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Now you can make music with mushrooms and plants

David Lee
8-9-2025
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The Pocket Scion is a small device that records electrical signals from living organisms and transforms them into synthesiser sounds. It is available now.

The Pocket Scion has four built-in instruments with which it generates sounds from the signals. The signals can also be forwarded as MIDI data to an external synthesiser. The device comes with software for Mac, Windows and Linux that allows you to create your own synth patches and send data via Open Sound Control (OSC). This longer video explains the Pocket Scion and the associated app in detail.

The Pocket Scion costs around 145 francs or euros and is currently available for delivery within a few days. To order, go directly to the manufacturer's website.

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My interest in IT and writing landed me in tech journalism early on (2000). I want to know how we can use technology without being used. Outside of the office, I’m a keen musician who makes up for lacking talent with excessive enthusiasm.


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