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# Digital Music Creation Devices
The 'Piino' Music Instrument Device Lets You Compose Anywhere

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-15 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-instrument
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/14/move-over-moog/) & [jackmarple](http://jackmarple.com/)

Creating music on the go usually consists of jotting down some notes in a notebook or on your phone, but the 'Piino' music instrument device aims to change this with a design that lets you [compose wherever you are](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everglow1).

Designed by Jack Marple, the 'Piino' is crafted with a premium wood exterior and unfolds to reveal an interface within that lets you play with a variety of different functionalities and capabilities.

The 'Piino' music instrument device is intended to be thrown into a bag and brought with you just about anywhere in order to accommodate your creativity wherever you are. The 'Piino' features [16 keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-5) along with six customizable effect presets, four effect knobs, two effect sliders, a wooden trackpad and a speaker.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Portable Music Creation:** The trend of portable music creation devices allows musicians to compose music anytime and anywhere.
- **Multi-function Music Instruments:** The trend of multi-function music instruments integrates various functionalities and capabilities into a single device.
- **Compact Design Innovation:** The trend of compact design innovation in music instruments enables easy portability without compromising functionality.

### Where This Applies

- **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can explore opportunities in developing and marketing portable music creation devices like the 'Piino'.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of multi-function music instruments to create innovative products for musicians.
- **Product Design:** The product design industry can focus on compact design innovation to meet the demand for portable music instruments with advanced features.

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