Our Story
Founded in 2020, Hügelton Instruments was established with a clear mission: to develop and promote innovative music generators powered by electronic technology. Based in the city of Kobe, Japan, we focus on creating products that seamlessly blend unique design with intuitive operation.
Our approach emphasizes simplicity without sacrificing functionality, making advanced music creation accessible to artists across all skill levels.
Our Name
The name “Hüghelton” is inspired by the beautiful hilly urban structure of Kobe, combining the German word “Hügel” (meaning “hill”) and “Ton” (meaning “sound”).
Our Team
Leo "kurogedelic" Kuroshita
Founder
Leo brings his dual background as a musician and designer to every product we create. His passion for sound exploration and clean aesthetics shapes the Hügelton philosophy.
Interests: Drink{Dr.Pepper, Scotch whisky} and Carnivorous plants.
Kuro Kuroshita
Official Studio Cat
This black feline companion provides essential moral support to our creative team and has been known to inspire some of our most innovative sound designs.
Interests: Dried fish and spending time with Ted (his bear companion)
Open-source projects
Contact Us
Have questions or interested in our products? We'd love to hear from you!