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.

Hacking a Cello to Fit in a Backpack

By Christoph Klemke from Feline and Strange

Christoph Klemke from Feline and Strange

Feline and Strange consists of the multi-talented Feline Lang (opera and tango singer/ director, multimedia artist, vocalist and pianist) who has been described as ‘One of Germany´s most flamboyant ladies in the music-scene’ (Brigitte), and Christoph Klemke (punk drummer, sound designer, percussionist and orchestra cellist), the pair are conquering new grounds when it comes to musical orientation.

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August 7th, 2017August 4th, 2017

Christoph Klemke, the cellist of Feline&Strange, has to travel by plane a lot, so he designed a cello that can fold into a small bag.

This Baby Grand Piano Can Play Pinball All By Itself

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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August 4th, 2017August 3rd, 2017

Sudhu Tewari’s Prepared Player Piano Pinball System is one of his wackier inventions. It is an orchestra of sound and light.

A Quick Build of Maywa Denki’s Noisemaking Dog Kit

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

August 1st, 2017July 31st, 2017

Maywa Denki’s BowGun, a little noisemaking dog kit, embodies their unique style of music that incorporates crazy mechanical devices.

Weekend Watch: Wintergatan’s Wonderful Works

By Tyler Winegarner

Tyler Winegarner

Video producer for Make:, also tinkerer, motorcyclist, gamer. Reads the comments. Uses tools, tells stories. Probably a human. Tweets @photoresistor

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July 22nd, 2017July 24th, 2017

Every video on Wintergatan’s channel is a little different, each focused on different aspects of engineering a wonderful homemade instrument.

Maker Pro News: Maker Pro Rock Stars, Y Combinator Hires Pebble Co-Founder, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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@dcdenison

By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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July 3rd, 2017June 30th, 2017

This past week saw maker pros making waves in the music, dev boards, and CNC industries. Become a Maker Pro yourself by joining Maker Share.

Maker Spotlight: Weijiang Wang

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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June 30th, 2017June 30th, 2017

Weijiang works for Makeblock, and among other interesting projects, has used Mblock to make a gramaphone out of paper.

Bayview Boom Teaches Teens How to Build Their Own Boombox

June 23rd, 2017June 22nd, 2017

Bayview BOOM teaches teens electronics assembly, woodworking, metalworking and product design so they can build their own boomboxes.