# Wi-Fi Synthesizers Yoshi Akai's Wireless Catcher Converts Wi-Fi Signals to Funked Up Sounds By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-catcher References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/wireless-catcher-wifi-signals-music-yoshi-akai/14391/) & [yoshiakai](http://www.yoshiakai.com/) When you first lay eyes on the Wireless Catcher, you may mistake it for some steampunked time machine. Big mistake, pal. The Wireless Catcher is actually a Wi-Fi-fueled [analog synthesizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy) type of device. It creates noise, or music, when there is a Wi-Fi signal around. This music isn't something you'd necessarily want to play in the car, but it's still a cool idea nonetheless. Yoshi Akai designs and decorates each Wireless Catcher himself, so you can enjoy [high quality craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth) with your weird beeps and boops. Check out the video to see the Wireless Catcher in action. Catch the fever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wi-fi Synthesizers:** Opportunity for musicians and tech enthusiasts to explore new ways of creating music by converting Wi-Fi signals into unique sounds. - **Analog Synthesizers:** Revitalization of analog synthesizers through the integration of wireless technology, providing musicians with new tools for creativity. - **Steampunk Design:** Growing trend of steampunk-inspired designs in the world of music and technology, combining vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Production:** Innovation opportunity for music production companies to develop Wi-Fi synthesizers that appeal to experimental musicians and sound designers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for consumer electronics manufacturers to introduce Wi-Fi synthesizers as a niche product for tech-savvy music enthusiasts. - **Design and Crafts:** Opportunity for designers and craftsmen to meet the demand for customized Wi-Fi synthesizers with unique steampunk-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smokestack Factory-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-1.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Sound Transforming Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsidify.md) - [Acoustic Synthesizer Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-berlin.md) - [Compactly Portable Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremins.md) - [Modernized Analog Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremin.md)