# 3D Printed Soundscapes Microsonic Music Landscapes Makes Physical Models of Albums By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsonic-music-landscapes References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2012/08/23/microsonic-landscapes-what-music-looks-like-in-3d) & [realitat](http://www.realitat.com/2010/latest_work.php?lang=ing) Microsonic Music Landscapes are physical representations of records that are created with [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-carbon-cello). Created by Mexico-based research and experimentation studio Realitat, the music landscapes are an interesting way to pay respect to your [favorite musical albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece). Realitat chose five contrasting albums as its subjects. The albums range in musical styling from classical piano to industrial German. The greatly differing musical albums translate into greatly differing Microsonic Music Landscapes. All the album models look like [geographic landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1), but they do vary in type from cityscapes to mountain ranges to craters. One can only wonder what their own favorite album would look like when put through the system. All of the Microsonic Music Landscapes were printed using Makerbot, a printer that can print anything into a 3D plastic form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing in Music:** The use of 3D printing technology to create physical representations of musical albums presents an opportunity for unique and personalized music merchandise. - **Physical Music Experiences:** The development of Microsonic Music Landscapes demonstrates the potential for creating immersive physical experiences that combine music and visual art. - **Personalized Album Art:** The ability to transform favorite albums into customized 3D printed models opens up new possibilities for personalized album art and memorabilia. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Merchandise:** The incorporation of 3D printing technology in the creation of physical music landscapes presents an innovative opportunity for the music merchandise industry. - **Art and Design:** The intersection of music and 3D printing in Microsonic Music Landscapes offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry, merging two creative disciplines. - **Personalization and Customization:** The ability to personalize and customize album art through 3D printing technology creates potential for growth in the customization industry, catering to individual preferences and tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Concert-Producing Music Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stagespeaker.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramound.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-tegel.md) - [DIY Digital Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-factory.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md)