Living in a world filled with iPods, iPhones and other music-playing devices, consumers today are more dependent on their tunes than ever before, a development that has spawned a number of music-making devices to give audio-oriented consumers the ability to create their own music.
The proliferation of these music-making devices are allowing people to remix the songs they love, make their own music and sample and share tracks. Home remixing stations, music-mixing apps and devices that even augment physical instruments abound in the marketplace, revolutionizing the way consumers create, listen and share tunes.
For music-loving consumers, these music-making devices are a dream come true. Growing in number and usage, they are changing the creation and consumption of music today, essentially enabling anyone be their own DJ.
46 Modern Music-Making Devices
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Programmable Hi-Tech Tees
TshirtOS Offers Users a Wearable and Interactive Digital Display
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iPod-Converting Applicators
The Freedom Pop Sleeve Turns Your iPod into an iPhone
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Keyboard Music Tablature
Google Guitar Arrangements are the Latest YouTube Additions
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Sharable Music Playlists
Herd.fm is Starting a Revolution of Mixtape Giving
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iPod-Inspired Turntables
The Record Player Reboot Appeals to Lovers of Compact Gadgets
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Mobile Music Players
The Car Audio Deck Makes Listening to Tunes While Driving More Convenient
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Mashup Audio Accessories
Gula Headphones Incorporate Aesthetic Elements of Old and New
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Olympic Social Symphonies
British Airways HomeAdvantage Turns Fans' Messages into a Sound Wave
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PC Turntable Mods
DJ Sound Control Transforms a Laptop Into a Tune Blasting Machine
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Studio-Worthy Tablet Stands
Record Albums with the Alesis iO Dock Like a Pro
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Tablet Music Boxes
Joelle Aeschlimann Turns the iPad into a Visual and Melody Masterpiece
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Portable Luminous Rhythm Makers
Travel with the Beat Thang and Make Music Wherever You Go
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Touchscreen Midi Mixers
Emulator DVS Brings a Revolutionary Experience for DJs
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Electro DJ Sportswear
The Puma x Deadmau5 Collection Brings the Artist into the World of Fashion
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Touchscreen DJ Apps
Beatsurfing: The Music Production Interface Makes Mixing Fun
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Online Techno-Tinkering Toys
Make Electronic Music with this AudioTool App
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Body-Made Beats
Levi's dENiZEN ‘We Are Music' Takes Interactive Tunes Further
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Music-Making Urinals
The Brasil Billboard Guitar Pee Turns Men into Rock Legends
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Tablet Guitar Rigs
The DigiTech iPB-10 Pedalboard Brings Stompboxes to the Digital World
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Technical Musical Conductors
The Floating Orchestra is Controlled by the iPhone
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App-Powered Instruments
The gTar iPhone Guitar Integrates Smartphones into Music
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City Sound-Sampling Experiments
HIFANA Uses Fresh Push Play App to Create Beats With City Noise
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Portable Turntables
The Nunmark iDJ Live Lets You Rock the Crowd No Matter Where You Go
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Mythical Video Game Instruments
STL Ocarina Allows You to Get in Touch With Your Inner Zelda
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Music-Interpreting Utensils
The Electrolux Tide Collection Comprises Sound-Initiating Spoons
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Psychotropic Music Compositions
Alexis Kirke Creates Melodies From His Hallucinations
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Touch-Enabled Musical Plants
Disney's Botanicus Interacticus Will Produce Sounds Based on Contact
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Handheld Video Remixing Apps
The Ptch App Lets You Use Pictures, Videos and Music From Your Phone
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Slick Amplifying Soundbars
Bose CineMate Offers the Best in Multimedia Experience
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Music-Loving Smartphones
The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman Phone is Ideal for Audiophiles
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Smartphone Wind Instruments
The iMonica App Turns Your iPhone into a Harmonica
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Smartphone Mixtape Jukeboxes
AirCassette Takes Mobile Users Back to the 80s and 90s
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Music Streaming Search Engines (UPDATE)
Get a Full Look at the New Google Music Service
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Portable Music Recorders
The Musebox Sound Processor is Multifunctional and Easy to Transport
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Tweetable Interactive Instruments
The Digital Kitchen's Stanley Piano Plays Beautifully
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Melody-Making Walls
The Ste Justine Musical Wall Brings Some Color to the Hospital
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Mega-Mix iDevice Docks
The Bose iQ Can Dock and Play Up to Five iPods
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Music-Making Mobile Apps
SoundBow Turns Your Phone Into an Instrument
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Interactive DJ Suits
'DENZIPFADEN' Lets You Sample Tracks and Control Music Volume
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Marvelous Musician Apps
iMascine Will Open Music-Making Doors for the Masses
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Wall-Mounted Turntables
Play Suspended Records with the Vertical Vinyl
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Mobile Music Makers
Mason Jar Music Turns Empty Buildings into Recording Studios
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Music-Making iPad Stands
Griffin Studioconnect Docking Station Lets You Record Tracks
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Phenomenal Music-Pairing Services
Vimeo Music Store Lets Videos Creators Find the Perfect Song
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Compact Studio Rigs
The BOSS BR BR-80 Micro-recorder is Perfect for Musicians to Record at Home
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Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
Musical Instrument Pet Feeders
The 'Pet Piano' Smart Feeder Rewards Pets for Playing
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
Digital Analog Wireless Speakers
mark&draw Design Creates the Dynamic MARK HI-FI Speaker
Modular Sound Engineer Laptops
The Conceptual 'LAP-1' teenage engineering Laptop is Industrial
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
AI-Powered Music Tools
Udio Removes the Barrier to Entry For Those Interested in Making Music
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Self-Tuning Portable Speakers
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Delivers 30W of Stereo Sound
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Consolidated DJ Systems
The 'OmnisDuo' Allows For Easily Portable and Battery-Powered DJing
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Tubular Note-Shaped Speakers
The Conceptual 'Mark' Premium Audio Device is Simple and Intuitive
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets
This Guitar Kit Helps Acoustic Guitars Generate Electric Sounds
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Similar Song-Finding Apps
Similar Songs Finder Helps Music Lovers Discover New Tunes
Musically Compatible Fitness Apps
Strava Joins Forces with Spotify for Musical Control
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools
Jamselect Redefines Music Sharing for the Digital Era
Interchangeable Component DJ Decks
This Modular DJ Controller by Marko Filipic is Customizable
Text Prompt AI-Generated Playlists
Spotify is Working on New Generated Personalized Soundtracks
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Analog Compressor Recording Devices
The Apogee Jam X Offers More Creative Control Than Ever
Dual-Driver Wireless Earbuds
Creative Unveils the 'Aurvana Ace' Wireless Earbuds with MEMS Drivers
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Japanese Air-Vibration Headphones
NWM Embraces the Future of Audio Technology
All-In-One DJ Systems
Pioneer DJ Unveils its Latest All-In-One DJ System Called OPUS-QUAD
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
AI Art Tools
Muse Pro Let's iPad Users Enhance Their Paint and Design Projects
Versatile Playback Audio Synths
The Arturia MicroFreak is an Affordable Synth in the Market
AI Music Players
Melodisco Uses AI to Learn a User's Tastes and Preferences
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
AI Music Editor
Sonauto Can Turn Creative Prompts Into Complete Songs
Speaker-Centric Smartphones
The Music Phone by Nubia has Two Headphone Jacks and a Large Speaker
Text-to-Audio Music-Making Tools
Adobe Introduces its New Instant Project Music GenAI Tool
AI-Generated Music Platforms
Stability AI Introduces the Stable Audio 2.0 Platform
AI Music Generation
Stable Audio Invites Users to Create Music Up to Three Minutes in Length
Standalone Music Production Devices
The Ableton Push Music Production is Enabled by MPE
Seamless AI Song-Making
Starmony Let's Anyone Make Music in Minutes
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Retro Comprehensive Versatile Speaker
Samsung Presents a Look at the Multifunctional Music Frame
AI-Powered Music Creation
Soundry AI Offers Sample Packs and Text-to-Sound for Musicians
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Connected Musical Chord Keyboards
The Chord Machine AKT-0.1 Offers a Range of Possibilities
AI Music Studios
OnePlus AI Music Studio Composes with Prompts
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules
The 'Go' Pods Boost the Quality Of Wireless Music-Listening
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Open-Source AI Music Generators
Meta Launches an AI-Powered Music Generator Tool
Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments
The 'Vibra' Instrument Supports Hard of Hearing Users
AI Sample Tools
Splice Create is an AI-Powered Sampling Tool for Audio and Video Uses
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
AI-Generated Music Playlists
Spotify is Testing its AI DJ Based on User's Text Prompts
Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers
Zhujun Pang Designs the SoundMotion Speaker Connecting Peers
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
Miniature Music Player Features
Spotify Rolls Out the Miniplayer for Desktop Platforms
AI-Powered Karaoke Apps
Mayk Launches an AI Karaoke Product Called popstarz.ai
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Versatile Lightweight DJ Headphones
AIAIAI Drops a New Iteration of the Iconic TMA-2 DJ Headphones
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Multifunctional Jam-Friendly Speakers
The Fender Audio 'RIFF' Doubles as a Portable Guitar Amp
GenAI-Powered Playlists
Amazon Music Maestro Turns Prompts into Entire Playlists
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
AI Relaxation Music
This Tool Gets to Know Your Tastes to Help Create a Soothing Environment
Compact Podcast Mixers
The Rodecaster Duo Device is Smaller and More Affordable than Predecessors
Music-Based AI Frameworks
YouTube and Universal Music Group Collaborate on New AI Music Guidelines
Music-Playing Photo Frames
Samsung's Music Frame Blends Seamlessly into the Home
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Bluetooth Karaoke Setups
Inbase Debuts an Immersive 'Boom Box' Bluetooth Speaker and Karaoke Mic
AI-Powered Vocal Removal Tools
VocalReplica Separates Audio Elements For Musicians or Engineers
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Comforting Musical Collars
The Music Mutz Collar Contains a Proprietary MP3 Player and Speakers
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Live Radio Apps
Amp by Amazon is a Live Audio-Streaming Platform
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Live Music-Replicating Headphones
écoute Presents the KORG Nutube P61 Amplified Headphones
Instrumental Music Creation Apps
ByteDance Creates the New Ripple App from Hummed Audio
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI Karaoke Apps
Wondera Lets Users Create Their Own AI Karaoke Voice
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
AI Melody-Making Tools
Lyrical Labs Offers AI Melodies for Inspiration or Content
Portable Digital Instruments
The Uno Synth Pro X Features a Plethora of Audio Effects
Portable Miniature Music Studio
The Tracker Mini by Polyend is a Powerful Audio Box
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Movement-Evoking Audio Visualizers
Dadk Jung Designs the FAV-LE22 Fluid Audio Visualizer
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Lightweight Portable Jukeboxes
AMI Entertainment Launches the New Portable Jukebox
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones
House of Marley Unveils a New Audio Collection with Two Devices
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Wooden Multitrack Recorders
Cirtter & Guitari Design the New 5 Moons Easy to Use Recorder
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
All-in-One Song Writing Apps
Bunder Uses AI to Bring All-Things Song Writing into One Place
Instant Customized AI Playlists
Knoiz Curates Personalized Mixes in a Matter of Seconds
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
Virtual Music Video Generators
Banger.Show Creates Beautiful Videos in Minutes
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Musical Streaming DJ Features
Tidal Rolls out its New Live Feature for HiFi Subscribers
PDF-to-MP3 Converters
This Tool Transforms PDFs to MP3s for Easy Listening
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Puck-Shaped Audio Tools
Kano Designs the Stem Player with Unreleased J Dilla Songs
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes
Curated Music Discovery Playlists
Apple Music is Rolling Out the 'Discovery Station' Feature
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps