# Air Guitar Gadgets The Kurv Guitar System Uses Gesture and Touch Control to Create Music By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurv-guitar References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kurv/kurv-guitar) & [kurvguitar](http://kurvguitar.com/) The Kurv Guitar is an [air guitar system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar) that enables you to finally take those incredible tunes playing in your head when you play air guitar and convert them into really tangible music. Currently pending a patent, this system comprises a sizable air strummer and a [virtual fingerboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cogito-concept) that you hold in your hand. The device uses a combination of motion, gestures and touch to enable you to generate tunes using your hand actions. While the system is called 'Kurt Guitar', the fact that is a [digital instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) naturally means that it can also be used to create other kinds of sounds. However, air guitar is by far the most popular imaginary instrument played by people, making it the perfect starting point for technology that well and truly converts your imagination into reality ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Air Guitar Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing air guitar systems that convert hand actions and gestures into tangible music. - **Digital Instruments:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating digital instruments that can generate various kinds of sounds. - **Imaginary Instrument Conversion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in converting popular imaginary instruments, like air guitar, into real playable devices. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of new technology that enhances musical experiences and interactions. - **Gaming Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating gesture and touch control technology for immersive gaming experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing virtual reality technology to create interactive and realistic digital instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Digitized Guitar Whammy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-whammy-bar.md) - [AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md) - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md) - [Digitized Guitar Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-guitar-tutor.md)