The new Gibson Les Paul has gone digital. The cutting edge guitar gives you incredible recording control and new effect possibilities. The Gibson HD.6X-PRO lets you record and apply a different effect to each string separately. At $5,000, this guitar is considered as a sound designer's dream.
The first run of the Gibson HD.6X-PRO was limited to just 100, with each guitar personally signed by Les Paul at a hefty price of $7,999.
Implications - The rise in digital music production has forced analog instrument makers to create tech-savvy solutions to appeal to the changing market. Digital guitars that retain the aesthetics of their traditional counterparts blend the best of past and present.
Gibson Guitars Go Digital
The Gibson HD.6X-PRO
Trend Themes
1. Digital Guitars - The rise in digital music production has opened up opportunities for analog instrument makers to create tech-savvy solutions.
2. Individual String Effects - The Gibson HD.6X-PRO's ability to apply a different effect to each string separately offers opportunities for sound designers and musicians to experiment with unique sounds.
3. Tech-infused Musical Instruments - Digital guitars that retain the aesthetics of traditional counterparts blend the best of past and present, catering to the changing market.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments Manufacturing - Analog instrument makers can leverage technology to create new and innovative products, such as digital guitars, to appeal to contemporary musicians and sound designers.
2. Music Production Equipment Manufacturing - As digital music production grows, there is a need for companies to innovate and create new products and technologies, such as individual string effects, to cater to the evolving market.
3. Professional Audio Equipment Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend of tech-infused musical instruments, such as the Gibson HD.6X-PRO, to cater to sound designers and musicians looking for unique and innovative products.