# Epic Electronic Instruments The Eigenharp Futuristically Consolidates Live Music By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eigenharp References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/10/eigenharp-a-wor.php) & [technology.timesonline](http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6866040.ece) The Eigenharp is every roadie's dream. No more lugging around heavy equipment from city to city, the Eigenharp consolidates just about [every instrument imaginable into one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) glorious music maker that looks like a keytar from the year 3000. Aesthetically futuristic and technologically advanced, could you imagine hooking this thing up to the new Eigenharp Hero? I don't think I would leave my house. Check out more on this amazing instrument at the link below. **Implications** - Advancements in technology and design are allowing companies to meet the rising consumer need for [smaller and more compact products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion). Customers affected by the credit crunch are growing increasingly interested in items that allow for easy storage and transportation, due to downsizing in homes and vehicles. By creating smaller products that provide the same services and experiences as bulkier items, and by developing [multi-functional goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic), companies will reach a wide demographic of potential buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Advancements in Technology and Design:** The development of smaller and more compact products that provide the same services and experiences as bulkier items. - **Rising Consumer Demand for Compact Products:** The growing interest in items that allow for easy storage and transportation. - **Multi-functional Goods:** The creation of products that serve multiple purposes and cater to a wide demographic of potential buyers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Instrument Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create innovative, compact instruments that combine multiple functionalities for musicians and performers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential to develop smaller, more portable electronic devices with enhanced functionalities for everyday use. - **Home and Office Furniture:** Opportunity to design compact and multi-functional furniture pieces that optimize space utilization in downsized homes and workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Low-Cost Electric Harp Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harp-e.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md)