# Multifunctional Music Gadgets Artiphon Presents the Chorda Instrument with Multiple Features By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/artiphons-chorda-band-in-a-box-allows-you-to-produce-beats-just-about-anywhere-173851795.html)  Music gadget creator Artiphon unveils a new instrument dubbed the Chorda, which is a unique fusion of musical capabilities. It is essentially a blend of the Instrument 1 in terms of functionality and draws elements from Orba 2's looper as well. The Chorda is a multi-instrument update of the previous Instrument 1 with access to many instrumental audio including piano, drums, and guitar. The main different is that the Instrument 1 must be connected to another device, either a phone or tablet. The Chorda works as a fully standalone instrument and is packed with hundred of sounds built-in along with control methods that look like an analog version of the gadget. There are 12 pads that respond to controls including vibrato, strumming, tilting, and more. Image Credit: Artiphone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Music Gadgets:** Artiphon's Chorda instrument combines multiple features for a versatile music-making experience. - **Standalone Music Instruments:** The Chorda instrument offers a fully standalone experience, eliminating the need for connecting to other devices. - **Analog Control Methods:** The Chorda instrument incorporates analog control methods like vibrato, strumming, tilting, etc., providing a familiar and intuitive interface for musicians. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Gadgets:** The Chorda instrument expands the market for music gadgets with its multifunctional capabilities. - **Instrument Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore opportunities in creating standalone music instruments like Chorda to cater to musicians' needs. - **Music Software Development:** Developers can focus on designing analog-inspired control methods and expanding built-in sound libraries for instruments like Chorda. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiphon-orba-2.md) - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Hybrid Music Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie.md)