# Smartphone Studio Rigs The Sonoma GuitarJack Model 2 Helps You Get Creative On-the-Road By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma-guitarjack-model-2 References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/09/sonoma-guitarjack-model-2/) & [sonomawireworks](http://www.sonomawireworks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=366&zenid=ntcajlt1vp2aoqo9b2oa4c7a61) Inspiration often sparks spontaneously and when it's on the road, it can be a real pain trying to [record that new tune](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamcorder) you have floating in you're head; but thanks to the [Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-logic-pro) GuitarJack Model 2, creativity can be recorded anywhere. The Sonoma GuitarJack Model 2 is a basically a miniature studio, only instead of a large compact rig, everything is done on the smartphone. According to Ubergizmo, here's a plug-in that boasts a "microphones, ¼” head cables (i.e. guitar cables) and 1/8″ stereo mic/line inputs" so that you can record with an actual instrument. The GuitarJack can also be used in conjunction with [other music apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-memos-app) to mix and adjust the individual's written tunes. This is the ideal item to have for the traveling musician. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Mobile Studio Recording:** As smartphones become more advanced, there will be more opportunities to create portable creative recording studios. - **Audio Tech Accessories:** As technology advancements like the Sonoma GuitarJack Model 2 are integrated into smartphones, there will be a demand for more innovative audio tech accessories. - **On-the-go Music Production:** As more musicians find themselves on tour and away from traditional recording settings, there will be a growing need for portable on-the-go music production tools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Tech:** Companies specializing in music tech, such as instrument interfaces and recording software, will benefit from the increasing demand for portable recording solutions. - **Smartphone Accessories:** As smartphones become integral to mobile recording, companies specializing in smartphone accessories will have an opportunity to offer innovative solutions for the mobile musician. - **Audio Production Services:** The rise in portable recording technologies opens opportunities for audio production services to adapt their offerings and cater to mobile concepts and needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md) - [All-in-One Mobile Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1.md) - [Headstock-Topped MIDI Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitars.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-interface.md) - [Analog Compressor Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apogee-jam-x.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Affordable Audio Engineer Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio.md) - [Simplified Smartphone External Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rode-videomic-go-ii.md)