2023 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

MUSO - Fostering Musical Passion and Learning with XR

Entrant Company

YUTONG ZHANG, ZIYU ZHANG, YUTAN LI

Category

Conceptual Design - Gaming, AR & VR

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

MUSO is a groundbreaking XR music synthesizer that invites young minds to embark on an extraordinary musical adventure, turning ordinary objects into enchanting instruments. Designed with the playful spirit of youth in mind, MUSO empowers music lovers to create their own musical bands and explore endless soundscapes, all without the need for prior musical knowledge or technical skills.



Key Features of MUSO:



1. Interactive Exploration: MUSO encourages people to look at their surroundings with fresh eyes, discovering objects that can be transformed into musical magic. Each object shape represents an unique sound, creating a multisensory experience. By scanning objects with gesture interface, MUSO can detect the shape and make this object as instrument based on the shape.



2. Intuitive Interaction: Through simple taps, clicks, or gentle rubs, users can bring their musical ideas to life. Square shapes mimic percussion, circles represent melodies, and pill shapes emulate maracas, making music creation a delightful and intuitive process.



3. Music Theory Learning: As kids play and create music with MUSO, they simultaneously receive gentle guidance on music theory concepts. MUSO teaches them about rhythm, melody, harmony, and other fundamental principles, making the learning process engaging and fun.



4. Unlocking Creativity: Every object holds a world of unique musical possibilities, waiting to be uncovered and explored. MUSO's interactive methods encourage user to experiment, fostering their creative development.



MUSO is more than a musical tool; it's an invitation to a world of imagination, creativity, and musical learning. It transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, helping music lovers develop a deeper appreciation for music while having a blast along the way.

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