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.

Go Behind the Scenes of Installing an Interactive LED Art Exhibit

By Nicholas Squires

Nicholas Squires

Outdoors>Indoors

Nick is a Network, Systems and Software Engineering consultant. He spent 15 years at Boeing developing software and IT solutions for numerous space, security and renewable energy programs. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physics and a Minor in Mathematics. Nick also teaches Mathematics and develops curriculum at FIDM in Los Angeles and is an internationally exhibited visual artist.

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March 3rd, 2016March 1st, 2016

Nick Squires details his time spent using his maker skills to produce an interactive art installation and performance.

Listen to the Hauntingly Beautiful Music of This Insane Marble Machine

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

March 2nd, 2016

This incredible machine plays music with marbles. Listen to its music and peek behind the scenes at how it was made.

This Spinning Speaker Adds a Doppler Effect to Live Music

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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February 24th, 2016February 24th, 2016

Ian Schneller’s double horn speaker creates waves of sounds with a Doppler-like effect.

Listen to This Musician Scratch Cassette Tapes Like Vinyl

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

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January 25th, 2016January 25th, 2016

You’ve never heard cassette tapes play music like this before.

22 Raspberry Pi Media Servers from Vintage to Modern

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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January 7th, 2016January 5th, 2016 4

These Raspberry Pi media servers may be vintage or modern, but they’re all great for streaming music.