TGS2026 Highlights Roundup! AI-powered sound automation tool "RIGDOCKS" evolves & approximately 2,000 tsubo outdoor Foley "SKYSQUARE"
Here's a quick introduction to RIGDOCKS and SKYSQUARE, which will be exhibited at "Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026)," held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 17th to Monday, September 21st, 2026!
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[Exhibitor Booth Information]
Dates: Business days September 17-18 / Public days September 19-21
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Hall 10, Business Solutions Corner / Booth Number 10-E09)
Access Map: Click here for the TGS2026 exhibitor map.
In conjunction with our participation in this exhibition, we are pleased to announce the release of version 2.1.0 of "RIGDOCKS Bridge," the integrated management application for our suite of sound development automation tools, "RIGDOCKS."
At the venue, you can experience live demonstrations of the equipment, and we will also introduce "SKYSQUARE," Japan's first large-scale Foley-dedicated field.
Highlight 1: The starting point changes. "RIGDOCKS Bridge 2.1.0" released.
Until now, creating and running RIGDOCKS scripts required launching a DAW (Reaper).
The new version, RIGDOCKS Bridge 2.1.0 , revamps this workflow, creating an environment where it can be called directly from the command prompt, batch files, Unreal Engine, etc., without going through Reaper .
For more details, please see here.
💡 Improvements in version 2.1.0
No need to launch Reaper: For processes unrelated to Reaper, such as Excel and Slack, Bridge will run continuously and directly connect to each software application.
Centralized management of plugins and licenses: You can manage the installation status, license activation, and transcription model settings for BRONZE/SILVER/GOLD/RADNODZ all from the screen.
Version-specific installation: You can select the required version and smoothly proceed from download to installation.
Device registration via smartphone (QR code compatible): Connection requests from unregistered clients can be received and approved via QR code, ensuring secure connection management.
Command line execution (rigcmd): Allows direct execution of APIs from command prompt or terminal. This also simplifies distribution and operation with version control software.
🤖 Assist with routine tasks through integration with AI (Claude Code, etc.)!
By combining it with an AI that can execute commands on a PC, it is now possible to control RIGDOCKS using "natural language instructions."
⚠️ AI utilization policy to protect the domain of creators
The AI will only be responsible for "assisting with routine, high-volume tasks" such as track generation and setup. Creative decisions and tasks, including sound effect production, will continue to be handled by sound creators as before (AI will not replace creators).
Highlight 2: "SKYSQUARE" unleashes real physical energy.
SKYSQUARE is Japan's first large-scale Foley-dedicated field (outdoor-focused studio) that surpasses the limitations of indoor studios and can record realistic ambient and destruction sounds.
Located in Shioyama, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, our vast 2,000-tsubo (approximately 6,600 square meters) field is equipped with a massive pit (12m wide x 8m deep x 3m high) that we excavated ourselves. This allows us to record high-energy sounds accompanied by ground vibrations, such as the sounds of crushing and moving multi-ton concrete and massive steel structures using heavy machinery, which are impossible to record indoors.
🛡️ Four strengths that combine safety and quality
Overwhelming physical energy: Heavy machinery is used to manipulate concrete, steel, and giant fallen trees weighing several tons.
A massive pit drilled in-house: Specially designed to suppress sound diffraction and clearly capture ground vibrations.
15 types of professional qualifications: Representative Nakajima himself holds 15 professional qualifications, ensuring thoroughness in everything from heavy equipment operation to safety management.
It covers four categories: Lightweight (footsteps, axes, etc.), Heavyweight (rocks, heavy machinery), Electric (tools, chainsaws), and Attribute (campfires, flamethrowers, fireworks, etc.).
At our booth, we will propose a workflow that connects "recording to implementation and automation," including integration with the remote recording app "RIGDRED."
Highlight 3: "SKYSQUARE: Rain" continues filming even in bad weather.
To overcome "weather," the biggest enemy of outdoor field recording, AZSTOKE has manufactured rainproof covers for microphones in-house using a 3D printer .
Design: Blender + proprietary add-on "AZMeshForge" + AI (Claude)
Material: Made of PETG, which has excellent water resistance, UV resistance, and heat resistance.
Production: The product was manufactured in-house using the "Bambu Lab H2S" 3D printer and completed after repeated outdoor testing.
At our booth at Tokyo Game Show, we will be displaying actual samples of all the rainproof covers we have developed over the years ! Please come and see them for yourself.
🎪 TGS2026 Booth Exhibition Overview
At the AZSTOKE booth, you can experience a live demonstration of "RIGDOCKS Bridge 2.1.0," which we introduced today, as well as see various sample sounds and equipment from "SKYSQUARE" on display.
Event Name: Tokyo Game Show 2026
Dates:
Business days: Thursday, September 17th - Friday, September 18th, 2026
Public release date: September 19th (Sat) - 21st (Monday/holiday), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
Exhibition Area: Business Solutions Corner (Hall 10 / Booth Number 10-E09)
Exhibition contents: RIGDOCKS, SKYSQUARE
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit!
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