This Hi-Tech Barrel Organ Prints Dimpled Discs and Plays Them
Amelia Roblin — September 6, 2016 — Art & Design
References: behance.net & yankodesign
Many music lovers feel nostalgia related to the tangibility of their albums and the joy of collecting records, making these types the target consumers of a modern-day barrel organ. Jeongdae Kim has come up with a concept that bonds compact disk manufacturing with playing and amplifying, all packed into one slick-looking cylinder.
The Prinpl gets its name from a hybridization of "print" and "play." It integrates a 3D printer that can turn digitize sounds and songs into little bumps on a 'Dot CD.' This can be played by the contemporary music box by running a metal plate over the raised dots. This unique music player can offer that tactility now missing from mp3 tracks and steaming, all the while equipping CD lovers with a new precision device for listening to their old favorites over new speakers.
The Prinpl gets its name from a hybridization of "print" and "play." It integrates a 3D printer that can turn digitize sounds and songs into little bumps on a 'Dot CD.' This can be played by the contemporary music box by running a metal plate over the raised dots. This unique music player can offer that tactility now missing from mp3 tracks and steaming, all the while equipping CD lovers with a new precision device for listening to their old favorites over new speakers.
Trend Themes
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Digitized Music — The Prinpl concept combines 3D printing technology with music playback, creating a new way for music lovers to experience their favorite songs with a tactile element.
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Personalized Music — By using a 3D printer, the Prinpl allows users to create custom 'Dot CDs' with their own personalized music, offering a unique and nostalgic listening experience.
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Hybrid Music Devices — The Prinpl seamlessly blends the functions of a 3D printer, music box, and speaker, presenting an opportunity for companies to create innovative hybrid music devices.
Industry Implications
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Audio Technology — Companies in the audio technology industry can explore the incorporation of 3D printing technology into their products to enhance the listening experience of consumers.
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Music Manufacturing — Music manufacturing companies can leverage 3D printing technology to create personalized and unique physical music formats, offering a modern twist on traditional vinyl records.
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Consumer Electronics — The Prinpl's combination of music playback, 3D printing, and speaker technology presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop innovative and multifunctional devices.
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