Atsuhiro Ito

Atsuhiro Ito is a Japanese artist and musician best known for the optron — a modified fluorescent tube that he plays as a musical instrument, generating harsh, buzzing electronic drones and flickering light. The instrument works by manipulating the electrical current through the fluorescent tube, producing sounds that range from low hums to intense electronic noise, while simultaneously creating unpredictable visual effects through the light's response to the same electrical interventions.

Based in Japan, Ito has performed extensively with the optron in solo concerts and collaborative settings, becoming one of the most distinctive performers in the Japanese experimental music scene.