# Interactive Photon Music Toys The 'Smusic' Lets You Hear the Natural Sound of Photons By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smusic References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/sounds-of-light-toy/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/644653073/smusic-sounds-of-light-toy?ref=ebgmm3&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Smusic' interactive music toy is a futuristic solution for kids and adults alike that will allow them to actually hear the sound of photons by capturing and translating the audio by analog. The device works by interpreting the intensity of light brightness and translating that into a sound for users to experience, which means they can mix and play for extended periods without experiencing the same audio twice. The device will work with [any kind of light source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-player) ranging from a candle to an LED, which makes it suitable for use indoors or out. The 'Smusic' interactive music toy doesn't have any music samples stored on it, but will only give users the real sound of photons to help them explore their surroundings in a new way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Photon Music Toys:** The 'Smusic' toy allows users to hear the sound of photons and explore their surroundings in a new way. - **Analog-to-audio Translation:** The 'Smusic' toy translates the intensity of light brightness into sound, opening up possibilities for analog-to-audio conversion in other industries. - **Dynamic Audio Experiences:** The 'Smusic' toy allows users to mix and play with light sources, creating unique audio experiences and potentially inspiring new interactive entertainment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The 'Smusic' toy introduces a new interactive element to music toys and offers opportunities for innovation in the toy manufacturing industry. - **Lighting Technology:** The 'Smusic' toy's ability to interpret light brightness and translate it into sound opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the lighting technology industry. - **Audio Equipment:** The 'Smusic' toy's analog-to-audio translation technology can inspire innovation in the development of audio equipment that converts non-audio signals into sound. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [Screen-Free Music Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lab.md) - [Visualized Music Display Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhythm-light.md) - [Kid-Friendly Synth Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md)