After one year of development French company Enhancia has presented MIDI— a music technology ring that allows a keyboard player to control pitch, vibrato and other effects through specific hand gestures. The lightweight accessory is made out of soft plastic with a slight metal accent. The device's line of communication with the instrument is established through a hub, connected to a computer, which charges and guides the ring with mapped out effect-movement relations. These movements are set as default, although the musician can later customize them.
The music technology is worn on the right hand index finger. Its sensors track the movement of the hand and match it with the specific effect. It inevitably adds a new artistic dimension and expressiveness, while allowing the musician to engage with minimal effort.
What's Driving This Trend
- Smart Wearable Music Tech
- Opportunity to develop innovative wearable technology that enhances musicians' performance and expression.
- Gesture-controlled Instruments
- Disruptive potential in creating instruments that can be controlled through hand gestures, expanding artistic possibilities for musicians.
- Customizable MIDI Accessories
- Opportunity to create MIDI accessories that can be personalized and tailored to individual musicians' preferences.
Who This Affects Most
- Music Technology
- Innovation opportunities in developing new music technology products that enhance musicians' performance and creativity.
- Wearable Technology
- Demand for wearable technology that specifically caters to musicians, opening up new markets and opportunities.
- Musical Instrument Manufacturing
- Potential for disruption in the manufacturing of musical instruments with the integration of gesture-controlled technology.
