"The world of portable music-making devices has exploded with options over the past few years, from pocket synthesizers to mini drum machines that promise studio-quality sounds in palm-sized packages. Most of these devices focus on traditional sound generation methods, using oscillators, samples, or modeling to create familiar musical tones. The Pocket Scion by Modern Biology and Instruö takes a completely different approach, turning living organisms into active musical collaborators through the fascinating world of biosonification."
"The core concept behind the device is biosonification, which captures biofeedback data from living organisms like plants, mushrooms, or even human touch and translates it into evolving soundscapes and musical patterns. The circular sensor on top responds to bioelectric signals from whatever you connect to it, whether that's a houseplant in your living room or moss you've collected during a forest walk."
Pocket Scion is a compact rectangular device that converts bioelectric signals from living organisms into evolving soundscapes and musical patterns. A circular sensor on the top panel detects biofeedback from plants, mushrooms, moss, or human touch, enabling live interaction with biological inputs. Four built-in instruments—Secret Garden, Fungal Waves, Treebeard's Koto, and Soil Circuits—offer tailored sonic responses for different organisms. Visual design blends organic patterns, maze-like graphics, visible screws, and clear labeling to emphasize approachability and a hackable ethos. The device eliminates complex technical barriers, allowing immediate musical experimentation with living collaborators.
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