Weekend Project: Transistorize Your iPod
Get vintage sounds from time-warp radio with this fun “back to the future” project. Top 40 songs from the 70’s don’t sound the same on big stereo systems or headphones but they will now!
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.
Weekend Project: Styrofoam Plate Speaker
Make a decent sounding speaker from a disposable styrofoam plate. EZ and cheap project with surprising results!
Weekend Project: Mint Tin Amp
Build a powerful pocket amplifier for your headphones and put it in a “curiously strong” minty case.
Making Music with Tesla Coils: ArcAttack
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Joe and John DiPrima’s Arc Attack is a performance group that creates electrifying melodies by controlling the frequency sweep on their solid state Tesla coil. This is accompanied by a full drum set that’s controlled electrically through a series of rotary solenoids. Filmed at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011.
http://www.arcattack.com/
http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/5327
Dryer Vents Musically Squeeze and Release: Pullcordion
Hunter McCurry brought the Pullcordion to Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. This handmade mechanical musical instrument is played by pulling on strings that are attached to pieces of dryer ventilation tubing with harmonica reeds mounted on them.
http://www.huntermccurry.com/index.html
Cacophonous Bot Drummers: MIDI Controlled Musical Robots
Tim Laursen presents his robot drummers at World Maker Faire New York 2011. The colorfully decorated MIDI-controlled solenoid drummers are activated by a small button panel, and Tim wears his owl drummer backpack to dance to the music.
Jane Bom-Bane and her Mechanical Hats
Jane Bom-Bane builds mechanical hats and wears them while singing and playing songs. She shows her skills and talents at the Brighton Mini Maker Faire.
