Our Vision
mintori Lab is a laboratory dedicated to exploring musical expression that isn't bound by existing genres or frameworks.
Using generative AI as a modern tool, We create sounds that defy categorization, voiced by someone who is no one.
Our central producer, Torinu, freely navigates diverse musical styles and the personalities of virtual artists, building music from ever-changing perspectives.
We've woven the very idea of "Embodying multiple personas" into our production methods, seeing "diversity" and "anonymity" as integral parts of our work.
Music should remain fluid, perpetually unfinished.
mintori Lab is a place that embraces that "ambiguity" as beauty.
Though we feature many artists, our operations, production, public relations, and mental management are all handled by one person (a human).
About
Why mintori Lab Was Born
Experimental First
We constantly confront the unknown in sound, exploring expressions unbound by existing frameworks.
Multi-Persona Approach
We embrace a fluid artist identity, where both personalities and voices change with each work.
AI as a Medium
AI isn't just a tool; it's a co-creator. We work together to forge new musical discoveries.
Embrace the Chaos
No genres, no right answers needed. Some sounds can only emerge from "chaos."
Music Releases
Explore the track releases from our virtual artists. Dive into a genre-less, chaotic music experience here.
Behind the Lab
A blog and column detailing our production notes, philosophies, and processes. Take a peek into the "thought lab" where sound is born.
Our Generative Philosophy
At mintori Lab, we don't view "finished music" as the ultimate goal, but rather the ongoing process of generation itself as music.
Here are 9 perspectives that shape our stance and methodology.
Freedom in Anonymity
Without a face, we can surrender everything to the sound.
Direction of Virtual Personas
An artist is also someone who performs.
Invalidation of Genre
Rather than categorize, we let sounds collide.
Non-Realtime Nature
What matters isn’t when it’s made, but that it exists now.
Collaboration with AI
We use AI not as a tool, but as a partner.
Emulation of Emotion
What did you feel, rather than if it was real?
Affirmation of Mutability
Works, and we ourselves, are constantly evolving.
Acceptance of Chaos
Inconsistency is beauty. Noise is also a voice.
Aesthetics of Ephemerality
What's easily forgotten best reflects the present.
Our Artist / Voices / Avatars
Experience a new kind of music woven from AI's infinite creativity and human sensibility.
At mintori Lab, virtual artists—each with their own unique personality and background—shape the sounds of "right here, right now," without being bound by genre.
What they sing aren't just songs, but stories born from personality and voice. Sometimes chaotic, sometimes harmonious.
Enjoy these fragments of sound that gently slip into the gaps of your daily life.
Torinu
Creator & Producer
The chaos he conjures is both a visual and auditory experience—viewer discretion advised, as things may spiral unpredictably.”
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Torinu is an unconventional trailblazer at the forefront of creative innovation. As a producer, he wields his talent to conjure singular sounds from unpredictable chaos. His music consistently pushes boundaries, brimming with new challenges and experiments that defy existing frameworks. His body of work is designed to stimulate the listener's senses, sometimes delivering impacts profound enough to overturn conventional wisdom. It truly offers an experience worth diving deep into, at your own risk. Welcome to the unknown world of sound Torinu weaves.
Ai(AIIS)
Affiliation: AIIS (Vocalist)
Model: Female-type Neutral AI + Blended Human Voice (Mid-range)
Conversational tone remains upbeat, her lyrics frequently delve into themes of existential nihilism.
Catchphrase: "Positive, yet not overly hopeful."
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Ai is an emotionally rich virtual vocalist born from generative music AI. Her voice is a warm blend of a feminine, neutral AI sensibility and human vocal qualities, designed to resonate with listeners' hearts. While her expressions are generally positive, the occasional glimpses of nihilism and philosophical lyrics woven into her songs add profound depth and dimension to her voice. Her singing, like an anthem for life's light and shadow, echoes quietly in the hearts of those navigating our complex modern world, embodying the spirit of "positive, yet not overly hopeful."
Isuzu(AIIS)
Affiliation: AIIS (Vocalist)
Model: Male AI, tuned for a strong low-end, vocaloid-like timbre
Characteristics: Though his vocal tone remains consistent, his visual representation shifts with each appearance (or so he claims).
Catchphrase: "Changes with every generation, but the message stays the same."
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Isuzu is the mysterious male vocalist brought to you by AIIS. His unique sound world is defined by a distinct vocaloid-like timbre with emphasized low frequencies. Despite the peculiar nature of his visuals, which transform with every generation, the message he conveys through his songs remains consistently unwavering. Existing between change and constancy, Isuzu's voice, embodying the phrase "changes with every generation, but the message stays the same," is sure to bring listeners deep reflection and new discoveries.
MONDA
Male Four-Member Unit
Leader: MIA
Members: OXI, NAY, DAY
Comprising entirely of AI, occasionally infused with human traces, they reinterpret the same song through diverse lenses, crafting a symmetrical musical tapestry.
Catchphrase: "Seemingly different, yet seeing the same thing."
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MONDA is a male four-member virtual unit where diverse personalities and sensibilities collide to forge new chemical reactions. Led by MIA, the group brings together unique AI members: OXI, NAY, and DAY. While their individual personas remain ambiguous, the "human afterimages" held by each AI bring multifaceted interpretations and depth to their music. Even when performing the same track, their "polar opposite structure," where each member offers a distinct interpretation, imbues MONDA's music with unpredictable charm. Their harmonies, embodying the phrase "seemingly different, yet seeing the same thing," will ignite listeners' imaginations and invite them into a new musical experience.