We all know the shuffle function is great for breaking up that feeling of knowing anticipation as you make your way through your favourite albums yet again, but perhaps you’d like a tiny bit more control over which song plays next, even if linear listening isn’t your thing. The Jalapeño Beat Maker answers this call, allowing users’ body movements to determine which music plays next - and how it sounds.

Aimed at the action sports market, the portable Jalapeño Beat Maker adds various audio layers to a track depending on its user’s movements – most likely executed as tricks. Take snowboarding, for example. When a user gets airtime, a layer will drop out. Upon landing the trick, the bass will come back in, adding a whole new element of rhythmic balance to the user's chosen activity.

Users can either choose audio layers from a predetermined list of artists or add their own original layers to compose tracks on the go. The Beat Maker is shaping up to be a useful tool for sports people who want to put their creativity to good use, having a larger impact on the soundtracks they create. Developed by music-based tech startup, Beat Farm, and currently on Kickstarter, you can pledge to the Jalapeño Beat Maker here.