Dodecaudion, a Gesture-Based Spatial Music Generator
Dodecaudion is a gesture-based, spatial interface that allows performers to create music by moving hands or other body parts around the 12-sided structure.
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.
Things You Can Be on Halloween Other Than Naked
Who DOESN’T want to yell this message to every young lady out there. Well, the talent and brains behind Emotistyle, Molly Austin and Shamikah Martinez, provide the lecture for us in the most humorous and catchy way…with an original song/rap/music video. Thank you, ladies for encouraging creativity over the “Sexy ____” costume so many girls go for.
LushOne Synthesizer Kit
Iain Sharp built a single-board, open source modular synth packing some pretty cool features: The LushOne kit is designed to provide the core functions of a modular synthesizer in a low-cost single board design. The LushOne can be controlled from a MIDI keyboard or PC interface to allow you to play the instrument with equipment […]
Bellfounding Using the Lost Wax Casting Method
An ancient method of lost wax casting is still used today in making carillon bells. Today, carillons have become so well tuned and sophisticated that entire melodies can be played on them.
Using a Wii Remote as a MIDI Controller
Nerd rockstars Audiobody have a new tutorial on using a Wii remote as a MIDI controller. Use your Wii Remote as a MIDI controller! Controlling your favorite music software with a Wii Remote is actually much easier than you might imagine. You don’t have to hack your Wii Remote or buy expensive software. In fact, […]
Teague Labs 13:30 Printable Headphones
Over at Teague Labs maker John Mabry has been having a bit of fun creating printable consumer electronics. Named after its elapsed print time, the 13:30 is a pair of working stereo headphones. The idea for these stylish ear goggles centered around the notion of printed prototypes as actual products.
Pure Data Running on the Raspberry Pi
There’s been a flurry of discussion on the Pure Data developer lists about how to tweak the sound synthesis program to run well on the Raspberry Pi. Shawn Greenlee got his Pi working and has a video up on Vimeo showing some patches running. It looks like he’s using an inexpensive USB sound card for […]