Instruo Pocket Scion Biofeedback Instrument

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Key Features

  • Turn plants into sound with biofeedback sensors in real time
  • Five-note MIDI polyphony with assignable CC controls
  • OSC support for integration with creative software
  • Custom instruments built with Modern Biology
  • Enables MIDI and audio output via TRS or USB

Instruo Pocket Scion Biofeedback Instrument Overview

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The Instruo Pocket SCION is built for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of biology, sound design, and technology in a compact and hands-on way. It captures data from contact with living organisms and translates it into sound, MIDI, and OSC messages, making it ideal for creative installations, experimental setups, and electronic music production.


You can use Pocket SCION as a plug-and-play sound generator with its onboard instruments, or connect it to external gear and software for deeper control. The TRS and USB outputs send MIDI notes and CC values, while the included desktop application gives you full access to OSC data and advanced settings like scale tuning, voice routing, and MIDI channel assignment. It's easy enough for beginners to enjoy right out of the box, but powerful enough to become part of a larger creative system.

Product Ref: 346590

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Create sound from living input

Pocket SCÍON translates biological activity into audio in real time. By connecting the built-in sensor to living organisms or using the touchpad, you can generate shifting soundscapes that respond to organic changes. This makes it especially useful for users exploring generative composition, interactive installations, or experimental sound design. There’s no need for previous technical knowledge to start — the device is standalone and ready to use right away.

It’s also a unique entry point for introducing biofeedback into musical or multimedia contexts, offering a tactile and engaging way to work with data that’s usually invisible. For those looking to build more complex systems, the audio it produces can easily be integrated with external instruments or digital setups.

Control external gear via MIDI

Alongside generating sound, Pocket SCÍON outputs MIDI data, making it easy to control synths, samplers, and software instruments. It supports five-note polyphony, and each note carries adjustable velocity and assignable MIDI CC values. These messages can be routed through the TRS-MIDI output or the USB port, depending on your setup.

You can switch between single-channel and multichannel MIDI modes. In multichannel mode, each of the five voices sends to its own channel, ideal for routing to multiple destinations in a DAW or splitting control across different external devices. This flexibility makes it a powerful tool for studio setups or live performance environments that rely on MIDI data as part of the workflow.

Use OSC for live visuals and interactive media

For users working with visual software or real-time interaction, Pocket SCÍON also supports OSC messaging through its companion desktop app. When connected to a computer over USB, it broadcasts data via the selected OSC port, based on readings from its internal biofeedback sensor.

This feature opens the door to integrating Pocket SCÍON with creative platforms like Max/MSP, TouchDesigner, Pure Data, and Unreal Engine. It makes it possible to drive real-time visuals or interactive elements using biological input, giving artists and designers a tool for blending natural processes with digital media in an intuitive way.

Shape your sound with custom instruments

In collaboration with ecologist and musician Tarun Nayar (Modern Biology), Instruo developed a set of exclusive instruments for Pocket SCÍON. These are designed specifically for this hardware and respond dynamically to incoming biofeedback signals, giving you ready-to-use sound engines that work straight out of the box.

The included application lets you customise scale, ratcheting, octave range, and MIDI CC mapping per voice, giving you detailed control over how each instrument behaves. You can fine-tune settings to suit your workflow, adapting Pocket SCÍON for solo sessions, complex installations, or collaborative setups. Combined with its intuitive design and connectivity options, these instruments help you stay focused on the creative process.

Features

  • Captures biofeedback from living organisms to generate real-time sound and data
  • Built-in sound engine creates evolving soundscapes based on biofeedback input
  • Outputs MIDI notes and control messages via TRS-MIDI or USB
  • Supports up to five simultaneous MIDI notes with assignable velocity and CC
  • Offers both single and multichannel MIDI modes for flexible routing
  • Broadcasts Open Sound Control (OSC) messages through the desktop app
  • Connects to a desktop application for instrument customization and control mapping
  • Allows per-voice configuration including scale, octave, MIDI channel, and ratcheting
  • Functions as a standalone, plug-and-play instrument for any skill level
  • Enables advanced integration with DAWs, installations, and multimedia environments
  • Compatible with creative platforms like Max/MSP, Pure Data, Touch Designer, and Unreal Engine
  • Includes four custom-designed instruments created with Tarun Nayar (Modern Biology)
  • Plays via capacitive touchpad or sensor clips for expressive control
  • Delivers five-note polyphony and raw signal output for extended processing
  • Provides portable biofeedback-based sonification and visualization tool

Specifications

  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 71 x 105 x 17 mm
  • Power:
    • USB power
    • 3 x AAA batteries

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