# Tune Tech Innovative music-making devices let consumers become overnight musicians. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Apr 21, 2011, updated Apr 26, 2011 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/music-production ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Tune Tech trend? **Tune Tech:** Consumers today don’t want to just listen to music; they want to make it. And while a lack of instrument-playing capability or talent may have discouraged one a few years ago, apps and gadgets for making music are letting people take music into their own hands. Similar to YouTube star phenomena, devices that make music production easy puts success into the hands of the individual—as opposed to, in this case, the record label. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 5 to Mar 17, 2011 - Published: Apr 21, 2011 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Tune Tech trend ### Music Creation Apps and Gadgets Consumers want to make their own music, and apps and gadgets that make music production easy puts success into the hands of individuals. ### Music Production Tools for Mobile Devices Mobile devices are being used for music making and mixing, creating opportunities for creative musicians who seek flexibility in the items they purchase. ### Retro-style Music Apps Old-fashioned radio and stereo-like apps are popular among nostalgic consumers, who can tune in to hundreds of radio stations from around the world and record music with ease. ## What the Tune Tech trend means for industry ### For Music App Development Companies can focus on developing creative music-making apps for mobile devices to draw in a larger number of shoppers. ### For Music Technology The music industry can invest in music production tools, gadgets, and devices for mobiles to cater to creative musicians who want to make their own music. ### For Consumer Electronics Consumer electronics companies can create innovative gadgets that let people take music creation into their own hands, similar to YouTube star phenomena, putting success into the hands of individuals. ## Trend signals for Tune Tech Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tune Tech trend 6 featured examples from Jan 5 to Mar 17, 2011. - [Music-Mixing Mobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandwizard-smartphone): The Grandwizard Smartphone Turns Any User into a Capable DJ (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile technology industry can capitalize on the trend of mobile DJing by developing more advanced and user-friendly tools for DJs to mix music using their smartphones. - [Retro Stereo Tablet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stereolizer-app): The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio (Category: Tech) Implication: By leveraging nostalgia to create unique mobile experiences, businesses could differentiate themselves in a crowded mobile app market. - [Ipad Music Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studiodock-pro): The StudioDock Pro Lets You Interface Your Music Gear With Any App (Category: Tech) Implication: The music production industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more seamless and intelligent interfaces between traditional music gear and digital pla… - [Multi-Tasking Music Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonneteer-morpheus-server): The Sonneteer Morpheus Server Does Basically Everything (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can leverage these trends to develop innovative products such as home entertainment systems and soundbars with music server functionality. - [Creative Musical Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanostudio-app): The Nanostudio App is a Music-Maker's Dream (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the demand for flexible and creative products by incorporating music-making features into their devices. - [Interactive Musical Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcode-piano): The Barcode Piano Teaches Mixed Complexities Through Music (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Barcode Piano presents an opportunity for the development of new educational technology products that combine music and interactive learning. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Actor-Led Pre-Fall Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)