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.

ArcAttack Helps You Add Music To Your Projects With StringTheory

ArcAttack Helps You Add Music To Your Projects With StringTheory

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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No need to become a musical expert, ArcAttack has your back. By using StringTheory, you can create music for any project you might have.

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This Musical Instrument Glows with All the Colors of the Rainbow

This Musical Instrument Glows with All the Colors of the Rainbow

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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The LED Eclipse is a musical instrument that can be programed to glow when played. You can play games on it too!

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Building Simple Speaker Stands

Building Simple Speaker Stands

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

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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Bob Clagett shows how you can make a handsome set of speaker stands no matter what tools you have available.

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Liam Grace-Flood

By Liam Grace-Flood

Liam Grace-Flood

An artist, engineer, and researcher, Liam makes all kinds of things, including public policy, fine art, electric motorcycles, and computational models. His passion for making is rivaled only by his dedication to ensuring other people have the resources they need to make, too. In that vein, as a 2017 Watson Fellow he's exploring how open workshops democratize and decentralize education, innovation, and industry to make better things, people, and communities.

You can find him at his website or on instagram

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While one may never be at a loss for great podcasts, it’s difficult to find great podcasts about making. Here are 5 of our favorites.

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