# Tablet Pedal Boards Rockout with the Stompbox iPads By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox-ipad References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/griffin-stompbox-foot-controller-for-ipad-guitar-effects/17646/) & [griffintechnology](http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/stompbox#) If you've got numerous apps for guitar effects but want a more organic feel, then check out the StompBox [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad). The Stombox iPad is an actual multi-functional foot controller designed by [Griffin Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-garden) and [Frontier Design Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-inference-clusters). You can program your favorite effects on to the board and activate it via foot control. There's even a jack input for additional plug-ins such as a wah pedal. The Stompbox iPad is expected to be released some time this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Foot Controllers:** Companies can develop multi-functional foot controllers for different devices such as tablets and smartphones. - **Hybrid Music Gadgets:** Companies can innovate and create more hybrid gadgets that integrate technology and music to bring a new experience to music enthusiasts. - **Mobile Music Accessories:** Companies can create more mobile music accessories to complement the growing trend of producing music from smartphones and tablets. ### Where This Applies - **Music Instruments and Accessories:** The manufacturing of music-related accessories such as hybrid controllers and pedals can be incorporated in the music industry to increase its range of products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of unique mobile accessories can be marketed to a larger target demographic interested in enhancing their music experience. - **Entertainment Industry:** Mobile music accessories and gadgets for different musical instruments can be used to create new and exciting music experiences for consumers in the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Analog Effects Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-effects-pedal.md) - [Versatile Effects Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratus.md) - [Effect-Blending Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effectblending-guitar-pedal.md) - [Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-interface.md) - [Encouraging Virtual Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-buffer.md) - [Modular Construction Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-guitar-pedal.md) - [Digital Electric Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h90.md) - [Signal-Boosting Audio Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-processor.md) - [Guitar-Catered Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-io-one.md)