# Small-Scale Synthesizers The Tiny TS Synthesizer is the Size of a Credit Card By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-ts References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/11/29/13779582/tiny-ts-synthesizer-jan-ostman-wallet) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-tiny-ts-an-open-sourced-diy-touch-synthesizer) The 'Tiny TS' is a [minuscule synthesizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion) that lets musicians take their creativity with them anywhere they go. The fully functional synth measures in at 3.94 by 2.56 inches, approximately the size of a credit card, with a profile narrow enough to comfortably fit in one's wallet. The Tiny TS was designed by Jan Ostman, who offers a few different versions of the minute music-maker. These versions all come in a similarly tiny size. Despite their compactness, the synths have all the basic features of any other device, including audio, CV, and gate outputs. They also have a [full one-octave touch keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument) -- an impressive feat of design considering the lack of space on the device. As an [open-source device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscalate), the Tiny TS allows code-savvy users to tweak it as they see fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Music Gadgets:** Opportunity for innovators to create a new category of ultra-portable music gadgets. - **Open-source Synthesizers:** Potential for businesses to build on the trend of open-source electronics and create customizable synthesizers. - **Touch Keyboard Instruments:** Opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate compact, touch-based keyboards into a wide range of portable electronic instruments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** Synthesizer manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for ultra-portable and customizable instruments. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to develop smaller, more portable gadgets with unique features for music enthusiasts. - **Open-source Hardware:** Open-source hardware companies can target the music industry and hobbyist musicians by developing customizable, open-source synthesizers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Compactly Portable Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremins.md) - [Stealthy Portable Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy.md) - [Portable Miniature Soundboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seqtrak.md) - [Ultra-Small TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinycircuits-tinytv.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Kid-Friendly Synth Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer.md)