Make a light activated instrument
Here’s a simple “light activated instrument with pitch and volume controlled by hand shadows” – [via] – Link.
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.
HOW TO – Make a miniMinty MP3
Make your own miniMinty MP3 player – “…we set out to design the successor to Minty MP3. How about if it fits in an Altoids gum tin? What if it charges its internal Lithium Ion Polymer battery over USB and mounts itself as a Mass Storage Device? And if it runs for 12+ hours on […]
Free MP3 ringtones from the USPTO
The US Patent Office has a kids section of sounds called “Trademark Soundex” – it’s a great collection of trademarked sounds in MP3 and WAV formats. They make excellent ringtones and samples to mix in with music you might create. [via] – Link.
HOW TO- Make a Guitar/Bass Pickup
Sam writes – “In this guide we will show you how to make a guitar pickup using neodymium magnets, a couple Popsicle sticks, and some wire. Total cost for this project will probably be less then $5 (depending on the materials you have available). The sound is surprisingly good and will serve you well. You […]
HOW TO – Circuit-Bent Big Mouth Billy Bass
Dosser writes – “Remember those fake fish mounted on a plaque that flopped about and sang “Take Me To The River” and “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”? Well, here’s your chance for revenge.” – Link. Related: Circuit Bending. Modify a Casio keyboard (or other electronic audio stuff) and start playing some of the strangest sounds you’ve […]
HOW TO – $20 audio looper
Dosher hows you how to make an audio looper for under $20 – Link.
HOW TO – Theater or studio acoustic treatments
Will O’Brien shows you how to make your own DIY sound dampeners – “Have you been yelled at for watching your latest Superbit DVD “too loud” by your mom / dad / child / spouse / neighbor? Tired of having the Tiki-bar TV guys next door in the background of your podcast recording session? In […]
