How-To: Machine your own guitar
Curious about building your own electric guitar? Try this detailed how-to by Instructables user mattthegamer463. In the Maker Shed: Saga Electric Guitar Kit: HT Style
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.
How-To: Circuit bending with Jimmie Rodgers
Wondering what the secrets are behind circuit bending?
MAKE 23: Ross Hershberger interview
Ross Hershberger is an audiophile and maker who has contributed two projects to the pages of MAKE: the Econowave Speakers in Volume 20 and Squelette, the Bare-Bones Amplifier in the current issue, Volume 23. Other than being talented and passionate, Ross is a really nice guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him and working […]
Laser etched phono record
This is a very interesting experiment in creating record grooves by laser etching acrylic.
Korg Gaga cover
Brett and Steven play Bad Romance by Lady Gaga entirely on the Korg Monotron and Korg Kaossilator. More: KORG synth papercraft printable HOW TO – Korg Kaossilator 4-bar loop hack Kaossilator for MIDI control
How-To: Mod the Monotron mini synth
2CV from Din Sync demonstrates some of the sweet analog sounds which can be produced with a few simple mods made to a Korg Monotron. For those unfamiliar, the Monotron, is a pocket-sized analog synth well suited for hacking/modding. This little ribbon-controlled unit seems more than a little bit inspired by Gakken’s popular SX-150 analog […]
How-To: Build a “rumble pipe”
In this KipKay video, Kip shows you how to make a simple sound effects thingy out of some PVC pipe, a piece of drum skin, and a spring. Rumble Pipe SFX Fun!