# String-Less Digital Guitars The Linux Powered Misa Digital Guitar Rocks By TopDog | Published 2010-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misa-digital-guitar References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/linux-powered-misa-digital-guitar-has-no-strings) & [misadigital](http://www.misadigital.com/) I used to think there was no such thing as a good digital guitar. There’s definitely been a few [innovative string-less guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar) around, but none have impressed me like the Misa digital guitar. The Misa digital guitar is [Linux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linux-foundations-newton) powered, meaning it runs on the famous open source software platform, and it’s got a cool touchscreen control. But that is not what makes this Misa stringless guitar rock. Ya, that’s a lot of geek talk, right? Just check the video to see for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **String-less Guitars:** Innovative guitars that don't rely on physical strings present opportunities for disruptive change in the music industry, including potential for more compact designs, increased customization, and new sounds. - **Open Source Software in Music:** The use of open source software such as Linux to power musical instruments and equipment has the potential to disrupt the traditional proprietary software market and create more accessible and customizable options for musicians. - **Touchscreen Musical Instruments:** The integration of touchscreen technology in musical instruments presents opportunities for user-friendly and innovative designs, as well as potential for mobile and flexible performance setups. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can capitalize on the development of string-less guitars, open source software, and touchscreen technology to create new and innovative products that cater to a wider range of musicians and music enthusiasts. - **Tech Hardware:** String-less digital guitars powered by open source software and featuring touchscreen controls highlight opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tech hardware industry, particularly in the development of new interface and control systems for a variety of applications beyond music. - **Education and Learning:** String-less digital guitars utilizing open source software and touchscreen technology represent opportunities for the education and learning industry to innovate music education and composition through more affordable, customizable, and accessible tools and resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Headstock-Topped MIDI Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitars.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Celestial Smart Bamboo Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natasha-bamboo-smart-guitar.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci.md)