For me, one of the pleasant side-effects to circuit bending with mono-speaker toys is the ability to leave the original speaker embedded in the device, while still having the option to amplify the device when you’re ready to rock out on stage or for an art installation. This means I can always hear the toy when I want to, without needing a full PA or powered speaker setup.
You had to know it wouldn’t be long before we dove into the wonderful world of circuit bending for our Weekend Projects series, brought to you by Radio Shack. For our third project, Add Volume, Jack, we’ll learn how to install an audio output jack and a volume knob onto any mono speaker toy circuit.
Check out this circuit-bending Austin celebration tonight: No cover charge, and all-ages friendly. Map here; hope to see you there!
Alex writes – Just want to let everyone know about a very special upcoming Be-In Event hosted by Reed Ghazala ( Father of Circuit Bending ) in Ohio next month (Sunday Sept 7th). The location is a beautiful camp ground close to Cincinnati. There will be music, trading, camping, and good times to be had […]
A big ‘ol circuit bent group sale-a-bration sounds like a great idea – Experimental Garage Sale will take place at the Experimental Sound Studio in Chicago on July 19th, 2008 between Noon-9 PM. This free event will be a perfect opportunity for circuit benders and anyone interested to snag up toys for bending and to […]
For those unfamiliar, Dub sirens are simple, triggerable, electronic sound effects devices commonly used in Dub Reggae music for synthy accentuation and atmosphere. GetLoFi shares instructions on how to build your own dub siren box using an inexpensive sound effects keychain plus a few other simple parts for about twenty bucks. Great tutorial – demonstrates […]
Wow – thought I was the only one who played the Saxxy. Derek writes – Thanks to all the Make staff and community for the continued support of the Bent Festival. Shot and Mastered in HDV, Absurdity.Biz continues the Circuit Bending Documentary Project with the release of Bent 2007 NYC widescreen SD-DVD. Help support the […]
