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Touchscreen Guitars

The Max Battaglia Hyper Touch Guitar Will Revolutionize Music

— March 28, 2011 — Unique
The Max Battaglia Hyper Touch Guitar is the instrumental design of the future. In a world where everything from cell phones to car interior controls are utilizing touch screen technology, it really shouldn't come as a surprise that the music industry is getting a technological makeover. Touchscreen guitars are the latest ode to innovation, created with the future in mind.

Max Battaglia of Givingshape Design Studio is responsible for this cordless and stringless beauty. The cordless segment of the Max Battaglia Hyper Touch Guitar is a wireless command center that permits customization with literally infinite possibilities. The touchscreen Hyper Touch guitar can be converted from a six string to a 12 string, and you can change the tuning all from the on-board touchscreen.
Trend Themes
1. Touchscreen Instruments - As touchscreen technology improves, there is a growing opportunity to create innovative instruments that integrate touchscreens for new forms of customization and control.
2. Wireless Command Centers - As more products become wireless, the music industry can integrate cordless command centers for instruments to provide more cable-free freedom and customization options.
3. Convertible Guitars - With touchscreen technology and wireless capabilities, there is an opportunity to create instruments that can easily switch between different numbers of strings, tunings, and other customizable features.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry has a chance to embrace new technologies and innovations to create new instruments, tools, and experiences for musicians and music enthusiasts alike.
2. Instruments - Instrument manufacturers have the opportunity to integrate touchscreens and wireless technology into their designs, creating new possibilities for customization and control in their products.
3. Consumer Electronics - With the growing trend of touchscreens and wireless technology in everyday products, the consumer electronics industry can stretch into creating innovative instruments that meet the demands of music enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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