# Interactive Music Controllers The 'KIP' is a Smart Music Controller You Can Tilt, Tip and Rock By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-music-controller References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/44524039/KIP?tracking_source=curated_galleries_list) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/janisspecks) The 'KIP' is a [smart music controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone) that offers more interaction between users and their devices. With simplicity at the forefront of its design, developers can often neglect the power that user interactivity and engagement possess. KIP aims to harness that excitement through offering users the ability to [tilt, tip and rock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano) their device to varied musical genres. The intuitive controller features an interface that suggests four recommended genres. KIP then asks users to tilt the device toward the selected genre, prompting a more detailed musical selection. In addition to its innovative design, the device offers users the same portability and convenience of other [handheld music devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player) on the market. The enjoyable but easy to navigate interface offers an innovative method of home listening, which deviates slightly from the standard form of modern technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smart Music Controllers:** The KIP presents an opportunity for the development of more smart music controllers with interactive interfaces that engage users. - **User Interaction in Device Design:** KIP highlights the importance of incorporating user engagement and interactivity in the design of new devices. - **Innovative Home Listening Methods:** The KIP introduces a new method of home listening to music that emphasizes simplicity and engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** The KIP offers potential for innovation in the music technology industry, particularly in the development of handheld music devices. - **Human-computer Interaction:** KIP presents a new way of thinking about human-computer interaction and offers an opportunity for innovation in this field. - **Consumer Electronics:** The KIP has disruptive innovation potential in the consumer electronics market as it presents a unique and engaging method of controlling and experiencing music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md) - [Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-controller-concept.md) - [Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heifive.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md)