Gijs’ latest machine hacks both images and sound

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Gijs’ latest machine hacks both images and sound

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Circuit-bending/music machine-building maestro Gijs Gieskes has posted the details of his latest creation, a synth that uses the SEGA video RAM as an audio source (after it’s been slowed down via a binary counter).

Check out his use of magnetic patch bays to switch up the sounds. His tutorial on how to make the patch cords can be found here.

Video Ram Synth 1

More:
Make: Online’s coverage of Gijs Gieskes’ instruments

4 thoughts on “Gijs’ latest machine hacks both images and sound

  1. Anonymous says:

    Both music *and* sound? Amazing!

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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