5of12
Our Mission
Reimagining how we interact with sound, space, and technology through creative instruments & cutting-edge R&D
About
Who are we?
We’re a team of Creative Technologists experienced in spatial computing, audio tech, & software delivery.
We design & build immersive experiences for human interaction.
From rapid prototypes to show‑ready demos, right through to production.
We turn complex tech into something people can feel & remember.
Services
Rapid Prototypers
5of12 are experts in building and testing software prototypes to verify new ideas early in the design process. Our agile and iterative approach to development helps get your concept off the ground fast. We work across mobile, desktop and XR platforms with deep knowledge of hand tracking and haptics.
Services
Spatial Computing
Design, build, and validate interactive XR/AR and Mobile Apps using hand tracking, mid‑air gestures, haptics, eye/gaze, scene understanding.
Services
Novel Interaction Systems
Gesture vocabularies, mid‑air UI, touchless kiosks, device‑free inputs, and multi‑modal control (hand, gaze, voice).
Services
Location Based Entertainment
Durable, high‑throughput attractions and brand activations: responsive AV sets, multiplayer interactions, queue‑proof UX.
Services
Immersive Event & Exhibition Demos
Trade‑show hero pieces (e.g. CES) and executive demos that communicate tech value clearly and viscerally.
Services
XR App Development
End‑to‑end RealityKit/ARKit/Unity builds — concept to submission — with robust input, spatial UX, and polish.
Services
Custom Tools, Plugins & SDKs
VST/AU/AUv3, Unity native audio plugins, creative utilities, and developer SDKs that productise prototypes.
News and articles
Latest News
5of12's Playtonik has been Awarded the 2025 MIDI Innovation Award for Software Prototypes.
Find out more at MIDI.org
Playtonik
Playtonik is a 2025 MIDI Innovation Award winning musical fidget app for iOS.Playtonik uses physics-based interactions, immersive spatial audio & dynamic haptic feedback for a fun, musical experience.Update 1.5: Unlock Playtonik PRO to access even more creative control!
Get Playtonik free on the App Store now!
Looking for support or want to share feedback, drop us a message.
Features
Musical Physics Each note is a floating bouncy ball, contained within a shape. Touch and motion controls let you spin and move the shape.Spatial Audio As the balls bounce around the inside of the shape, sounds are created where they bounce. With each note sounding from a different point in space Playtonik sounds great on headphones!Dynamic Haptics Feel the bounce of each note. The collision properties match to the intensity of the haptics for a dynamic feel that can be gentle or intense.
Details
Performance Tools
Scale Mapped Keyboard helps you stay in tune.
Play with expression and visible velocity.
Strum the keys to create a sequence of notes.
Latched Notes that 'pop' to keep the sound moving.
Tap sequence releases a note from the chosen scale.
Loop recording captures up to 20 seconds of note playing and play it back through the shapes.MIDI
Trigger notes from a keyboard, send notes to another instrument, or both! Velocity sensitivity, gives you everything from subtle texture to intense cacophony!
To help you stay in tune Playtonik can filter your MIDI input to fit the selected scale.Note information and CC input is included in all versions of Playtonik. If you're looking for more control, you can upgrade to Playtonik Pro.
Looking for inspiration, see how we've been using Playtonik for making music with our YouTube playlistNeed help integrating Playtonik into your music setup? Read our Guide for connecting iOS to MIDI
CC Input Mapping
| Description | CC | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Shape Change | 0 | 0-4 |
| Spin impulse | 1 | +/- 63 |
| Volume | 7 | 0-127 |
| FX (Reverb) | 12 | 0-127 |
| Note hold | 64 | 0 / 127 |
| Spin lock | 69 | 0 / 127 |
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Got some feedback or need Playtonik support?
An immersive experience that needs building?
A new musical instrument you'd like to realise?
Need expert hand-tracking or haptics design advice?
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