Wireless headphones mod
Instant arcade writes – “Mod to make my heavy wireless headphones work just as well with lightwieght and much more comfortable ear buds.” – 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.
Guitars from old motorcycle parts
Courtney writes – “Charlie O’hanolan is the Bay Area’s leading expert on pre-1980 Honda motorcycles. This is not to be confused with O’hanolin Motorcycles, which was sold to a third party by Charlie’s evil twin brother. Charlie hand-crafts guitars from old motorcycle parts.” – Link. Related: Made on Earth. Gas tank bass instrument. MAKE 03 […]
Making an Organum Mathematicum
Jim writes – “Here’s a description of my project to resurrect part of the “Organum Mathematicum,” a 17th century device intended to be used by non-musicians to compose church music (among other, more important functions).” – Link.
HOW TO – Make a homemade pop filter
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Ihorner made a pop filter for audio recording, he writes – “I put this together from garden supports, and support hose. Total cost, $2.00 and I have enough material left over for 2 more. “ – Link. Related: HOW TO Make Your Own $6 Microphone Pop-Filter – Link.
Synth module of the month
Here’s an interesting idea, a synth module a month to build your own modular synthesizers – “You begin your plan by purchasing the “ENTRY-22-1″ on the order form for $120. The next month, order the second installment of $120 and we’ll begin building your cabinet/Power Supply/Cable Harness and ship them to you. This normally takes […]
Weird DIY Instruments – Les Luthiers
Sonoradar writes – “Les Luthiers are a comic musical ensemble from Argentina. They fashion their own instruments -DIY style- from everyday objects, they call them “Informal Instruments”. Some of their inventions are a little wacky, how about a violin made from a ham can, or a bass made from a barrel. This site is in […]
Texas Instruments Speak and Math Geetar Mod
Get LoFi has a h0t circuit bend – “This revolutionary Texas Instruments Speak and Math Geetar Mod is sure to turn heads after you strap it on and let the glitches rip Jimi Hendrix slylee. I would suggest that the builder used 1×1 inch for the case and PVC for the neck. Of course the […]
