Electroplankton

Electroplankton is a game written for the Nintendo DS by Japanese artist Toshio Iwai.
The game consists of 10 different modes, each a different species of plankton, that produce sound in a unique way.
Here is a quick sample of a few of the modes, and the sounds they can create. The modes used are, Luminaria, Hanenbow, Beatnes, Lumiloop, Sun-Animalcule and Tracy.



Electroplankton doesn't allow save files. While some would see this as a hindrance in the creation of music, for others it opens up endless possibilities, not having save files, means not playing the same thing twice, which leads to the creation of unexpected outcomes, often yielding enjoyable results.

It's the nature of the unexpected that makes Electroplankton what it is. Users are asked to play and experiment, often letting the visual side of the game take control, while the sound becomes a byproduct.