Composer, arranger, producer, and music-gear reviewer.
Born in Hyogo, Japan. Started playing guitar at the age of 15 and now works independently through the blog and YouTube. Most compositions begin with guitar and synthesizer.
Background
In October 2020, I began reviewing DTM plug-ins for Guitar Type, a site sharing music-production information for beginner producers and guitarists.
In March 2024, I moved my main web activity to Sakurai Tokuemon.jp.
I have published more than 1,000 VST review articles and used more than 1,000 music-production plug-ins. I am a guitarist, composer, and dedicated music listener, which also led me to collect earphones and headphones.
My music is available through streaming services: Sakurai Tokuemon on lit.link.
Music and Sound Releases
Music and sound releases are available through the following stores.
Pancake Experiment: Vocal Music Project
Pancake Experiment is my vocal-music project.
Limbo
Streaming
Buy the audio files
High-resolution audio files are available on BOOTH.
Sakurai Tokuemon: Lo-Fi and Ambient Music Project
This project focuses on lo-fi and ambient music.
- YouTube
- Spotify: music for sleep and focused work
- Apple Music: music for sleep and focused work
- Latest releases
- Music sales on BOOTH
Work Requests
I accept requests for mixing and home-recorded guitar parts. First-time cover-song creators, VTubers, and singers are welcome.
Learn more about mixing or guitar recording requests
Selected Live Appearances
- May 23, 2026: Tachikawa BABEL, Tokyo, Japan (Koyubiyaburai)
- February 8, 2026: Otsuka HEARTS+, Tokyo, Japan (Koyubiyaburai)
- November 24, 2025: Ueno Oto Yokocho, Tokyo, Japan (X Japan tribute band)
- March 20, 2025: Sugamo Shishiou, Tokyo, Japan (Koyubiyaburai)
- March 17, 2024: Meguro The Live Station, Tokyo, Japan (Koyubiyaburai)
- October 22, 2023: Daikanyama UNIT, Tokyo, Japan (Koyubiyaburai)
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