# Vibrational Music-Making Devices The 'MUTE' Musical Instrument Lets Users Feel the Music By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mute-musical-instrument References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/23/connecting-vibrations/) The 'MUTE' musical instrument has been created as a solution for those who are hearing impaired to help them feel music as they play to make the experience more accessible. Designed by Gal Zharski, the instrument works by integrating a series of devices that are held in the hand and attached to the leg to vibrate at varying intensities in accordance with the kind of instrument that's being [digitally played](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano). This could include a [set of drums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lab) or [a guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie) to help those who are hard of hearing experience the joy of music in a different way that is more accessible. The 'MUTE' musical instrument has been designed in cooperation with the Shema organization and could help to revolutionize the experience of playing music in the 21st century. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hearing-impaired Music Experience:** The 'MUTE' musical instrument is a disruptive innovation opportunity that provides a more accessible music experience for those who are hearing impaired. - **Vibrational Music Devices:** The integration of vibrational devices in musical instruments presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating new sensory experiences in music. - **Digital Instrument Augmentation:** The 'MUTE' instrument's integration of digital technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for enhancing traditional instruments with additional sensory feedback. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Instruments:** The 'MUTE' instrument demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity within the music instrument industry by incorporating vibrational feedback technology. - **Assistive Technology:** The 'MUTE' instrument showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity in the assistive technology industry by providing a novel music experience for the hearing impaired. - **Digital Music Technology:** The 'MUTE' instrument presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the digital music technology industry by combining traditional instruments with digital augmentation and sensory feedback. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md) - [Ai Music Module Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-3.md) - [Inclusive Audio Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-vibe.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md) - [Mobile Music Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-analysis-device.md)