Ichiro Yazawa

Advanced R&D Group Leader

Roland Future Design Lab

About Me

Ichiro Yazawa has worked in product development for music production and connectivity technology development such as USB, IEEE1394, Ethernet Audio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and MIDI 2.0. Through supporting development of Audio, MIDI, the USB layer, and standard drivers for major operating systems, he has many friends all over the world who are full of irreplaceable ideas and skills. In recent years, he has been responsible for a wide range of research and development including AI, Web3, IoT, and Cyber Security. He has been meeting friends with more diverse talents and following paths to new possibilities. In his own time, he enjoys listening to ambient music and playing keyboard.

Sessions

  • Roland X Neutone

    DIY NEXT
    16:20 - 16:50 UTC | Tuesday 11th November 2025 | Bristol 3
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    Music and DIY culture have long been intertwined — from handmade folk instruments to modular synths and open-source software. Roland, with its own legacy in DIY through the AMDEK brand, draws on this spirit in a new collaboration with Neutone, a cutting-edge AI audio company. In this session, Roland Future Design Lab and Neutone will share a technology preview that explores the intersection of DIY hardware and trainable AI audio models. Designed to empower hands-on creators, this proof-of-concept reflects a new direction in music technology — one that blends personalization, experimentation, and machine learning. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look […]

  • Roland’s Holistic Approach to AI for Music Creation
    12:20 - 12:50 UTC | Tuesday 12th November 2024 | Bristol 3
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    This presentation introduces Roland's approach to AI for music creation and will include a technical demonstration of a new AI-powered application. Roland will also overview its holistic strategy for AI which considers R&D, policy, and governance mechanisms. As a general-purpose disruptive technology, Artificial Intelligence is in the process of impacting virtually every aspect of life, including creativity. As a leading music technology innovator, Roland is highly optimistic about the potential of AI to enhance and empower human music making but is deeply aware of the need to innovate responsibly.