Most commercial MIDI controllers are unnecessarily large and awkward – certainly not designed to be on ones lap while soldering/bending/wiring/coding. Hopefully Korg’s upcoming line of “nano” devices can fill that void. Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music runs through the slated features – nanoKEY: 25 keys, transmitting either as MIDI notes or (via a separate […]
The Voice of Saturn synthesizer modules are available as basic (and bendable) complementary kits with control voltage connections. Description of the VoS synth – Loosely based on the Atari Punk Console with some custom tweaks and an LFO front end, this box makes a ridiculous amount of different sounds (mp3 coming soon), all from three […]
…with circuit schematics and PCB layout. Near Future Laboratory
David Byrne turned a New York City building into a musical instrument and gave BBtv a tour. Byrne explains the set-up: Devices [have been] attached to the building’s structure — to the metal beams and pillars, the heating pipes, the water pipes — and are used to make these things produce sound. The activations are […]
HacknMod has compiled some how-tos on turning audio in light shows: We’ve got three tutorials to help you learn how to convert audio signals to LED light. One tutorial lights the frosted edges of plexiglass. Another uses signals directly from a sound card. Which ever method you choose, the result will be stunning. More Fun […]
“ArcAttack” is a “High-Voltage DJ” set up that pumps music through a PA while two Dual-Resonant Solid State Tesla Coils act as synchronized instruments. ArcAttack – Home of the Singing Tesla Coils
Pianist (used to be named iAno) is a virtual piano application for the iPhone/iPod touch. Remember Schroeder, who could play such astounding music on his toy piano? [via]
