# Twosome Musical Gadgets The Collaborative Instrument by Matt West Requires Harmony By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-instrument References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/collaborative-instrument-requires-two-people-to-play.html) & [mattwestdesign](http://www.mattwestdesign.com/index.php?/instruments/a/) This featured Collaborative Instrument requires the harmonious efforts of two people in order to work properly. Considering that this apparatus actually [makes music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro), this concept behind it couldn't have been more appropriate. A brainchild of conceptual designer Matt West, the Collaborative Instrument works rather simply. While one person [controls the pitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller) on the piece, the other controls the rhythm, creating a musical piece that will flow together seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Instruments:** Creating musical instruments that require the harmonious efforts of multiple people, opening up new opportunities for collaborative music-making. - **Interactive Music Gadgets:** Designing interactive gadgets that allow users to control different aspects of music, enabling creativity and experimentation. - **Multi-sensory Musical Experiences:** Developing instruments or devices that engage multiple senses to enhance the immersive and emotional aspects of music performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** The Music Technology industry can explore the development of innovative musical instruments that promote collaboration and interactive music experiences. - **Entertainment:** The Entertainment industry can incorporate collaborative instruments and interactive music gadgets into performances, events, and experiences to enhance audience engagement. - **Education:** The Education industry can incorporate collaborative instruments into music curriculums to teach teamwork, coordination, and creativity through music-making. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Ai Music Module Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-3.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Modular DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-dj.md) - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Music Analysis Compact Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analist.md) - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Collaborative Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamstar.md)