The Vinyl Tap for iPad Lets You Kick it Old School
Erin Kirkpatrick — June 4, 2012 — Tech
References: evolver.fm & coolmaterial
With the new Vinyl Tap app, you can transform your modern device into a prehistoric record player. All of the characteristics and quirks of a record player are built into this application, including the crackling when the needle is dropped and the quiet spinning of a finished record.
With the Vinyl Tap, you'll have the authentic feel of dragging and dropping the needle and flipping records over to the B-side. All of this is available, plus the perk of being able to play tracks right from your iTunes library. But there's more, this app not only sounds like a vinyl record, it also looks like one too.
Now you can reminisce about the good old days of vinyl recordings while still enjoying your iPad's up-to-date iTunes library.
With the Vinyl Tap, you'll have the authentic feel of dragging and dropping the needle and flipping records over to the B-side. All of this is available, plus the perk of being able to play tracks right from your iTunes library. But there's more, this app not only sounds like a vinyl record, it also looks like one too.
Now you can reminisce about the good old days of vinyl recordings while still enjoying your iPad's up-to-date iTunes library.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Record Players - The Vinyl Tap app demonstrates the trend of virtual record players, allowing users to experience the nostalgia of vinyl recordings through modern devices.
2. Authentic Audio Experiences - The use of crackling sounds and quiet spinning effects in the Vinyl Tap app showcases the trend of creating authentic audio experiences in digital platforms.
3. Nostalgic Digital Interfaces - The Vinyl Tap app's design mimicking a vinyl record illustrates the trend of nostalgic digital interfaces, combining retro aesthetics with modern functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming Platforms - The trend of virtual record players presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for music streaming platforms to enhance user engagement by offering vinyl-like experiences in their apps.
2. App Development - The demand for authentic audio experiences creates opportunities for app developers to create innovative virtual record player apps that cater to nostalgia-driven users.
3. User Interface Design - The trend of incorporating nostalgic digital interfaces opens doors for user interface designers to create visually appealing and immersive experiences that blend retro and modern elements.
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