue with Mr. Takahashis ethos, Korg will be remembered for helping to spawn a new generation of raw and lively music that´s been missing in the DAW age. Waiting for those VolcaMixer/FX, Volca 8bit and VolcaNoise... ;)

[@Niibetek]

volca mixer is a nice idea, maybe even with a digital reverb per channel

[@chiefbucknell]

For a moment, I thought: he's moving to Germany, and Behringer is creating an entire synth division-more than a coincidence? But, I don't think that's likely; I don't see Behringer/MUSIC Group listed in Cologne, anyway. Also, I'm gratified to learn he studied in England. I'm often struck by how British his English-speaking accent sounds. Such a cool guy-the return of analog was, for so long, a high-demand, low supply affair! Thank you, Tatsuya!

[@junlimited]

He specified somewhere he isn't moving to a competitor or working on synths. He's also staying on at Korg as an advisor. Also for now, Behringer's synths are designed by the Midas team in the UK.

[@ScottDavis88]

Can't wait to see what this guy does next. It seems his work with Korg has given new life to analog synthesis...love that he says it's here to stay.

[@shprynx2328]

you can see nick in the window reflection. hello nick xxx

[@ancientfern2693]

He's always got the best hair.

[@AndyVonal]

This man has cost me so much money!!! But I love what he has done. A successor to Dr Bob Moog?

[@adam.recording]

Andrew Brooks oh yes! Respect to bob moog and the pioneers of synthesisers but cmon Tats is in their league aswell

[@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy]

This guy revolutionized Korg and set them on a good track for the future. They'd be really stupid not to continue on that way.

[@chriswareham1547]

"I just wanted to go to Korg". I can totally understand that. My first analogue was a Mono/Poly, and I've loved the quirkiness of Korg's stuff ever since. The Mono/Poly is still around, in the hands of my brother, while I now have a Synthe Bass SB100, Maxi-Korg 800DV, Triton and several Volcas.

[@z3r0slugfm]

Best of luck to his new endeavors

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

I'm personally very curious as to what those endeavors might be.

[@shookstylez]

I hope he would keep making electronic instruments. Just not in the slim key size format. Would love it if he would take the 'Dave Smith' independent route. That would be absolutely awesome. Can you imagine? Premium polyphonic analog synthesizers from Takahashi. What ever he will do, wish him the best..!

[@2cough]

I can really respect this guy, really want to support his product every time i see him carry himself like such a classy and intelligent person.

[@AriKona]

「うまくいきますように」, Tats. If your past work is any indicator, you have a magnificent life ahead of you.

[@nobel11]

I'm so glad Korg had him for as briefly as they did. So much of what Tats created has influenced my sound and workflow. Also, the affordability of them all was ingenious. I can't wait to see what comes next.

[@halcyondaystunes]

superb interview and great story and a very humble guy, definitely inspiring

[@matthewtunnicliffe201]

Great interview with a great engineer. I love how proud he is of the Monotron. It's a phenomenal little beast and I use mine in almost everything I do.

[@SonnyBrown1965]

Can't wait to see what he achieves in the future. Tat's you're a synth living legend. Thanks!

[@oscillosaurus]

Everybody's favorite synth maker, keep up the great work Tats :)

[@am5790]

Thanks youTats for introducing me to the Volcas...and thanks for your vision and looking forward to see where the synth path leads you to. Humble and talented. Great combo.

[@chrisgilkes1687]

The world needs more people like him.

[@BrillCreem]

Gonna miss Tats, but I just hope he's happy doing something different - his projects have been a gift to us synth heads. Both Korg and Sonicstate provide us with good things; we live in a golden age, I think.

[@leemortimer80]

I've just bought a Monotron!

[@donhearl]

Great Interview!!! It's great to see the people behind the machines.

[@audioartisan]

Thank you for the "Logue's" Mr. Takahashi. Much respect!

[@jbpeconic]

Terrific interview--a lot of really considered responses.
And please make the synth described at 2:15-2:35!

[@Bboytechreport]

Great interview Nick!!!

[@jonbirchartist]

Really enjoyable interview. Interesting insight into Korg and the way they operate as a company... Makes me like them a lot. Obvious thing to say, but he really is a clever chap, isn't he. :-)

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Looking forward to the next chapter. Good luck Tatsuya!

[@TheSlowGrowth]

A brilliant interview! Thank you very much!

[@inthefade]

Programmable analog logic chips. He's talking about FPAAs. The future will give us some amazing capabilities with analog circuitry.

[@Chevytravelleruk]

What an absolutely brilliant young man.. He will be a great loss for Korg and the synthesiser industry as a whole but I wish him well on his new project.

[@RobinParmar]

A genius, really. Bought a Monotron, bought Volcas, and had no reason to except fun!

[@nightyoung4729]

Awesome interview, very inspiring guy.

[@Treenote]

I hope he continues to make synths, I love my Volcas. Maybe he'll start his own synth company one day?

[@junlimited]

Tats is the greatest ❤️

[@dairylandbogurt]

Great interview Nick

[@rain_irl6460]

what a hero

[@GNeuman]

Impressive fella!

[@bananepoep]

great interview

[@sonicuprising]

love that guy

[@DarraghRedmond]

Legend : already

[@vonzo55]

I admire you Tats. Much respect for you

[@Pighood]

Sounds like he's lived his entire life in the UK.

[@JMRGamma]

genius

[@tiboliebymusic]

haven't said PWM ...disapointed.... JK...great interview ...great questions !!

[@felipesigne901]

What is the subjet of his master actually? at 3:20 ...

[@kega6096]

Y'know.

[@aladaris]

You know

[@zebrahead89]

no we don't know

[@zwerty007]

is his name takahashi or takehashi? u misspelled it somewhere
he's my celeb crush 😍

[@aandarcom]

Not TakAhashi ?

[@andresnol]

same question

[@aandarcom]

After i wrote the comment the E in the title magically changed to A, but i guess the same thing was impossible in the video. :)

[@Kdkjdjewerdnxa]

dream husband

[@Digiphex]

I call my girlfriend tats. What a coincidence.

[@brhodes0]

Digiphex Electronics my girlfriend HAS tats.

[@Claidheambmor]

Japanese Jenius!

[@jklaw20]

This dude tho.

[@robertsyrett1992]

Is he totally British? I was completely expecting a Japanese accent?

[@monomakes]

He's bit of a dude!

[@MikeDeanOfficials]

He always seems bored.