Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 479,996 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,291 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 104,272 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,291 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 104,272 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,233 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 479,996 cutting edge ideas.

DIY Digital Instruments

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp was Created Using an Arduino

— May 6, 2016 — Art & Design
The 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp is one of the most impressive digital instruments created to date that makes use of readily available materials to create a truly impressive final product.

Powered by an Arduino, the 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp is the work of Jon Bumstead who created the instrument after receiving funding from the Washington University optics group 'Spectra.'

The 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp consists of, as the name denotes, 13 notes and is created using a series of mirrors and components to create the playable instrument. The information on how to create the digital instruments can be found over on Instructables.

As consumers seek more intense levels of customization in all areas of their lives, we will likely continue to see many taking matters into their own hands and DIYing more of the products they desire.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Instruments - DIY digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, allow consumers to create customized music products at a lower cost.
2. MIDI Technology - The use of MIDI technology in digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, opens up opportunities for new and innovative products.
3. Open Source Creation - The use of open source platforms, such as Arduino, in creating digital instruments allows for collaboration and innovation in the DIY music industry.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production - DIY digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, disrupts the traditional music production industry and offers consumers a more cost-effective and customizable option.
2. DIY Industry - The DIY music industry has the potential to disrupt traditional music production by offering consumers the ability to create their own products.
3. Tech Hardware - The creation of digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, presents opportunities for tech hardware companies to explore new design options.
1.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness