# Luminous Bluetooth Tambourines This LED Tambourine Provides a Multi-Sensory Musical Experience By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-tambourine References: [factmag](http://www.factmag.com/2016/01/22/zoom-arq-aero-rhythmtrak-controller-announced/) & [zoom-na](https://zoom-na.com/products/production-recording/digital-instruments/arq-aero-rhythmtrak) The 'Zoom ARQ Areo RhythmTrak' is a LED tambourine that provides a multi-sensory musical experience. Although the tambourine has never been considered the most interesting musical instrument, the humble beat maker is now growing in popularity thanks to a few high-tech upgrades. The ARQ is a futuristic instrument that combines [multiple different instruments into one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8). Part drum machine and part synthesizer, the device allows users to make unique sounds with its [pressure-sensitive pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuno-1). Its Bluetooth capabilities also mean that the device can be used wireless to create the perfect beats anytime. In addition to its audio capabilities, the device also provide a highly visual experience. The exterior of the device is equipped with LED lights that change based on the sounds produced. As a result, the LED tambourine provides a futuristic musical experience that is truly out of this world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-sensory Musical Instruments:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create and market musical instruments that engage multiple senses, particularly through the use of LEDs and Bluetooth technology. - **Futuristic Drum Machines:** There is an opportunity to create innovative drum machines that combine the functionality of multiple instruments and utilize cutting-edge technology like pressure-sensitive pads and wireless capabilities. - **Visualizing Sound:** There is an opportunity to create devices that provide a visually stunning experience to accompany music through the use of LED lights that change based on the sounds produced. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** Musical instruments companies should explore creating multi-sensory instruments and drum machines to cater to the growing popularity of high-tech upgrades. - **Technology:** Companies within the technology industry can leverage on the popularity of musical instruments with high-tech such as the Zoom ARQ Areo RhythmTrak to create more products that incorporate LED and Bluetooth technology. - **Entertainment:** Event companies may benefit from incorporating innovative musical instruments such as the LED tambourine into their productions to provide a visually stunning and futuristic musical experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Movement-Tracking Air Drums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-drums.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Visualized Music Display Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhythm-light.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [Reactive Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-60w.md) - [Interactive Music Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-boxing-machine.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Palm-Sized Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiphon-orba-2.md)