Kalimba buzz mechanism
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Member Yapruder demonstrates an interesting method for adding some high-end to a kalimba instruments tone. Makes for an aesthetically pleasing mod, no? – Buzz Mechanism on Flickr
Music
Take your creations beyond the workshop and onto the stage with diy music instruments! Let us show you how these creations range from simple, basic setups that produce beautiful sounds to more complex projects that require a greater level of engineering knowledge. With these tutorials and examples, we’ll guide you on this journey to make your own musical instrument for experimental, artistic or everyday use – so whether you’re starting out new or a seasoned sound creator, come explore the wonderful world of making your own music.
Drum machine, unplugged
Simply awesome – Matches are activating lever-matches by rotating the cylinder. Levermatches are kicking on several percussions. 4 Tracks – The Hand Cranked Drum Machine [Thanks, Tercero!]
Noise Toy-in-a-box
Every good instrument deserves an appropriately cool enclosure. After building the Loud Objects Noise Toy kit, I decided to case it up with some added flare. Read on for more pics & info. Related: HOW TO – build the Noise Toy Noise Toy – crash course in programming A friend brought me back a small […]
BENT workshops
Here are some photos from today’s BENT workshops, worth noting — Todd Bailey’s Bending (soon to be) kit! Intro Workshop with Clifford Bret Sensors – op-amps, comparators, and digitally controlled switches with Phil Stearns Battery Powered Noise Generator with Jessica Rylan Hands-On Digital Sampler Design and Analysis for Circuitbending Applications with Todd Bailey Intro to […]
BENT – Night 2 (video)
Some video highlights of BENT (The circuit bending music festival in NYC) night 2!
MAKE Interview: DIY video mixers and more with Karl Klomp
“OSD-glitcher”, (Klomp, 2006, 2007) Interview/Article by Jonah Brucker-Cohen In the multifarious world of circuit bending outdated audio and video sampling devices, there is a strong community of artists and makers who are pushing the envelope on their designs with each new incarnation of their work. One of these impresarios is Dutch artist and maker, Karl […]
BENT – Day 2
Day 2 of BENT is bending hard – Tonight’s acts include: 7:00 Aimee Norwich (NYC) 7:45 Computer at Sea (Maine) 8:30 EraSer (Italy) 9:15 Emilie Mouchous (Montreal) Erin Sexton (Montreal) 10:00 casperelectronics 10:45 Dr. Rek (Japan) 11:30 Roth Mobot (Distance Performance) (Chicago) If you’re in NYC stop by tonight (going on until 1am) or pop […]
