Overview
The Pocket SCÍON is a revolutionary portable biofeedback instrument that transforms living organisms into musical controllers. This innovative device captures biofeedback data through direct contact with plants, fungi, and other living matter, converting biological signals into evolving soundscapes and MIDI messages.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician, Pocket SCÍON offers an intuitive plug-and-play experience that requires no prior musical knowledge. The device includes exclusive instruments created in collaboration with **Tarun Nayar (Modern Biology)**, an ecologist and musician who brings deep expertise from using the Eurorack format SCÍON module.
Features
Standalone Operation (3 x AAA battery)
- Plug and play to start creating music immediately
- Built-in sound engine generates evolving soundscapes from biofeedback data
- Exclusive instruments designed specifically for biofeedback interaction
MIDI Connectivity
- Up to 5 simultaneous MIDI notes with velocity and assignable CC control
- TRS-MIDI output and USB connectivity for versatile integration
- Multi-channel MIDI mode splits messages across 5 channels for DAW or hardware routing
- Single or multi-channel operation for flexible workflow integration
Desktop Application
- Customizable instrument behavior and voice settings
- Open Sound Control (OSC) message broadcasting for advanced integration
- Real-time timing data streaming with delta, variance, deviation, min, max, and mean values
- Scale editing and ratcheting controls for each instrument
Professional Integration
- Studio-ready for music production workflows
- Installation-friendly for interactive art projects
- Audio-visual project compatibility through MIDI and OSC output
Specifications
Audio & MIDI
- MIDI Output: TRS-MIDI and USB
- Simultaneous Notes: Up to 5 with velocity and CC
- MIDI Channels: 1-5 (configurable single or multi-channel)
- Voice Configuration: 5 independent voices with octave range and offset control
Connectivity
- USB Connection for computer integration and power
- TRS-MIDI Output for hardware compatibility
- OSC Port: 10361 (configurable)
Control Interface
- Volume Control: [/] buttons
- Voice Selection: [VOICES] button
- Sensitivity Adjustment: Dedicated control
- Instrument Selection: Cycling through available instruments
- Shift Function: [SHIFT] for advanced controls
Included Instruments
- Secret Garden
- Fungal Waves*
- Treebeard's Koto
- Soil Circuits
OSC Data Streams
- `/delta` - Timing delta data (ms)
- `/variance` - Signal variance measurements
- `/deviation` - Signal deviation data
- `/min` - Minimum values
- `/max` - Maximum values
- `/mean` - Mean value calculations
