# One-Man Loopbox Bands ThePETEBOX is a Multitasking Musical Genius By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-29 | Updated 2011-07-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thepetebox References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhjA2nvVD7U) & [thepetebox](http://www.thepetebox.com/) People who have been in bands know the difficulty of coordinating all instruments to play harmoniously and without egos getting in the way, but ThePETEBOX needn't worry about any of those things, because he literally comprises his entire musical entourage. Using a loopbox and his incredible vocal talent of beatboxing and singing, ThePETEBOX is able to emulate all layers of a song, as demonstrated in this jaw-dropping cover of The Pixies' 'Where Is My Mind.' Click the play button and treat your ears to one of the most talented musical acts around! **Implications** - With the proliferation of accessible musical creation hardware, consumers are know actively engaging in the act of creating rather than strictly consuming. Corporations may consider reviewing these consumer-created products for innovative ideas that they can manufacture and sell on a grander scale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Consumer-created Music:** Corporations may consider reviewing consumer-created music products for innovative ideas. - **Accessible Musical Creation Hardware:** Corporations may explore manufacturing and selling accessible musical creation hardware on a larger scale. - **Multitasking Musicians:** Corporations may explore the development of new tools and technologies to enable musicians to emulate multiple instruments simultaneously. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can capitalize on the trend of consumer-created music by providing innovative hardware and software solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore the market for accessible musical creation hardware and develop new products for aspiring musicians. - **Performing Arts:** In the performing arts industry, there is an opportunity to create tools and technologies that enable multitasking musicians to enhance their performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Playful Music Production Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytracks.md) - [AI Music Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicgeneratorai.md) - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [Musician-Focused AI-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandbox.md) - [AI-Powered Music Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundry-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-music-synthesizer.md) - [Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md)