DIY: Music
Articles in this series:
iPad Music Desk from MAKE:
31: Punk Science
Turn an iPad into a studio-worthy, deep-end experimental musical instrument. by Reed Ghazala
Easy Sunburst Guitar from MAKE:
29: DIY Superhuman
Build a kit electric guitar and finish it like the pros. by Steve Lodefink
Add Volume, Jack from MAKE:
24: Space
Plug in and turn up any sound-making battery toy. by Peter Edwards
Easy Pitch Control Hack from MAKE:
23: Gadgets
Make audio circuits sing higher and lower. by Peter Edwards
Solar Car Subwoofer from MAKE:
23: Gadgets
Self-sufficient station-wagon sonic splendor. by Henry Herndon
Headgear: 8-Mic MIDI Controller from MAKE:
22: Remote Control / Wireless
Make your own octo-microphone USB/MIDI controller. by Tristan Shone
Diddley Bow from MAKE:
22: Remote Control / Wireless
Build the elemental slide guitar. by One String Willie
Wind Your Own Guitar Pickups from MAKE:
22: Remote Control / Wireless
Build a homemade electromagnetic guitar pickup. by One String Willie
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










