# Tablet Guitar Recorders The GuitarConnect Pro Lets You Record Sweet Riffs On-the-Go By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitarconnect-pro References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/06/guitarconnect-pro-ios-guitar-cable/) & [store.griffintechnology](http://store.griffintechnology.com/guitarconnect-pro) There's a good chance that albums in the future could be recorded using GuitarConnect Pro. The product is a new gadget that hooks your guitar up directly to your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magmo-pro) or [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irig-stream-mic-pro). The device is designed to work with the GarageBand app allowing you to lay down [smooth riffs on-the-go](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro). According to the device's maker, the GuitarConnect Pro provides a 100% noise-free connection when plugged into an iDevice, and lets you adjust the volume of said smooth riffs. The GuitarConnect Pro sells for $79, a bargain compared to other alternatives. Technology like this has to make you wonder how many years society is from seeing the first album recorded using only an iPad or iPhone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Music Recording:** The trend of recording music on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, facilitated by gadgets such as the GuitarConnect Pro, opens up new opportunities for musicians to create on-the-go. - **Noise-free Connections:** The demand for gadgets like the GuitarConnect Pro that provide 100% noise-free connections between musical instruments and mobile devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio recording industry. - **Affordable Music Gadgets:** The rise of affordable music gadgets like the GuitarConnect Pro, priced at $79, creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies looking to cater to amateur musicians on a budget. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Music Recording:** The mobile music recording industry can benefit from the demand for gadgets like the GuitarConnect Pro, as musicians seek convenient ways to record their music on their smartphones and tablets. - **Audio Recording:** The audio recording industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by leveraging noise-free connection technology like the GuitarConnect Pro to enhance the recording quality and convenience for musicians. - **Music Gadgets:** The music gadgets industry can tap into the growing market of aspiring musicians by offering affordable and user-friendly devices like the GuitarConnect Pro, enabling creativity and expression on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-interface.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md) - [Guitar-Catered Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-io-one.md) - [Analog Compressor Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apogee-jam-x.md) - [All-Inclusive Guitar Learning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-learning-system.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Folding Speaker-Equipped Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar.md) - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md)