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Pro Sound Booth Apps

FingerBeat is Designed for iPhone-Using Music Lovers

— July 11, 2009 — Tech
There are so many new apps out there for the iPhone that it’s so hard to keep track of them. FingerBeat is the newest app to hit the App store and promotes creativity and self-expression.

The instrumental app lets you sing and perform, and features a pitch keyboard and editor, a step sequencer, sounds and customization and a multi-touch mixer.

Implications - The popularity of mobile applications and social media has enabled everyday individuals to become viral video stars. Mobile phone application developers are increasingly taking advantage of cutting-edge smartphone features and releasing apps that make musicianship simple. Functionality that lets users mimic their favorite pop stars (Auto-Tune, for example) helps apps stand out in a crowded market.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Music Apps - With the increasing popularity of mobile applications and social media, there is a disruption opportunity for application developers to release cutting-edge smartphone apps that allows everyday individuals to become viral music content creators.
2. Instrumental Performance Apps - The rise of mobile technology has led to a disruption opportunity for developers to create apps with functionalities that mimic the capabilities of actual instruments and provide users with the ability to explore self-expression through music.
3. Functionality-based Music Apps - Music apps that offer functionalities that lets users mimic their favorite pop star or offer a unique feature to stand out from competitors, present a disruption opportunity for app developers.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Industry - The mobile app industry continues to expand and evolve, with innovative apps like FingerBeat that cater to a growing demand of users looking to create and share music on their smartphones.
2. Music Tech Industry - The music tech industry presents an opportunity for app developers to create disruptive innovations that allow users to explore self-expression through advanced functionalities and features in digital media.
3. Social Media Industry - Social media has enabled a new generation of musicians to gain immense popularity with minimal traditional music industry exposure, creating an opportunity for app developers to create music-related apps that offer features that cater to individuality and self-expression.
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