# Sensory-Crossed Audio Consumers add audio-enhancing software to online engagement. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 12, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-audio ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sensory-Crossed Audio trend? **Sensory-Crossed Audio:** Going one step beyond the visual tendencies of social media, users are turning to personalized audio enhancements to add a more immersive quality to online engagement. Seeking customization, consumers are utilizing software and apps to help add audio to photographs and online platforms, reflecting a need for more individualized, yet equally social methods of activity. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 20, 2013 to Oct 3, 2015 - Published: Jun 12, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sensory-Crossed Audio trend ### Personalized Audio Enhancements Consumers are seeking customization and utilizing software and apps to add audio to photographs and online platforms. ### Embedded Sound in Apps Apps like Melodigram allow users to add sounds to photos, creating an enhanced image and a unique visual experience. ### Improved Audio Resolution Products like the Colorfly C10 are providing users with high audio fidelity and improved audio resolution at a lower cost. ## What the Sensory-Crossed Audio trend means for industry ### For Social Media Social media platforms can benefit from integrating audio enhancements to provide a more immersive experience and personalized engagement. ### For Mobile Apps Mobile app developers can explore the use of embedded sound to enhance the visual experience and provide a unique product offering. ### For Consumer Electronics Consumer electronics companies can provide superior audio resolution and fidelity to meet the growing demand for high-quality audio on the go. ## Trend signals for Sensory-Crossed Audio Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 39%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 39% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sensory-Crossed Audio trend 4 featured examples from Nov 20, 2013 to Oct 3, 2015. - [Embedded Sound Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melodigram): The Melodigram App Adds Sounds and Music to Photos (Category: Tech) Implication: Melodigram's feature of adding sounds to photos offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for social media platforms to enhance user engagement. - [Uninterrupted Musical Video Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-music-and-video): The JamCam App Uses iTunes Audio Tracks to Record Music and Video (Category: Tech) Implication: Partnering with app developers to create innovative musical video apps and tap into new ways for artists to connect with fans via social networks. - [Classy Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfly-c10): The Colorfly C10 Features Improved Audio Resolution and a Lower Price Tag (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative features and advancements in portable audio players that captivate consumers and drive market growth. - [Looped Musical Video Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-sharing-app): Mindie a Music-Sharing App That’s Like Vine for Songs (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating music-sharing features into existing music streaming platforms. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)