# Turn Your iPhone Into A Piano iAno By Ayman | Published 2008-02-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-piano-iano References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/357346/iano-iphone-app-gives-your-iphone-c+minor-key) & [mister.aardvark.googlepages](http://mister.aardvark.googlepages.com/) Do you like to play piano? Got an iPhone? Well, you can now turn it into a sleek portable piano, provided it is jailbroken so you can install thirdparty software. iPhone developer [Mister Aardvark](http://mister.aardvark.googlepages.com) has just released iAno, a true multi-touch piano simulator for the iPhone. The simulator features a complete four-octave keyboard with polyphonic sound allowing up to five keys to be played simultaneously. It is loaded with real piano samples, making it sound just like a real piano. Additional features such as a complete 88-key keyboard, switchable sample sets, [recording and playback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamcorder), as well as support for loading .MID tracks and playing them back are planned for future updates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Piano Simulators:** Creating portable piano simulators for smartphones like the iPhone presents an opportunity for developers to tap into the music and entertainment industry. - **Multi-touch Technology:** Exploring multi-touch technology in music applications allows for innovative ways to interact with digital instruments, opening up opportunities for software and hardware development. - **Integration of Real Instrument Sounds:** Integrating real instrument sounds into digital simulators offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing a high-quality and accessible alternative for musicians and enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can benefit from developing and marketing portable piano simulators with advanced features and realistic instrument sounds. - **Software Development:** Software developers have the opportunity to leverage multi-touch technology and create innovative music applications for smartphones and other touch-enabled devices. - **Entertainment Technology:** The entertainment technology industry can explore the integration of real instrument sounds in digital simulators to enhance user experiences and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Illuminated Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-portable-piano.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [Time-Based Music Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrono-piano.md) - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Expansive Sound Production Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-production-application.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Portable Music Course Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-5.md) - [Text-Converting Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casiotone-cts1000v-keyboard.md)