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Today there is only one way of making music: you have to be an expert, either with your instrument or your laptop.
At Phonotonic we say it is time for a change because we truly believe that everybody deserves to express their talent.
With this product we fnally created a way for everyone to live this unique experience.
Imagine playing air guitar, and making actual music.
Well Phonotonic is sort of like that. It is a striking musical experience. Connect Phonotonic to the App and play.
Control the beat and the melody just by moving!
You can remove the sensor and place it in everyday objects, in a sports ball, in your clothes: put it in your socks and dance to make music. Performers and dancers looking for something fresh adore it.

Phonotonic was developed by a group of musicians, designers, engineers and researchers, formerly at IRCAM, the world largest lab in music and technology. Phonotonic changes today the way we make, listen and enjoy music.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2hpP_tXWjE
After a successful launch last December – the frst 500 products batch have been sold in three weeks (100% of production), and a conversion rate of 10% on the website – Phonotonic has received an awesome welcome in France and abroad, especially during CES Las Vegas 2015, SXSW 2015, and MIDEM 2015 (Midemlab fnalist).
Today Phonotonic is still selling more than he can produce. A 5000 mass production run will be ready for fall, and 10 000 more units are planned by the end of 2015. Phonotonic is retailed in more than 20 physical stores, including CITADIUM and LICK, without forgetting Phonotonic website!
At Phonotonic we say it is time for a change because we truly believe that everybody deserves to express their talent.
With this product we fnally created a way for everyone to live this unique experience.
Imagine playing air guitar, and making actual music.
Well Phonotonic is sort of like that. It is a striking musical experience. Connect Phonotonic to the App and play.
Control the beat and the melody just by moving!
You can remove the sensor and place it in everyday objects, in a sports ball, in your clothes: put it in your socks and dance to make music. Performers and dancers looking for something fresh adore it.

Phonotonic was developed by a group of musicians, designers, engineers and researchers, formerly at IRCAM, the world largest lab in music and technology. Phonotonic changes today the way we make, listen and enjoy music.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2hpP_tXWjE
After a successful launch last December – the frst 500 products batch have been sold in three weeks (100% of production), and a conversion rate of 10% on the website – Phonotonic has received an awesome welcome in France and abroad, especially during CES Las Vegas 2015, SXSW 2015, and MIDEM 2015 (Midemlab fnalist).
Today Phonotonic is still selling more than he can produce. A 5000 mass production run will be ready for fall, and 10 000 more units are planned by the end of 2015. Phonotonic is retailed in more than 20 physical stores, including CITADIUM and LICK, without forgetting Phonotonic website!
Overview
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2010
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Jun 15, 2015 | 10 gadgets that demonstrate the potential of the Internet of Music Things | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Midem paid for part of Chris O’Brien’s travel to ... |
| Jan 10, 2015 | The Phonotonic Lets You Make Beats By Dancing | I never turn down a chance to dance in our videos. While walking through startups at Eureka Park at CES with Darrell Etherington doing live interviews with founders, I forced him to chat with Phonotonic, a startup that makes nifty orbs that... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Phonotonic Is A Nifty Music Device That Turns Movement Into Music | Meet Phonotonic, a new music device that you can back on Kickstarter. What’s interesting is that you don’t need to have any actual music knowledge to play with Phonotonic — it’s all about movements. When I first saw a demo of Phonotonic, I ... |
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FAQ about Phonotonic
When was Phonotonic founded?
Phonotonic was founded in 2010.
What has the press written about Phonotonic?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Phonotonic, among them “10 gadgets that demonstrate the potential of the Internet of Music Things” (Jun 15, 2015) and “The Phonotonic Lets You Make Beats By Dancing” (Jan 10, 2015).
Is Phonotonic still active?
Yes, Phonotonic is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 15, 2015.