# Musical Game Controllers The Nintendo Controller Synth Would Make Daft Punk Proud By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-controller-synth References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/09/08/nintendo-video-game-synths/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/55528945/nintendo-controller-synth) With the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio) Controller Synth, you can make music with your video game controller. This custom synthesizer was built by Michael Rucci out of an old [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-cube-2) controller. The A and B buttons make some funky sounds when pressed, sound which can be distorted and tuned by the knob over the D-pad. Fans of electronic music should dig this, and even non-fans like myself can appreciate the time and effort it takes to turn a controller into a serviceable [music maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro). Be sure to check out the video to hear the Nintendo Controller Synth in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gaming Musical Instruments:** The trend of modifying gaming controllers into actual musical instruments. - **DIY Music Tech:** The trend of creating music-related tech at home without professional training. - **Crossover Music Products:** The trend of merging different product categories to create something new and exciting. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry could innovate by incorporating controllers that double as musical instruments in their products. - **Music Tech Industry:** The music tech industry could innovate by creating easy-to-use tools that allow users to create music with everyday objects. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry could innovate by combining different gadget types to create unique products that appeal to multiple interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Music-Playing Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-xbox-controller.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyxi.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md) - [Retro Audio Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-cube-2.md) - [Gamer Music Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-music.md) - [Millennium Era-Inspired Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-n9c.md)