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, weโll 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.
Mike Disher makes custom acrylic turntables – About 5 years ago I decided to try my hand at building a custom turntable. Turntables and mechanical watch and clock movements fascinate me. I view them as functional pieces of kinetic art. I based my turntable design on the legendary Rega P3, and I created a new, […]
You may have read about it in our recent Made in Japan post – but now Korg’s DS-10 Synthesizer/sequencer/drum machine is headed for an international release! From the DS10blog [via] – For those of you out there wondering the release of DS-10 other than Japan, well, here’s a good news. YES, we will release DS-10 […]
15 bucks may not seem too steep for one hanger – but if you’re planning to display several guitars, that price tag becomes an issue. Check out this guitar hanger how-to for a DIY alternative. Note – You may wish too add a couple rubber grommets (or even rubber bands) as end caps for added […]
Logan writes in with his custom plans for a box synth, the aptly named Squarecave – This is a project that I have been working on for quite some time: it is a DIY music synthesizer that uses 4000 series CMOS ICs as oscillators and an 8 step sequencer, then uses analog filters to shape […]
One electronic instrument in a super-economical enclosure can be quite charming, but building a whole series becomes a stylish design choice ADACHI’s self-made instruments are consists of simple electronic circuit, almost case built in tupperware. They never can make precise pitch, but have good sound and noise, easy to operate and carry and worked by […]
“MouseTrap” is a capacitive distance sensor that is used to control live audio processing through PureData. Check out the video for the full effect. Jazz Circuits
MIDI Control by Peter Kirn. Music equipment language isn’t just for audio anymore. Page 158 – MAKE 7. Read this article now in the MAKE digital edition. Or get MAKE 07 as part of The Second Year from the Maker store and/or subscribe to MAKE (use code CMAKE for $5 off USD). You can view […]
