Animatronic “Metal” Band Plays Motorhead
Details are scarce on Compressorhead, this animatronic band. All we know is that it rocks. The video shows enough detail that it appears not to be a fake. I, for one, welcome our new robotic power chords.
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.
OpenPipe Arduino Shield Makes an e-Bagpipe
OpenPipe’s MIDI-USB Shield connects an Arduino to an iPhone bagpipe app. I just love the breakout board which is long and studded with capacitive touch sensors. It can be used to create a pipe-like player for the setup for a more authentic feel. [via Hacked Gadgets]
Star Wars Barrel Organ Made of 20,000 Lego Bricks
Not sure how we missed this gem of a creation from 2012, but behold the Star Wars barrel organ, built by a team in Germany including Lego Certified Professional Rene Hoffmeister, in honor of the release of Star Wars Episode I in 3D. From team member Lorenz Lnggrtnr: We took the iconic Star Wars Main […]
Turntable Spins 3D Printed Record
We all have to start somewhere. Even though Amanda Ghassaei’s 3D printed records clock in at a sample rate of 11 khz and 5-6 bit resolution, the tracks produced are clearly recognizable, albeit shrouded in some noise.
BeetBox Sets Standard for Vegetable-based Instruments
For the ITP classes Tech Crafts and Materials and Building Strategies, Scott Garner created the BeetBox, a tuber-based electronic drum machine. The instrument uses six beets connected to capacitive sensors to play samples on a Raspberry Pi. Here are the full details on the internals: Touch sensing is handled by an MPR121 Capacitive Touch Sensor […]
Physical Equalizer Gamifies Audio Mixing
The Physical Equalizer is built upon a set of homemade flex sensors. When blocks are stacked on top of them, the volume of different instruments in the loop changes.
3D-Printed Audio Visualizations
Ever wonder what a particular song looked like? Mexico City designers Realität have got you covered. Using Processing and a MakerBot, ‘Microsonic Landscapes’ are 3D-printed audio visualizations that offer a tactile experience to further explore your favorite tracks.
