# The Vibe: Shapeways + Soundcloud = Awesome

By [Continuations](https://continuations.com) · 2012-03-10

shapeways, soundcloud, iphone, 3d printing

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I usually take weekends off from blogging, but this one is just too good to pass up: [Shapeways](http://shapeways.com) and [Soundcloud](http://soundcloud.com/) have teamed up to bring out “[the Vibe](http://www.shapeways.com/creator/thevibe)” an iPhone case which comes with a completely custom waveform as its back. 

I love this because it shows off the power of the platforms that Shapeways and Soundcloud have created.  It also represents a completely unexpected use case for a sound file.  And it is a completely organic, API-enabled collaboration between two of our portfolio companies. 

All of that [launched at SXSW](http://shapeways.tumblr.com/post/19069809272/shapeways-and-soundcloud-crew-at-sxsw-for-the)!  Makes me wish I was there after all and even has me tempted to get an iPhone.

PS Some nice [coverage over at Businessweek](http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-10/turn-your-babys-cry-into-an-iphone-case).

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