This phone application allows anyone to create virtual musical instruments using post-it notes and found objects. Inventor Yuri Suzuki created the AR Music Kit so people can make their own instruments using a smartphone, paper notes and any object.
Developed in partnership with the Google Data Arts Team, the platform turns your device into a DIY instrument with the help of a few pieces of paper. Your smartphone camera picks up the sequence on the paper notes and the device plays them back. By sticking the notes to a random item, you can mimic other instruments or even place them on a turntable. The virtual musical instruments offer a creative platform to make music in an experimental and fun way.
DIY Instrument Platforms
The AR Music Kit Enables You to Create Virtual Musical Instruments
Trend Themes
1. DIY Music Creation - The trend of DIY music creation is possible through the use of AR and mobile camera technologies to create virtual musical instruments.
2. AR Instrument Platforms - The trend of AR instrument platforms allows people to incorporate digital elements into their musical creations and opens up new opportunities for interactivity.
3. Creativity Through Found Objects - The trend of using found objects to create music via DIY platforms like the AR Music Kit encourages users to explore the possibilities of creating music through unconventional means.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production Industry - By incorporating AR technology into their products, music production companies can provide users with a more interactive and creative experience when creating music.
2. Educational Industry - Schools can use AR instrument platforms like the AR Music Kit to make music education more engaging and accessible to students who may not have access to traditional instruments.
3. Augmented Reality Industry - The AR industry can collaborate with musical instrument companies to create innovative and interactive products that blend physical and digital elements in a new and exciting way.