# Conceptual Synthesizer Smartphones The 'OP-S' Smartphone Allows for Mobile Music Making By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ops-smartphone References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/06/08/this-teenage-engineering-inspired-smartphone-fits-an-entire-synthesizer-into-its-body/) & [grisdesign](https://www.grisdesign.com/) The conceptual 'OP-S' smartphone has been designed by GRIS Design as a multifunctional device for prosumers who are looking to stay connected and make their own music using one singular solution. The smartphone boasts a [sliding design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01) that will reveal a [sequencer along with 24 keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscalate) to accommodate musicians looking to create professional music at their leisure. This accommodates younger demographics who are savvy enough to create music with their existing laptop and speakers, but who are seeking out a more dedicated way to get creative with audio. The conceptual 'OP-S' smartphone is also outfitted with two audio jacks along with a [triple-lens camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket) on the rear that will actually help to add in additional support for the device when placed on a flat surface. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Conceptual Smartphones:** A trend where smartphones are designed to perform multiple functions, such as music creation along with communication and entertainment. - **Mobile Music Making:** A trend where people, especially younger demographics, are interested in creating and producing music from their smartphones. - **Sliding Design Smartphones:** A trend where smartphones are designed with a sliding feature to reveal additional capabilities, such as music sequencers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can invest in developing smartphones that cater to young, creative demographics, with features like music sequencers and audio jacks. - **Music Production:** Music production companies can partner with smartphone manufacturers to integrate music software and creation tools, thereby disrupting the conventional approach to music production. - **Photography:** Smartphone manufacturers can integrate professional-grade triple-lens cameras in smartphones designed for music creation, which can disrupt traditional camera-centric smartphone marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone.md) - [Modular Sound Engineer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-laptop.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [Android Synthesizer Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscalate.md) - [Gaming Console Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-akai-pro-mpc.md)