Impressive Archive of Free DIY Musical Instrument Plans
Find a homemade instrument project and get building with the revamped plans archive at Cigar Box Nation.
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.
This Custom Synth Packs in the Sound with 200 Modules
John Karbassi is a synth nut who founded Modular Addict to make the hobby more accessible for other makers.
Listen to the Eerie Music of This Handmade MIDI Pipe Organ
Pipe Organs may be out of vogue, but one makers MIDI-fied version definitely turned heads at the Orlando Maker Faire.
Mechanical Music Boxes Mix MIDI with Marbles
Anatole and Yan wanted to create something special for their electronic Music workshops, they created these totally unique MIDI/Mechanical instruments.
Sneak Peek: Arc Attack Adds Pneumatic Chimes to Their High Voltage Ensemble
Arc Attack has held a special place in our hearts for a long time. There isn’t much that beats high voltage blasting through the air to make awesome music. Every time I’ve seen them I’ve been blown away, and I’ve learned something. If you’ve only seen their youtube videos, you may not know that Arc […]
The Cybernetics of Knitting
Artist and “circuitry seamstress” Teresa Lamb translates knitting into musical feedback.
Making a Pizza Box MIDI Controller with Conductive Paint
Paint a fun and funky MIDI input device for making music on a pizza box.
