# iPad-Enabled Instruments The Ion Piano Master is Music Heaven for the Tablet Lover By Alex Scott | Published 2011-01-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ion-piano-master References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/ion-concert-piano-docks-and-play-music-from-your-ipad/) & [ionaudio](http://www.ionaudio.com/concertpiano) Was your New Year's resolution this year to learn an instrument? The Ion Piano Master is here to make that task a little less daunting. Allowing you to dock your [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-widget) directly with the piano, it features [music learning software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misolla-music) thats is easily read by a beginner, as well as the ability to play along with songs already stored on your iPad. The Ion Piano Master also comes in a [synthesizer version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument) which, when merged with the tablet, adds a whole universe of additional sounds and effects. It's time to get your Mozart on! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 65% | 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 - **Tablet-integrated Instruments:** Creating instruments that can be easily integrated with tablets to enhance the user's experience and skills. - **Music Learning Software:** Developing software that can read musical scores that are easily understood by beginners. - **Synthesizer-tablet Integration:** Exploring the possibilities of having synthesizers that can connect and interact with a tablet or any mobile device. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Education:** Creating innovative and engaging tools and equipment for music beginners and enthusiasts alike. - **Consumer Electronics:** Establishing external devices that can integrate with mobile technology to empower individuals with creative capabilities. - **Music Production:** Developing instruments and systems that can augment and optimize music production workflows with modern technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Illuminated Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-portable-piano.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Mobile Piano Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-widget.md) - [Portable Music Course Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-5.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [Digital HD Display Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozart-console-piano.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-ai-music-coach.md)