Sonic Compass: Sense of North

Mikhail Samin

About this app

Feel more oriented in any environment. It's not an app, it's a new sense.

Ever wished you had a natural, built-in compass? Sonic Compass is a revolutionary tool designed to help you develop a sense of the direction of North.

Based on principles of cognitive science and predictive processing, our app creates a new sense of cardinal directions. You'll find yourself more oriented and aware, even when the app is off.

KEY FEATURES:
• LEARNING MODE: The core of the experience. Predict the direction of North after hearing a cue and receive instant spatial audio feedback. This "active inference" method is designed to build and reinforce neural pathways. You won't need to do anything except listen!
• SENSE MODE: Experience a continuous, subtle spatial sound that indicates the direction of North. It’s an ambient awareness tool that helps you have a sense of orientation without looking at a screen.
• VIBRATION MODE: For silent guidance. Get a gentle haptic pulse whenever you (or your phone) are facing North. Perfect for quick checks or keeping your phone in a pocket.
• HIGH-PRECISION SPATIAL AUDIO: We dynamically generate over 120 unique sound positions to give you an incredibly accurate and smooth sense of direction—far beyond simple stereo panning.
• POCKET CALIBRATION: Our smart offset tool allows you to calibrate the app for how you carry your phone, ensuring accuracy even when it's not held flat in your hand.
• BACKGROUND AWARENESS: Sonic Compass works just as well in the background and it's compatible with hearing music, navigational guidance, and other sounds while the app is running.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to rely less on GPS.
• People with accessibility needs.
• Travelers and urban explorers navigating new cities.

• Biohackers. Cyborgs. Superhumans? Everyone interested in using technology to develop a previously inaccessible sense.

You won't just know where North is. You'll feel it.

What’s new

First release! Excited to bring Sonic Compass to Android!