Spike Recorder

Spike Recorder

by Backyard Brains

17 ratings
11 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 11, 2010
  • January 2, 2025
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Explore neuroscience with this app, allowing you to view, hear, record, and analyze neural signals from neurons and muscles. It provides tools for students of all ages to conduct hands-on electrophysiology experiments and understand brain communication.

View neural signals
Hear neural signals
Record neural data
Analyze neural spike trains
Measure reaction times
Calculate neuroscience statistics
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What's New in Spike Recorder

3.0.5

January 2, 2025

New UI better works with dark mode.

User reviews

Cool Idea, Awful App

The app is really just not great. It has frequent glitches, and often fails to hold data points.

need settings for ios and Chromebook!

i am using this app for a project i'm doing but it only shows the recording button on IOS and i the spiker box does not have a plug in for the newer IOS versions that do not have a headphone plug in i then tried getting the app on Chromebook and it only showed the recording button the only solution was looking for my old android phone which has all the options and setting and recording so i guess this app only works for android phones. PLEASE WORK ON YOUR APP i spent hours trying to figure something out terrible and stressful experience and please add a ios plug in for the newer versions that do not have a headphone plug in thank you...
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Website discrepancy?

Hi! To whom this may concern, my professor and I were hoping to do an experiment as outlined on the Backyard Brains Experiments website, which uses grasshoppers and this app to create a fixation cross/dot etc. etc. you can find the outline via their website. However, the “experiments” tab as shown the website is not present in the app. We were hoping to find out why this “experiments” function is missing, and whether it might be implemented/added back in so that we may perform this experiment!

Thanks,

-Joon
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Awesome

This interface is incredible and we are using the Backyard Brains Spikerboxes in a kinesiology lab for visual feedback on neural stimulation. So very cool!

Dr. Mark Doyle

This little gizmo is not only an excellent teaching tool, but it is an inexpensive device that can convert your iPad into a very useful oscilloscope! Thank you folks very much for your efforts to bring hands on complicated education to a younger audience whose brains can handle it. You are spot on!
Peace,
Mark
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FAQ

What is Spike Recorder?

Spike Recorder is an educational application designed to help users learn about neuroscience by viewing, hearing, recording, and analyzing neural signals from neurons and muscles. It's intended for hands-on learning about electrophysiology.

How does Spike Recorder work?

The application typically picks up input through the iPhone's built-in microphone. For direct connection to hardware like the SpikerBox, a custom male-to-male headphone cable is required, available from the developer's website.

What kind of analysis can I do with Spike Recorder?

With Spike Recorder, you can analyze neural spike trains, measure reaction times, and calculate statistics, similar to tools used by professional neuroscientists.

Is Spike Recorder suitable for all ages?

Yes, Spike Recorder provides affordable neuroscience experiment kits for students of all ages, from schoolchildren to graduate students, enabling hands-on learning.

What devices does Spike Recorder support?

Spike Recorder is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is Spike Recorder updated?

The latest version of Spike Recorder is 3.0.5, and it was last updated on January 2, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

What is the user rating for Spike Recorder?

Spike Recorder has a rating of 3.4 stars based on 17 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

Does Spike Recorder have ads?

No, Spike Recorder does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.