# Hidden Toy Synthesizers Love Hultén's 'Bivalvia' Device is Hidden in a Tiny Box By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-synthesizer References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/love-hulten-bivalvia-toy-synthesizer-03-26-2018/) & [lovehulten](http://www.lovehulten.com/bivalvia.html) This [toy synthesizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument) by the Swedish designer Love Hultén is so small that it fits inside of a [tiny wooden box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ka15-usb-dac), but features a crisp sound that proves good things come in small packages. The device opens up to reveal its musical interior, which consists of "six dial/fader controllers combined with 15 high-quality cherry MX keys — 12 [MIDI notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller) in a chromatic scale, octave up/down and pitch shifting." The adorable device can be connected to a computer with a USB, making for an easy music-making session that's as convenient as it is high-quality. Perfect for the musician on-the-go, this device is sure to offer the style and convenience that one expects from modern musical devices. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/love-hulten-bivalvia-toy-synthesizer-03-26-2018/), [lovehulten](http://www.lovehulten.com/bivalvia.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Toy Synthesizers:** The rise of portable and compact synthesizers that offer high-quality sound in a small package. - **Hidden Devices:** Devices that are discreetly designed and concealed in everyday objects to enhance convenience and style. - **Musical Miniature Tech:** The development of miniature music-making technology that allows for on-the-go music production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can explore the potential of creating small, stylish and easily portable musical devices. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can tap into the growing trend of toy synthesizers that offer musical and creative possibilities for children and adults alike. - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Musical instrument manufacturers can consider the opportunity of making miniature, high-quality, and convenient synthesizers that are appealing to musicians and music enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Stealthy Portable Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.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) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md)