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About PartyKeys

Who We Are

PartyKeys is a music tech brand focused on making music easier to join, easier to share, and more fun to play together.
We design music experiences that lower the barrier to participation and turn everyday moments into shared musical experiences.

From product design to interaction and long-term support, PartyKeys is built with a clear belief:Music is for joining, not judging.

Powered by PopuMusic

PartyKeys is created by the team behind PopuMusic — a global music technology company known for building successful smart instruments used by millions of users worldwide.

PopuMusic has extensive experience across

Smart music hardware design

This foundation allows PartyKeys to go beyond a single device, delivering a complete music experience that seamlessly connects hardware, software, and community.

Our Journey

PopuMusic’s journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to make learning music as enjoyable and addictive as gaming. From its foundation to groundbreaking product launches, each milestone reflects our commitment to creating intuitive, interactive instruments that inspire music lovers worldwide. Explore our story and see how we've transformed the music experience, one innovation at a time.

2015

The company was founded and quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach to music education. In the same year, it secured $1 million in angel funding led by ZhenFund.

2016

Launched Poputar, the first smart guitar featuring LED light guidance and an app-based rhythm game for beginners. Poputar was honored with the Red Dot Design Award.

2017

Introduced Populele, the smart ukulele. Secured pre-A round financing led by Xiaomi Technology and Shunwei Capital.

2018

Released Populele 2 and 2 Pro. The crowdfunding campaign exceeded $920,000 USD globally.

2022

After four years of R&D, launched the third flagship product — PopuPiano. The campaign raised over USD 580,000 and sold 10,000+ units worldwide.

2025