Yamaha TurnT Allows You to Turn Your Smartphone into a Turntable

Yamaha TurnT: A Smartphone-Powered Record Player

Yamaha’s smartphone-powered record player, TurnT, bridges the gap between past and present. This innovative device, part of the “Stepping Out of the Slate” collection, reimagines the classic turntable experience using your smartphone.

How the TurnT Works

Instead of a vinyl record, the TurnT uses your smartphone screen to display album art. Users select albums by swiping on the screen, then place their phone on the device and use the stylus to choose a song. Track changes are made by moving the arm, just like a traditional turntable. Currently, the TurnT is a prototype; however, future production is possible.

Yamaha’s Vision for Tactile Music Interaction

Recent years have seen a rise in smartphone music apps. While convenient, Yamaha’s Design Laboratory recognizes a continued desire for more substantial and physical interactions. This realization spurred the creation of four music device prototypes: the TurnT, Winder, MusicLight, and RhythmBot.

Other Prototypes in the Series

The “Stepping Out of the Slate” collection also includes the Winder, a device that plays a single song when wound; the MusicLight, a candle whose flame affects the music played on your phone; and the RhythmBot, robots creating acoustic sounds synced to user-generated sounds.

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