Open your eyes to the wonders of sound™

The Secret World of Sound Revealed

The CymaScope™ is an innovative 21st century sonic instrument that
creates visual patterns of sound so that the world around us can be
appreciated and understood at an entirely new level. The secret world
of sound has been invisible throughout history, until now. Now, the
CymaScope opens a window on this enigmatic realm. For the first
time, we can see bird song, whale song, music, and speech. Just
as great advances in medical science have come about with the
advent of the microscope, astronomers have made enormous
strides in understanding the cosmos with the telescope. We are
most effective in making new discoveries when we are able to
engage the powerful visual acuity of our brains. The CymaScope
does for sound what the microscope and telescope have done for
medical science and cosmology.

The CymaScope is an innovative 21st century

sonic instrument that creates visual patterns
of sound so that the world around us can be
appreciated and understood at an entirely
new level.

Ornithologists or any user of

CymaScope who wishes to
measure the angles and
dimensions of CymaGlyph
elements, may find the
optional particulate pro-
tractor invaluable. It
features a moving arm
with Metric and Imperial
divisions. The circle is
marked in degrees.
Special Edition
CymaScope Special edition in Brass and Hardwood.
Showing Nose Cone Assembly
British patent number GB2404779
International patents pending.
 Psychological Science Zoology
The CymaScope activates both the auditory and visual centers of All animals produce their own unique range of CymaGlyphs and the
the brain simultaneously, opening a new scientific avenue for studying general low-frequency sounds of animals are easily reproduced on the
emotional states in relation to the dual stimulation of the nervous CymaScope. While the high-frequency sounds of many creatures are
system. Research can now be performed to discover the neurological reproducible, some are more easily reproduced by frequency-shifting
functions of the brain as it is supplied with two correlating forms of their sounds to a lower octave. The CymaScope offers great potential for
stimulation: auditory and visual. refining knowledge of the evolution of various species by identifying
Applications the variations and similarities of the specific sound patterns of animals.

FOR THE Speech Therapy Cosmology

Words and sounds create sonic patterns (CymaGlyphs) on the Science has recently theorized that sound was responsible for shaping
CYMASCOPE CymaScope membrane providing a valuable tool for speech therapy. our universe. The CymaScope provides an innovative way to study the
The visual feedback supports teaching deaf children to speak more sonic forces involved in creating form from formlessness. The structure
Enter important new clearly, assist people to overcome speech impediments and may be of sounds from planets, as monitored by space probes, can be viewed
employed to help stroke victims re-learn speech patterns. Aided by and studied. Observation of vortices is possible by introducing water
realms of discovery
the CymaScope, children with autism, cerebral palsy and Down’s onto the membrane, into which light-weight particulates have been
utilizing the limitless Syndrome can be supported to enhance their speaking skills. suspended. Thus, the CymaScope can be used to demonstrate the forces
that shaped galaxies.
patterns of sound
Vocalist Coaching Physiology
now made visible Vocal performance can be improved by observing the crispness of the An important new branch of this science monitors the faint sounds
CymaGlyphs as they are formed on the CymaScope membrane. As emitted by the cells of our bodies. By greatly amplifying the sounds
with the CymaScope.
diction and pronunciation are modified, the patterns become sharper. of cells and sending them to the CymaScope’s CPM (CymaScope
Voice students can enhance vocal delivery by observing the formation Processing Module), an understanding of the communication and
of the rhythmic pulsations of CymaGlyphs to control vibrato. The level interaction between cells may be acquired through the analysis of their
of vibrato can either be enhanced or suppressed with this visual respective CymaGlyphs.
feedback.
Physics
The true nature of sound is just beginning to be understood and
Linguistics the CymaScope is the long-awaited instrument to help unravel its
The CymaScope provides a unique way to study languages. underlying mysteries. Acoustic physicists now have a new method for
Distinctive patterns emerge from specific language structure and making ground-breaking discoveries in the world of sound.
dialect, allowing close observation to be made of the subtle variations.
These linguistic images can then be photographed and catalogued While the principle patterns of vibration that form ‘solid matter’ are
for reference and study. still not fully described by science, the CymaScope allows us to see and
study dynamic processes at work in liquids and gels as well as magnetic
and nonmagnetic particulates.
Musicology
By studying the formation of CymaGlyphs produced by musical Art
instruments, an understanding of the qualitative aspects of sound Create fantastic artistic renditions of CymaGlyphs by introducing
and the science of music can be acquired. The distinctive CymaGlyph several tones into the CymaScope via a bank of oscillators and varying
signature of a violin, trumpet, or any musical instrument is a function the intensity of each tone. A variety of colored particulate matter,
of their harmonic structure and most of these components become grades and reflectivities can be introduced to create unique art forms. A
visible on the CymaScope membrane. An optional Particulate Protractor mixture of heavier and lighter particulate grades result in color fringing,
allows the angles and dimensions of CymaGlyphs to be measured and creating a new and fascinating genre of art. The addition of water as
studied. a medium into which reflective particles are suspended creates other
visuals that are reminiscent of galaxies in formation.
 Exciting
Educational
Instrument!
Create opportunities for discovery through
interactive displays in your Museum or School

MusicMadeVisible is an exciting new genre in

entertainment made possible by the CymaScope.
A continuous stream of morphing patterns
emerge which greatly enhance your enjoyment
of listening to music because the visual images
are the music.

MusicMadeVisible is the
first entertainment medium
that shows the true nature
of sound. Sound does not
travel in waves, as commonly
believed. Rather, it propagates
in expanding spheres. The
CymaScope allows us to
see these hidden structures,
in effect looking at a slice
through the sound sphere.
CymaScope is a supremely exciting educational
instrument and everyone loves to see matter being Images from the CymaScope’s membrane
moved before their eyes into beautiful kaleidoscop- are captured by an optional video camera
ic patterns. Displays can be interactive with micro- and NCA (nose cone assembly) and viewed Open your eyes to the wonders of sound™
phone input enabling visitors to see their own voice by means of a television or video projector.
patterns. Other displays can incorporate animal For more information:
sounds, musical instrument sounds, and the music
of the spheres (planetary sounds). Sonic Age America, LLC
See Music P.O. Box 19, Hope, ID 83836
Whether the museum is dedicated to natural histo-
ry, science, or music, the CymaScope is a wonderful
Come to 208-264-0171
[email protected]
addition to any museum exhibit. Children are es- Visual Life!
pecially captivated by the CymaScope’s space-age
looks and almost magical function and when placed
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in children’s museums it creates the perfect oppor-
tunity for inspirational discovery.