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Best of CES 2025: The top 25 new gadgets

The LiberLive C1 may look like a fancier Guitar Hero controller on first glance, and in some ways you’d be right. It’s a smart stringless guitar that you can use to play to your heart’s content. But it’s so much more than that too - turning into a full-on digital instrument of the future with an impressive built-in speaker system, a Micro DAW chip to support any instrument sounds you can throw at it, bass and percussion additions with the tap of a button, and even support for more complex guitar playing techniques like harmonic tapping.

Tom's Guide

CES 2025: The 35+ Best Things We Saw At the Consumer Electronics Show

At first glance, LiberLive’s C1 unibody smart guitar seems like the Guitar Hero of the future - but it’s so much more than that, a technological marvel that’ll transform how you perform, beginners and pros alike. You can easily become a one-person band, because not only is this axe stringless, but with a built-in drum machine, bassline, and Micro DAW chip for any instrumental sounds you can imagine, playing solo has never been more fun.

Rolling Stone

LiberLive’s ‘Stringless’ Guitar Turns Anyone Into An Instant Rockstar Performer at CES Unveiled 2025

...And that fretboard - it’s genius. The illuminated markers don’t just look cool; they act as a built-in cheat sheet. Whether you’re fumbling through your first chords or shredding onstage, those glowing lights are like a trusted friend whispering, “You got this.” LiberLive has managed to turn something as intimidating as learning guitar into something inviting, even playful.

Yanko Design

This stringless guitar is Guitar Hero in real life - and I low key love it

Not for purists, but it is for me. Yes, I don’t expect the next world-famous frontman will be relying on a LiberLive at their band’s next concert. For performers who love to sing but haven’t mastered another instrument, however, the C1 seems like an excellent choice to simply play your own custom backing rather than relying on a premade track.

Tech Radar

Guitar Hero of the future? LiberLive C1 is the smart guitar I’ve always wanted

The C1 is quite the alluring axe of musical power - foldable and portable at 3.9 pounds and slightly smaller than your usual 22-fret electric guitar. For those getting started with your first musical instrument, this is a great kick off point with interactive chord sheets and instructions via the app, and LED indicators along the neck.

Tom's Guide

No strings attached! World’s 1st stringless guitar could turn you into a rockstar

If learning to play the guitar has been on your wishlist for many years, then LiberLive’s C1 will make this wish come true. The world’s first-ever stringless smart guitar unveiled at the ongoing CES 2025 epitomizes how the manufacturer wants to make learning, playing, and creating music easy for everybody.

Interesting Engineering

LiberLive Introduces the World’s First-Ever Stringless Smart Guitar at CES 2025

LiberLive, known for pioneering the stringless smart guitar technology, is set to introduce its groundbreaking LiberLive C1 Stringless Smart Guitarat CES 2025, marking the company’s first appearance at the world’s largest technology trade show.

AP News

Tech that Rocks at CES 2025

Check out CES's new rock band! @iJustine and @briantong take a lesson from Susie Cruz on how to play @LiberLive-Official's stringless guitar. This next-gen musical instrument is designed to enhance the playing and singing experience.

CES Official

LiberLive Launches the Revolutionary C1 Stringless Smart Guitar: A New Era in Musical Performance

LiberLive, a next-generation music tech brand, is pushing the boundaries of musical innovation with the global release of the LiberLive C1, the world's first-ever stringless smart guitar. With a focus on redefining the way people connect with music, LiberLive is on a mission to make music more accessible, creative, and engaging than ever before.

Yahoo Finance

The World's First Stringless Smart Guitar A Tech Revolution by LiberLive

A guitar without strings may seem like a concept from science fiction, but LiberLive has turned that concept into reality. With the global launch of the LiberLive C1, the world's first-ever stringless smart guitar, LiberLive combines cutting-edge technology with sleek design to offer a reimagined music experience. This instrument is ready to transform what everyone thinks about music creation and connection.

Digital Journal

LiberLive Unveils the World’s First Stringless Smart Guitar: The LiberLive C1

LiberLive is thrilled to announce the global launch of the LiberLive C1, the world’s first-ever stringless smart guitar. This groundbreaking instrument is set to redefine the way we play, learn, create, and perform music. With its stringless foldable design and smart technology integration, the LiberLive C1 opens up a world of creative possibilities for players of all levels.

Business Insider

LiberLive C1: Smart guitar without strings

At the CES in Las Vegas, a stringless guitar is being presented for all those who can't or don't want to learn to play a real instrument. It is therefore difficult to see the LiberLive C1 as a real guitar. The body is only solid in the lower half. The top is indicated by a curved plastic ring. Overall, the device looks more like a game controller.

Heise

Les 5 innovations les plus « what the fuck » du CES 2025

Plus besoin d’être un musicien chevronné pour faire sensation avec une guitare au coin du feu. Dépourvue de cordes, la « smart guitar » LiberLive se veut « effortless » (garantie sans efforts) et accessible à tous – à condition, tout de même, d’être prêt à se délester de 500 dollars. Un peu à la façon des jeux vidéo Guitar Hero et de leur manette spéciale sertie de boutons colorés, qui avaient fait sensation au début de ce millénaire, mais en plus perfectionné. Tout aussi ludique, cet instrument 2.0 guide son utilisateur à l’aide de LED s’allumant sur le manche, afin de lui indiquer les bonnes touches à enfoncer. Une certaine idée de la virtuosité.

Usbeket & Rica

LiberLive C1 wymyśla gitarę na nowo. Jeżeli pamiętacie Guitar Hero – może się wam spodobać

Umiejętność gry na gitarze pozostaje przez dekady imponująca nie bez powodu. Nauka tego instrumentu wymaga lat ćwiczeń, a i z tym trudno się zbliżyć do poziomu wirtuozerii, pozwalającego na tworzenie melodii porywających tłumy.

A gdy coś jest trudne, to znaczy, iż ma bardzo ograniczoną pulę odbiorców. Klątwę gitar próbuje więc przełamać LiberLive C1, które stawia na prostotę gry, aniżeli klasyczny format instrumentów.

android.com.pl

CES 2025: Veja a LiberLive C1, uma guitarra inteligente sem cordas

Na CES 2025,em Las Vegas, uma inovação musical chamou a atenção dos visitantes: o LiberLive C1, uma “guitarra sem cordas” voltado para quem deseja experimentar a música sem as dificuldades de aprender um instrumento tradicional. Embora não seja uma guitarra convencional, o LiberLive C1 oferece uma alternativa interessante para aqueles que querem começar a tocar de forma mais simples, mas ainda assim imersiva.

hardware.com.br

Faszinierende Gadgets von der CES: Gitarrensimulator, Solarhut und Elektrolöffel

Sie wollen Gitarre spielen, aber nicht Gitarre lernen müssen? Liberlive glaubt, dafür eine Lösung zu haben, die »saitenlose Gitarre« C1. Das Gerät als Musikinstrument zu bezeichnen, scheint übertrieben, eher könnte es als »Akkord-Abrufapparat« durchgehen. Das Design wirkt wie eine Mischung aus etwas, mit dem sich Prince gern auf der Bühne gezeigt hätte, und einem Controller für das Videospiel »Guitar Hero«.

spiegel.de

¿Cómo es una guitarra sin cuerdas? Este nuevo instrumento inteligente marca el inicio del futuro musical

Esta revolucionaria creación combina diseño tecnológico, facilidad de uso y una experiencia sonora sin precedentes, atrayendo tanto a principiantes como a músicos con un talentoso bagaje profesional. La propia Rolling Stone define a la LiberLive C1 como una maravilla tecnológica que transformará la forma de tocar. A raíz de su presentación el Consumer Electronics Show 2025 en Las Vegas, se ha redefinido cómo crear y disfrutar la música.

Expansión

LiberLive C1: ¿un controlador mejor que el de Guitar Hero, o una simple guitarra sin cuerdas?

Por fin hay un gadget dirigido específicamente a los guitarristas, o a los jugadores, o a ambos, que llega justo a tiempo para la feria tecnológica CES. La Liberlive C1 es una guitarra sin cuerdas de aspecto futurista que parece inspirarse en el legendario controlador de Guitar Hero. ¿Podrá sustituir a una guitarra de verdad?

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