Sonify

Sonify is a tool and creative studio that specializes in turning data into sound. Its core function is data sonification, which means taking datasets—like climate statistics, financial information, or civic data—and translating them into audible music or soundscapes. This process helps people understand and experience data in a new, intuitive way. The company's flagship project is TwoTone, an open-source web application funded by Google that lets users create music from data without needing to write any code.

What makes Sonify stand out is its focus on audio-first design and its practical approach to a niche field. Instead of just visualizing data on a chart, Sonify asks what that data would sound like. The team works on real-world projects, like a year-long initiative to make civic data accessible to blind and visually impaired communities through audio. They also collaborate on artistic projects, such as generating AI art with accompanying soundtracks, showing how data can drive creative expression.

This tool is most useful for data scientists, researchers, and storytellers who want to present complex information in a more engaging format. Musicians and composers can use it to find new sources of inspiration, turning spreadsheets into musical scores. Educators and public communicators benefit by using sound to explain trends, like making the abstract concept of climate change audible. Sonify bridges the gap between hard data and human perception, offering a different way to listen to the stories numbers tell.