DIY: Music

Articles in this series:

Elastic String Bass from MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge
Optically amplified rubber band twang. by Len Keeler

Random Music Box from MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge
Microprocessor organ and servo drum play an endless song. by Kevin Weekly

The Machinist's Phonograph from MAKE: 14: Optics
This time-tripping player handles all cylinder record formats. by Royston Maybery

Wii Will Rock You from MAKE: 14: Optics
Play real air guitar (or keys) with the wireless game remote. by Bill Byrne

Boombox as Platform from MAKE: 12: Upload
This cheap garage-sale stalwart is really an electronics lan in a box. by Mister Jalopy

Styrofoam Plate Speaker from MAKE: 12: Upload
Get surprisingly good sound from disposable picnicware. by José Pino

The Sweet Sound of Particleboard from MAKE: 10: Home Electronics
Beef up the tone of open-back amps with a little thrift shop help. by David Battino

Strung Out from MAKE: 09: Fringe
Make a one-string electric guitar from plastic tubing. by Tom Zimmerman

TV-to-Synth Interface from MAKE: 08: Toys and Games
Triggering sound from video images. by Tom Zimmerman

World's Loudest iPod from MAKE: 08: Toys and Games
iBump crossover lets you crank it up without distortion. by Tom Anderson, Wendell Anderson

Project Redshark from MAKE: 08: Toys and Games
Turn your Xbox into a mobile media monstrosity. by John Riney

Monster MIDI Detector from MAKE: 07: Backyard Biology
Here's an easy-to-build MIDI detector packaged in a small Japanese action figure. by David Battino

Mint-Tin Amp from MAKE: 04: Music and Kits for the Holidays
Pocket amplifier punches up headphones. by Warren Young

VJing 101 from MAKE: 04: Music and Kits for the Holidays
Performing live video combines the visual power of filmmaking with the spontaneity of jazz. by Paul Spinrad

Air Scratch from MAKE: 04: Music and Kits for the Holidays
Use a webcam to turn motion into music. by Peter Kirn

Music Box from MAKE: 04: Music and Kits for the Holidays
Turn your Game Boy into a musical instrument. by Peter Kirn

The VJ Book from MAKE: 04: Music and Kits for the Holidays
The story behind Paul's book, "The VJ Book." by Paul Spinrad

Better Vibrate than Never from MAKE: 04: Music and Kits for the Holidays
Information on "The Art of Digital Music" by David Battino. by David Battino

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