Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Sound
Conversion
Consumers convert sound from unexpected objects for creative allure.
3.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Sound Conversion trend?
Sound Conversion: Moving beyond classic instrumental sounds, brands are turning to conversion technology to transform unexpected elements into one-of-a-kind beats. Using apps and kits to convert everyday household objects and even your own voice into music, consumers are customizing and creating content in an unconventional way.
Trend themes
Themes within the Sound Conversion trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Conversion Technology
Brands are using conversion technology to transform everyday objects into music, providing opportunities for companies to develop innovative products and apps that allow consumers to create their own unique music compositions.
02
Mobile Music-Making Apps
Mobile music-making apps are enabling users to turn their smartphones and tablets into musical instruments, creating new opportunities for companies to develop innovative products that allow consumers to create and customize their own music.
03
Voice-to-Instrument Apps
Apps that can turn hums or voices into different musical instruments are disrupting the music industry and providing opportunities for companies to develop innovative products that allow consumers to create music without traditional instruments.
Industry implications
What the Sound Conversion trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Music Technology
The music technology industry can take advantage of conversion technology and mobile music-making apps to create innovative products that empower consumers to create and customize their own music.
For
Mobile App Development
Mobile app developers can capitalize on the popularity of mobile music-making apps by creating innovative new apps that allow consumers to create and share their own music compositions using everyday objects or their own voices.
For
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics companies can create innovative new products that integrate with mobile music-making apps, such as instrument kits or sensors, to enable consumers to create music using everyday objects or their own voices.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Sound Conversion
Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 36%, freshness 8%.
Popularity57%
Activity36%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Sound Conversion trend
4 featured examples from Nov 21, 2013 to Mar 14, 2015CategoryTech
Mobile Instrument Kits
Dream Cheeky's iDrum Turns Phones into Pianos, Guitars and Drums
Opportunity for mobile accessories companies to develop interactive kits that enhance musical creativity on smartphones and tablets.
CategoryTech
Hum-Transforming Music Apps
Imitone Turns Your Voice into Any Musical Instrument
The music industry can leverage voice-to-instrument transformation apps like Imitone to create new, unique sounds and compositions, adding to the diversity of musical genres and p…
CategoryTech
Touchless Musical Apps
This Sensory iPhone App Translates Movement Into Music
Touchless musical apps, like Theremin I/O, enable new possibilities for musical expression without physical contact, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in music prod…
CategoryTech
Music-Making App Devices
The Mogees App Can Turn Anything Into Music
The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the trend of music-making apps by creating innovative and user-friendly platforms that enhance musical creativity.
