The Italian startup Artinoise has created a unique USB-C accessory called the Zefiro that turns smartphones into playable musical instruments.
By connecting the Zefiro to a device’s USB-C port and gently blowing into it, users can simulate various instruments through a companion app available on iOS and Android platforms.
The app offers customizable on-screen controls, background tracks, and recording features, enhancing the musical experience.
The Zefiro is a tiny MIDI wind controller that looks like a vape but can be used to play simulated instruments by gently blowing into one end. The Zefiro is a simplified version of Artinoise’s earlier product, the Recorder.
It strips away features like buttons, making it small enough to carry on a keychain while retaining the essential lip and air pressure sensors needed to play.
This versatility allows musicians to integrate the Zefiro into diverse setups, from casual play to professional studio environments.
The Zefiro mobile app, available for iOS and Android devices, translates the player’s breath power into simulated sounds of various instruments. The app allows customization of on-screen buttons used to play notes, offers optional background tracks for accompaniment, and includes recording and sharing capabilities for performances.