# Amplified Electric Violins The Liutaly iV Features Its Own Amplified Speaker System By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liutaly-iv-electric-violin References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/liutaly-iv-electric-violin/) & [liutaly.it](http://www.liutaly.it/) The Liutaly iV is a high-tech electric violin, designed by the noted Italian inventor and innovator Claudio Capponi, that is equipped with its very own [amplified speaker system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-studio). It also has its own power source and can be used in conjunction with a [docked smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro) running a whole array of music-creation apps, giving the user access to an infinite library of digital sounds. What's interesting about the Liutaly iV is that it doesn't work with its own music-making app, but instead works with all the [music-centric mobile apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-music-collaboration) already available. This gives users access to a wider library of sounds. Ultimately, users of high-tech devices -- musical instruments and otherwise -- don't like to be restricted. By working with so many different apps, the Liutaly iV keeps users in charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 86% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-tech Electric Violins:** The development of high-tech electric violins equipped with amplified speaker systems and integration with music-creation apps presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the musical instrument industry. - **Integration with Mobile Apps:** The trend of integrating electric violins with a wide range of music-centric mobile apps opens up new possibilities for users to access a diverse library of digital sounds and enhance their music-making experience. - **User Empowerment:** The demand for devices that allow users to have more control and flexibility, such as the Liutaly iV electric violin, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the realm of high-tech instruments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** The integration of amplified speaker systems and compatibility with mobile apps in electric violins presents disruptive innovation possibilities for the musical instrument manufacturing industry. - **App Development:** The trend of integrating electric violins with music-creation apps offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the app development industry, catering to the needs of musicians and enhancing their creative experience. - **Music Technology:** The emergence of high-tech electric violins like the Liutaly iV showcases disruptive innovation prospects in the music technology industry, providing musicians with advanced features and enhanced music-making capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md)