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Pressy Adornments. You might be familiar with headphone plug accessories, similar to those sold by GSC at Magical Mirai. These are essentially a known product category. Pressy is a new Kickstarter project that is performing exceptionally well. It’s an Android app that functions like Tasker but incorporates a physical component that connects to the headphone jack. In simpler terms, it offers a novel way to command your smartphone to execute specific tasks by pressing a button integrated into your headphone jack. Physical buttons are often more convenient than touchscreen buttons for certain actions.
The creators of Pressy are looking to market this as a headphone plug accessory rather than just an app. This leads to a natural synergy: headphone plug adornments that also function as buttons, allowing users to integrate them with Pressy’s applications.
Ita-renzu. We’ve seen “itasha” (decorated cars), “itachari” (decorated bicycles), and even “ita-cameras.” Examples include the Girls und Panzer and iM@S bicycle wear collections, and limited edition Evangelion-themed digital cameras like the Evangelion Pentax Q10. It’s anticipated that a Tamayura-themed Pentax Q10 will eventually be released, given the obvious appeal. What seems to be missing are accessories for zoom lenses, which are typically larger and offer more surface area for incorporating cool artwork.
It’s somewhat unfortunate that Micro Four Thirds lenses are generally small, as Pentax has shown interest in this type of customization. Perhaps Sigma could develop similar products for common Nikon and Canon mounts. Will NEX cameras also receive similar attention? (Initially, there was a typo in the previous sentence, mentioning a GaruPan makeover for a main Canon zoom lens, which was amusingly corrected.)
More pertinently, there’s potential for converter kits. A challenge arises because many lenses lack uniformly smooth areas around the lens barrel for customization. This might not be a significant issue, as cameras themselves often have limited or no “empty space” for decorative artwork, presenting a technical hurdle.
PS. Regarding Magical Mirai, it’s noteworthy that Project Diva F has recently become available in the US and Europe, albeit digitally on PSN for some. It’s easy to suggest that now is the time to support these titles, particularly for those who have been vocal about wanting a Vita port, pointing out that a PS3 port was an obvious choice. However, this doesn’t entirely negate the reality that despite the widespread appeal of Miku, it’s a phenomenon where curiosity and strong fan presence often overshadow actual economic impact. This is gradually changing; while Vocaloids may no longer be the most prominent cosplay choices at American conventions, they remain popular, especially among younger fans.
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The positive outcome of the Vocaloid wave has been the emergence of musicians like kz and Dixie Flatline, who are building actual careers. More broadly, it benefits those who genuinely love music. Bundling Presonus Studio One (Artist version with bonus instruments) with the English Miku software seems to be a product idea that could potentially lead to exciting opportunities for music enthusiasts.
