The iTar Turns You iPad into an Ultimate Musical Tool
Amelia Roblin — October 14, 2011 — Tech
References: kickstarter & ubergizmo
In recent years, a new breed of musicians has come to be, which includes the likes of Guitar Heroes and Rock Band sensations. The iTar has been conceived to cater to this class of technology-loving virtuosos as an innovative add-on to the Apple iPad.
StarrLabs has been developing cutting-edge instruments for professional musicians for years, and the iTar project marks their latest endeavor to delight mainstream consumers. The team has designed an intelligent and inventive fingerboard, which is manufactured with a case attached for the insertion of a tablet.
The piece therefore loosely takes on the appearance of an electric guitar, affording the user the means to rock out on it as if it actually had strings. Combined with a comprehensive app, the iTar can become just about any musical instrument you fancy for a little play.
StarrLabs has been developing cutting-edge instruments for professional musicians for years, and the iTar project marks their latest endeavor to delight mainstream consumers. The team has designed an intelligent and inventive fingerboard, which is manufactured with a case attached for the insertion of a tablet.
The piece therefore loosely takes on the appearance of an electric guitar, affording the user the means to rock out on it as if it actually had strings. Combined with a comprehensive app, the iTar can become just about any musical instrument you fancy for a little play.
Trend Themes
1. Tablet-embedded Instruments - The fusion of tablets and instruments is a trend that offers opportunities for creating innovative add-ons that combine technology with the traditional, allowing more people to become musicians.
2. Mainstream Tech for Professional Musicians - There is now a trend of creating professional-grade instruments that are accessible and affordable for non-professional musicians.
3. Integrating Apps and Musical Instruments - The trend of integrating music apps into musical instruments allows for more versatility in the creation of music while offering interactive learning opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - The musical instrument industry has the opportunity to expand their product lines by creating instruments that integrate with modern technology, such as tablets and apps.
2. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can capitalize on this fusion of technology and traditional instruments by creating apps that enhance the user's musical experience or by developing innovative add-ons that merge tablets with traditional instruments.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can create and market tablet cases and stands that are specifically designed to hold musical instruments, further bridging the gap between technology and music-making.
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