# Self DJ Music-making innovations let consumers remix their own tunes. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 12, 2012, updated Jan 16, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/self-dj ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.8/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Self DJ trend? **Self DJ:** With the proliferation of iPods, iPhones and other MP3-playing devices, today's consumer has the opportunity to be surrounded by music wherever he goes. Music has become a major part of everyday life -- more so than ever before -- and it only follows that music-making tools and devices are hitting the market to allow people to create their own tunes or remix the ones they love. With these devices, everyone can be their own DJ. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 16 to Dec 23, 2011 - Published: Jan 12, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Self DJ trend ### DIY Remixing Consumer music tools and devices allow people to remix and create their own tunes. ### Compact DJ Gadgets Small and portable gadgets offer similar functionality as larger, more expensive DJ equipment at a lower cost. ### Interactive Music Creation New apps and devices allow users to create and manipulate music in ways that were previously impossible or limited. ## What the Self DJ trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics Innovation in audio tech and portable music devices is changing the way consumers experience and interact with music. ### For Music Production New tools and gadgets make it easier and more accessible for aspiring musicians and producers to create and distribute their own music. ### For Entertainment Music-making innovations offer new avenues for entertainment and socializing, from online DJ communities to portable turntable earphones. ## Trend signals for Self DJ Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 37%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 40% - Activity: 37% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Self DJ trend 8 featured examples from Jun 16 to Dec 23, 2011. - [Interactive Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestel-maestro): Atabey Gunec's Vestel Maestro Lets You Make the Music (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of interactive music players to create innovative and customizable music devices. - [Turntable Earphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-headphones): Spin Headphones Let You Remix Your Music On-the-Go (Category: Tech) Implication: Innovative headphones like Spin can disrupt the audio equipment industry by offering DJs and music producers new ways to manipulate and create music. - [Slick Hip-Hop Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestax-typhoon): Scratch & Mix with the Travel-Friendly Vestax Typhoon (Category: Tech) Implication: Manufacturers in the music equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of portable DJ equipment by developing compact and user-friendly products for DJs on the move. - [Itty-Bitty DJ Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-mini-turntable): The USB Mini Turntable is a Wee Wheel of Steel (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the growing demand for miniature and portable DJ gadgets. - [Song-Sharing Social Media Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-fm): Turntable.fm is an Exclusive Space for Audio Inspiration (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate music-centric features into existing social networking platforms to enhance user engagement and foster connections based on shared mus… - [Pint-Sized Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dj-turntables1): The Numark DJ2Go is for the Disc Jockey on the Run (Category: Tech) Implication: The music technology industry can explore opportunities to develop more compact and affordable DJ equipment for on-the-go use, leveraging the trend of portable DJ equipment. - [Marvelous Musician Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaschine): iMascine Will Open Music-Making Doors for the Masses (Category: Tech) Implication: The music software industry can capitalize on the trend of simplified music production and mobile music creation by developing apps that are user-friendly and accessible to a wide… - 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