# Amazing Multi-Instruments The Artiphon Instrument 1 Transforms into Your Ideal Musical Device By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiphon-instrument-1 References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/artiphon-instrument-1-touch-sound-multi-instrument-crosses-the-boundary-line-between-traditional-and-innovation/) & [artiphon](http://www.artiphon.com) You may not have noticed this at first, but the Artiphon Instrument 1 has been assembled to accommodate the insertion of your iPhone 5 seamlessly within its design. The result is a harmonious-looking contraption, -- despite its many different parts -- that offers the freedom and the incredible potential of a [smart music maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8). The cutting-edge product is compact, lightweight and wonderfully ergonomic, inviting you to play it in several orientations with a great diversity of sounds. The body of the [music controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller) is made from [sustainably sourced bamboo and hardwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01), taking a shape that can be held as a guitar, a violin, a base or a keyboard. The combined interfaces of your smartphone and the musical instrument's own buttons help you to browse the beautiful noises that can be made with the virtual frets and strings by your fingertips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Music Makers:** Developing even more compact and versatile music devices that integrate smartphones for a wider range of musical expression. - **Sustainable Instrument Design:** Innovating eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing materials and forms for musical instruments. - **Multi-functional Instrument Interfaces:** Combining traditional instrument interfaces with digital features for more creative expression and musical possibilities. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** Innovative startups and established companies that specialize in musical instrument design, manufacturing, and sales. - **Sustainable Materials:** Companies that produce eco-friendly materials, such as bamboo and hardwood, for use in product design, including musical instruments. - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile phone manufacturers and app developers seeking partnerships and brand collaborations to integrate smartphones with musical instruments and other smart devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Palm-Sized Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiphon-orba-2.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Celestial Smart Bamboo Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natasha-bamboo-smart-guitar.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md)