# Making Music With Typewriters TypoSonic By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-10-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diego-stocco-making-music-from-a-typewriter-typosonic References: [retrothing](http://www.retrothing.com/2008/10/diego-stoccos-m.html) A popular name in the field of sound is Diego Stocco, a composer as well as designer of instruments and sound. Diego Stocco has created a number of musical instruments that didn't fail to amaze people because of their uniqueness. A good example is his TypoSonic, a [musical typewriter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) created by putting together things like typewriter parts and bass strings. Another impressive musical creation is The Burning Piano; Stocco engulfed his piano in flames, resulting in a viral video and an incredible instrument. For people more interested in creations that are ‘safer’ to make, Diego’'s Bedside Table Bass and his musical clothes drying rack could be a better option. Musicians who love electric instruments may develop a liking for his Sonic Washer which is a mixture of a washing machine and an electric guitar. Being the director of sound for Epic Score’s has also given a good name for Diego Stocco in the music production industry, where he was able to work for popular clients such as [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-1d), [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollow-core-fiber), Panasonic, etc. He also took part in the development of the virtual instrument software for Spectrasonic. Indeed, with all his creations and achievements, Diego Stocco may be considered a musical genius. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Musical Innovations Using Uncommon Objects:** Diego Stocco's musical creations utilizing typewriters, bedside tables, and more are disrupting traditional instrument design. - **Viral Video Instrumentation:** The Burning Piano video showcases a new opportunity for musical virality utilizing innovative instrument design. - **Multi-purpose Instrument Design:** Instruments like the Sonic Washer are disrupting the traditional musical landscape by combining multiple household appliances with electric guitar design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Instrument Manufacturing:** Innovative instrument designs and viral video opportunities provide promising new opportunities for instrument manufacturing businesses. - **Music Production:** Diego Stocco's success in the music production industry with clients like Samsung, Nokia, and Panasonic demonstrate how musical innovations and experimentation can lead to success. - **Virtual Instrument Software:** Stocco's involvement in the development of virtual instrument software for Spectrasonic showcases a new opportunity for technology-driven instrument design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Tape Deck Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Text-Converting Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casiotone-cts1000v-keyboard.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Pocket-Sized Beat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylophone-beat.md)