HOW TO – Electrify a Kazoo – the Electrizooka
Here’s how to electrify a Kazoo using a piezo mic and a guitar jack – Link.
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.
Make a 3 channel Midi controller
Zevieee writes – “Make a beautiful custom 3 channel midi controller. Use it for Ableton Live DJing (recommended) or any other MIDI compliant program.” – Link.
Homemade Mr.Spock’s Vulcan harp
Tho writes – “This instrument was built this year, inspired by the one played by Mr. Spock in one of the Star Trek shows a while back. I didn’t want to make just a semi-functional prop, so it was designed with chromatic shifting capability and 2 full octaves (15 strings total) with proper Helmholtz reinforcement […]
Listen to the music on an Apple Newton
MAKE Flickr photo pool member MH2 writes – “Retrotronics can be such fun! This is my beloved MP 2100 in its new role as a one on one radio station. What you need to make this happen: the right kind of connectivity between your desktop and your Messagepad. Some storage space and the soft to […]
HOW TO – Make an IR remote for WinAmp
Trimbitas made a nice IR controller for WinAmp (just need a serial port on the WinAmp’ed PC)… [via] – Link.
Modding a Beatmania controller turntable
DanAdamKOF writes – “…modifying your beatmania controller’s turntable will allow it to move more easily. The increased sensitivity will especially benefit pinky scratchers who find that they aren’t moving the turntable enough due to it being too stiff, but this mod is for everyone who thinks that their turntable would be improved by it being […]
DIY Pillow speaker
Hack124x768 writes – “A $2 DIY replacement of an $8 radio shack toy. Listen to music in bed without uncomfortable headphones! Free mints too!” – Link.
