# Super Slim Sound Boards Control Music On-The-Go with This Multifunctional Remote By Jen Chae | Published 2013-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-remote References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/386188752625602667/VMeter-USB-Midi-Controller) The VMeter USB Midi Controller is like a [portable sound board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio). Designed for those who like to compose or edit music on-the-go, this controller gets rid of hefty equipment. Instead of the racks of tools, the VMeter US Midi is tiny and sleek in appearance. The meter has nuanced musical control as well as a blue LED-embedded VU meter, letting DJs and modern-day musicians to control and visualize the creation of music. The VMeter is touch-sensitive and can act as a [track fader and volume control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rane-one-mkii). It can also be used for other purposes like system monitoring or even a robotics controlling. It is a universal remote controller that is compatible with just about any software; all you need to do is plug it in to your laptop USB port. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Portable Music Controllers:** The VMeter USB Midi Controller represents the trend of portable music controllers, enabling users to compose and edit music on-the-go. - **Miniaturization of Sound Equipment:** The VMeter US Midi showcases the trend of miniaturization in the sound equipment industry, allowing for a compact and sleek design. - **Multi-functional Remote Controls:** The VMeter serves as a multi-functional remote control, highlighting the trend of remote controls being used for various purposes like system monitoring and robotics controlling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Production:** The music production industry can take advantage of the portable and user-friendly design of the VMeter to enhance the mobility and convenience of music composition and editing. - **Sound Equipment:** The sound equipment industry can capitalize on the miniaturization trend exemplified by the VMeter, creating smaller and more aesthetically pleasing devices for musicians. - **Consumer Electronics:** The VMeter's multi-functional capabilities open up opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to create versatile remote control devices that can be used for various applications beyond traditional use cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Miniature Soundboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seqtrak.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Beatmaking Controller Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-controller.md) - [Remote Audio Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmixer.md) - [Intuitive MIDI Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-midi-controller.md) - [Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-controller-concept.md) - [Modular Digital Creator Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intact-studio-vsn1.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md)