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Chino Yoshio (Yoshio Chino) is active as both a composer and a CAD operator.
With over 20 years of experience as a mechanical designer, he maintains his skills as a CAD operator while continuing his music activities as a side project.
He distributes his music through CD Baby, composing primarily in the genres of ambient, new age, and neo-classical, with his works being used internationally.

Biography

1977: Born in Japan
1980: Moved to Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture
1984: Began attending Yamaha Music School
2000: Some compositions used as BGM in Japanese idol image videos
2003: Started working as a mechanical design engineer
2004: Passed the CAD Utilization Technology Examination Grade 1
2006: Began distributing music via podcast format
2007: "Sakurasakukoro" featured on Mercedes-Benz Golf compilation
2008: "Yoakemae" featured on Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 24
2010: Began publishing music on SoundCloud after the closure of the licensing company
2017: "Decision" used in the promotional video for the National Theatre’s play 'Us/Them'
2018: "Ff3ebd" used in the promotional video for the National Theatre’s play 'The Great Wave,' a production themed around Japan and North Korea.
2022: Temporarily deleted SoundCloud and Bandcamp accounts due to increased unauthorized use
2022: Released the track "193193," featured in the Spotify playlist *Ambient Japan*
2023: Reopened SoundCloud and Bandcamp accounts
2024: Started registering sheet music on Apple Books
2025: Created a custom GPT assistant to answer frequently asked questions from listeners
Currently maintains his skills as a CAD operator, utilizing software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Revit LT for design and CAD operations.
Music activities continue as a side project, with distribution through CD Baby.

Music Activities

Genres: Ambient, New Age, Neo-Classical
Notable Works:
'193193' (Minimalist Piano Works)
'Relax' Series (Simple and Meditative Sounds)
Music Distribution Platforms:
Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music, CD Baby

Music Production and CAD Operator Skills

AutoCAD: 2D Design and Drafting
SolidWorks: 3D Modeling and Design
Revit LT: Architectural Drafting
Logic Pro: Music Production, Mixing, and Mastering
Kontakt: Custom Sampler Creation, Sound Design
Dorico: Score Creation and Sheet Music Editing

Fields: Mechanical Design, Architectural Design, Drafting, Music Production, Sheet Music Creation