Tentacle-box: A mobile music station with beat-synched lights
The music is from a car stereo, and the lights are multiplexed by an Arduino. Check out the link for more information, and the Arduino source code.
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.
Build an autonomous bassline generator
This is very cool – Dann Green of 4ms Pedals has posted schematics, code, and parts list for the Autonomous Bassline project. The ATtiny84 based module is also available in kit form with an optional heavy-duty enclosure. And if this thing wasn’t awesome enough as is – an infrared clock signal can be used to […]
Controlling a MIDI synthesizer with light
I like where Youtube user DanieleMattei is going with his video Filter control via light blob tracking in Processing. Using OpenCV and Processing (what else!), he rigged up a way to control the parameters of his synth by waving a flashlight around.
Audio looping & manipulation in RAM
Sebastian built an experimental record/looper circuit, resulting in some interesting sample contortionism – This circuit currently has a few ways to manipulate audio. These are: A record button allows the user to sample incoming audio to a RAM buffer A potentiometer sets the input level A potentiometer sets the sample rate / pitch for playback. […]
How-To: Mini drum synth on protoboard
Far beyond simply open-sourcing the schematic, Eric Archer posted a full step-by-step for recreating his Mini Space Rockers drum-synth kit on protoboard. Hmm … I get the feeling he really wants us to build these =] – very awesome. Included with the project is a list of 25 variations for achieving a wide range of […]
Coin Sequencer, a tangible sequencer
Thiago Teixeira made this Coin Sequencer, which allows you to lay down tracks using spare change. It’s an older project (from before 2005?), but is new to me.
Halloween sounds from guitar effects + photocell mod
This installment of EHX’s Effectology series outlines a variety of methods for using their stompboxes to create some rather convincing spookiness. Clever work, but the real highlight is the simple schematic for light control seen @ the 3:45 mark. A photocell soldered between the ground and tip/sleeve terminals of a 1/4″ plug is then connected […]
