# Garage Band PCs OPC from Orange Amps is a Fully-Functional Computer and Amplifier By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opc-from-orange-amps References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/orange-computer-amp-combo/15378/) & [orangeamps](http://www.orangeamps.com/) The OPC from [Orange Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bluetooth-speaker) is a match made in garage band heaven. This amp is also a PC that comes fully loaded with free [digital music recording software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-pro-8). Now you can rock out and create your awesome demo CD all at the same time. The computer portion of the OPC from Orange Amps runs a 64-bit version of Windows 7 and features seven USB ports. Looks like getting your band signed and your music heard just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Orange Amps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Combination Devices:** The trend of inventing new combination devices that perform functions which two separate products would. - **Music Tech:** The trend of developing innovative tech products within the music industry. - **Home Studios:** The trend of more musicians, and hobbyists, creating quality home studios by using devices, such as the OPC. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** The music industry can use combination devices, such as the OPC, to create innovative products that reduce costs, improve functionality, and enhance overall creativity. - **Technology:** The technology industry can focus on creating unique devices that cater to niche markets like musicians looking for high-quality studio equipment. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can expand its offerings by creating more unique and functional hybrid devices such as a computer-amplifier combo products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-interface.md) - [Amp-Inspired Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Portable Connected Musician Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-mini.md) - [All-in-One Commercial Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbot-smart-amp.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md) - [Ultra-Advanced All-in-One Musician Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-studio.md) - [Guitar-Catered Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-io-one.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-go.md) - [Practice-Promoting Guitar Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practice-guitar-amplifier.md)