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.

The BrakeDrum

The BrakeDrum

This cool musical instrument is based on the circuit bending 5 toys, and a trigger system made from mouse pads and sheet metal. The website has audio samples, electrical diagrams, and pictures of the whole process. If you want to try this one yourself, be warned, this is not your every day circuit bending. – […]

Custom Harmonica Mic

Custom Harmonica Mic

From the MAKE Flickr pool: Member Filmosity built this microphone to amplify a blues harp. He also made a minty amp to go with it – cool idea for portable playing. I made this harmonica mic from scrounged pieces of other items. I got a $20 dynamic mic from Radio Shack and used the element […]