Populele originally came to life in the form of an Indiegogo campaign by a New York City company called PopuBand Music Inc., where it was pitched as a fun and satisfying way to learn an instrument in minutes. When paired with its free app for Android and iOS, it teaches the user: chords, finger placement, and timing – all through a friendly gamified interface.
The Populele itself looks like a conventional ukulele but is, in fact, very different. What sets it apart is the ABS fretboard and 72 LEDs embedded within each fret spaces which illuminates to guide finger placement. You’ll also find the charging port and on/off button on the side of the instrument. Overall, the Populele feels very well made and sounds pretty good too.
