MIDI Sprout - Biodata Sonification Device
A project in Philadelphia, PA by Data Garden000days
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MIDI Sprout enables plants to play synthesizers in real time
Backers: 454
Average Pledge Per Backer: $74
Funded: $33,370 of $25,000
Dates: Mar 6th -> Apr 20th (46 days)
Project By: Data Garden
Backers: 454
Average Pledge Per Backer: $74
Funded: $33,370 of $25,000
Dates: Mar 6th -> Apr 20th (46 days)
Project By: Data Garden
$33,370
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 21 @ 00:02 -0400 GMT
133%
of goal
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Latest News
Alternate Uses 
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here it is, the last day of the Kickstarter. We're so psyched on everyone's positive feedback and support! Now that you've understood the basics and perhaps even per-ordered a MIDI Sprout for yourself (if not there's still a few more hours!) we'd... (Read More)
New Music Played by Plants on MIDI Sprout's Soundcloud
April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
As we approach the final hours of our Kickstarter campaign we want to share with you some music we've been making at home with our MIDI Sprouts. All music on our new Soundcloud page has been generated by biofeedback using MIDI Sprout technology (both... (Read More)
Connecting Your Plant to a Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano with MIDI Sprout
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
What would it sound like if you connected your plant to a Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI with MIDI Sprout? We invited Christopher Sean Powell of Spaceship Aloha and Man Man to answer these questions for us. Notice how the plant is... (Read More)
THANK YOU!
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to express to you our sincere gratitude for having decided that this is an idea that should exist. We think so too and can’t wait to turn the means of production over to the plants. We’ll still be posting lots of content here during this... (Read More)
What We're Listening to...
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Plants and Humans, First of all thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm! Here it is, the last week and we are so close to our goal! We've been having so much fun experimenting with the MIDI Sprout on our own and sharing it with friends... (Read More)
Plant Consciouness & Communication
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Are plants conscious? The answer may depend on how we define consciousness. Take a listen to this mix from our friend, Carlo Patrão and let us know what you think! This guest mix, curated and produced by Lisbon-based DJ Carlo Patrão, was originally... (Read More)
Moog and the MIDI Sprout
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This quote was kindly provided to us by Michelle Moog-Koussa, daughter of electronic music pioneer and inventor, Robert Moog and Executive Director of The Bob Moog Foundation. What’s the deal with this connection between plants and synthesizers?As... (Read More)
Now You Can Listen to Your Plant on Your iPhone or iPad!
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You've asked for it and we're bringing it! Today, we've added a new backer reward which will allow anyone with an iPhone or iPad to listen to the music of their plants through these devices. It's simple. Connect your plant to your MIDI Sprout and... (Read More)
Plants on Tour, 2014!
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of those who have supported MIDI Sprout so far and to those considering supporting this project. We apologize for taking so long to post our first update. It’s been a busy last few weeks. We’ve been making headlines (Gizmodo, The... (Read More)
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