# Heartbeat Drum Machines Sound On Intuition by Pieter-Jan Pieters Features Intuitive Instruments By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-on-intuition References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671792/a-drum-machine-you-play-with-your-heartbeat) & [owow.be](http://owow.be/) The Sound On Intuition project is made for those who have always wanted to [play an instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) but have either believed themselves to be tone deaf, lacking rhythm or whatever other musically-challenged excuse is out there. Sound On Intuition is made up of a five [intuitive instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-blocks) that turn the most basic human movements into music. Designed by Pieter-Jan Pieters for his graduate project at the [Design Academy Eindhoven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-speakers) last year, the Sound On Intuition project essentially shows that people make music on a daily basis. For instance, 'Kick' is a sensor meant to be taped to a shot to translate foot tapping into beats of a digital drum while 'Wob' interprets hand-waving into squeaks and squeals. 'Heart' is the most intuitive of them all, turning heartbeats into drumbeats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Intuitive Instruments:** The creation of intuitive instruments such as those introduced in the Sound On Intuition project presents an opportunity for businesses to disrupt the traditional music industry and attract new audiences. - **Body-music Integration:** The integration of body movements and rhythms into music-making suggests a trend towards more immersive and interactive musical experiences that could be capitalized on by businesses. - **Non-musicians Making Music:** The rise of devices and instruments that allow non-musicians to create music highlights an opportunity for businesses to tap into this growing market and offer new, innovative products and services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** The development of innovative music technologies such as those used in Sound On Intuition presents an opportunity for businesses in the music technology industry to create new, user-friendly products. - **Wellness:** The incorporation of heartbeats into music-making underscores the potential for businesses in the wellness industry to create products and services that leverage the therapeutic benefits of music. - **Education:** The introduction of intuitive instruments could be leveraged by businesses in the education industry to create engaging and accessible musical programs for students of all skill levels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Ai Music Module Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-3.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Movement-Tracking Air Drums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-drums.md)