# DIY Instrument Platforms The AR Music Kit Enables You to Create Virtual Musical Instruments By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-musical-instruments References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/make-virtual-musical-instrument-post-it-notes/) & [yurisuzuki](http://yurisuzuki.com/news/ar-music-kit/) This phone application allows anyone to create virtual musical instruments using post-it notes and found objects. Inventor Yuri Suzuki created the AR Music Kit so people can make their own instruments using a smartphone, paper notes and any object. Developed in partnership with the [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tarot-cards) Data Arts Team, the platform turns your device into a [DIY instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utooto) with the help of a few pieces of paper. Your smartphone camera picks up the sequence on the paper notes and the device plays them back. By sticking the notes to a random item, you can mimic other instruments or even place them on a turntable. The virtual musical instruments offer a creative platform to make music in an experimental and fun way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Music Creation:** The trend of DIY music creation is possible through the use of AR and mobile camera technologies to create virtual musical instruments. - **AR Instrument Platforms:** The trend of AR instrument platforms allows people to incorporate digital elements into their musical creations and opens up new opportunities for interactivity. - **Creativity Through Found Objects:** The trend of using found objects to create music via DIY platforms like the AR Music Kit encourages users to explore the possibilities of creating music through unconventional means. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Production Industry:** By incorporating AR technology into their products, music production companies can provide users with a more interactive and creative experience when creating music. - **Educational Industry:** Schools can use AR instrument platforms like the AR Music Kit to make music education more engaging and accessible to students who may not have access to traditional instruments. - **Augmented Reality Industry:** The AR industry can collaborate with musical instrument companies to create innovative and interactive products that blend physical and digital elements in a new and exciting way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [Screen-Free Music Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lab.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Modular Music Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-blocks.md) - [Instant Music Sketchbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everglow.md) - [Ai Music Module Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-3.md) - [Collaborative Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamstar.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md)