Skoog 2.0 Tactile music interface.

Description

The Skoog device is an accessible, tactile cube that allows children with disabilities to explore the creative opportunities available through digital music technology. Now anyone unable to play traditional instruments can join an orchestra or band and take part in a range of music-making activities. Skoog’s adjustable sensitivity and easy integration with apps such as GarageBand make it perfect for inclusive music activity.

Introducing the wireless Skoog. Music for everyone. from Skoogmusic on Vimeo.

Skoog is a great tool for music therapy for young children with cerebral palsy, autism, Down’s Syndrome and other developmental delays offering hands-on opportunities to create and control sound expressively. Skoog’s sensory-friendly tactile nature helps greatly in developing new skills and promoting physical interaction with technology. For instance, Skoog’s immediate sensory input can be really motivating for young people with autism.
Skoog is compatible with apps like GarageBand on iPad enabling you to compose and perform their own music without the need for keyboard, guitar or other traditional instrumental skills. You can poke, squeeze and press Skoog and it provides physical stimulation and acoustic feedback that plays instruments on iPad. The automatic key-detection in the Skoog app also lets anyone “jam” along with favourite songs in their iTunes media library or Spotify account using the instrument sounds in the Skoog App or other MIDI apps.
Skoog is lightweight and portable, making it easy to set up and use. It connects to iPad or iPhone via Bluetooth LE or to your Mac via USB and comes with its own free app (available from the App Store). Or you can use it as a controller for other MIDI-compatible music apps.

Technical

Technical specification:

• Height: 15 cm
• Width: 13 cm
• Length: 13 cm
• Weight: 585 grams

System Requirements:

• Bluetooth Low Energy. iOS 9 Mac OS X v10.6 or later

Compatibility

• Skoog is compatible with iPad models that support Bluetooth Low Energy – this includes iPad 3rd Generation, iPad 4th Generation, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3; and running iOS 9 +.

What’s in the Box?

• Skoog 2.0 tactile music interface
• Micro USB cable
• Quick start guide