Sensory room ideas – Musii
0 Comments Published by Matt Saunders June 8th, 2011 in Information and comment, Kit, Reviews, Sensory Room Ideas
We’re constantly looking for innovative devices which can help foster the spirit of creativity in those that use them at The Music Gym, and given the nature of our organisation it should come as no surprise that we pay particular attention to those which have a musical theme.
The other worldly Musii may look and sound like the denizen of a far flung alien planet, but its name actually stands for ‘Multi Sensory Interactive Inflatable‘, and it’s exactly the sort of device we’re constantly on the look out for!
Musii is a development of invisible beam instrument technology (such as the world renowned Sound Beam) which has been an effective feature of many multisensory environments throughout the years. What Musii does differently however, is to take this idea and encase it in a soft, physical form, allowing the user to perceive the changes they are producing not just through sound, but through touch and sight as well. This integration of the senses is something we always strove toward in our sensory gazebo (with it’s vibrating cushions, Soundbeam and underwater theme), so it’s very interesting for us to see how others approach the same issue.
Musii’s soft inflatable exterior emits sound and colour whenever it is touched and no musical ability is required allowing anyone to experience the thrill and satisfaction of playing a musical instrument accompanied by cornucopia of sound and colour, providing feedback to 3 of the body’s 5 senses. Another commendable feature is the speed at which it can be set up, with a single touch of a button the unit is inflated, lit up and ready to go! This ease of use is combined with an equally impressive level of functionality, an extensive library of musical instruments and sound settings are available and it’s impossible to play out of time or hit a bum note, unless as the company’s website points out, you want to! Finally, because of the devices unique (yet some how friendly) shape, a group of people can play together just as easily as a single individual. I contacted the Designs in Air team as soon as I discovered it and was informed that they’re available for under £2000.00 (Plus shipping and VAT for UK customers), however this was a few months back, so you may wish to contact them directly to confirm that price.
Tel: +44 (0) 7769662829
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