Research, Bio-Instruments & Hardware Index.
An open-access repository classifying botanical signal processing, custom Max for Live bio-coherent devices, hardware specifications, and circuit schematics.
Station FAQ, car radio setup, and global directory guide.
Plant electrophysiology papers, open PDFs, and essential reading.
Max for Live (.amxd) patches, bio-coherence DSP, and routing guides.
Open-source modules (BECA, ESP32) and commercial consumer units.
Op-amp layouts, 555 timers, shielding, and electrode protocols.
/FIELD-LITERATURE — Electrophysiology & Science
Plant Response as Physiological Investigation
Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose (1906) — Pioneering research on action potentials and plant electrical responses.
Plant Neurobiology: An Integrated View
Stefano Mancuso et al. (2006) — Signaling networks and electrical communication in plant tissue.
Towards Understanding Plant Bioacoustics
Monica Gagliano et al. (2012) — Acoustic emissions and sound perception in botanical systems.
Electrophysiology and Green Plants
Alexander G. Volkov (2012) — Action potential propagation and bio-voltage signaling mechanisms.
/BIO-INSTRUMENTS — Max for Live & Software Hub
Custom Ableton Live patches converting unpredictable voltage telemetry into structured musical parameters:
- Voltage-to-MIDI CC Mapper
- Bio-Rhythmic LFO Generators
- Dynamic Action Potential Triggers
Quantizers that constrain erratic biological voltage swings into natural tuning systems:
Step-by-step visual documentation demonstrating how to route incoming MIDI stream data from hardware sensors directly into software synths, modular rigs, or VST plugins.
/HARDWARE-DIRECTORY — Devices & Acquisition Guide
High-gain micro-voltage amplifier with raw MIDI/CV output.
Open-source DIY galvanic response projects with public GitHub repos.
Bluetooth LE & USB MIDI bio-resistance stream units.
Standalone bio-synthesizer with built-in speaker and scaling.
Tactile capacitive touch & plant conductivity USB controller.
- Connectivity: MIDI DIN, USB MIDI, BLE, CV/Gate
- Probes: Leaf Clips, Ag/AgCl Gel Pads, Copper Probes
/DIY-LAB — Circuits & Schematics Workshop
Low-noise operational amplifier circuits designed to amplify micro-volt fluctuations from leaf tissue:
Converts leaf resistance into variable frequency square waves for direct microcontroller reading.
High CMRR frontend to reject 50/60Hz mains hum while capturing biological action potentials.
Practical guidelines for maintaining signal integrity in live field and studio bio-sonification setups:
- EMI Mitigation: Optocoupler isolation between microcontrollers and audio interfaces to prevent ground loops.
- Electrode Protocols: Non-damaging gold-plated leaf clips and hypoallergenic conductive gels for stable long-term biological connection.